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5301 E Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 · Ada County

(208) 336-5550

All 10 nursing homes in Boise, ID (8 take Medicaid)

Cited for abuse Accepts Medicare 48 certified beds Non profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 135141 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

CMS abuse icon CMS marks this nursing home with its abuse icon. CMS shows the icon for homes with abuse citations in recent inspections: an abuse citation where residents were harmed (scope and severity G or higher) within the past year, or abuse citations at D or higher (potential for harm) in each of the last two years. Shown as of October 2026. Details on Care Compare.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is The Terraces of Boise a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Terraces of Boise as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Idaho average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 28 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 2 penalties, including $20,501 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. CMS currently shows its abuse icon for this home (see above).

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.99 hours per resident per day at The Terraces of Boise, above the Idaho median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 1.23 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.65 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 43.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Idaho median 50.5%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.99 hours
Above the Idaho median of 3.76 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.23 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.65 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 43.9% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 46.2% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds48
Residents per day 36 About 75% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare
Certified sinceDecember 2016
Part of a chainHumangood
Legal business nameHUMANGOOD IDAHO

Paying for care at The Terraces of Boise: Medicare and Medicaid

The Terraces of Boise is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 8 other homes in Boise accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Idaho.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on December 19, 2025 and found 2 deficiencies, plus 11 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 28 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 28 citations at The Terraces of Boise across 3 inspection dates, 11 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on December 19, 2025. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (5) and nutrition and dietary (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money" (tag F0602, level G, December 19, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

December 19, 2025 · 13 citations · includes complaint inspection

GProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2026)

FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2026)

EProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0802 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2026)

DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2026)

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2026)

December 19, 2024 · 3 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)

FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)

December 15, 2023 · 12 citations, includes actual harm

GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

EInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

EProvide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0848 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

DNotify 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of The Terraces of Boise

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on December 19, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 19, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

2 penalties in the last three years, including $20,501 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Dec 19, 2025 Fine $11,190
Dec 15, 2023 Fine $9,311

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 1/5 5/5 5/5
August 2026 2/5 1/5 5/5 4/5
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