Discovery Rehabilitation and Living

CCN 135129 · SAWTOOTH HEALTHCARE INC · Lemhi · ID · For profit - Corporation · THE ENSIGN GROUP chain · 45 certified beds


Discovery Rehabilitation and Living, in Salmon, Idaho, holds 45 certified beds and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1997-12-04, averaging 30.1 residents a day.

Has Discovery Rehabilitation and Living been cited for violations?

CMS lists 36 health-inspection deficiencies for Discovery Rehabilitation and Living, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2025-12-03.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-12-03F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-12-03F0655, F0695, F0761, F0814, F0880Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-09-13F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-09-13F0584, F0695, F0804, F0880Honor 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-09-13F0622, F0625, F0636, F0657, F0684, F0761, F0919, F0921Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. / 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. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2023-08-24F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.F
2023-08-24F0578, F0759Honor 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. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E
2023-08-24F0550, F0580, F0637, F0644, F0657, F0677, F0689, F0693, F0695, F0732, F0757, F0801, F0849, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Post nurse staffing information every day. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

How is Discovery Rehabilitation and Living staffed?

MeasureThis facilityID average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.298274.04398
Total nursing staff turnover (%)46.750.3
Average number of residents per day30.156.9

Who owns Discovery Rehabilitation and Living, and what chain is it in?

Discovery Rehabilitation and Living is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name SAWTOOTH HEALTHCARE INC and belongs to the THE ENSIGN GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYALLEN, DANIEL, LISH, STEVEsince 08/01/2012
CORPORATE DIRECTORFARNSWORTH, STEPHENsince 09/09/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERBURNAM, SOON, HAWKINS, ISAIAH, KEETCH, CHAD, SATO, AMIsince 01/01/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLJACKSON THERAPY PARTNERS LLC, ALLEN, DANIEL, LISH, STEVEsince 08/01/2012
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFPORT, BARRYsince 07/14/2025
ADP OF THE SNFCARETRUST GP LLC, CARETRUST REIT INC, CTR PARTNERSHIP LP, ENSIGN SERVICES INC, SALMON RIVER HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC, ALLEN, DANIEL, LISH, STEVEsince 07/14/2025

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