MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE — Nursing Home in MERIDIAN, ID
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 52 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 42.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 135147 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.79 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.63 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE had 18 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 3, 2026).
Inspection Findings — April 3, 2026
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Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level E)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
Meridian Meadows Transitional Care is a 52-bed nursing home in Meridian, Idaho. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, below the Idaho average of 4.2. Its most recent inspection, in April 2026, cited 18 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
The facility’s recent inspection produced multiple deficiencies and it carries an abuse flag while nurse staffing is below the state average, which are notable concerns. Worth asking about how the facility addressed the abuse-related findings and what specific steps and timelines are in place to strengthen care planning and staffing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE's CMS star rating?
MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE?
MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE reports 3.78672 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE had 18 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE have?
MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE has 52 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ASPEN TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION — 5/5 — 1.2 mi
- CREEKSIDE TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILITATION — 3/5 — 2.6 mi
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF TREASURE VALLEY — 4/5 — 3.1 mi
- TIMBER SPRINGS TRANSITIONAL CARE — 1/5 — 4.6 mi
- ARBOR VALLEY OF CASCADIA — 4/5 — 4.6 mi
- CASCADIA OF BOISE — 2/5 — 5.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.