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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Countryside Care & Rehabilitation

(208) 434-0232

About Countryside Care & Rehabilitation

Countryside Care & Rehabilitation brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Rupert, Idaho families who need trusted medical care. Our team focuses on recovery and comfort, helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans and attentive daily support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

36 residents

Location

Rupert, ID

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1224 Eighth Street, Rupert, Idaho 83350

(208) 434-0232

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on September 10, 2025, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Idaho average is 10.3).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 40 minutes with each resident a day, above the Idaho average of 4 hours 2 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Countryside Care & Rehabilitation in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day5 hours 40 minutesAbove the Idaho average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day56 minutesAbove the Idaho average
Nursing staff who left in the past year98%Above the Idaho average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

12 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

September 10, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 10, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 10, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 10, 2025
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 10, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 10, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 10, 2025
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 10, 2025
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 10, 2025

September 19, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 14, 2024
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 14, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 14, 2024
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 14, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - County
Legal business name
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
Medicare-certified beds
36
Average residents per day
28
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
December 1, 1976
Inside a hospital
Yes
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
135064

Location

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1224 Eighth StreetRupert, ID 83350

9 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Rupert

Questions about Countryside Care & Rehabilitation

How did Countryside Care & Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on September 10, 2025 and cited 8 health deficiencies. The Idaho average is 10.3.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Countryside Care & Rehabilitation?+

Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 40 minutes with each resident per day, including 56 minutes from registered nurses. 98% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Countryside Care & Rehabilitation been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Countryside Care & Rehabilitation in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Rupert Skilled Nursing in Idaho Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026