The Cottages at Lochsa Falls
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Meridian, ID

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Meridian, ID

Overview of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

The Cottages at Meridian offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents. Residents can expect the senior living experience to perform nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. The Cottages practices a resident-centered approach to senior living so seniors can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves.

Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 32 Rank #69 / 88Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 69th 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.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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #68 / 101Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 68th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #37 / 117Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 37th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
49 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #3 / 11Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 3rd out of 11 assisted living communities we track in Idaho for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Idaho average, with its Statewide rank out of 11. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
90.6% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Idaho average: 72.9%
Occupied beds
29 / 32

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 6, 2019
License NumberRC-1211

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls is legally operated by Cottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary), and administered by Mendoza Karen.

OwnerCottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary)
Owner NameCeo Mark Maxfield Derek | Maxfield

Type Of Units

Secured Beds
32 units
Total beds
32 units

Contact Information

Fax208-273-5222

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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.
37 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 (37% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (2% 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. 3727.0 This facility has 37% more total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (37 vs. ID avg 27).↑ 37% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.26.3 This facility has 2% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (6.2 vs. ID avg 6.3).↓ 2% 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

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Meridian's city center to The Cottages at Lochsa Falls's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-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. 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.
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.
Copper Springs – Meridian
AL
MC
RC
Meridian
119
Facility 119
ID AVG 63
Rank #8 / 88
Yes
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 38
Rank #97 / 117
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 15
Rank #97 / 101
Mckenzie BrandonAdair Nathan | Crowley Michael | Davies Jon2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 86
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #13 / 66
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #14 / 86
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 24
Rank #34 / 83
8.0
Facility 8.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #63 / 83
Spring Gardens Meridian
AL
MC
RC
Meridian
90
Facility 90
ID AVG 63
Rank #20 / 88
Yes
43
Facility 43
ID AVG 38
Rank #46 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 15
Rank #78 / 101
Wells KerriWoolley Kristopher3
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 86
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #13 / 66
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #23 / 86
12
Facility 12
ID AVG 24
Rank #24 / 83
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #20 / 83
Veranda Senior Living at Paramount
AL
Meridian
84
Facility 84
ID AVG 63
Rank #22 / 88
Yes
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 38
Rank #68 / 117
-
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 15
Rank #65 / 101
Braverman HeathThe Pennant Group, Inc1
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
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 24
Rank #15 / 83
8.0
Facility 8.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #63 / 83
The Pointe at Meridian
AL
IL
MC
RC
Meridian
45
Facility 45
ID AVG 63
Rank #54 / 88
Yes
15
Facility 15
ID AVG 38
Rank #95 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 15
Rank #97 / 101
Zanelli KarenCpf - Grace Management, 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
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 24
Rank #15 / 83
8.0
Facility 8.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #63 / 83
The Cottages at Lochsa Falls
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Meridian
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 63
Rank #69 / 88
No
49
Facility 49
ID AVG 38
Rank #37 / 117
Suite
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 15
Rank #68 / 101
Mendoza KarenCeo Mark Maxfield Derek | Maxfield6
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1
Rank #63 / 86
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #35 / 66
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #61 / 86
37
Facility 37
ID AVG 24
Rank #62 / 83
6.2
Facility 6.2
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #53 / 83

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Idaho

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls is located in Meridian, 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 The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

Who is the owner of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls?

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls is legally operated by Cottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary), and administered by Mendoza Karen.

Is The Cottages at Lochsa Falls in a walkable area?

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls?

According to ID state health department records, The Cottages at Lochsa Falls's license number is RC-1211.

What is the occupancy rate at The Cottages at Lochsa Falls?

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls's occupancy is 90.6%.

How long has The Cottages at Lochsa Falls been in business?

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Cottages at Lochsa Falls?

No, The Cottages at Lochsa Falls has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls?

Mendoza Karen is the administrator of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls.

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