Quick answers
- Where is Timber Springs Transitional Care?
- 1140 North Allumbaugh Street, Boise, ID 83704, in Ada County, Idaho.
- What is the phone number of Timber Springs Transitional Care?
- (208) 501-7200, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Timber Springs Transitional Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Timber Springs Transitional Care been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $30,654.
- What did inspectors find at Timber Springs Transitional Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 8, 2023 to November 20, 2025), Medicare lists 67 health citations; the most serious was level J. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 8, 2023 to November 20, 2025), Timber Springs Transitional Care had 67 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $30,654 in total (2 fines, the latest on September 12, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.30 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: September 12, 2025 — 19 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 12, 2025 (standard health inspection); November 20, 2025 (complaint investigation).
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
Show 18 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0553 Level D
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
F0585 Level D
“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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
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.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0807 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0839 Level D
“Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: June 28, 2024 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 28, 2024 (standard health inspection); September 12, 2025 (complaint investigation).
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
Show 16 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0578 Level E
“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.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0622 Level E
“Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure 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.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0585 Level D
“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.”
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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
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.”
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.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement 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.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Earlier cycle: May 8, 2023 — 31 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 8, 2023 (standard health inspection); June 28, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0812 Level J
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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 28 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0800 Level F
“Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.”
F0803 Level F
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0565 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0582 Level E
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
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.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0727 Level E
“Have 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.”
F0758 Level E
“Implement 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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0806 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0808 Level E
“Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
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.”
F0622 Level D
“Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
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.”
F0801 Level D
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (23)
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0325 Level F
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0522 Level F
“Have an externally vented heating system.”
K0927 Level E
“Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.”
K0133 Level D
“Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0013 Level F
“Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.”
E0031 Level F
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0100 Level F
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
E0024 Level E
“Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.”
E0024 Level D
“Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.”
K0232 Level D
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0930 Level D
“Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $30,654 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | Fine | $15,327 |
| September 12, 2025 | Fine | $15,327 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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 | 0.57 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.95 | 0.73 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.79 | 2.41 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.30 | 3.99 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.72 | 3.39 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.40 | 0.56 | 0.48 |
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: Russet Ridge Healthcare LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennant Healthcare LLC | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | May 22, 2025 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | May 22, 2025 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 91.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | The Ensign Group |
| Legal business name | Russet Ridge Healthcare LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1986-05-16 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1140 North Allumbaugh Street, Boise, ID 83704 |
| County | Ada County |
| State | Idaho |
| Phone | (208) 501‑7200 |
| CMS Certification Number | 135098 |
| 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 Boise0.5 mi · Boise, ID · 2 of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Boise1.0 mi · Boise, ID · 5 of 5 stars
- Skyline Transitional Care Center1.5 mi · Boise, ID · 4 of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Treasure Valley1.5 mi · Boise, ID · 4 of 5 stars
- Arbor Valley of Cascadia1.7 mi · Boise, ID · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center0.8 mi · Boise, ID · Acute Care Hospital
- Boise VA Medical Center3.8 mi · Boise, ID · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- St Luke's Regional Medical Center3.9 mi · Boise, ID · 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