Best Assisted Living in Pocatello, ID

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 assisted living communities in Pocatello, 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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Avg Monthly Cost: $4,213The average monthly cost across facilities in Pocatello, ID. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 18/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Pocatello, 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: 42The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pocatello, ID. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. 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.
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.
Diamond Peak of Pocatello
AL
Pocatello
15
Facility 15
ID AVG 69
Rank #108 / 114
No
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 41
Rank #179 / 190
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 15
Rank #74 / 117
Webb WendyDiamond Peak Health Care, LLC3
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #25 / 90
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 24
Rank #14 / 86
2.3
Facility 2.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #7 / 86
The Gables of Pocatello Memory Care
AL
MC
Pocatello
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 69
Rank #103 / 114
No
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 41
Rank #114 / 190
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 15
Rank #59 / 117
Foster JoyceGables Holdings, LLC4
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #40 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #40 / 90
18
Facility 18
ID AVG 24
Rank #39 / 86
4.5
Facility 4.5
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #37 / 86
Copper Summit Assisted Living
AL
ADC
NH
RC
Pocatello
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 69
Rank #103 / 114
No
10
Facility 10
ID AVG 41
Rank #175 / 190
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 15
Rank #59 / 117
Bell T ShaneCopper Summit Assisted Living5
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #52 / 90
11
Facility 11
ID AVG 24
Rank #23 / 86
2.2
Facility 2.2
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #6 / 86
Caring Hearts Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Pocatello
46
Facility 46
ID AVG 69
Rank #74 / 114
No
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 41
Rank #188 / 190
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 15
Rank #106 / 117
Schritter Kyllee-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
11
Facility 11
ID AVG 24
Rank #23 / 86
3.7
Facility 3.7
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #18 / 86
Brookdale Pocatello
AL
Pocatello
68
Facility 68
ID AVG 69
Rank #56 / 114
Yes
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 41
Rank #114 / 190
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 15
Rank #27 / 117
Borden NicholeEmeritus Corporation5
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #78 / 90
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #54 / 69
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #52 / 90
47
Facility 47
ID AVG 24
Rank #72 / 86
9.4
Facility 9.4
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #75 / 86
Rosetta Assisted Living – Pocatello
AL
MC
Pocatello
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 69
Rank #103 / 114
No
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 41
Rank #124 / 190
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 15
Rank #77 / 117
Brahosky KatieB&R Land Holdings LLC6
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #40 / 90
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #63 / 69
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #64 / 90
19
Facility 19
ID AVG 24
Rank #41 / 86
3.2
Facility 3.2
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #17 / 86
Quail Ridge
AL
Pocatello
76
Facility 76
ID AVG 69
Rank #49 / 114
Yes
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 41
Rank #164 / 190
26
Facility 26
ID AVG 15
Rank #17 / 117
Kolsen AnnPocatello Medical Investors Limited Partnership6
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1
Rank #67 / 90
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #54 / 69
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #64 / 90
43
Facility 43
ID AVG 24
Rank #68 / 86
7.2
Facility 7.2
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #62 / 86
Elegant Residential Assisted Living
AL
Pocatello
80
Facility 80
ID AVG 69
Rank #43 / 114
No
38
Facility 38
ID AVG 41
Rank #102 / 190
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 15
Rank #81 / 117
Katsilometes JodieElegant Residential Living, Inc8
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #78 / 90
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #63 / 69
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #85 / 90
34
Facility 34
ID AVG 24
Rank #60 / 86
4.3
Facility 4.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #32 / 86
Grace Assisted Living – Pocatello
AL
IL
MC
Pocatello
-Yes
11
Facility 11
ID AVG 41
Rank #171 / 190
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Grace Assisted Living – Pocatello / Chubbuck
AL
IL
MC
Chubbuck
-Yes
11
Facility 11
ID AVG 41
Rank #171 / 190
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ID community we track that reports that metric, not just the 11 analyzed for Pocatello.

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Overview of Diamond Peak of Pocatello

Diamond Peak of Pocatello runs as a combined memory care and assisted living community at 5685 Bannock Hwy in Pocatello, Idaho. Webb Wendy administers the facility. Nine years in, it’s still a small operation: just 15 beds total.

Fifteen beds is small even by memory care standards, which usually means fewer residents per staff member and a more contained, familiar environment day to day. The tradeoff shows up in location. The neighborhood’s Walk Score sits at 7 out of 100, about as car-dependent as it gets, so walking to a pharmacy or a park isn’t really an option for anyone visiting.

