River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center

River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 714 North Butte Avenue in Emmett, Idaho (ZIP 83617), within Gem County. The facility holds 74 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (208) 365-4425. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, which is at the national average. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators that meet or exceed national standards. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center is able to serve residents who qualify under either program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements as determined by the state of Idaho. Individuals and families are advised to verify current coverage details directly with the facility and relevant insurance providers, as program rules and individual circumstances vary. When considered alongside national averages, River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center performs above the norm in three of the four CMS rating categories. The overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing and quality measure ratings also surpass national benchmarks, with quality measures reaching the highest available rating. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average. This combination of ratings places the facility among the higher-performing skilled nursing facilities in its region, based on available CMS data. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report and conduct site visits when evaluating care options.