The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

Memory Care in Meridian

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

Memory Care in Meridian

Overview of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

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.

(208) 229-9330

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 32
Bed community size
32-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Services

Alzheimers / Dementia
Developmentally Disabled
Mental Illness
Traumatic Brain Injury
Physically Disabled

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
In line with Idaho average
Occupied beds
29 / 32
Average residents 55 per day

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 6, 2019
License NumberRC-1211

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Cottages at Lochsa Falls is legally operated by Cottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary), and administrated by Mendoza Karen.

OwnerCottages Senior Living III, LLC (Primary)
Owner NameMaxfield Derek | Maxfield, CEO Mark

Type Of Units

Secured Beds
32 units
Total beds
32 units

Contact Information

Fax208-273-5222

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

Memory Care

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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 Info 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

Date January 23, 2025

Inspection history

01/23/2025 fire life safety and sanitation licensure
Non-core issues found
03/21/2024 health care licensure and follow-up
Non-core issues found
06/01/2023 health care complaint investigation
no issues found
09/09/2022 health care licensure and follow-up
Non-core issues found
04/06/2022 health care complaint investigation
Non-core issues found
12/29/2021 fire life safety and sanitation licensure
Non-core issues found
07/06/2021 health care core deficiency follow-up
Non-core issues found

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.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID

Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Home modifications ($1,000 avg.)

Idaho Senior Solutions

Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)

Age 60+
General Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
ID

Limited funding; focus on rural access.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$55/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID

Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, e.g., dressing, meal prep) Light housekeeping Medication management

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Idaho MMCP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ID

Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Medical care Home health

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Idaho Home Choice

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset limits
ID

Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.

Benefits
Transition services (e.g., moving costs, deposits) Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Home mods ($1,000) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
ID

No waitlist; three tiers based on income.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Idaho NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
ID

Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Idaho SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Idaho resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
ID

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Idaho resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
ID

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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