River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center

Emmett, ID • CMS Certification: 135020

  • Date Updated: May 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 4 Stars
  • Address: 714 North Butte Avenue, Emmett ID 83617
  • Phone: 2083654425

About River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center

River's Edge Rehabilitation And Living Center, located in Emmett, ID, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center

  • High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
  • Top Ranked: Ranked #6 out of 25 facilities within 25 miles.

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 3.50 hrs
  • Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP network. This chain operates 338 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
2.9
Staffing
2.4
Quality
4.4

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.94 hrs/day
State: 0.84 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.62
Quality Adj: 1.03

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.53 hrs/day
State: 1.61 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 0.78
Quality Adj: 0.65

Certified Assistants

1.97 hrs/day
State: 2.47 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 2.11
Quality Adj: 2.16

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 4
Health Inspection 3
Quality Measures 5
Staffing 4

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 56 Dec 06, 2024
Weighted Average 48 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) 12.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 2.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) 1.3%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) 2.9%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) 21.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) 5.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) 0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) 1.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) 0.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) 98.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) 96.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) 21.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) 21.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) 86.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) 88.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) 2.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) 20.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) 38.3%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2024: 6 complaints
  • 2025: 10 complaints
  • Total: 16 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Jan 10, 2025 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 10, 2025 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Jan 10, 2025 Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Jan 10, 2025 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jan 10, 2025 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jan 10, 2025 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Jan 10, 2025 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jan 10, 2025 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Jan 10, 2025 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.
Jan 10, 2025 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Jan 12, 2024 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Jan 12, 2024 Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Jan 12, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 12, 2024 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Jan 12, 2024 Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Jan 12, 2024 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.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

GEM HEALTHCARE, INC.

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

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Noted Deficiencies

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Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates excellent quality care above average standards. The nursing staff spends 3.50 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 74 certified beds.

River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center directly at 2083654425. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.

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