During the first quarter of 2026, Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility emerged as the nursing home with the highest capacity in Bingham County, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports.
The facility had 42 beds, which is seven more than the Bingham County average during that period. On average, it served 35.5 residents throughout the quarter.
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility received a 4 out of 5 overall rating from CMS, surpassing the statewide average rating of 3.2 for Idaho nursing homes.
Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation was the second-largest nursing home in Bingham County in the same quarter, offering 27 beds for residents.
As of the first quarter of 2026, Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility reported one fine totaling $13,923 and had received one penalty.
Bingham County, Idaho, had one public nursing home in total during the same timeframe.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau highlight the continued increase of the nation’s older adult population as younger age groups decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, the 65-and-older population in the United States grew by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. Over the past 100 years, the country’s older population has increased substantially, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 study indicates that close to half of people in this age group—around 28 million—are likely to need long-term services and supports, with projections showing that more than one-third could ultimately require nursing home care.
“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.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility | 4 |
| 2 | Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | 3 |
Information for this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. You can find the source data here.
