nursing home in Emmett, ID
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center
714 North Butte Avenue, Emmett, ID 83617 · (208) 365-4425
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center at a glance
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center is a 74-bed for-profit nursing home in Emmett, Idaho (Gem County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Idaho average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 16, 2026) found 10 health citations. The Idaho average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 52.4% per year (state average 50.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 74
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 1970
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Gem County
- CMS Certification Number
- 135020
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 4.04 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.88 hrs | 0.86 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.01 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.07 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.4% | 50.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.5% | 41% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 10 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 6 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 53 | 63.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $13,374 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 74 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 66 | 57 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.5% | 76.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 3.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 38.6% | 20.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 24.2% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.1% | 16.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.6% | 15.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.9% | 16.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.1% | 22.1% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.7% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 97.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88.7% | 86.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.6% | 91.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 26 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| December 6, 2024 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| December 6, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| December 6, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Complaint | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2025 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 2, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Complaint | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Complaint | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, DANIEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| CARETRUST GP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| CARETRUST REIT INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| CTR PARTNERSHIP LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| EMMETT HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2012 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| HAWKINS, ISAIAH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| SATO, AMI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2024 |
| PORT, BARRY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| ALLEN, DANIEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2023 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| ALLEN, DANIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2023 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE NURSE STAFFING LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| TWOMAGNETS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center's rating?
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Idaho nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Idaho average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center and how do I contact it?
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center is at 714 North Butte Avenue, Emmett, ID 83617. Phone: (208) 365-4425.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.