Timber Springs Transitional Care
Boise, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135098) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $30,654
Phone: (208) 501-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Timber Springs Transitional Care has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars, with 1 star for health inspections and 1 star for staffing.
Timber Springs Transitional Care reports 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Nursing turnover data was not provided.
Timber Springs Transitional Care has 2 federal fines on record totaling $30,654.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, indicating persistent underperformance and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Timber Springs Transitional Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 93.3 residents. It has been federally certified since May 16, 1986. Timber Springs is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Timber Springs holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for staffing, while its quality measures rating is higher at 4 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $30,654.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse icon for Timber Springs, indicating a citation related to abuse was recorded; families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased inspection frequency by CMS. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Timber Springs Transitional Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $30,654.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of poor performance and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 93.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC owned facility and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 16, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Timber Springs scores 1 star overall, 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not available in the data provided; contact the facility at 2085017200 or 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 2085017200 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135098?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.