About Discovery Rehabilitation And LivingDiscovery Rehabilitation And Living is located at 600 Shanafelt Street, Salmon, ID, reachable at (208) 756-8391. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 45.0 certified beds and serves an average of 31 residents per day. It is part of the The Ensign Group network (329 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1997-12-04. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Discovery Rehabilitation And Living offers a mid-range care option in Salmon, ID. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightDiscovery Rehabilitation And Living currently provides 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 3 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 13.3%, suggesting a stable care team.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 47 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 16 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours29 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 3 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours13 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 59 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours39 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryDiscovery Rehabilitation And Living has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period.
Nationally, Discovery Rehabilitation And Living ranks 2233rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within ID, it ranks 16th out of 80 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,429 nationally and RN hours rank #1,786 nationally (#16 in ID).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
ID State Rank
Note
2022
4.24
#3,085 / 14,703
#34 / 80
Top 25%
2023
4.06
#3,817 / 14,703
#30 / 80
Above average
2024
3.73
#6,160 / 14,703
#46 / 80
Above average
2025
3.89
#5,302 / 14,703
#40 / 80
Above average
2026
3.79
#6,429 / 14,703
#46 / 80
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
ID State Rank
Note
2022
1.09
#1,641 / 14,703
#20 / 80
Top 25%
2023
1.00
#1,800 / 14,703
#21 / 80
Top 25%
2024
0.85
#2,847 / 14,703
#28 / 80
Top 25%
2025
0.82
#3,266 / 14,703
#36 / 80
Top 25%
2026
1.04
#1,786 / 14,703
#16 / 80
Top 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Discovery Rehabilitation And Living is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1997-12-04. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (208) 756-8391 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Discovery Rehabilitation And Living holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 83.5/100, placing it #2233 of 14703 facilities nationally and #16 of 80 in Idaho. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Discovery Rehabilitation And Living receives a reported average of 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 3 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 29 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 16 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 59 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 13.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Discovery Rehabilitation And Living has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 69.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Discovery Rehabilitation And Living ranks 2233rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within ID, it ranks 16th out of 80 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,429 nationally and RN hours rank #1,786 nationally (#16 in ID). Our composite quality score of 83.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Salmon, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/idaho/salmon/
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