Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility
Blackfoot, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135111) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,923
Phone: (208) 785-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility reports 5.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,923.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Blackfoot, Idaho (Bingham County), first approved for certification on March 12, 1990. It is government-owned (State) and is certified for 42 beds, with an average of 34.6 residents at a time. There is no chain affiliation or recent ownership change noted in the data provided.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported are 5.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file for this facility, totaling $13,923.00. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility in the data provided.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review these figures alongside the current listing on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (1.39 RN hours) and a 37.3% nursing staff turnover rate, with a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,923.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 42 beds and has an average of 34.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State government (Government - State) and the data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 12, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Syringa Chalet scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 2087851200 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 2087851200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's up-to-date profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135111?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.