Discovery Rehabilitation and Living in Salmon, ID

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Discovery Rehabilitation and Living is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Salmon, Idaho. It is located in Lemhi county at 600 Shanafelt Street, Salmon, Idaho 83467. You can reach out to the office of Discovery Rehabilitation and Living via phone at (208) 756-8391. This skilled nursing facility has 45 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 66.89%. Its legal business name is Sawtooth Healthcare Inc and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

Discovery Rehabilitation and Living (Medicare CCN 135129) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1997 (29 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in December, 2025.

Contact Information

Discovery Rehabilitation and Living
600 Shanafelt Street, Salmon, Idaho 83467
(208) 756-8391

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Nursing Home Profile

NameDiscovery Rehabilitation and Living
Location600 Shanafelt Street, Salmon, Idaho
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds45
Occupancy Rate66.89%
Medicare ID (CCN)135129
Legal Business NameSawtooth Healthcare Inc
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Discovery Rehabilitation and Living in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1477816965
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameSawtooth Healthcare, Inc.
Doing Business AsDiscovery Rehabilitation and Living
Address600 Shanafelt St, Salmon, ID 83467
Phone Number208-756-8391

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Discovery Rehabilitation and Living are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Discovery Rehabilitation and Living give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Discovery Rehabilitation and Living, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.33.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.10.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.440.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.752.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.653.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.590.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.060.07
Total nursing staff turnover46.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in December, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Discovery Rehabilitation and Living for 6 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 36 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Dec 3, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 19, 2025
Dec 3, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2025
Dec 3, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2025
Dec 3, 2025Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2025
Dec 3, 2025Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2025
Dec 3, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919, Environmental, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921, Environmental, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 24, 2023Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 28, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Discovery Rehabilitation and Living, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased7.1413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight11.115.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms40.2112.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury03.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.921.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened17.0914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.6919.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine8479.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers5.294.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence36.1719.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication8.0615.38

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