Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center
Homedale, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135087) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 337-3168 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing staff turnover of 38.8%.
Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials reported by CMS, and it does not carry CMS's abuse icon or Special Focus status.
About this facility
Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Homedale, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since July 1981. The facility is licensed for 58 beds and reports an average daily census of 51.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and no payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed, and CMS has not placed this facility in the Special Focus program.
Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars, meaning this location rates above its own chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 38.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 58 beds with an average daily census of 51.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since July 15, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2083373168 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2083373168 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135087?state=ID.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.