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2814 South Indiana Avenue Caldwell, ID 83605 · Canyon County
All 2 nursing homes in Caldwell, ID (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 135051 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Canyon West of Cascadia 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 Canyon West of Cascadia as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Idaho average of 3.1.
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 3.13 hours per resident per day at Canyon West of Cascadia, below the Idaho median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 0.76 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.60 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 52.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Idaho median 50.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Canyon West of Cascadia: Medicare and Medicaid
Canyon West of Cascadia is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Idaho's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
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 April 16, 2026 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 10 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 24 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 24 citations at Canyon West of Cascadia across 3 inspection dates, 16 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 24 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were infection control (6) and quality of life and care (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, April 16, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 16, 2026 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EPost nurse staffing information every day.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 7, 2025 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor 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.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
September 24, 2021 · 8 citations
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EReport COVID19 data to residents and families.
EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Questions to ask on a tour of Canyon West of Cascadia
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on September 24, 2021. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Canyon West of Cascadia
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.4 mi
West Valley Medical Center CaldwellEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 11m for patients treated and sent home
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4.4 mi
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center NampaEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 38m for patients treated and sent home
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8.0 mi
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa NampaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 10m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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