Cascadia of Nampa

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684Dec 5, 2025

  Based on record review, staff interviews, review of the neglect investigation and clinical guidance, the facility failed to ensure resident's were provided treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, and the residents goals and preferences when they did not identify and act upon Resident #60's physical and cognitive deterioration. This failure resulted in Immediate Jeopardy to Resident #60's health and safety when Resident #60 was not promptly assessed and treated for acute changes in condition, leading to hospitalization of sepsis (a life-threatening condition where the body's immune system has a severe and overwhelming response to an infection, causing damage to its own tissues and organs) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (a rare,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 5, 2025

  Based on observation, the FDA Food Code, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure ice machines were cleaned, and resident freezers were not contaminated by non-food items, or undated, opened food. These deficiencies had the potential to affect all facility residents who consumed food or ice prepared by the facility. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination of food and adverse health outcomes, including food-borne illnesses. Findings include:1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF848Dec 5, 2025

  Based on the review of the Facility's Arbitration agreement and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the facility's arbitration agreement provides the selection of a venue that is convenient to both parties. This was true for all residents who reside in the facility. This failure created the potential for residents to be inconvenienced or the inability to participate during the arbitration process. Findings include:The facility's Voluntary Agreement for Arbitration undated, documented an arbitration hearing arising under the Arbitration Agreement shall be held in the county where the facility is located before a board of three arbitrators.On 12/3/25 at 10:55 AM, after review of the arbitration agreement and the federal regulation requirement the Administrator… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Dec 5, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were consistently implemented. This was true for 5 of 5 residents (#2, #16, #39, #49, and #61) when staff failed to perform effective hand hygiene during medication preparation, and for all resident's using the facility's laundry services. The facility failed to practice standard based precautions when preparing medications and handle, store, process, and transport linens to prevent the spread of infection. These failures created the potential for the spread of infection among all residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Jun 21, 2024

  Based on observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure waste was properly contained with lids or otherwise covered. This created the potential for insect and pest infestation of the facility's premises and had the potential to adversely affect all 90 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility's Pest Control policy, dated 10/18/23, documented routine inspections were conducted at the facility for evidence of pests. The policy documented staff were to keep the facility grounds free of trash and brush and to keep the dumpster area clean and the lid closed. On 6/18/24 at 10:20 AM, with the Dietary Manager the area in the parking lot behind the kitchen where the trash dumpster was located was observed. […]