Timber Springs Transitional Care, Boise, Idaho
- 67
- Citations from health inspectionsIdaho average: 27 a home
- 5
- Residents harmed or put in dangerIdaho average: 0.9 a home
- $30,654
- Fines from the federal governmentIdaho average: $13,374 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsIdaho average: 3.2
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Four inspection visits produced 67 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in four cases. Federal fines came to $30,654 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.27 hours each dayThe Idaho average is 4.04 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.47 hours each dayThe Idaho average is 0.86 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- Not sent to CMS
- Beds that are certified
- 120
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- The Ensign Group, with 344 homes
- Street address
- 1140 North Allumbaugh Street, Boise, Idaho 83704
- County
- Ada
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Four citations dated Nov. 20, 2025
- F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F553 Resident Involvement in Care Planning: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
15 citations dated Sept. 12, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F839 Properly Licensed Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F807 Drinks to Keep Residents Hydrated: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F790 Routine and Emergency Dental Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F693 Feeding Tube Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F628 Required Transfer Paperwork and Notices: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
17 citations dated June 28, 2024
- F849 Arrange Hospice Care When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F622 Valid Reasons and Paperwork for Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
31 citations dated May 8, 2023
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
- F808 Doctor Ordered Special Diets: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F801 Qualified Kitchen and Dietitian Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F800 Nutritious, Tasty, Balanced Meals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F637 Reassess After a Major Change in Condition: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F622 Valid Reasons and Paperwork for Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F554 Let Residents Take Own Medicines When Appropriate: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 12, 2025 | Fine | $15,327 |
| Sept. 12, 2025 | Fine | $15,327 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct owner is Pennant Healthcare LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: The Ensign Group Inc..
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 135098. Other homes in Idaho.