Serenity Place Residential Care
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Lewiston, ID
Serenity Place Residential Care
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Lewiston, ID
Serenity Place Residential Care accepts Medicaid.
Sixteen beds, sixteen years.; those two numbers tell you Serenity Place Residential Care in Lewiston is small by design, and it’s been running that way long enough to have real staying power. The community sits at 1917 17th Avenue, administered by Cook Joy.
With only 16 residents at capacity, staff-to-resident interaction tends to run closer than at a larger facility, and the care model reflects that: assistance with daily living tasks, medication oversight, and monthly registered nurse supervision, backed by around-the-clock support. Walk Score lands at 64, moderately walkable, enough that some errands are realistically doable on foot, with a decent mix of amenities nearby.
Daily life runs on a few concrete pillars: transportation services, personal care support, a wellness program, and home-cooked meals rather than something more institutional. Activities fill out the calendar, and staff come background-checked and trained in first aid and CPR. Regulatory attention here has spanned several routine categories: medication management, fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, documentation, dietary service, and general housekeeping, the standard spread inspectors look at across residential care broadly.
Serenity Place Residential Care is a small, well-established setting built around close staff contact and daily practical support, in a Lewiston neighborhood where getting around on foot is genuinely feasible for at least some of the day-to-day.
16-bed community Rank #103 / 114Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 114 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Idaho that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
16 years in operation Rank #54 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 117 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Idaho that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #31 / 196Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 196 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Idaho that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 6, 2009
License NumberRC-969
Serenity Place Residential Care is legally operated by Serenity Place Residential Care, and administered by Cook Joy.
OwnerSerenity Place Residential Care
Owner NameCook Joy
Secured Beds
16 units
Total beds
16 units
Safety FeaturesFirst Aid, CPR, strict background checks
Fax208-798-4667
Pets not allowed
Transportation
Laundry
Personal Care
Wellness Program
Specific Programsassistance with activities of daily living, medication oversight, monthly registered nurse supervision
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 2021 · 5 years of data
9 deficiencies
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2021 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% below)
• Total deficiencies (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 24 | This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (9 vs. ID avg 24).↓ 63% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 6 | This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (2.3 vs. ID avg 6).↓ 62% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Idaho average (4 vs. ID avg 4).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 6, 2025 follow-up found two deficiencies: inconsistent nursing assessment documentation after health changes and incomplete fuel-fired heating inspection missing the gas fireplace.
- May 24, 2023 follow-up cited two deficiencies for inadequate resident activities and medication aide leaving pills unattended without observation.
- April 18, 2022 life safety inspection found three documentation failures for waterflow alarm testing, kitchen hood suppression inspections, and emergency generator maintenance.
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| Serenity Place Residential Care | AL RESC | Lewiston | 16
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16
ID AVG
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Rank
#103 / 114 | No |
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#31 / 196 | - | 16
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ID AVG
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Rank
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0
ID AVG
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ID AVG
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8
ID AVG
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Rank
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2.7
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Idaho
Serenity Place Residential Care is located in Lewiston, Idaho.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Serenity Place Residential Care
Who is the owner of Serenity Place Residential Care?
Serenity Place Residential Care is legally operated by Cook Joy, and administered by Cook Joy.
Is Serenity Place Residential Care in a walkable area?
Serenity Place Residential Care has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Serenity Place Residential Care?
According to ID state health department records, Serenity Place Residential Care's license number is RC-969.
How long has Serenity Place Residential Care been in business?
Serenity Place Residential Care has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Serenity Place Residential Care?
No, Serenity Place Residential Care has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Serenity Place Residential Care?
Cook Joy is the administrator of Serenity Place Residential Care.
How many beds does Serenity Place Residential Care have?
Serenity Place Residential Care has 16 beds.
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