Canyon West of Cascadia

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Canyon West of Cascadia, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 16, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of the Idaho Food Code, the facility failed to appropriately store, distribute, and label foods. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination and use of spoiled foods, and adverse health outcomes including food-borne illnesses. Findings include:The Idaho Food Code, revised February 2021, stated, 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Feb 7, 2025

  Based on staff interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide the required Registered Nurse (RN) coverage for two of 92 days (8/18/24 and 8/25/24), reviewed for weekend staffing. This failure placed the residents at risk for inadequate assessments, delay in care and services by an RN, unmet care needs, and diminished quality of life. Findings include: As required, the facility provided payroll based data to CMS quarterly. Review of the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data report for July 1-September 30, 2024, triggered excessively low weekend staffing during the fourth quarter of 2024. PBJ staffing defines a day as starting at 12 midnight to 12 midnight. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 7, 2025

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment was maintained, cleaned, and sanitized. These deficiencies had the potential to affect the 71 residents who consumed food prepared by the facility. This placed residents at risk for potential foodborne illnesses and adverse health outcomes due to contaminated food services equipment. Findings include: The Food Drug Administration (FDA) Code, Section 4-602.12 Cooking and Baking Equipment: Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment must be cleaned to prevent encrustations that may impede heat transfer necessary to adequately cook food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF732Apr 16, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure nurse staffing information was accurate and posted daily for each shift. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility and their representatives, visitors, and others who wanted to review the facility's staffing levels. Findings include:On 4/13/25, during review of the facility Daily Staffing sheets, the surveyor observed the following issues: - September 2025 - 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th: Missing census data on the Daily Staffing sheets.- September 2025 - 27th, 28th, 29th: Missing Daily Staffing sheets. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 7, 2025

  Based on observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were consistently implemented as they related to environmental cleaning. Failure to ensure the shower rooms were cleaned and disinfected to maintain a sanitary environment was true for 1 of 3 showers observed. This failure had the potential to impact all residents, staff, and guests in the facility. Findings include: The facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program, revised 10/15/22, documented measures to prevent infections and appropriate use of disinfectants. On 2/5/25 at 4:45 PM, the shower room on the 200 hall was observed with the Maintenance Director. […]