Discovery Rehabilitation and Living
Nursing Home · Salmon, ID
CMS certification number135129
Contact & location
600 Shanafelt StreetSalmon, ID 83467
Lemhi County
- Phone
- (208) 756-8391
- ZIP code
- 83467 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day
- 30.1 (67% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sawtooth Healthcare INC
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 4, 1997
- 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
- 4.30 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.10 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.44 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.75 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.65 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.7 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 3, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 36 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-12-03 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-12-03 | 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 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-12-03 | 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 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-12-03 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allen, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Caretrust GP LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Caretrust Reit INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CTR Partnership LP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ensign Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lish, Steve (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salmon River Health Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Farnsworth, Stephen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burnam, Soon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hawkins, Isaiah (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keetch, Chad (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sato, Ami (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Port, Barry (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Allen, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lish, Steve (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Allen, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jackson Therapy Partners LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lish, Steve (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Discovery Rehabilitation and Living?
Discovery Rehabilitation and Living 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 Discovery Rehabilitation and Living have?
It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.
Has Discovery Rehabilitation and Living been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Discovery Rehabilitation and Living?
It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Discovery Rehabilitation and Living?
(208) 756-8391. The facility is located at 600 Shanafelt Street, Salmon, ID 83467.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.