Skyline Transitional Care Center
Boise, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135077) · 111 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 345-4464 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Skyline Transitional Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Skyline Transitional Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2.
Skyline Transitional Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Skyline Transitional Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Boise, Idaho (Ada County), certified for 111 beds and serving an average of 72.9 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since May 1, 1979.
According to CMS Care Compare, Skyline holds an overall star rating of 4, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measure rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 2. The lower staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of approximately 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Skyline is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 — Skyline's overall rating of 4 is above this chain average. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. 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?
Skyline Transitional Care Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above Idaho's state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Skyline accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.53 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a 37.9% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero 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 Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Skyline is certified for 111 beds and has an average of 72.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Skyline is a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Skyline scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (208) 345-4464 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (208) 345-4464 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135077?state=ID for the latest CMS data on Skyline Transitional Care Center.
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.