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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elmore County, ID

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Idaho is $5,544, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Elmore County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Elmore County, ID

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They were really good! What a great service. They were observant, and it was really nice to have the personalized care. It was also reassuring to get a report from a nurse a couple of times a week. Just a...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I liked the smaller home feel of Bright Star. Yes, I would recommend.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to BrightStar Memory Care at Taft in North Boise!At BrightStar, we offer--Best Caregiver to Resident ration in the Valley-Flat Fee/All Inclusive Pricing-Breakfast Cooked to Order PLUS all additional meals and snacks-All Laundry, Housekeeping and Pharmacy Services-Medication...
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Edgewood Spring Creek was a great place. It’s a little smaller, which was one of the reasons we chose it. It had a homier feel. It’s all on one level, so our mom had a little patio to herself right...
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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The staff has been communicating very well with the family. It has been very clean and up-kept. The food is getting much better. Because it is a very small facility, which is one of the reasons we chose the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
The Cottages of Boise are located at the very end of a sleepy street in Boise Idaho. We're proud to offer our community members with a respite from the busy city surrounding us. Your loved ones are cared for well at our facility because we maintain a higher number of staff members to residents...
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The Day Staff were super - communicative, compassionate, caring! Their billing office left a lot to be desired.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to Memory Care at BrightStar Care-Hobble Creek location. At BrightStar Care we have--The best caregiver to resident ratio in the valley-Flat Fee/All Inclusive Pricing-Breakfast Cooked to Order PLUS all additional meals and snacks-All Laundry, Housekeeping and Pharmacy Services-Medication...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Brookdale Castle Hills is a very clean and well-kept community. The staff will bend over backward to assist you with whatever you need. Here you will get the extra care of assisted help if needed. They could...
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.
Brookdale Castle Hills provides assisted living services to seniors in the greater Boise, Idaho area. We are considered to be one of the premier senior living communities in Ada County, both because of our caring staff and outstanding amenities. We are also fortunate enough to be located in an...
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I ended up picking this facility for my Mother because it is very close to where I live. This community has just been fantastic from the time we toured until now. The building itself is clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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What a superb facility!!! They have plenty of staff and physical therapists. They were timely with medications (my mom has chronic pain) and very attentive. She had one issue with one of the employees...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At Ashley Manor you will find the comforts of home, the feeling of family and a meaningful way of life. We specialize in State of the Art therapies and care programs; which provide enhanced health, personal dignity and safety for our residents. This gives peace of mind to our families.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to BrightStar Memory Care at Stephen in Southeast Boise!At BrightStar, we offer--Best Caregiver to resident ratio in the Valley-Flat Fee/All Inclusive Pricing-Breakfast Cooked to Order PLUS all additional meals and snacks-All Laundry, Housekeeping and Pharmacy Services-Medication...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a top-rated healthcare provider of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, near the heart of downtown Boise. Our goal is to provide personalized care for every patient, enhancing well-being and the fullest quality of life. With our patient-centered rehabilitation...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Elmore County, ID

The average cost of senior living in Idaho is $5,544 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Idaho vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Idaho
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIdahoU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,544/mo$5,847/mo5.2% below national median
Assisted Living$5,281/mo$5,830/mo9.4% below national median
Memory Care$5,951/mo$6,999/mo15.0% below national median
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,520/mo2.4% above national median
Nursing Homes
Idaho:$5,544/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:5.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Idaho:$5,281/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:9.4% below national median
Memory Care
Idaho:$5,951/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:15.0% below national median
Independent Living
Idaho:$3,605/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:2.4% above national median
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elmore County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elmore County

Grace Memory Care at State Street in Boise, ID

4.8
Dad has been at Grace though the start of covid he has been well cared for. The contact with the staff from top to bottom has been good. With the challenges of the changes that have been made to keep dad's safety in mind and residents and staff have been very active. Access to information on ...
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Edgewood Castle Hills in Boise, ID

4.0
Yeah I guess you could say that things are going well at Brookdale. Things seem to be okay so far and I do not have any complaints or problems with them to speak of.

Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village in Meridian, ID

4.9
This has been a positive experience for us and would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. I think the community is doing a good job in a difficult time. The staff communication is very responsive to the family's questions. The community has activities for the residents if ...
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Elmore County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmore County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmore County, 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 Elmore County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Elmore County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elmore County nursing homes

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 Elmore County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmore County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elmore County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Elmore County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elmore County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmore County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Elmore County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmore County, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
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Country Living Retirement Homes, Avista Garden City and MorningStar of Boise are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elmore County, Idaho. See full list of communities.
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