10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Boise, ID

 

Learn More About Assisted Living in Boise, ID

 

Idaho’s assisted living communities provide healthcare, supervision, and socialization opportunities to individuals about 65 years of age and older. Often these communities are able to provide aid with the activities of daily living. In some cases, assisted living can also include nursing services, hospice, or Alzheimer’s care. Included with residency is a number of services and amenities, such as medication assistance, laundry services, and routine housekeeping maintenance.

Cost of Assisted Living in Boise, ID

• Mean cost city proper: $3,800
• Median cost city proper: $3,500
• Mean cost metro area: $3,600
• Median cost metro area: $3,500

Assisted living communities in Idaho tend to cost about $8,500 a month for a private room, while the cost of semi-private rooms is a little less. Public assistance is available through two Medicaid HCBS Aged and Disabled waiver and the Personal Care Services program. The Department of Health and Welfare regulates this type of community for the state of Idaho.

Learn More About Boise, ID

 

Cost of Living

 

Cost of living in Boise is very close to that of the national average. All index ratings are based on a system where a grade of 100 represents the cost of the national average.

Median rentRent burdenMedian home valueMedian family incomeEstate tax

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index
105	95	90	$1,565	$341,449	$49,209	None

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The Boise area is home to several highly-rated hospitals such as:

• St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center – St. Luke’s Boise was founded in 1902 and is Idaho’s largest healthcare provider. The campus includes an emergency department and chest pain center, and provides cancer treatment, surgery, and critical care, as well as many other procedures.
• St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center – St. Alphonsus Regional is an acute care 381-bed hospital that has been serving Boise since 1894. The community is a Level II Trauma Center and specializes in a variety of procedures, such as stroke care and general surgery.
• Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Serving approximately 28,000 veterans per year in the Boise area, the Boise VA Medical Center strives to provide world-class service in primary, secondary, and specialty care to veterans and their beneficiaries.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boise has a cold, semi-arid continental type of climate. The region experiences four distinct seasons, including hot, dry summers, and fairly cold winters with sporadic light snowfall.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
75°F	97°F (July)	53°F (June)	33°F	48°F (February)	23°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
50 (Moderate)	80 in December (Moderate)

The average air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
1”	2” (December)	17.5”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

In recent years, Boise has enjoyed increased popularity with millennials and young families, due to its relatively low cost of living and growing job market. The largest employers in the area are hospitals, technology companies, and Boise State University. Politics of the region tend to lean towards the right or conservative side of the spectrum — presidential elections in Ada county have been won by Republican candidates since the 1930s, although local and congressional elections are occasionally won by Democrats.

2016 Presidential Election

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
38.7%	47.9%	13.4%

 

Population Statistics

Population density	Population trend
1,045 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.005%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
36	24.5%	10.6%	5.0%	3.4%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
20%	27%	15%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
3.1%	2.1%	9%	0.6%	0.2%	82.7%	3.3%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
5,262	24.4	2.8

 

Miscellaneous

Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty
68.8%	11.2%	14%

Boise is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are generally accepted by the geneal public and do not face discrimination.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Located on the Boise River and in close proximity to the foothills of the Rocky and Owyhee Mountains, the region is well-known as a great destination for fans of the outdoors. Skiing, hiking, swimming, and fishing are all very popular pastimes in the area. The Boise River Greenbelt is a walking and cycling path that travels the length of the Boise River through the city, spanning over 30 miles in total. The path takes travellers on a scenic course to visit various sites, including numerous parks and bridges.

Downtown Boise also has its fair share of sights and activities. Julia Davis Park is an 89-acre park created in 1907 that is the site of several notable museums and attractions. Adjacent to the park is the Idaho Black History Museum – the Pacific Northwest’s oldest museum of African-American history, which is housed in the century-old St. Paul Baptist Church. The park itself is home to a rose garden, the Idaho State Historical Museum, and Zoo Boise, which features animals from all over the world. Also located on park grounds is the Boise Art Museum, which focuses on contemporary realist art as well as modern ceramics, and features rotating exhibits throughout the year.

Idaho, and Boise in particular, is known for having one of the largest Basque communities in the United States. Downtown Boise is home to the “Basque Block” – an enclave consisting of a market, restaurant, markets, a museum and cultural center, and more, highlighting the city’s Basque heritage and history. Every five years Boise hosts the Jaialdi festival — a Basque cultural festival drawing thousands of visitors and featuring music, food, dancing, and scheduled events.

Transportation

Public transportation in the Boise region is operated by Valley Regional Transit and consists of a bus system that travels much of the city, and operates throughout the day. The most frequent bus trips are made during the midday hours. Senior discounts are offered to individuals 65 years of age and older, and are typically 50% off of standard fare prices.