Best Memory Care in Idaho

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 82 memory care communities in ID using ID Dept. of Health & Welfare (DHW) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in ID
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82 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Idaho. 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Idaho. 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Overland Court Senior Living
MC
AL
Boise (Southwest Ada County Alliance)
98
Facility 98
ID AVG 69
Rank #32 / 114
Yes
61
Facility 61
ID AVG 41
Rank #36 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
ID AVG 15
Rank #12 / 117
B-Eberharter LoriIntegral Senior Living Management, LLC1
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
18
Facility 18
ID AVG 24
Rank #39 / 86
18.0
Facility 18.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #86 / 86
Lincoln Court Assisted & Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Idaho Falls
148
Facility 148
ID AVG 69
Rank #3 / 114
No
46
Facility 46
ID AVG 41
Rank #76 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
45
Facility 45
ID AVG 15
Rank #4 / 117
-Fuhriman SuzanneStellar Senior Living, LLC4
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #40 / 90
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 24
Rank #35 / 86
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #21 / 86
Autumn Wind Assisted Living Community
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Caldwell
105
Facility 105
ID AVG 69
Rank #23 / 114
Yes
24
Facility 24
ID AVG 41
Rank #136 / 190
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 15
Rank #106 / 117
-Christensen CalebProvidence Group Nh, LLC1
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
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 24
Rank #3 / 86
2.0
Facility 2.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #4 / 86
Grace Caldwell Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Caldwell
124
Facility 124
ID AVG 69
Rank #8 / 114
Yes
35
Facility 35
ID AVG 41
Rank #108 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 15
Rank #81 / 117
-Coulter MandieLca, LLC4
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #78 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #40 / 90
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 24
Rank #14 / 86
1.8
Facility 1.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #3 / 86
Grace Independent and Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Boise
95
Facility 95
ID AVG 69
Rank #34 / 114
Yes
33
Facility 33
ID AVG 41
Rank #112 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 15
Rank #31 / 117
A+Cardenas ShantelGrace At State Street, LLC3
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #78 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #25 / 90
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 24
Rank #20 / 86
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #10 / 86
Cornerstone Senior Living
MC
Boise (Boise Bench)
58
Facility 58
ID AVG 69
Rank #68 / 114
Yes
31
Facility 31
ID AVG 41
Rank #118 / 190
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 15
Rank #96 / 117
-D\'Amore TheresaCornerstone Senior Living1
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #2 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 24
Rank #1 / 86
1.0
Facility 1.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #1 / 86
Grace Assisted Living – Grace Boise Englefield
MC
AL
HOS
IL
Boise (Boise Bench)
92
Facility 92
ID AVG 69
Rank #35 / 114
Yes
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 41
Rank #147 / 190
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 15
Rank #15 / 117
A+Bahr EricaGrace At Englefield Green, LLC3
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1
Rank #85 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #25 / 90
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 24
Rank #31 / 86
4.7
Facility 4.7
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #38 / 86
AVISTA Senior Living Nampa
MC
AL
RC
Nampa
45
Facility 45
ID AVG 69
Rank #75 / 114
Yes
41
Facility 41
ID AVG 41
Rank #95 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 15
Rank #96 / 117
A+Hobbs AliciaNampa Al, LLC3
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
15
Facility 15
ID AVG 24
Rank #32 / 86
5.0
Facility 5.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #42 / 86
Orchard Ridge Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Coeur D'alene
69
Facility 69
ID AVG 69
Rank #55 / 114
Yes
56
Facility 56
ID AVG 41
Rank #48 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 15
Rank #41 / 117
-Pettit TiffanyCoeur D\'Alene Homes Phase II, Inc2
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
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 24
Rank #28 / 86
6.5
Facility 6.5
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #57 / 86
Spring Gardens Meridian
MC
AL
RC
Meridian
90
Facility 90
ID AVG 69
Rank #36 / 114
Yes
43
Facility 43
ID AVG 41
Rank #89 / 190
Studio / 1 Bed
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 15
Rank #96 / 117
-Wells KerriAvista Senior Living Management Meridian LLC3
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

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ID community we track that reports that metric, not just the 82 on this page.

