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MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Idaho Falls, ID
Exterior view of MorningStar Senior Living building Bright interior library space with bookshelves and seating Interior view of a common area with seating and a screen Common area with a card table and seating

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Idaho Falls, ID
4000 S 25Th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 View map
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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community, which can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The home has 122 beds, along with one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom layout may work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

The community may be a good fit for someone or a couple seeking different levels of support within the same setting. MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls is in the Sandcreek Commons neighborhood, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Messick Kimberly serves as the administrator, and CHP Idaho Falls ID Tenant operates the community.

Facility Direct Line (208) 314-1914
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 122 Rank #7 / 88Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 7th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #38 / 101Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 38th 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #71 / 117Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 71st 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.
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 27, 2013
License NumberRC-1068

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls is legally operated by CHP Idaho Falls ID Tenant Corporation, and administered by Messick Kimberly.

OwnerCHP Idaho Falls ID Tenant Corporation

Type Of Units

Secured Beds
28 units
Total beds
122 units

Contact Information

Fax208-522-1619

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Room Types
1 Bed 2 Bed

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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 2021 · 5 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. 28 deficiencies 6 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 2021 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (4% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% 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. 2827.0 This facility has 4% more total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (28 vs. ID avg 27).↑ 4% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.76.3 This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (4.7 vs. ID avg 6.3).↓ 25% 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. 64.0 This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Idaho average (6 vs. ID avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Idaho Falls's city center to MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Idaho Falls

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Count of fire and life-safety inspections reported by the state. Focuses on building safety systems, egress, and related code compliance.
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.
Lincoln Court Assisted & Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Idaho Falls
148
Facility 148
ID AVG 63
Rank #2 / 88
No
46
Facility 46
ID AVG 38
Rank #39 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
45
Facility 45
ID AVG 15
Rank #4 / 101
Fuhriman SuzanneBenton Evrett | Benton Aaron | Benton Adam | Henderson Raymond L4
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 86
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #35 / 66
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #37 / 86
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 24
Rank #34 / 83
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #20 / 83
MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls
AL
IL
MC
RC
Idaho Falls (Sandcreek Commons)
122
Facility 122
ID AVG 63
Rank #7 / 88
Yes
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 38
Rank #71 / 117
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
ID AVG 15
Rank #38 / 101
Messick KimberlyChp Idaho Falls Id Tenant Corporation6
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #74 / 86
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #35 / 66
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #61 / 86
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 24
Rank #50 / 83
4.7
Facility 4.7
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #37 / 83
Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community
AL
Idaho Falls (Parkwood Pointe Apartments)
62
Facility 62
ID AVG 63
Rank #44 / 88
Yes
68
Facility 68
ID AVG 38
Rank #9 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 15
Rank #90 / 101
Young CarolineProvidence Group Nh, LLC1
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 86
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #1 / 66
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 86
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 24
Rank #4 / 83
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #9 / 83
Turtle & Crane Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Idaho Falls
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 63
Rank #52 / 88
Yes
58
Facility 58
ID AVG 38
Rank #25 / 117
Suite
11
Facility 11
ID AVG 15
Rank #57 / 101
Sagario KindraSagario Kindra | Seiler David3
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #36 / 86
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #1 / 66
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #23 / 86
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 24
Rank #27 / 83
4.3
Facility 4.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #31 / 83
Lily and Syringa
AL
MC
Idaho Falls
24
Facility 24
ID AVG 63
Rank #77 / 88
No
61
Facility 61
ID AVG 38
Rank #17 / 117
Private / Shared Rooms
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 15
Rank #68 / 101
White MaryWhite Mary | White James2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 86
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #35 / 66
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #14 / 86
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 24
Rank #15 / 83
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #20 / 83

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Idaho

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls is located in Idaho 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 MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls

What neighborhood is MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls in?

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls is in the Sandcreek Commons neighborhood of Idaho Falls.

Who is the owner of MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls?

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls is legally operated by CHP Idaho Falls ID Tenant Corporation, and administered by Messick Kimberly.

Is MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls in a walkable area?

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls has a walk score of 28. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls?

According to ID state health department records, MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls's license number is RC-1068.

How long has MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls been in business?

MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls?

Yes, MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls?

Messick Kimberly is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls.

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