Page 5 of Best Memory Care in Idaho

Operated by The Pennant Group, Inc, Veranda Senior Living at Barber Station is a 100-bed community operating for three years in Boise, Idaho. Located on East Barber Valley Drive, it’s set in a car-dependent area where most errands and outings demand a vehicle.

The facility sits in a quieter part of Boise, away from the busier downtown core, which can attract residents and families preferring a more residential setting. The car-dependent location means visiting family members must plan to drive, and those thinking of a community where they can walk to nearby services or activities will want to check out other options closer to Boise’s walkable neighborhoods.

State inspections have noted themes pertaining to infection control, staffing adequacy, dietary compliance, and resident engagement, plus procedural areas like background check documentation and medication management.

Families considering Veranda Senior Living at Barber Station must ask during their tour how operational areas are managed daily, and request data on the steps taken to address inspection findings. The home welcomes families to visit and tour it to see the space and ask about care offerings, staffing, meals, activities, and daily operations.

Guardian Angel Homes provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Post Falls, ID. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Because the community offers several care levels, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. The 126-bed community may suit someone who needs a range of senior living services in one setting, as well as a family seeking short-term care during a caregiver’s recovery or travel.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option. Frantz Carly serves as administrator, and Tailored Management Services operates the community.

Beautiful walking paths give residents an on-site place to take walks, while community spaces provide areas for daily activities outside a private living space.

MorningStar of Boise, located in the vibrant city of Boise, offers a fashionable community that caters to the diverse needs of seniors. With a wide selection of independent living apartments and assisted living services, MorningStar provides a refreshing change of lifestyle for active seniors as well as the necessary care for those requiring assistance with daily tasks. Residents can enjoy luxury amenities, exquisite dining options, and exceptional senior care and hospitality services.

Situated in Boise, a safe and welcoming mid-size city renowned for its friendly atmosphere, stunning scenery, and affordable cost of living, MorningStar offers proximity to nature and a host of attractions. The downtown area, known for its vibrant and pedestrian-friendly environment, is home to the Boise Centre, featuring a wide array of shops, restaurants, and microbreweries. The community also benefits from the presence of quality medical facilities nearby. MorningStar prides itself on its all-day, restaurant-style dining experience led by an Executive Chef. The menu is thoughtfully crafted to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, recognizing the pivotal role of a healthy diet in personal wellness. MorningStar offers wellness programs and engaging activities that promote physical, mental, social, and spiritual enrichment. The community offers a variety of suite options, ensuring that each resident can find a floor plan and configuration that suit their preferences and needs.  

Lakeside, East provides assisted living and memory care in Winchester, ID. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time and may otherwise require a move to a different setting.

Opened in 2003, Lakeside, East has 36 beds. Its smaller size can suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community. Care services include mental health care, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, and residential care for all ages.

Medicaid is accepted, giving a family whose savings may not cover a long stay a potential way to pay for eligible care through that program. Arnzen Amanda serves as administrator, and Lakeside Residential Care operates the community.

Overview of Table Rock Senior Living at Park Place

Table Rock Senior Living at Park Place provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Nampa, ID. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel, recover, or take a break.

Having all three care types in one community can allow a resident to change care levels without leaving the community. The 80-bed community has space for residents across its care settings without indicating a small or large community size. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families who use that program a payment option for care at the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Chef-prepared meals provide daily dining without residents needing to prepare each meal themselves, and an on-site salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community.

Residents can use the fitness gym and fitness classes for exercise, while the chapel provides an on-site worship space. The community is operated by The Pennant Group, and Connell Gary serves as administrator.

Canyons Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Twin Falls, ID. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow from daily assistance to memory support. The community has 64 beds.

A Walk Score of 90 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

Canyons Senior Living offers intravenous therapy, pain management, post-surgical stabilization, non-acute cardiac care and dialysis support, along with rehabilitation services that can support recovery and ongoing physical function. Tolle Jessica serves as the administrator.

Overview of Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living

Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living offers assisted living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, and Memory Care in Hayden, ID. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents remain in their own rooms, Adult Day Care provides care during the day, and Home Care brings care to a person’s home. Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

With 32 beds, Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living is a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Room options include couples’ suites for two people moving together, private rooms for one resident, and semi-private rooms shared with another resident.

Chef-cooked meals are served three times daily, giving residents prepared dining within the community. A salon or spa, manicured gardens, transportation, religious services, seasonal celebrations, themed parties, and family-friendly events provide places for personal care, outdoor time, scheduled activities, and community gatherings.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to use that benefit toward care. Neely Kurt serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in the car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Foxtail Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Eagle, ID. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the resident may move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Foxtail Assisted Living has 84 beds, and Bailey Ella serves as the administrator.

Foxtail Senior Living operates the community. Foxtail Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living support or a secured memory care setting, with the care level matched to changing needs.

Hearthstone Village offers assisted living and memory care in Kootenai, ID. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while supporting a resident’s independence, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Hearthstone Village has 32 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Staff are present around the clock, so residents can receive assistance throughout the day and night. A secure courtyard provides an outdoor setting for fresh air activities, including for residents who need a protected environment.

Medicaid is accepted, which may help a family use Medicaid benefits toward eligible care costs. Redford Robbe serves as the administrator.

Overview of Heritage of Soda Springs

Heritage of Soda Springs provides assisted living and memory care in Soda Springs, ID. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident has a private room, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can change without leaving the community.

The community has 30 beds, making it smaller in scale and allowing staff and residents to get to know one another. Private rooms provide each resident with a single personal living space. Medicaid is accepted, which gives eligible residents a way to use that coverage toward their care.

Heritage of Soda Springs has a registered nurse and doctor on staff, along with medication management and care available 24 hours a day. Educational, social and recreational programs give residents organized activities, while three dietitian-approved homemade meals provide prepared food as part of the daily routine. A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Snedaker Jordan serves as the administrator.