Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center of Kimberly
500 Polk Street East · Kimberly, ID · 83341 · 2084235591
57 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cascades Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
77% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 77% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,627 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 4, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135084 · certified since September 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.