Occupancy rate
91%
Higher than the Idaho average: 69.1%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
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.
32-bed community Rank #91 / 114Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
7 years in operation Rank #82 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd 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.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #72 / 197Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 197 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.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
Occupancy
Higher than the Idaho average: 69.1%Occupied beds
29 / 32
Average occupied beds in Idaho homes
55 beds
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 6, 2019
License NumberRC-1211
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
Secured Beds
32 units
Total beds
32 units
Fax208-273-5222
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
37 deficiencies
7 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 2021 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (54% above)
• Deficiencies per year (54% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
• Total deficiencies (54% above)
• Deficiencies per year (54% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
Latest Inspection
January 23, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 24 | This facility has 54% more total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (37 vs. ID avg 24).↑ 54% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 7.4 | 4.8 | This facility has 54% more deficiencies per year than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (7.4 vs. ID avg 4.8).↑ 54% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.3 | 6 | This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (5.3 vs. ID avg 6).↓ 12% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has had 75% more total inspections than the Idaho average (7 vs. ID avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 75% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 23, 2025 life safety inspection found three deficiencies including missing smoke detector sensitivity testing, inadequate oxygen room ventilation, and failure to conduct required fire drills with evacuation policies.
- March 21, 2024 follow-up survey cited 13 deficiencies including missing nurse background checks, unsafe chemical storage, medication errors, lack of behavior plans, incomplete assessments, and repeated insufficient staffing.
- September 9, 2022 follow-up found nine deficiencies including no licensed administrator on multiple days, medication and nursing assessment failures, lost documentation, and insufficient overnight staffing.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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3.8 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards.
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ID AVG
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#1 / 91 | 1
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1
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3
ID AVG
3.9
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#27 / 91 | 12
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12
ID AVG
24
Rank
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4.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#33 / 87 |
| The Pointe at Meridian | AL IL MC RC | Meridian (Inglewood Place) | 45
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45
ID AVG
69
Rank
#75 / 114 | Yes |
15
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15
ID AVG
40
Rank
#163 / 197 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
16
Rank
#113 / 117 | - | Zanelli Karen | Cpf - Grace Management, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 91 | 0
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0
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 69 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
3.9
Rank
#2 / 91 | 8
Facility
8
ID AVG
24
Rank
#16 / 87 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#70 / 87 |
| The Cottages at Lochsa Falls | AL ADC MC RC | Meridian | 32
Facility
32
ID AVG
69
Rank
#91 / 114 | No |
49
Facility
49
ID AVG
40
Rank
#72 / 197 | Suite | 7
Facility
7
ID AVG
16
Rank
#82 / 117 | - | Mendoza Karen | Cottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary) | 7 | 2
Facility
2
ID AVG
1
Rank
#68 / 91 | 2
Facility
2
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#37 / 69 | 6
Facility
6
ID AVG
3.9
Rank
#68 / 91 | 37
Facility
37
ID AVG
24
Rank
#64 / 87 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#51 / 87 |
| Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village | AL HC IL MC RC | Meridian (West Boise) | - | Yes |
16
Facility
16
ID AVG
40
Rank
#159 / 197 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 46
Facility
46
ID AVG
16
Rank
#4 / 117 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Grace Assisted Living – Fairview Lakes | AL IL MC | Meridian | - | Yes |
59
Facility
59
ID AVG
40
Rank
#44 / 197 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 21
Facility
21
ID AVG
16
Rank
#33 / 117 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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 91%.
Who is the administrator of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls?
Mendoza Karen is the administrator of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls.
How many beds does The Cottages at Lochsa Falls have?
The Cottages at Lochsa Falls has 32 beds.
Are there photos of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls in the photo gallery on this page.
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