Cherry Ridge of Cascadia
501 West Idaho Boulevard · Emmett, ID · 83617 · 2086648128
40 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cascadia Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.93 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2021
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.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2021
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135095 · certified since January 27, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.