Creekside Transitional Care & Rehabilitation sits in the center of Meridian, Idaho, so residents have easy access to shopping, restaurants, banks, parks, and medical facilities nearby, which makes things convenient when you need to run errands or see a doctor, and the grounds stay quiet and beautiful with landscaped gardens that give everyone a bit of peace and quiet. The facility has 139 beds with large rooms in private or semi-private arrangements, and the modern building feels clean and welcoming. Creekside is called a nursing home and provides both short-term and long-term care, focusing a lot on therapy and rehabilitation for seniors who need to regain strength and mobility, and they do this with a state-of-the-art in-house therapy team that tailors treatment plans for each resident, sometimes offering specialized help for amputees, making sure people get the specific care they need whether it's for a little while or for ongoing care. Residents get skilled nursing care and support from professionals around the clock, and the staff do things like greet everyone daily and check how things are going, which most folks find friendly and reassuring.
Creekside keeps residents busy and helps them stay connected with a full calendar of social, educational, and entertaining activities, which sometimes includes outings or excursions, plus things like arts and crafts, games, devotional services, and time in the outside patio garden or TV lounge, so even on quieter days there's a choice of things to do or people to talk with, fostering friendships and social engagement among everyone living there. To support independence, they offer features like full tubs and wheelchair accessible showers, aging-in-place support, hospice care for those who need it, and restaurant-style dining with nutritious menus, flexible anytime dining, room service, and a private dining room for special gatherings, which gives people choices about meals and how they'd like to eat. There's free Wi-Fi, a cafe and bistro, game rooms, and an on-site beautician, and for practical support, the staff handle housekeeping, laundry, and complimentary transportation to appointments, which lifts a lot of the day-to-day burdens off residents' shoulders.
Creekside belongs to a network of nursing facilities across the U.S. and Meridian, keeping their operation standard and reliable, with input from staff, residents, families, and healthcare providers in shaping care and recovery plans, aiming always to prioritize safety, comfort, and well-being rather than fuss and perfection. There's a focus on making sure everyone can take part in activities that keep them active and involved, with support for activities of daily living as needed, and residents say the grounds stay beautiful and the rooms are well appointed. The facility has received a 3.7 rating from 51 reviews, which suggests people appreciate the care but there are always areas to improve, and the community remains modern and welcoming for those who need a bit of extra help after a hospital stay or for those needing long-term support.