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Overview of Overland Court Senior Living

Situated in the welcoming town of Boise, ID, Overland Court Senior Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy private accomodations are available for its residents. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia can receive high-quality care and resident-centered services from its expert and empathetic team.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy three tasty and healthy chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping and linen services, scheduled transportation and more. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces such as the outdoor walking path and courtyard. Engage in life enrichment programs and other social activities to meet new companions. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with Overland Court Senior Living.

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Overview of Lincoln Court Assisted & Senior Living

Take a refresher in the idyllic senior living community located in the serene neighborhood of Lincoln Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term care. Warm and sophisticated floor plans including studio, studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are available for seniors’ preferences. The community promises a comfortable and secure retirement with a team of kind and compassionate professionals delivering high standards of care and support around the clock.

North Star Assisted and Senior Living fosters an active and engaged community, empowering seniors to join a wide array of onsite and offsite activities. Enjoy fun and inspiring conversations over nutritious and delicious meals prepared to satisfy seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. Reignite your spark with wonderful amenities including a library, a gym, and an urban backyard patio. North Star Assisted and Senior Living provides a haven for seniors to age gracefully and reach their optimum potential.

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Overview of Autumn Wind Assisted Living Community

Autumn Wind Assisted Living Community is a charming residential area nestled in Caldwell, Idaho. This picturesque community has captured the hearts of many seniors with its serene surroundings and thoughtful amenities. It understands the unique needs of seniors with memory challenges, providing secure memory care services and a dedicated memory care courtyard for added comfort and support. To ensure a vibrant and engaging environment, an active resident council encourages residents to actively participate in shaping the community they call home.

Residents can unwind and relax in the beautiful courtyards, adorned with enchanting gardens, a soothing waterfall, and even freshwater fish, adding to the tranquility of the atmosphere. Beyond the serenity, Autumn Wind offers a plethora of opportunities for fun and wellness, including engaging educational programs, delightful restaurant-style dining, and a pet-friendly environment that warmly welcomes furry companions. The community also takes pride in its commitment to fostering a sense of purpose, with a multitude of volunteer opportunities available for residents to give back and make a difference. 

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Overview of Grace Caldwell Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care

Caldwell Assisted Living is a serene rural community offering a convenient location just moments away from shopping, restaurants, and easy freeway access. This community offers a variety of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of each individual. Known as the most environmentally-friendly senior residence in the Treasure Valley, this exceptional living space boasts state-of-the-art solar and green features, ensuring a sustainable and eco-conscious experience for its residents. Conveniently situated on the corner of 21st and Chicago, this semi-country haven offers a tranquil atmosphere, tucked away from the main road. The residence features welcoming settings with fireplaces, sofas, and chairs, creating a warm space for friendly gatherings and family visits, whether in small or large groups.

Grace Caldwell has spacious common areas, inviting lounges, a delightful “anytime bistro,” and visiting spots, all providing the perfect ambiance. For special occasions, the private dining room provides an ideal setting. Senior residents can also relish a delightful movie theater experience, complete with big lounge chairs and a popcorn machine, adding to their enjoyment. The community further enriches the lives of its residents with popular game tables, inviting activity rooms, a well-equipped gym, and a welcoming salon, ensuring everyone can look and feel their best. The Grace bus ensures accessibility for residents of all ability levels. Additionally, their bus facilitates residents’ shopping trips and medical appointments, making daily tasks more convenient and accessible. At Caldwell Assisted Living, a fulfilling and vibrant living experience awaits seniors, where comfort, community, and convenience combine harmoniously.

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Overview of Grace Independent and Assisted Living

Grace Independent Living and Assisted Living in Boise excels as an exemplary community motivated by grace, passion, and care. The upscale community is dedicated to making residents feel at home with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The senior living community is ideal for a senior living community to reside at a place that gracefully is passionate about caring for anyone– a team of committed professional care staff hoping to make a difference in the lives of their residents. 

