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Reviewers of this Salmon, Idaho skilled nursing and rehab facility are largely positive about the staff's attentiveness and cleanliness, though a couple of reports raise serious concerns about slow paperwork, care coordination gaps, and minimal therapy for one post-surgical patient. Most describe a caring, well-run team across nursing, therapy, and housekeeping departments.
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Discovery Rehab & Living is a senior living community in Salmon, Idaho offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Social Activities, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews.
Discovery Rehabilitation and Living is a nursing home offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in Salmon, Idaho. The facility provides both rehabilitation services and residential care tailored to individual needs, with staff working collaboratively with residents, families, and healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care and treatment plans.
The community employs hands-on therapeutic approaches alongside evidence-based rehabilitation techniques. Both short-term and long-term rehabilitation services are available and customized for each resident's specific requirements.
Discovery Rehab & Living maintains an active programming calendar filled with daily activities designed to help residents stay engaged and active. The facility emphasizes creating a welcoming environment where residents can regain strength and mobility while receiving comfortable, safe, and therapeutic care.
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Help Me Choose4.6overall · 20 ratings combined
4.6★ on Google (20)
joan smith
Sep 2025
We were only there for a week. The staff is caring, but rushed. Therapists were professional. The paperwork/office was slow and (never sent to after Care and after release the orders for aftercare took 36 hours to be received by home health )( the home health walked over a few blocks to pick up the order) as a result his open wound care went2 1/2 days without home nursing when it is supposed to be changed everyday.
Scott Turner
Apr 2025
I am sure to go to heaven, because I spent 10 days in the Hell of the Discovery Care Center this last November. I was sent for post surgical rehab and treated like I was in hospice care. Food was so-so and therapy minimal. Unfortunately I live nearby and had no other choice. Stay healthy and stay away
charles weaver
Jun 2023
Recently my wife spent time at discovery for rehab.The facility staff took excellent care of her.Every thing was very clean ,neat and tidy. The food was tasty .I would like thank Discoveries personal for being so attentive to her needs.
Joanne Stucker
Mar 2022
Very nice, clean well run facility. A very good team! From housekeeping, dietary, social services, nursing, maintenance, physical and occupational therapy and administrative staff there care is patient orientated. I am very inpressed.
Denise Kassimatis
Apr 2021
Very nice facility. Nurse’s are always happy to help CNA’S are on top of patient's needs. Leadership has been there a long time and cares deeply about the facility and people in it.
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 16, 2018
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 16, 2018
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2018
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2018
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2018
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2018
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2018
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Discovery Rehab & Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Discovery Rehab & Living is located at 600 Shanafelt Street in Salmon, Idaho.
Reviewers of this Salmon, Idaho skilled nursing and rehab facility are largely positive about the staff's attentiveness and cleanliness, though a couple of reports raise serious concerns about slow paperwork, care coordination gaps, and minimal therapy for one post-surgical patient. Most describe a caring, well-run team across nursing, therapy, and housekeeping departments.
Discovery Rehab & Living had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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