Cascades At Desert View
Buhl, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135089) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 543-6401 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cascades At Desert View holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cascades At Desert View reports about 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
Cascades At Desert View has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. However, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program due to a pattern of serious quality concerns.
About this facility
Cascades At Desert View is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buhl, Idaho (Twin Falls County), operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is certified for 57 beds and reports an average daily census of 36.1 residents. It has been federally certified since October 1981.
CMS Care Compare assigns Cascades At Desert View an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho state average of 3.14. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the staffing rating is 2 stars, and the quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as having a pattern of serious quality problems and is subject to more frequent CMS inspections than typical facilities.
Reported nurse staffing totals 3.97882 hours per resident per day, with 0.60813 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for this facility.
Cascades At Desert View is part of the Cascades Healthcare chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, per CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare (data as provided).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cascades At Desert View has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 34.1%; the staffing star rating is 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 57 beds with an average daily census of 36.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Cascades Healthcare chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since October 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall rating (1 star) that combines the three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2085436401 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2085436401 and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135089?state=ID for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.