Grace Independent Living and Assisted Living’s amenities that everyone can access include a fitness center, lounge areas, indoor common areas, and outdoor lounge areas. Management has thoughtfully designed an establishment that helps enhance every senior’s quality of life.

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Cornerstone Senior Living

350 S Allumbaugh Wy, Boise, ID 83709
Overview of Cornerstone Senior Living

Located in the welcoming area of Boise, ID, Cornerstone Senior Living is a compassionate senior living community that offers specialized memory care services. The community includes 50 apartments with varying floorplans, equipped with a cable tv, suite WiF, and utilities. Residents get the care and support they need with personalized care plans, overseen by 24-hour care managers and an on-call licensed nurse, available 24/7. CornerStone provides a supported living environment with services like housekeeping, laundry, daily spot cleaning, and trash removal.

The community uses a proactive approach to memory care and offers an array of enriching wellness services, such as adaptive exercise programs, pharmacy services, and periodic health assessments. Here, residents benefit from daily music, aromatherapy, pet therapies, cognitive games and other stimulating activities. Secure and comfortable spaces like fireside gathering rooms, courtyard spaces, and raised community garden beds, provide residents with plenty of spaces for interaction or leisure.

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Overview of Grace Assisted Living – Grace Boise Englefield

As its name suggests, Grace Assisted Living in Boise provides graceful and compassionate care for its residents. Their approach to modern senior care strives to improve the quality of life for all. The quality extends to the luxury setting that the home offers; residents can truly enjoy a wonderful place because of its resort-like environment and hospitality. At Grace senior home, residents will be able to live purposefully through the holistic wellness that is in store for them.

At Grace Assisted  Living, services and amenities are designed to empower residents and enhance safety and security so that residents can enjoy retirement– such as theater room, game room, art studio; and services like medication management, beauty salon and barbershop, and fitness activities. 

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Overview of Avista Senior Living Nampa

Avista Senior Living Nampa is ranked as the exceptional assisted living home with memory care services in the city, offering services that are best in its class, brought by the premier level of care entrusted to residents. The resort-style living offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. 

The lifestyle at Avista is focused on ensuring that each cultivates their growth by immersing themselves in fun, social, purposeful, and stress-free living. Accommodations include well-thought-of amenities, including walk-in closets, an elegant dining room,  common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include meals, activities, cultural events, and assisted living for Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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Overview of Orchard Ridge Senior Living

At Orchard Ridge, nestled near downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, their expansive 12-acre campus embodies a commitment to providing seniors with diverse lifestyle options. Offering HUD-subsidized apartments for independent living and comfortable accommodations for assisted living and memory care, Orchard Ridge ensures compassionate support tailored to individual needs, promoting a sense of belonging and security for residents and their families.

The assisted living amenities at Orchard Ridge are designed to enhance residents’ comfort and enjoyment of daily life. Each room features a spacious private bathroom, ample storage, and self-adjusting climate control. With kitchenettes, emergency call systems, and included cable/WiFi, residents experience convenience and peace of mind. Additionally, a range of activities, entertainment options, and beautiful outdoor spaces create a vibrant and engaging community for residents to thrive in.

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Overview of Spring Gardens Meridian

Spring Gardens Meridian is the ideal place for residents to experience an active lifestyle where seniors can fulfill independence and support in an upscale environment. The independent living and supportive living community ensuring that each resident can receive only quality care for fulfillment, happiness, and a peace of mind. Spring Gardens Meridian heeds an atmosphere of growth and security, ensuring that residents can feel comfortable in their resort-like surroundings.

Expect upscale, essential features that create a vibrant community. A list of essential services provided for assisted living and memory care residents await them– ADLs, medication management, and stimulating activities. Other community amenities include a fitness center, extravagant outdoor and indoor lounge areas, and a beautifully-designed recreational room available.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Idaho

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.

Does Idaho Medicaid cover memory care?

Idaho Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 82 memory care communities in Idaho. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Idaho?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Idaho, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Idaho?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.