Countryside Care & Rehabilitation
1224 Eighth Street · Rupert, ID · 83350 · 2084340232
36 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
98% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 98% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
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 October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2020
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 February 28, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
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.
Corrected February 28, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2020
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 February 28, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
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 February 28, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 24, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C January 24, 2020
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 28, 2020 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135064 · certified since December 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.