Rexburg has two published communities on Local Senior Advisor that offer skilled nursing. Their licensed capacity ranges from 35 to 119 beds, about 154 beds in total. Every listing comes from public records, so this is a list of what is actually licensed or listed and operating, not a list of advertisers.
Skilled Nursing in Rexburg
Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation in Rexburg: CMS-certified nursing facility, licensed for 35 beds.
Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg: CMS-certified nursing facility, licensed for 119 beds.
How Skilled Nursing Works in Idaho
Skilled nursing in Idaho is provided by nursing facilities, which are licensed by the state and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). They provide 24-hour nursing care under a physician's orders, and many also offer short-term rehabilitation, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy after a hospital stay.
Medicare can cover a limited period of skilled nursing or rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, while long-term nursing care is usually paid privately, through long-term care insurance, or by Idaho Medicaid for people who qualify. CMS publishes inspection results and quality ratings for certified nursing facilities, which families can review before choosing.
Hospitals Nearby
Measured in a straight line from the average location of these communities, the closest hospitals are Madison Memorial Hospital (about 1 mile) and Mountain View Hospital & Idaho Falls Community Hospital (about 26 miles), based on OpenStreetMap hospital data. Ask each community which hospital its residents usually use and how it arranges doctor visits and transportation.
Paying for Care
Local Senior Advisor does not have verified community-level pricing for skilled nursing in Rexburg. As a statewide figure, the 2024 CareScout Cost of Care Survey put Idaho's median for assisted living at $4,600 a month and for a semi-private nursing home room at $10,068 a month. Actual rates depend on the room, the level of care and the building. Two of these communities appear as Idaho Medicaid providers in state or federal data.
Getting Help
Local Senior Advisor is a free service to families. A local advisor can help a family compare skilled nursing options in Rexburg, explain the difference between license types, and set up tours. Visiting at a mealtime and getting the monthly rate and what it includes in writing make the comparison easier.
When comparing skilled nursing in Rexburg, it also helps to ask how long current staff have worked there, how the community communicates with families, what happens if a resident is hospitalized, and whether rates have changed in the past year. Talking with residents or their families during a visit often gives a clearer picture than a scheduled tour alone.
