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Avista Senior Living Twin Falls
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Avista Senior Living Twin Falls

1800 Harrison St N, Twin Falls, ID 83301 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Avista Senior Living Twin Falls is a 45-bed assisted living and respite community located at 1800 Harrison Street North in Twin Falls, Idaho. Managed by Twin Falls AL, LLC and administered by Tamra Watson, the facility has operated under an unrestricted state license since 2023. The campus is highly accessible, featuring a Walk Score of 90 and central proximity to city services.

The Idaho Bureau of Facility Standards regulates the community, which does not receive a CMS star rating. Between 2023 and 2025, three inspections yielded a citations-per-inspection rate of 1.7, which is 72% below the state average. While an initial 2023 survey noted administrative documentation gaps, a subsequent 2025 inspection returned zero deficiencies.

The community received the 2025 Gold Award in Idaho’s Residential Assisted Living Facility Program, reflecting high state regulatory recognition.

The medical model coordinates 24-hour staffing for activities of daily living and medication management. Clinical support includes diabetic care, chronic condition management, and on-site therapy professional oversight. While a 2024 fire safety report identified a technical need regarding power tap usage for medical equipment, the facility maintains a clean record of care without substantiated complaints or enforcement actions.

The campus offers studio and one-bedroom apartments within a pet-friendly setting. Shared amenities include restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals, a café area, a beauty salon, a library, and a movie room. Outdoor spaces feature walking paths, a patio, and a garden area. The social calendar includes varied programming such as Tai Chi, arts and crafts, and scheduled community outings. For medical and social needs, the facility provides scheduled transportation and apartment maintenance.

Interested individuals should evaluate the current atmosphere and 2026 quality standards during an on-site visit. It is advisable to confirm the current status of Medicaid acceptance and verify that fire safety protocols regarding oxygen equipment have remained in full compliance since the 2024 survey.

Facility Direct Line (208) 733-7511
Facility Direct Line (208) 733-7511
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 45 Rank #75 / 114Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 114 homes 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 cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. 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 A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #106 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 117 homes 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 cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #2 / 190Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 190 homes 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 cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. 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.
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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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 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 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. 2.56.29 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (2.5 vs. ID avg 6.29).↓ 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 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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 69
Rank #75 / 114
Yes
90
Facility 90
ID AVG 41
Rank #2 / 190
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2
Facility 2
ID AVG 15
Rank #106 / 117
Watson Tamra2
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #16 / 90
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 24
Rank #11 / 86
2.5
Facility 2.5
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #9 / 86
Brookdale Twin Falls
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Twin Falls-Yes
51
Facility 51
ID AVG 41
Rank #63 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
ID AVG 15
Rank #12 / 117
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Cenoma House Residential Assisted Living
AL
ADC
Twin Falls-Yes
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 41
Rank #188 / 190
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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 2 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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