ElderGrade
D

47.8/100

Below average

Timber Springs Transitional Care

1140 North Allumbaugh Street, Boise, ID 83704

CMS 1/5 stars #14 of 14 in Ada County (208) 501-7200
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
78%
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.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 5 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.

  • $30,654 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

15.3/30

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

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -6.7 for 36 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

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

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

Staff stability

7.5/15

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

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

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

5/10

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

  • $30,654 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon 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 3.27 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.79 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

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

Recent inspection findings

All 67 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 12, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Nov 20, 2025 F0553 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 20, 2025 F0585 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 20, 2025 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 20, 2025 F0757 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Sep 12, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

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

D Sep 12, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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
PENNANT HEALTHCARE LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ALLEN, DANIEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ARNELL, PAUL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BURNAM, SOON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALLEN, DANIEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ARNELL, PAUL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
PORT, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
CRANE CREEK HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Timber Springs Transitional Care

What is the ElderGrade for Timber Springs Transitional Care? +

Timber Springs Transitional Care holds an ElderGrade of D (47.8 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Timber Springs Transitional Care? +

Residents receive an average of 3.27 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Timber Springs Transitional Care been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 67 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 Timber Springs Transitional Care accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Timber Springs Transitional Care 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.