Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
909 Reserve Street, Boise, ID 83712
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Shaw Mountain of Cascadia Compares
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Boise, Idaho. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Idaho average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.3%) is below the Idaho average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 108 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Boise, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Idaho average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.4% — worse than the Idaho average of 20.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Idaho average of 3.0% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.3% — better than the Idaho average of 3.2% (92% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.7% — better than the Idaho average of 18.0% (52% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Shaw Mountain of Cascadia with other nursing homes in Boise.
How is Shaw Mountain of Cascadia addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Shaw Mountain of Cascadia doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.4% here versus 20.1% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Shaw Mountain of Cascadia keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.0% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Shaw Mountain of Cascadia?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Shaw Mountain of Cascadia?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Boise
Boise sits in Ada County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Idaho as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 67,892 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $69,952
- Median home value
- $298,600
Demographics for Ada County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Boise.
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