The Cottages at Lochsa Falls
Memory Care in Meridian
Memory Care in Meridian
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Services
About this community
Occupancy
The Cottages at Lochsa Falls is legally operated by Cottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary), and administrated by Mendoza Karen.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Cottages at Lochsa Falls
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.
7 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 2 licensing inspections
- 2 complaint investigations
- 1 incident investigation
- 2 fire/life safety inspections
Results
6 with issues
1 without issues
Idaho average: 5 inspections
Latest inspection
Inspection history
37 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Idaho average: 24 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for The Cottages at Lochsa Falls
The most recent inspection on January 23, 2025, found deficiencies related to fire life safety code compliance, including missing documentation for smoke detector sensitivity testing, inadequate ventilation in oxygen transfilling rooms, and incomplete emergency fire drill procedures. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of multiple deficiencies involving medication management, staffing shortages, incomplete nursing assessments, and documentation issues. Complaint investigations noted concerns about cleanliness, infection control, and staffing sufficiency, though substantiation was not explicitly stated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, particularly in safety procedures and resident care documentation, with no clear trend of sustained improvement.
Compare Memory Care around Meridian The information below is reported by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards.
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| The Cottages at Lochsa Falls |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Meridian | 32 | No | 49 | Suite | 7 | - | Mendoza Karen | Cottages Senior Living Iii, Llc (Primary) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 37 |
| Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Meridian (West Boise) | - | Yes | 16 | Suite | 46 | A+ | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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5.1 miles from city center
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— 3.97 miles to nearest hospital (Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute - Eagle)
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