Skyline Transitional Care Center

    1001 S Hilton St, Boise, ID, 83705
    4.7 · 30 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Kind staff, excellent therapy, caution

    I had an overall positive stay at Skyline - staff were kind, compassionate and attentive, therapy (PT/OT/Speech) was excellent, the facility was clean and modern, and I made friends and recovered well; I'm grateful and would recommend. However, I also experienced lapses in care: unresponsive nursing at times, repeated laundry delays (including urine-soiled clothes), unfulfilled promises, disruptive construction that displaced residents (hard on those with dementia), and a high cost - go in informed.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.70 · 30 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Kind, compassionate and attentive staff
    • High-quality therapy services (PT, OT, Speech)
    • Punctual assistance and proactive guidance
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Wide range of activities and opportunities for socialization
    • Strong communication from staff and management
    • Successful rehab outcomes and positive recoveries
    • Welcoming culture and supportive team
    • Modernized rooms and updated therapy gym (renovation/Phase 1)
    • Staff going above and beyond and providing extra time when needed
    • Good food reported by residents
    • Smooth and fast transitions for many residents
    • Facility accommodates both long-term care and rehab patients
    • Many reviewers would recommend Skyline
    • Recognized individual staff members (e.g., Emily, Gail Whitehall, Chris Martinez)
    • Good location and convenient access
    • Positive workplace culture — described as a great place to work

    Cons

    • Occasional unresponsive care reported
    • Laundry delays and issues (urine-soaked or missing clean clothes)
    • Unfulfilled promises to some families/residents
    • Construction noise and disruption due to remodeling
    • Resident displacement during construction, upsetting dementia patients
    • Perception of high cost
    • Older building with ongoing remodeling (mixed experience during renovation)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is strongly positive, with consistent praise for the quality of staff, therapy, and resident experience. The dominant theme is the compassionate, attentive nature of the team: reviewers repeatedly describe staff as kind, helpful, and willing to go above and beyond. Several reviews single out individual employees (for example Emily, Gail Whitehall, and Chris Martinez) and express gratitude for proactive guidance and smooth transitions from day one. Many reviewers explicitly say they would recommend Skyline, and multiple comments note that it is a great place to work, which supports the perception of a positive organizational culture.

    Therapy and clinical care are highlighted as major strengths. Reviewers report excellent therapy services across physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, including effective rehabilitation outcomes and positive recovery experiences. Notably, therapy was provided even on holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day) for at least one resident, which reviewers cite as evidence of dedication. Punctual assistance, extra time from therapists or nurses when needed, and a smooth rehab duration are frequently mentioned. The facility is described as serving both long-term care and rehab patients well.

    The facility environment and amenities receive mostly favorable comments. Many reviewers report that rooms are clean, well maintained, and increasingly modern thanks to Phase 1 remodeling; the therapy gym and rooms are described as looking nice and modern. Residents and families frequently mention a welcoming atmosphere, a variety of activities (helpful for socialization and friendship-building), and good food. Several reviewers emphasize that residents felt comfortable, safe, and well taken care of, and that staff checked on them regularly.

    However, there are recurring concerns that temper the overall positive picture. A cluster of reviews point to operational problems with laundry — delays, missing or urine-soaked clothes — and a small number of reviewers report unresponsive care or unfulfilled promises. These issues appear to be specific but serious when they occur, especially for residents with incontinence or dementia. Additionally, the facility is undergoing renovation: while many reviews praise the newly remodeled areas and anticipate improvement, other reviews describe construction noise, resident displacement, and disruption that was particularly harmful for dementia patients. Cost is mentioned as a concern by at least one reviewer, who felt pricing was high in light of some service shortcomings.

    Management and communication are generally described positively, with reviewers noting excellent communication and proactive guidance from management and staff. Families report smooth transitions and a sense that their loved ones’ needs are met. Still, the negative comments about laundry and occasional lapses in responsiveness suggest there are service-area inconsistencies that the leadership should continue to address, especially during phases of remodeling and resident movement.

    In sum, Skyline Transitional Care Center is portrayed as a compassionate, therapy-focused facility with strong staff engagement, successful rehab services, and improving physical spaces. Its most significant weaknesses are operational lapses (notably laundry and occasional unresponsiveness) and the temporary disruptions caused by ongoing construction, which can disproportionately affect residents with dementia. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility’s strong clinical and cultural strengths against these practical concerns; asking specific questions about laundry protocols, care continuity during renovations, and transparent pricing may help families make an informed decision.

    Location

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    About Skyline Transitional Care Center

    Skyline Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 111 beds, and people living there get help with both short-term and long-term health needs in a setting that feels as safe and comfortable as home, so you'll see folks working hard to recover their strength after a hospital stay while others may stay for ongoing care because of age or illness, and the nurses and staff are trained to care for all kinds of medical needs around the clock, taking care to respect each person's independence and dignity whether they need help with daily tasks or support after surgery. The center brings together a team of nurses, therapists, nutritionists, and social services staff, and they work closely with patients and their families to make personal care plans that can include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, which means that anyone needing special treatments like IV therapy or pulmonary programs gets what's best for them, and since the facility uses both new technology and more traditional hands-on care, you'll notice that rehab services can be both high-tech and personal. People living here have access to group activities, music therapy, arts and crafts, exercise classes, museum outings, and spiritual services, so there are a lot of ways to keep the mind and body active, and the staff focus a lot on building a sense of community and helping everyone feel included, no matter their background. Social services help with the paperwork and emotional needs, and language assistance services are available if someone doesn't speak English well, so families can feel comfortable coming in and working together with the staff, and leadership is always around to keep things running smoothly and honestly. Skyline Transitional Care Center follows COVID-19 safety practices, and privacy and legal policies are taken seriously to protect residents, so from transition care after a hospital stay through all stages of long-term care, the center stands out for being steady and thorough, quietly doing the daily work of helping every resident stay as healthy, comfortable, and independent as possible.

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