During the first quarter of 2026, Cherry Ridge of Cascadia was operated by Cascadia Idaho Operations, LLC, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Located in Gem County, the facility has been managed by Cascadia Idaho Operations, LLC since June 1, 2020.
Cherry Ridge of Cascadia is established as a for-profit entity.
For that period, the nursing home earned a one-star overall CMS rating, below Idaho’s statewide nursing home average of 3.2. CMS ratings reflect performance in key areas, including health inspections, staff capacity, and quality of care delivered to residents.
CMS data shows that Cherry Ridge of Cascadia served an average of 32.3 residents daily in the first quarter of 2026, with 40 beds on site. The nursing home is not affiliated with a hospital.
Cherry Ridge of Cascadia recorded no fines or penalties throughout the first quarter of 2026.
Gem County, Idaho, had two for-profit nursing homes in total.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that the nation’s older population is rising as the number of younger residents decreases. Between 2020 and 2024, individuals age 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The older adult population in the U.S. has increased significantly over the last century, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A study from 2021 found about half of adults in this age group, or approximately 28 million people, are likely to require long-term supports and services. More than one-third could ultimately need care in a nursing facility.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Ridge of Cascadia | Cascadia Idaho Operations, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 1 | 32.3 |
| River’s Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center | Pennant Healthcare, LLC | For profit – Corporation | 4 | 63 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
