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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Shaw Mountain of Cascadia

909 Reserve Street, Boise, ID 83712 · All homes in Boise

Shaw Mountain of Cascadia, a 108-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Boise, ID, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.99
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
28
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$11K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
135090
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
108
Residents
98
In Hospital
No
County
Ada
Last Inspection
Mar 7, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.99 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.44 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.11
CNA Hours
2.44
Total Nursing Hours
3.99 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.11
Nursing Turnover
55.6%
RN Turnover
58.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Shaw Mountain of Cascadia

Shaw Mountain of Cascadia operates 108 certified beds in Boise, ID with approximately 98 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 28 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $11K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.99 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.44 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Shaw Mountain of Cascadia falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 55.6%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (28 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 30, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 30, 2025 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 3, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 30, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 3, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 21, 2022 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 21, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 21, 2022 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 21, 2022 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 26.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 27.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 95.8% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $11K

Date Type Amount
Feb 9, 2024 Fine $11K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Shaw Mountain of Cascadia?
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Shaw Mountain of Cascadia?
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia reports 3.99 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.44 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 55.6%.
How many beds does Shaw Mountain of Cascadia have?
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia has 108 certified beds with approximately 98 residents. The facility is located at 909 Reserve Street, Boise, ID 83712.
Does Shaw Mountain of Cascadia have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Shaw Mountain of Cascadia has 28 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Shaw Mountain of Cascadia received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Shaw Mountain of Cascadia has received 1 penalties totaling $11K.
Who owns Shaw Mountain of Cascadia?
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Shaw Mountain of Cascadia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Shaw Mountain of Cascadia was on Mar 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Shaw Mountain of Cascadia?
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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