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Pleasant Valley Shelter Home
Assisted Living · Lewiston, ID
Pleasant Valley Shelter Home

Pleasant Valley Shelter Home

Assisted Living · Lewiston, ID
1911 17th Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501 View map
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Overview of Pleasant Valley Shelter Home

Pleasant Valley Shelter Home offers assisted living in Lewiston, ID. Assisted living provides support with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, making the community relevant for a resident who needs help with routine activities.

With 9 beds, Pleasant Valley Shelter Home is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another; it may be a good fit for someone who prefers a more intimate setting. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when private savings may not cover the full cost of care.

The area has a Walk Score of 64 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. That can give a resident who no longer drives some opportunity to get out independently. Cook Joy serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (208) 743-0026
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 9 Rank #91 / 91Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 91st out of 91 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.

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

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 #19 / 103Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 19th out of 103 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.
25 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #14 / 117Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 14th 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

Facility TypeResidential Assisted Living Facility
StatusUnrestricted
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2001
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyNez Perce
License NumberRC-226

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pleasant Valley Shelter Home is legally operated by Pleasant Valley Shelter Home, and administered by Joy Cook.

OwnerPleasant Valley Shelter Home
Owner NameJoy Cook

Type Of Units

Secured Beds
0 units
HART Beds State-designated beds providing structured housing and recovery support for individuals with mental health or substance use needs.
0 units
Total beds
9 units

Contact Information

Fax208-798-4667

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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 2017 · 9 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. 12 deficiencies 4 inspections

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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 2017 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (66% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (43% 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. 1235.0 This facility has 66% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (12 vs. ID avg 35).↓ 66% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.05.3 This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (3 vs. ID avg 5.3).↓ 43% 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. 44.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the Idaho average (4 vs. ID avg 4).— At avg
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Address 0.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lewiston's city center to Pleasant Valley Shelter Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Lewiston

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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Serenity Place Residential Care
AL
RESC
Lewiston
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 65
Rank #82 / 91
No
64
Facility 64
ID AVG 38
Rank #14 / 117
-
17
Facility 17
ID AVG 15
Rank #44 / 103
-Joy CookJoy Cook7
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3
Rank #65 / 91
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 4.3
Rank #60 / 88
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 6.8
Rank #44 / 91
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 35
Rank #34 / 88
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 8.8
Rank #12 / 88
Pleasant Valley Shelter Home
AL
Lewiston
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 65
Rank #91 / 91
No
64
Facility 64
ID AVG 38
Rank #14 / 117
-
25
Facility 25
ID AVG 15
Rank #19 / 103
-Joy CookJoy Cook4
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 3
Rank #1 / 91
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 4.3
Rank #66 / 88
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 6.8
Rank #25 / 91
12
Facility 12
ID AVG 35
Rank #17 / 88
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 8.8
Rank #12 / 88
Brookdale Lewiston
AL
Lewiston
133
Facility 133
ID AVG 65
Rank #4 / 91
Yes
42
Facility 42
ID AVG 38
Rank #48 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 15
Rank #1 / 103
A+Hope BrackettEmeritus Properties II, Inc14
12
Facility 12
ID AVG 3
Rank #87 / 91
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 4.3
Rank #87 / 88
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 6.8
Rank #85 / 91
80
Facility 80
ID AVG 35
Rank #80 / 88
5.7
Facility 5.7
ID AVG 8.8
Rank #61 / 88
Joyce’s Orchard Residential
AL
Lewiston
12
Facility 12
ID AVG 65
Rank #88 / 91
No
42
Facility 42
ID AVG 38
Rank #48 / 117
-
25
Facility 25
ID AVG 15
Rank #19 / 103
-Joy CookJoy Cook | Thelma Joyce Wallace5
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 3
Rank #46 / 91
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 4.3
Rank #75 / 88
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 6.8
Rank #34 / 91
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 35
Rank #35 / 88
4.4
Facility 4.4
ID AVG 8.8
Rank #43 / 88
Wedgewood Terrace
AL
MC
Lewiston-No
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 38
Rank #71 / 117
-
33
Facility 33
ID AVG 15
Rank #7 / 103
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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

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Idaho

Pleasant Valley Shelter Home is in Lewiston, Idaho. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

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

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
ID specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home & community support

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

Eligibility

General
Adults who meet Idaho Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver criteria, including nursing-facility level of care.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community supports may include attendant care; homemaker; respite; adult day health; meals and other approved waiver services.
In-home support

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members assessed as needing covered state-plan personal care services. A Uniform Assessment Instrument is used to assess adults seeking PCS or A&D services.
ID specifics
State-plan personal care is distinct from A&D waiver eligibility.

What it provides

  • Authorized help with personal-care needs under an assessed service plan.
Returning home

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Idaho Home Choice

Who it is for
Idaho Medicaid members who have spent at least 45 days in a nursing facility or ICF/IID

Eligibility

General
Idaho residents who have lived at least 45 consecutive days in a nursing facility or ICF/IID, are Medicaid-eligible at discharge, qualify for the A&D or DD waiver and move to a qualified residence.
ID specifics
Program participation is voluntary.

What it provides

  • Transition management and up to $2,000 for approved furnishings; household supplies; moving expenses or deposits; authorized waiver and Medicaid state-plan services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Idaho)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
ID specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
Cash assistance

Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) Cash Assistance

Idaho Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) Cash Assistance

Eligibility

General
Idaho residents age 65 or older, blind or disabled who meet financial and other AABD rules. An SSI payment for the same month is required for an AABD cash payment.
ID specifics
The current cash-payment rule excludes residents of residential assisted living facilities and certified family homes.

What it provides

  • A monthly cash supplement for everyday living expenses; calculated using countable income; financial need and living arrangement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Shelter Home

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Pleasant Valley Shelter Home?
Pleasant Valley Shelter Home is legally operated by Joy Cook, and administered by Joy Cook.
02 Is Pleasant Valley Shelter Home in a walkable area?
Pleasant Valley Shelter Home has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 What is the license number of Pleasant Valley Shelter Home?
According to ID state health department records, Pleasant Valley Shelter Home's license number is RC-226.
04 When does Pleasant Valley Shelter Home's license expire?
According to ID state health department records, Pleasant Valley Shelter Home's license expires on December 31, 2026.
05 How long has Pleasant Valley Shelter Home been in business?
Pleasant Valley Shelter Home has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Pleasant Valley Shelter Home?
No, Pleasant Valley Shelter Home has a no-pet policy.
07 Who is the administrator of Pleasant Valley Shelter Home?
Joy Cook is the administrator of Pleasant Valley Shelter Home.
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