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Cascades At Desert View
820 Sprague Avenue, Buhl, ID 83316
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cascades At Desert View is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Buhl, Idaho, certified for 57 beds and caring for about 36 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Idaho median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 15, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 91.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 34.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 34.1%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Twin Falls Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 52 | 31 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 91.2 | 28.4 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.1% | 44.9% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 80 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Idaho average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 May 2026, 3 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×35 E ×8 F ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | F0585 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0727 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0578 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0625 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0622 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Idaho average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.1%, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Idaho median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.6% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.3% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 45.9% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Cascades At Desert View Llc. Chain: Cascades Healthcare (19 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascades At Desert View LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2023 |
| Desert View Holdings of Buhl, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2023 |
| Cascades At Desert View LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Desert View Holdings of Buhl, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Kirei Kazoku, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Nadroj LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Oxford Assets LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Pippin LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Twin Falls County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls Transitional Care of Cascadia | Twin Falls | 116 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 28.4 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Bridgeview Estates | Twin Falls | 116 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 26.7 | — | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Serenity Transitional Care | Twin Falls | 60 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 45.0 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center of Kimberlyabuse icon | Kimberly | 57 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 28.1 | $14K | 5 Dec 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Twin Falls County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cascades At Desert View been cited for?
52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Idaho median is 26 per facility.
Has Cascades At Desert View been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cascades At Desert View compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cascades At Desert View?
It is part of the Cascades Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cascades At Desert View LLC and Desert View Holdings of Buhl, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cascades At Desert View last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.