Nursing homes in Gem County, Idaho
Gem County, Idaho, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 114 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (33%). Inspectors recorded 65 health deficiencies over three cycles, 57.0 per 100 beds against 34.8 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Gem County | Idaho | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 80 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 33% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 57.0 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River'S Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center | Emmett | 74 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 35.1 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Cherry Ridge of CascadiaSFF Candidate | Emmett | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 97.5 | — | 10 Jul 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Cascadia Healthcare (1), The Ensign Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Gem County, Idaho?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 114 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Gem County have the highest CMS ratings?
River'S Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center (4 stars), Cherry Ridge of Cascadia (1 stars)
How do Gem County nursing homes compare with Idaho?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 33% statewide; citations run at 57.0 per 100 beds against 34.8 statewide.