Minidoka County, Idaho · Nursing home
Countryside Care & Rehabilitation
3 of 5 overall from CMS
1224 Eighth Street, Rupert, ID 83350
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.66 hours Above the state average of 4.04
- Nursing staff who left in a year 97.9% Above the state average of 50.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 19 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 78.3% of 36 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Countryside Care & Rehabilitation is a 36-bed nursing home in Rupert, Idaho (Minidoka County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 5.66 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Idaho average of 4.04. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day (average)
- 28.2
- Certified since
- 1976 (50 yrs)
Government - County Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospital
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Countryside Care & Rehabilitation
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 97.9%, above the Idaho average of 50.3%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 5.05 hours per resident on weekends against 5.66 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Idaho average 3.2
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Idaho average 2.7
- Staffing 4 of 5 Idaho average 3.1
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Idaho average 4.1
The vertical line marks the Idaho average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 5.66 h Idaho average 4.04
- Nurse aides 3.97 h Idaho average 2.44
- Licensed practical nurses 0.76 h Idaho average 0.74
- Registered nurses 0.94 h Idaho average 0.86
- All staff, weekends 5.05 h Idaho average 3.49
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Idaho average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover97.9%
- Idaho average50.3%
- Registered nurse turnover87.5%
- Idaho average40.9%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Idaho and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.3% | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 8.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.4% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 97.3% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 22.8% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.0% | 16.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 96.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.5% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.7% | 20.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.17 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.66 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% | 91.2% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 86.5% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 17.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 4 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 | 0 |
Idaho homes averaged 10.3 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (19)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2020)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2020)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2020)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2020)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Idaho homes averaged 0.5 fines and $13,374 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Idaho
- Size68 of 80 by certified beds
- Idaho average residents per day56.9
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Minidoka County1
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Countryside Care & Rehabilitation?
Countryside Care & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Countryside Care & Rehabilitation have?
Countryside Care & Rehabilitation has 36 certified beds. It averages 28.2 residents per day, about 78.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Countryside Care & Rehabilitation?
The home reports 5.66 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.94 hours from registered nurses. The Idaho average is 4.04 hours and 0.86 hours from registered nurses.
Has Countryside Care & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Countryside Care & Rehabilitation accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 135064. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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