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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.
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About this community
The Cottages at Lochsa Falls is legally operated by Cottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary), and administered by Mendoza Karen.
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.
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• Total deficiencies (37% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (1% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 37 | 27 | This facility has 37% more total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (37 vs. ID avg 27).↑ 37% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 6.2 | 6.29 | This facility has 1% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (6.2 vs. ID avg 6.29).↓ 1% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 4 | 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Cottages at Lochsa Falls
3.8 miles from city center
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Count of fire and life-safety inspections reported by the state. Focuses on building safety systems, egress, and related code compliance.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Copper Springs – Meridian | AL MC RC | Meridian | 119
Facility
119
ID AVG
69
Rank
#16 / 114 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
ID AVG
41
Rank
#164 / 190 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
15
Rank
#113 / 117 | Mckenzie Brandon | Hillsdale Senior Living LLC | 2 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 90 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#14 / 69 | 2
Facility
2
ID AVG
4.1
Rank
#16 / 90 | 16
Facility
16
ID AVG
24
Rank
#35 / 86 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#65 / 86 |
| Spring Gardens Meridian | AL MC RC | Meridian | 90
Facility
90
ID AVG
69
Rank
#36 / 114 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
ID AVG
41
Rank
#89 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed | 4
Facility
4
ID AVG
15
Rank
#96 / 117 | Wells Kerri | Avista Senior Living Management Meridian LLC | 3 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 90 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#14 / 69 | 3
Facility
3
ID AVG
4.1
Rank
#25 / 90 | 12
Facility
12
ID AVG
24
Rank
#25 / 86 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#21 / 86 |
| Veranda Senior Living at Paramount | AL | Meridian | 84
Facility
84
ID AVG
69
Rank
#39 / 114 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
ID AVG
41
Rank
#119 / 190 | - | 8
Facility
8
ID AVG
15
Rank
#77 / 117 | Braverman Heath | The Pennant Group, Inc | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 90 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 69 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
4.1
Rank
#2 / 90 | 8
Facility
8
ID AVG
24
Rank
#16 / 86 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#65 / 86 |
| The Pointe at Meridian | AL IL MC RC | Meridian | 45
Facility
45
ID AVG
69
Rank
#75 / 114 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
ID AVG
41
Rank
#162 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
15
Rank
#113 / 117 | Zanelli Karen | Cpf - Grace Management, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 90 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 69 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
4.1
Rank
#2 / 90 | 8
Facility
8
ID AVG
24
Rank
#16 / 86 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#65 / 86 |
| 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
41
Rank
#71 / 190 | Suite | 7
Facility
7
ID AVG
15
Rank
#81 / 117 | Mendoza Karen | Cottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary) | 6 | 2
Facility
2
ID AVG
1
Rank
#67 / 90 | 2
Facility
2
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#37 / 69 | 6
Facility
6
ID AVG
4.1
Rank
#64 / 90 | 37
Facility
37
ID AVG
24
Rank
#63 / 86 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#54 / 86 |
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.
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%.
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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