Registered name: Discovery Rehabilitation and Living
Salmon, ID · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★3 of 5 overall
3 of 5 stars overall. Discovery Care Center in Salmon, ID has a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures; reported nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2983.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.10
Licensed practical nurses
0.44
Nurse aides
2.75
Weekend nursing
3.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—8.1%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%6.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%22.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.4%4.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%8.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—1.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
41.7%36.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
28%41.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
30.1 residents on an average day (67% of 45 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.