Desert View Care Center Of Buhl

820 Sprague Avenue, Buhl ID, 83316

Resident Review Score
9.4
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$1,895

For this area
$$$
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Desert View Care Center Of Buhl is a nursing home in Buhl, ID, with 57 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Desert View Care Center Of Buhl offers additional therapy services to its residents, including occupational therapists (in-house).

Costs at this community start at $1,895 and range up to $7,300 per month. The average price in the community is $7,300, which is higher than the average cost of $4,597 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.8 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.8 by an RN and 0.5 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are three hospitals within 25 miles of Desert View Care Center Of Buhl. The two closest hospitals are St Luke'S Magic Valley Rmc, which is 13.0 miles away, and St Luke'S Jerome, which is 15.2 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Desert View Care Center Of Buhl are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(208) 543-6401

Pricing for Desert View Care Center Of Buhl

$4,597Avg. Local Starting Price
Desert View Care Center Of Buhl$1,895

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,733
  • In Twin Falls$4,597
  • In ID$4,547

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Resident Review Score
9.4
|
Most Loved
#1 in Buhl, ID
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved12
Loved0
Good0
Average0
Below Average1

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community is highly praised for its devoted and compassionate staff, who are consistently described as treating both residents and each other like family. Many reviews highlight the homelike environment and the exceptional care provided, making it a comfortable and welcoming place for residents. The staff's commitment to creating a positive and caring atmosphere is frequently mentioned, with several reviewers noting that it doesn't feel like work but more like caring for family members. The quality of both the nursing and therapy services is commended, with specific mentions of the congenial and friendly nature of these professionals. Despite being described as an older building, the facility is noted to have maintained a very nice, homelike environment that appeals to both short stay rehab patients and long-term residents.
However, there were no specific negative statements mentioned by more than one reviewer, indicating that any critiques are isolated incidences rather than widespread issues. The dedication during challenging times, such as the past two years of COVID, was especially applauded, showcasing the community's ability to adapt and continue to provide high-quality care in difficult circumstances. The positive impact of the staff's teamwork and their genuine affection for the residents is a recurring theme, underscoring the nurturing and supportive environment that sets this community apart.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Desert View Care Center Of Buhl

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

57
68.5

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
3.5

Local Avg

health inspection

2
3

Local Avg

quality

5
4.5

Local Avg

staff

2
2.7

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1.5

Local Avg

infection control citations

1
1

Local Avg

fines

0
0.7

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$18,579

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.5

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
4

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

0
50

Local Avg

registered nurses

0
41

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
-1

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    DESERT VIEW CARE CENTER OF BUHL

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    135089

  • Provider SSA county code

    410

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    October 01, 1981

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Desert View Care Center Of Buhl

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Total Complaints Reported

7 Health Standard Deficiencies

7 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

45 Current Occupants

58 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Social Outings

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 10/01/1981

Care

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Accommodations

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Hospitals

St. Luke'S Magic Valley Medical Center

801 Pole Line Road 409

Distance: 13.0 miles

St. Luke'S Jerome

709 North Lincoln Street

Distance: 15.2 miles

North Canyon Medical Center

267 North Canyon Drive

Distance: 22.8 miles

Churches

Calvary Chapel

1004 Burley Avenue, Buhl

Distance: 0.2 miles

Celebrate Recovery

1004 Burley Avenue, Buhl

Distance: 0.2 miles

Community of Christ

20264 U.S. 30, Buhl

Distance: 0.3 miles

Resident Review Score
8.3
|
Loved
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