Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation
Meridian, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135125) · 139 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (208) 888-7049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Creekside reports total nurse staffing of about 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Creekside has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, certified for 139 beds with an average of 120.7 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1997 and participates in both programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, Creekside holds an overall star rating of 4, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are mixed: a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.73 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.67 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility.
Creekside is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars across the chain. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Creekside has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Creekside is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.73 hours per resident per day, with 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 53.1%. CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation on record for Creekside.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Creekside is certified for 139 beds with an average of 120.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Creekside is a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 20, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; Creekside scores 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2088887049 or 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 2088887049 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Creekside's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135125?state=ID.
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.