Medicaid is accepted here, which matters for families trying to figure out how they’ll actually cover costs over time. On the regulatory side, inspections at Diamond Peak have tended to focus on medication management, fire-safety systems, and fall and injury prevention. These are common, routine areas of focus, the kind of thing regulators check at facilities of every size, not anything unusual to this one.

Small, memory-care-focused, and Medicaid-accepting: that’s the core of what the data shows. For a family weighing a compact setting where a resident might get more individual attention against a location that requires a car for basically everything outside the building, Diamond Peak of Pocatello reads as a facility built around intimacy of scale rather than size or amenities.

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Overview of The Gables of Pocatello Memory Care

The Gables of Pocatello Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care home on South Bannock Highway in Pocatello, Idaho, less than a mile from the city center. It is operated by Gables Holdings, LLC and administered by Foster Joyce. The home has been in operation for 13 years, giving it a long track record in the Pocatello area. It accepts Medicaid, which opens a coverage pathway for families working through the cost of long-term care.

With 16 secured beds, this is a small residence rather than a large campus. That scale tends to mean quieter common areas and closer familiarity between caregivers and residents, which many families weigh heavily when memory loss is part of the picture. All of the units are secured, so the setting is built around residents who benefit from a protected environment.

Memory care is the center of what the home does. The program is built around home-like living spaces and a schedule of memory care activities and day programs designed for residents living with memory impairment. Caregivers are trained in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, and outdoor areas give residents a place to spend time in the open air.

State inspections by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare have focused largely on operational and safety systems, including medication handling and storage practices, staff screening documentation, and physical safety features of the building. Families touring the home may want to ask how those systems are managed day to day.

The neighborhood scores 32 out of 100 for walkability, so most errands and appointments involve a short drive. For visiting family, the location just off the highway and close to the city center keeps trips straightforward.

Contact The Gables of Pocatello Memory Care

Overview of Copper Summit Assisted Living

A 16-bed community offering assisted living, adult day care, nursing care, and respite care in Pocatello, Idaho, is Copper Summit Assisted Living. Bell T Shane administers the facility. Nestled at 2424 Birdie Thompson Drive in a residential neighborhood, the one-story home has been operating for 13 years.

As a smaller, more intimate setting, Copper Summit Assisted Living provides an environment where occupants may expect closer staff-resident interactions and a calmer atmosphere than larger facilities. It supplies support for daily living activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal assistance. The residential location has a walk score of 10 in a car-dependent area where most errands require transportation, though the neighborhood setting provides a residential ambiance. The Medicaid coverage makes the home an option for occupants whose care is covered through the program. Respite care services are offered for those needing momentary short-term stays. For families handling care needs, adult day care services provide another layer of flexibility.

State inspections by Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare have tracked compliance areas, particularly in personnel background check documentation and adherence to infection control practices during care procedures. Copper Summit Assisted Living also has a history with fire and life safety reviews, demonstrating active regulatory oversight typical for senior care communities.

For those wanting to know more about room options, specific amenities, daily activities, dining services, staffing details, and current pricing, scheduling a tour would paint a clearer picture of life in the home. The facility team can elaborate on individual care needs, pricing structure, and service offerings.

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Overview of Caring Hearts Assisted Living

Nason Alice owns Caring Hearts Assisted Living, a 46-bed senior community located at 3480 E Center St in Pocatello, Idaho. Schritter Kyllee serves as the administrator for the two-year-old facility, which offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays inside a two-story building. An internal elevator connects the floors so residents can reach the main dining room and private rooms without walking up or down stairs.

The day-to-day routine covers lodging, meals, and personal care. State inspection records show that regulators have cited the facility for issues involving medication handling, infection control, life safety systems, and kitchen standards, which prompted subsequent corrective actions. The property sits in a car-dependent area with a walk score of 3 out of 100, meaning staff and visitors must rely on vehicles for standard errands.

Prospective representatives exploring local care options can contact the office to discuss open beds and Medicaid eligibility.

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Overview of Brookdale Pocatello

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Pocatello provides exceptional service for seniors in assisted living. Brookdale Pocatello strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while maintaining independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, the Pocatello community is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.

Life at Brookdale Pocatello is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. The assisted living would cost a fair amount of money because it offers all-inclusive amenities and services already– spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.

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Overview of Rosetta Assisted Living – Pocatello

Administered by Katie Brahosky, Rosetta Assisted Living – Pocatello is a small residential community on Delphic Way in Pocatello, Idaho. Operated by B&R Land Holdings, it serves 16 residents in a single-story setting. Operating for 8 years, the facility provides assisted living care for older adults needing support with daily activities and personal care while staying independent.

