Lewiston Transitional Care of Cascadia

3315 8th Street · Lewiston, ID · 83501 · 2087439543

96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cascadia Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 70
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 39
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.283.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.390.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.93≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year39%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (20 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

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

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

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

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025

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

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 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 July 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 9, 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 13, 2020 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    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 February 13, 2020 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected February 13, 2020 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected February 13, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

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

    Corrected February 13, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

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

    Corrected February 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    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.

    Corrected February 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 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 13, 2020 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 9, 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 13, 2020 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 13, 2020 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C January 9, 2020

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected February 13, 2020 · Nursing and Physician Services

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135021 · certified since September 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.