MERIDIAN MEADOWS TRANSITIONAL CARE

Meridian Meadows Transitional Care is a skilled nursing and transitional care facility located at 2656 E Magic View Drive in Meridian, Idaho, 83642, within Ada County. The facility operates 52 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Meridian Meadows Transitional Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5, indicating performance in this category that is below the national benchmark. The staffing rating is also 1 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that fall below national norms as measured by CMS methodology. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, representing performance on clinical quality indicators that exceeds the national average. Quality measures typically include metrics such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and other clinical outcomes reported to CMS. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (208) 996-2801 to inquire about availability, specific payment arrangements, and any private pay options that may be available. When considered against national averages, Meridian Meadows Transitional Care presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, with notably low scores in both health inspections and staffing. However, the 5-star quality measure rating indicates that on reported clinical outcomes, the facility performs at a high level relative to other nursing homes nationwide. This divergence between the structural and process measures on one hand, and clinical outcome measures on the other, reflects the multi-dimensional nature of CMS ratings. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and consult with healthcare professionals when evaluating placement options.