River'S Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center
Emmett, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135020) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 365-4425 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center reports 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.4%.
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Emmett, Gem County, Idaho, first approved in May 1970. It maintains 74 certified beds with an average daily census of 66.2 residents. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, River's Edge holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects CMS data at the time it was compiled.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4, and nursing turnover is 52.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 74 certified beds with an average of 66.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 1, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility has an overall rating of 4 stars, a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars, each reflecting a different CMS measure.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2083654425 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2083654425 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135020?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.