The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Skyline Transitional Care Center
Boise, ID · Medicare-certified · 111 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Skyline Transitional Care Center has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and quality scores but a lower staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.533 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.533.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84
- Nurse aides
- 2.29
- Weekend nursing
- 3.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.9%14%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%5.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.3%30%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%21.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
8.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%31.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%14.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
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
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%92.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to report COVID-19 data to residents and families. Cited January 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 885 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2021
Now operated by Skyline Transitional Care Center, previously Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation-boise.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 344 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.9 residents on an average day (66% of 111 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 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.