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Cherry Ridge of Cascadia

501 West Idaho Boulevard, Emmett, ID 83617208664812840 certified beds · 32 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
39
0381
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2026-07-10
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Idaho Bureau of Facility Standards · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-07-10Standard0180CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-02-04Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-08-08Standard0100CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-08-22Standard071CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Idaho Bureau of Facility Standards publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-07-10Standard survey · 18 deficienciesOfficial report
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F552
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F558
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F578
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F605
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F610
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F628
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F658
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F687
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F695
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F757
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F801
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F842
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-04Record 135095-20260710-F867
2026-02-04Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-02Record 135095-20260204-F627
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-02Record 135095-20260204-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-02Record 135095-20260204-F657
2025-08-08Standard survey · 10 deficienciesOfficial report
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F610
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F641
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F645
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F732
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F760
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F880
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F925
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-10Record 135095-20250808-F947
2024-08-22Standard survey · 8 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 135095-20240822-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 135095-20240822-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 135095-20240822-F584
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 135095-20240822-F622
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 135095-20240822-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 135095-20240822-F684
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 135095-20240822-F727
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 135095-20240822-F758

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 0.86 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.08
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 4.04 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.67
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover67%
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 50% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 41% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityIdahoNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
0.0%3.2%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
0.0%3.0%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
18.9%20.1%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.0%2.0%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
21.3%15.6%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
4.0%5.2%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
15.8%16.3%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Cascadia Hc Group LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Healthcare LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Holdco LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Services LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Hammond, Owen
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Laforte, Stephen
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Moorhouse, Aaron
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Timothy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Rowe, Preston
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cascadia Services LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Moorhouse, Aaron
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rowe, Preston
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Timberline Ohi Tenant LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Timberline Ohi Tenant LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
White Oak Healthcare Finance LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Cascadia Healthcare46 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Idaho.

No county cost figures on file for Gem.

Nearby nursing homes

FacilityDistanceLast surveyDeficiencies · 3 yrs
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center
Emmett
1.3 mi2026-04-160260
Caldwell Care of Cascadia
Caldwell
18.2 mi2026-03-061300
Canyon West of Cascadia
Caldwell
18.9 mi2026-04-160160
Creekside Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
Meridian
20.1 mi2025-06-130161
Cascadia of Nampa
Nampa
20.8 mi2025-12-050161
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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01