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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Salem, ID
Assisted living costs in Salem average about $3,289 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Salem. Our detailed directory has 171 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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9.3
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They were extremely caring and kind to both my mom and our family when she started to decline and when she passed. I highly recommend Lincoln Court to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lincoln Court Retirement Community encourages an active senior lifestyle that supports residents' privacy and dignity. Our senior apartments are considered the largest and most spacious in Idaho Falls. Lincoln Court provides Independent Living, Assisted Living and Respite services. Our community...
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9.1
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38 reviews
Really came down to two very similar choices and one of the staff members was really good and probably gave MS the edge. And slightly cheaper. Overall it's been a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bonaventure Senior Living, Idaho Fall's premier senior living community, has been proudly serving the seniors in Idaho Falls and the surrounding area since 2009. Our beautiful new building and landscaped grounds are conveniently located near shopping, medical care, and easily accessible to all...
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8.9
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38 reviews
All categories are great. We and mom is really happy with Fairwinds! The staff is too notch. I would be happy to be a reference.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fairwinds — Sand Creek Retirement Community, located in beautiful Idaho Falls, offers a unique combination of convenience, city-life, culture, and outdoor recreation. Fittingly, Idaho Falls has been featured in many publications' lists of 'best places to live.' We are situated near the city of...
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4 reviews
I liked the fact that all residents were treated with respect and they were all loved like family. The aspect that I like least is the amount we had to pay every month. The elderly worked hard for their...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here you can enjoy the comforts of home, while also receiving excellent service and quality care. Our senior living facilities offer personalized care for each individual resident. This Gable Home Specializes in Memory Care. From three home-cooked meals a day, to regularly scheduled activities,...
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This is a good community for the care for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring. The menu could use little improvements. The community does have a few activities. This is a nice environment with great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About Gables of Ammon's Family and Home: Our Gables Family (staff) is the reason for our success. They live life with purpose, knowing that their service makes the difference in the lives of the individuals they serve. We strive to love and care for each individual as if they are part of our...
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12 reviews
The community has been great. Both in answering questions and in their care. It has been a great fit for my mother. There is probably always room for improvement but honestly we have been very happy.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community has 44 studio, one, and two bedroom apartments nestled in a circular design around a central lobby and dining room area. Parkwood Meadows is located one block off from Woodruff Ave. in an area of other condominium and apartment complexes. Parkwood...
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The rooms that they provide the residents at Tambree Meadows community are pretty adequate and nice sized rooms. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, ID helps adults transition from home to a safe dignified assisted living environment. Tambree Meadows Assisted Living is dedicated to providing an elegant, homelike, compassionate, and clean environment that promotes resident wellness. We offer...
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I would tell others this is a very nice place. The cleanliness and administrator stand out to me to set The Gables apart from other communities. Painting, arts and crafts, and more are some of the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A Place to Call HomeIndependence...safety...comfort. You'll find them at Spring Creek Manor, along with a personable staff that makes sure you feel at home Here, you set the pace. With your peers your can enjoy the activities you like. It's part of what makes Spring Creek Manor a welcome place to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our home is smaller it holds fifteen residents. There are two caregivers on at all times. All our menus are done by a registered dietitian. Our meals are home cooked. Our caregivers have continuous education every month. We have a great activity program geared toward residents with...
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My friend resided in Lily & Syringa in Idaho Falls for nearly 12 years. She had advanced Alzheimers. This is a small facility which allows the caregivers to give folks the attention they need. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Salem, ID
The average cost of senior living in Salem is $3,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warm River, ID with an average of $2,442 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Salem, ID vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Salem, ID vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Salem, ID by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Salem, ID
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What families are saying about assisted living in Salem
Recent reviews for assisted living in Salem
Lily and Syringa in Idaho Falls, ID
5.0
After three months of in home and hospice care from Hands of Hope and family members, we were unable to care for our Dad in his home environment. We had to make the difficult decision to looked at facilities in the area to place him in. We as a family felt most impressed with Lilly and Syringa. ...
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The Gables of Ammon
5.0
We picked this place because of the good, caring people here. They provide thoughtful care and really care about the residents. The building is not fancy looking; it is a pretty average looking community. The staff have been good to work with. They really takes the time to care for my mother and ...
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Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, ID
4.5
We were happy with everything except that they were short staffed but that is kind of happening everywhere. There were a few issues but it was all due to short staffing they were doing all that they could for the residents. Once my loved ones diet got started everything was good. The meals ...
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Salem review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 12 Salem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Salem review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Salem review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Salem assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 28 reviews of 12 Salem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Salem resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Salem, ID averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Salem assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Salem assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Salem assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Salem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salem, IDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Salem
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Idaho assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Salem protect seniors.
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