Cascades At Desert View
CMS rates Cascades At Desert View 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 55 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Cascades At Desert View
Cascades At Desert View is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Buhl, Idaho. It is licensed for 57 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Idaho (70 beds).
It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Buhl and 80 skilled nursing facilities across Idaho. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Cascades Healthcare, a group of 19 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Cascades At Desert View 55 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0812 4 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0552 2 inspections. Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- F-0645 2 inspections. PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-0657 2 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
What its owners also hold
- Tower Bridge Flp has an ownership stake on file at 4 nursing homes, averaging 2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- Takayama Flp has an ownership stake on file at 4 nursing homes, averaging 2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in Idaho
- Licensing: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program (Licensing and Certification)
- File a complaint: 208-364-1962 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-471-2777. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center, about 15 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- St Luke's Jerome, about 15 miles.
- Cassia Regional Hospital, about 49 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Serenity Transitional Care, Twin Falls, about 13 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Bridgeview Estates, Twin Falls, about 15 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Twin Falls Transitional Care of Cascadia, Twin Falls, about 16 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center of Kimberly, Kimberly, about 20 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Bennett Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center, Gooding, about 24 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
