Avista Senior Living Twin Falls

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls

Overview of Avista Senior Living Twin Falls

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls provides assisted living in Twin Falls, ID, with help for daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments. The community has 45 beds, a smaller scale that can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. Respite care is also available for short stays, which may suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

A Walk Score of 90 makes the area a walker’s paradise, with daily errands that do not require a car. Residents who no longer drive may still be able to complete nearby errands independently on foot. Restaurant style dining includes nutritious meals prepared by chefs, and the salon and spa provides on site grooming services. Transportation is available for community outings or other trips, and pets are allowed. Watson Tamra serves as the administrator, and Twin Falls AL operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 45 Rank #54 / 88Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 54th out of 88 assisted living communities we track in Idaho for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Idaho facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #90 / 101Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 90th out of 101 assisted living communities we track in Idaho for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Idaho facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
3 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 117Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 117 assisted living communities we track in Idaho for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Idaho facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
90 / 100

About this community

Awards

2025 Gold Award in the Residential Assisted Living Facility Program
2025 Best of Senior Living Award from A Place for Mom

License Details

StatusUnrestricted
IssuanceSeptember 3, 2023
License NumberRC-1297

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls is administered by Watson Tamra.

Owner NameTwin Falls AL, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax208-733-2370

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities

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Inspection History

In Idaho, the Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards is the state agency tasked with inspecting and licensing assisted living and nursing home facilities.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
5 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Idaho state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityID Averagevs. ID Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 527.0 This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (5 vs. ID avg 27).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.56.3 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (2.5 vs. ID avg 6.3).↓ 60% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityID Averagevs. ID Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 24.0 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Idaho average (2 vs. ID avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer

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Info below is compiled from the ID Dept. of Health & Welfare (DHW), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Avista Senior Living Twin Falls
AL
Twin Falls
45
Facility 45
ID AVG 63
Rank #54 / 88
Yes
90
Facility 90
ID AVG 38
Rank #1 / 117
-
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 15
Rank #90 / 101
Watson TamraTwin Falls Al, LLC2
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #14 / 86
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 24
Rank #10 / 83
2.5
Facility 2.5
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #8 / 83
Brookdale Twin Falls
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Twin Falls-Yes
51
Facility 51
ID AVG 38
Rank #34 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
ID AVG 15
Rank #10 / 101
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Cenoma House Residential Assisted Living
AL
ADC
Twin Falls-Yes
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 38
Rank #115 / 117
Private Rooms-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ID assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Idaho

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls is located in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Idaho.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID

Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Home modifications ($1,000 avg.)

Idaho Senior Solutions

Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)

Age 60+
General Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
ID

Limited funding; focus on rural access.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$55/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID

Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, e.g., dressing, meal prep) Light housekeeping Medication management

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Idaho MMCP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ID

Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Medical care Home health

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Idaho Home Choice

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset limits
ID

Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.

Benefits
Transition services (e.g., moving costs, deposits) Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Home mods ($1,000) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
ID

No waitlist; three tiers based on income.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Idaho NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
ID

Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Idaho resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
ID

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Avista Senior Living Twin Falls

Who is the owner of Avista Senior Living Twin Falls?

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls is legally operated by Twin Falls AL, LLC, and administered by Watson Tamra.

Is Avista Senior Living Twin Falls in a walkable area?

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Avista Senior Living Twin Falls?

According to ID state health department records, Avista Senior Living Twin Falls's license number is RC-1297.

How long has Avista Senior Living Twin Falls been in business?

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Avista Senior Living Twin Falls?

Yes, Avista Senior Living Twin Falls allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Avista Senior Living Twin Falls?

Watson Tamra is the administrator of Avista Senior Living Twin Falls.

How many beds does Avista Senior Living Twin Falls have?

Avista Senior Living Twin Falls has 45 beds.

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