Best Assisted Living in Moscow, ID

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Moscow, ID using ID Dept. of Health & Welfare (DHW) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ID
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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. 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.
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.
Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living
AL
ADC
IL
Moscow
36
Facility 36
ID AVG 63
Rank #64 / 88
Yes
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 38
Rank #107 / 117
1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 15
Rank #83 / 101
Andersen EmmaOlympus Retirement Living, LLC2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 86
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #14 / 86
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 24
Rank #11 / 83
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #9 / 83
Palouse Hills Assisted Living
AL
MC
Moscow Moscow
60
Facility 60
ID AVG 63
Rank #47 / 88
No
89
Facility 89
ID AVG 38
Rank #4 / 117
-
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 15
Rank #68 / 101
Vestal LindaLakeside Residential Care, Inc (Primary)7
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #36 / 86
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 4.2
Rank #73 / 86
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 24
Rank #72 / 83
6.9
Facility 6.9
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #58 / 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 2 analyzed for Moscow. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living

Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living provides assisted living, adult day care, and independent living in Moscow, ID. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Adult day care provides daytime support without requiring an overnight stay, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

The community serves adults age 55 and older and has 36 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments along with twin homes, giving a single resident a smaller layout and allowing a couple to move into a two-bedroom home together. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

A salon or spa gives residents access to personal grooming services within the community. Landscaped grounds, a courtyard, outdoor sitting areas, and access to city paths provide places to spend time outside, while scheduled transportation offers an arranged option for local travel. Wellness programs and rehabilitation services are also available to residents. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving into the community. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents whose personal savings may not cover the full cost of care. Andersen Emma serves as administrator, and Olympus Retirement Living operates the community.

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Overview of Palouse Hills Assisted Living

Palouse Hills Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Moscow, ID. Assisted living includes daily skills assistance, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs that level of structure.

The community has 60 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom units. Studio units place living and sleeping in one space, while one-bedroom units provide a separate bedroom. Transportation and appointment scheduling are available, helping residents arrange appointments and get to them.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to use that coverage toward the cost of care. Vestal Linda serves as administrator, and Lakeside Residential Care operates the community. A Walk Score of 89 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Moscow at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 49/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Moscow, ID. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 48The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Moscow, ID. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Moscow, ID

What is the average cost of assisted living in Moscow, ID?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Moscow, ID is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Moscow, ID?

Assisted living in Moscow, ID typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Moscow, ID?

Assisted living facilities in Moscow, ID typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Idaho?

Assisted living in Idaho supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Idaho?

Assisted living in Idaho is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Idaho Medicaid cover assisted living?

Idaho Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Idaho) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.