ElderGrade
B

72/100

Above average

Skyline Transitional Care Center

1001 South Hilton Street, Boise, ID 83705

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 14 in Ada County (208) 345-4464
Certified beds
111
Occupancy
66%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 8/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.41 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 38% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.53 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.41 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.02 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 37.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 32 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 7, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Mar 7, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 7, 2025 F0641 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 7, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 7, 2025 F0700 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 7, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Jan 24, 2022 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

G Jan 24, 2022 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

F Jan 24, 2022 F0885

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ALLEN, DANIEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PIGGOTT, SCOTT Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HAWKINS, ISAIAH Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SATO, AMI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALLEN, DANIEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PIGGOTT, SCOTT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PORT, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Skyline Transitional Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Skyline Transitional Care Center? +

Skyline Transitional Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (72 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Skyline Transitional Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.53 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Skyline Transitional Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 32 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Skyline Transitional Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Skyline Transitional Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.