Twin Falls County, Idaho · Nursing home
Serenity Transitional Care
3 of 5 overall from CMS
1134 Cheney Dr West, Twin Falls, ID 83301
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.91 hours Below the state average of 4.04
- Nursing staff who left in a year 68.3% Above the state average of 50.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 27 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 89.2% of 60 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.
Serenity Transitional Care is a 60-bed nursing home in Twin Falls, Idaho (Twin Falls County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.91 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Idaho average of 4.04. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day (average)
- 53.5
- Certified since
- 2018 (8 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Tanabell Health Services (5 homes)
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 Serenity Transitional Care
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 16 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jun 26, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Idaho average is 10.3. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 68.3%, above the Idaho average of 50.3%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.67 hours per resident per day; the Idaho average is 0.86. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Idaho average 3.2
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Idaho average 2.7
- Staffing 3 of 5 Idaho average 3.1
- Quality measures 5 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 3.91 h Idaho average 4.04
- Nurse aides 2.53 h Idaho average 2.44
- Licensed practical nurses 0.71 h Idaho average 0.74
- Registered nurses 0.67 h Idaho average 0.86
- All staff, weekends 3.60 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 turnover68.3%
- Idaho average50.3%
- Registered nurse turnover55.6%
- Idaho average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
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 | 17.5% | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.3% | 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 42.2% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.1% | 16.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.0% | 96.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.0% | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.6% | 20.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.69 | 1.17 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.60 | 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 | 98.9% | 91.2% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.3% | 86.5% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.1% | 17.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.0% | 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 27 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 23 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 1, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| May 1, 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 4 | 3 |
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 (27)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Jul 25, 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.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2025)
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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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2024)
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
- Size52 of 80 by certified beds
- Idaho average residents per day56.9
- ChainTanabell Health Services
- Chain average overall rating3.0 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Twin Falls3
- Homes in Twin Falls County5
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Serenity Transitional Care?
Serenity Transitional Care has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Serenity Transitional Care have?
Serenity Transitional Care has 60 certified beds. It averages 53.5 residents per day, about 89.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Serenity Transitional Care?
The home reports 3.91 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The Idaho average is 4.04 hours and 0.86 hours from registered nurses.
Has Serenity Transitional Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Serenity Transitional Care 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.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Twin Falls Transitional Care of Cascadia 116beds 67.9%in use 3.70nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center of Kimberly 57beds 62.6%in use 3.59nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Bridgeview Estates 116beds 41.1%in use 3.98nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Twin Falls County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 135143. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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