The Delphic Way location has a Walk Score of 28, indicating some walkable nearby services, with most trips needing transportation. This car-dependent setting may fit residents and families preferring a calmer, less urban environment.

Regulatory inspections have marked areas where Rosetta Assisted Living – Pocatello continues to work on operational practices, particularly around medication management, food service safety, and fire and oxygen safety systems. These are themes that families on a tour may want to ask specifically about current protocols and training.

An on-site visit by interested residents and families remains the best way to know the home’s daily environment, meet staff, see living spaces, and learn about the specific activities and services offered.

Contact Rosetta Assisted Living – Pocatello

Overview of Quail Ridge

Nestled in the neighborhood of Pocatello, ID, Quail Ridge is a vibrant senior living community, offering extensive assisted living services. Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as a Best Assisted Living community, Quail Ridge guarantees exceptional services and care designed to support residents while helping them preserve their independence. All rooms within the community are designed to accommodate residents’ specific needs and interests and equipped with safety devices such as smoke detectors, pull chains and grab bars for a secure living environment.

Residents are free to choose from a full calendar of social and physical activities, from day trips to fitness classes to hobby groups to live entertainment. Conveniences, such as restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and maintenance services, scheduled transportation and customized assistance are offered for a carefree living experience. Residents’ safety and security are also guaranteed with closely monitored security systems.

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Overview of Elegant Residential Assisted Living

Elegant Residential Assisted Living is an 80 bed assisted living community on Wright Avenue in Pocatello, Idaho. It is operated by Elegant Residential Living, Inc, under owners Nelson Stewart and Roche Jay, and administered by Katsilometes Jodie. The community has been in operation for about 7 years. It accepts both Medicaid and private pay, which opens a path to care for families who might otherwise find assisted living out of reach financially.

The community has built part of its identity around serving veterans, with staff attentive to the particular needs and background that veteran residents bring with them. It also offers memory care services under Medicaid, making it one of the options in the Pocatello area for families navigating both cognitive care needs and limited budgets. Daily life includes regular social programming such as movie nights and arts and crafts sessions, the kind of routine that helps a larger community feel familiar.

The setting sits about 3.8 miles from the center of Pocatello, with Portneuf Medical Center less than a mile and a half away, a meaningful convenience for residents managing ongoing medical appointments. The neighborhood scores 38 out of 100 for walkability, so a few errands can be handled on foot while most trips call for a car. This is a no pet community.

State inspections by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare have tended to focus on facility systems and recordkeeping, including kitchen and medication storage practices, fire and life safety documentation, and the upkeep of resident assessments and service agreements. Families touring the community may want to ask how these operational areas are monitored day to day.

At 80 beds, this is a larger shared setting than many residential homes in the area, which typically means more common space and more organized group programming. For families weighing scale and structure alongside cost, that combination is worth considering.

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Overview of Grace Assisted Living – Pocatello

Providing assisted living services for older adults, Grace Assisted Living – Pocatello is located on New Day Parkway in Pocatello, Idaho. The community is designed for individuals who need help with daily activities while maintaining as much independence as possible.

The surrounding area has a walkability score of 11, making it car-dependent for most errands, appointments, and family visits. This is typical of many neighborhoods outside the city’s central area.

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Overview of Grace Assisted Living – Pocatello / Chubbuck

Grace Assisted Living sits in Pocatello, Idaho, serving residents from both Pocatello and neighboring Chubbuck. The location is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 11, so getting around requires a vehicle, something worth factoring in for families who visit regularly or for residents with outside appointments.

The care model is built around consistent, around-the-clock support. Nursing services, rehabilitation, and respite care are all on-site, and 24-hour staffing means someone is always available. The community runs its own bus for resident transportation, and Religious Services round out the structured programs alongside Transportation Services.

On the amenity side, the profile lists a movie theater, gym, salon, activity rooms, game tables, and a private dining room. The food program is chef-planned and staff-served. Activities are managed by a dedicated Activity Director whose calendar runs from bingo and card games to crafts, ice cream socials, and live musical performances, with room for holiday events throughout the year.

Grace Assisted Living does not accept Medicare. Residents here are covered by private pay or other non-Medicare funding, which is a meaningful consideration for families mapping out longer-term costs.

The facility is structured for older adults who want consistent daily support, a well-stocked activity calendar, and on-site care access, in a setting where the community itself handles the logistics of getting around.

Contact Grace Assisted Living – Pocatello / Chubbuck

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Pocatello, ID

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

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

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

Assisted living in Pocatello, 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 Pocatello, ID?

Assisted living facilities in Pocatello, 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.