Quick answers
- Where is Skyline Transitional Care Center?
- 1001 South Hilton Street, Boise, ID 83705, in Ada County, Idaho.
- What is the phone number of Skyline Transitional Care Center?
- (208) 345-4464, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Skyline Transitional Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Skyline Transitional Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Skyline Transitional Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Skyline Transitional Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 24, 2022 to June 12, 2026), Medicare lists 32 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 24, 2022 to June 12, 2026), Skyline Transitional Care Center had 32 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day; the Idaho average is 3.99 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 12, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 12, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 12, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
Previous cycle: March 7, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 7, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 7, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0700 Level D
“Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
Earlier cycle: January 24, 2022 — 18 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 24, 2022 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 16 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0885 Level F
“Report COVID19 data to residents and families.”
F0585 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (14)
K0911 Level F
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0211 Level F
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0522 Level D
“Have an externally vented heating system.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Idaho | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.38 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.99 | 0.73 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.56 | 2.41 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.93 | 3.99 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.43 | 3.39 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.14 | 0.56 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 32.2% | 49.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 40.7% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 347 nursing homes: The Ensign Group.
Legal business name: Steelhead Healthcare Inc.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 111 |
| Average residents per day | 79 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | The Ensign Group |
| Legal business name | Steelhead Healthcare Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1979-05-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1001 South Hilton Street, Boise, ID 83705 |
| County | Ada County |
| State | Idaho |
| Phone | (208) 345‑4464 |
| CMS Certification Number | 135077 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Cascadia of Boise1.1 mi · Boise, ID · 2 of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Boise1.1 mi · Boise, ID · 5 of 5 stars
- Timber Springs Transitional Care1.5 mi · Boise, ID · 1 of 5 stars
- Sunterra Springs Riverview2.0 mi · Boise, ID · 4 of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Treasure Valley2.7 mi · Boise, ID · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center1.3 mi · Boise, ID · Acute Care Hospital
- St Luke's Regional Medical Center3.1 mi · Boise, ID · Acute Care Hospital
- Boise VA Medical Center3.2 mi · Boise, ID · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13