Cascades at Desert View
Nursing Home · Buhl, ID
CMS certification number135089
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
820 Sprague AvenueBuhl, ID 83316
Twin Falls County
- Phone
- (208) 543-6401
- ZIP code
- 83316 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 57
- Residents per day
- 36.1 (63% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Cascades at Desert View LLC
- Chain
- Cascades Healthcare (19 facilities, avg 1.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1981
- 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
- 3.98 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.61 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.66 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.50 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.1 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 15, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 24.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 23
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 52 health · 3 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Have 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | 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 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | 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 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2025-11-19 | 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 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-11-19 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-04-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Honor 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2024-05-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-02-14 |
| 2024-05-31 | 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 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | 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 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-05-31 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cascades at Desert View LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Desert View Holdings of Buhl, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Moore, Thomas (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Takayama FLP (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 23% | |
| Tower Bridge FLP (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 23% | |
| Bentzler, Lori (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cascades at Desert View LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Desert View Holdings of Buhl, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirei Kazoku, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marshall, Samantha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nadroj LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oxford Assets LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pippin LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Quest FLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crump, Jason (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fullmer, Chad (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McSpadden, Darin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| White, Derek (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eelir FLP (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Quest FLP (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ronnmark FLP (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bentzler, Lori (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crump, Jason (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fullmer, Chad (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marshall, Samantha (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McSpadden, Darin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Quest FLP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ronnmark FLP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Takayama FLP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tower Bridge FLP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| White, Derek (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cascades at Desert View?
Cascades at Desert View has a 1-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 Cascades at Desert View have?
It has 57 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Cascades at Desert View been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Cascades at Desert View?
It is part of Cascades Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Cascades at Desert View?
(208) 543-6401. The facility is located at 820 Sprague Avenue, Buhl, ID 83316.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.