Countryside Care & Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Rupert, ID
CMS certification number135064
Contact & location
1224 Eighth StreetRupert, ID 83350
Minidoka County
- Phone
- (208) 434-0232
- ZIP code
- 83350 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day
- 28.2 (78% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Minidoka Memorial Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1976
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.66 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.94 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.97 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.05 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 97.9 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 87.5 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Honor 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2024-09-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-14 |
| 2024-09-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-14 |
| 2024-09-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-14 |
| 2024-09-19 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-14 |
| 2020-01-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-28 |
| 2020-01-24 | Honor 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 Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-28 |
| 2020-01-24 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-28 |
| 2020-01-24 | Notify 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-28 |
| 2020-01-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-28 |
| 2020-01-24 | Ensure 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-28 |
| 2020-01-24 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-28 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| County of Minidoka (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Blanchard, Lacey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| County of Minidoka (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steel, Tyson (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bailey, Joshua (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bean, Becky (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kapple, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Rhett (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molina, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Percell, Justin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Poteet, Felicia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Legel, Tom (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blanchard, Lacey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steel, Tyson (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Countryside Care & Rehabilitation?
Countryside Care & Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Idaho.
How many beds does Countryside Care & Rehabilitation have?
It has 36 certified beds and cares for about 28 residents per day.
Has Countryside Care & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Countryside Care & Rehabilitation?
(208) 434-0232. The facility is located at 1224 Eighth Street, Rupert, ID 83350.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.