Joyce’s Orchard Residential
Joyce’s Orchard Residential
Joyce’s Orchard Residential accepts Medicaid.
Twelve beds, twenty-five years running: Joyce’s Orchard Residential in Lewiston is small and has stayed that way for a quarter century, a combination that tends to mean staff know residents by name rather than by room number. Cook Joy administers the community at 615 Cedar Avenue.
Getting around the neighborhood is doable but not effortless. Walk Score sits at 42, somewhat walkable, so a few errands are reachable on foot while most others still call for transportation.
Medicaid is accepted here, which matters for families weighing coverage options early in the process rather than discovering the answer later.
Regulatory attention at Joyce’s Orchard has centered on emergency preparedness and documentation practices, the kind of routine categories inspectors look at across residential care broadly, not anything pointing to direct resident-care concerns.
What Joyce’s Orchard Residential offers is a small, deeply established assisted living option in Lewiston, twenty-five years of operating history behind it, built for families who want an intimate setting and straightforward Medicaid access.
12-bed community Rank #110 / 114Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th 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.
25 years in operation Rank #21 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #91 / 196Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2001
License NumberRC-148
Joyce’s Orchard Residential is legally operated by Joyces Orchard Residential Care Home, and administered by Cook Joy.
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Owner NameCook Joy | Wallace Thelma Joyce
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Joyce Cook, Owner (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)
Fax208-798-4667
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 2022 · 4 years of data
3 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 2022 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (87% below)
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (87% 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.
| 3 | 24 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (3 vs. ID avg 24).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.8 | 6 | This facility has 87% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (0.8 vs. ID avg 6).↓ 87% 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.
- October 27, 2022 inspection found three documentation deficiencies related to emergency lighting, heating inspection, and emergency drills per NFPA standards.
- No complaints were reported or substantiated at the time of the October 27, 2022 life safety inspection.
- Deficiencies focused solely on missing records, with no immediate jeopardy or harm-level findings noted in the report.
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2.0 miles from city center
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| Joyce’s Orchard Residential | AL | Lewiston | 12
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ID AVG
69
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ID AVG
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#91 / 196 | - | 25
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1
ID AVG
0
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#40 / 90 | 1
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ID AVG
1.6
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1
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24
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Financial Assistance for
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Joyce’s Orchard Residential is located in Lewiston, Idaho.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joyce’s Orchard Residential
Who is the owner of Joyce’s Orchard Residential?
Joyce’s Orchard Residential is legally operated by Joyces Orchard Residential Care Home, and administered by Cook Joy.
Is Joyce’s Orchard Residential in a walkable area?
Joyce’s Orchard Residential has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Joyce’s Orchard Residential?
According to ID state health department records, Joyce’s Orchard Residential's license number is RC-148.
How long has Joyce’s Orchard Residential been in business?
Joyce’s Orchard Residential has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Joyce’s Orchard Residential?
No, Joyce’s Orchard Residential has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Joyce’s Orchard Residential?
Cook Joy is the administrator of Joyce’s Orchard Residential.
How many beds does Joyce’s Orchard Residential have?
Joyce’s Orchard Residential has 12 beds.
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