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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Boise nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Boise, ID may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Boise or another care type is right for you. Browse 52 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Boise.
We are also serving Nursing Homes facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Foothills, Northwest and West Valley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Meridian, Eagle or Hillcrest.
Types of care available in Boise, ID
We explored a number of options, and was very impressed with the proffesionalism at Veranda. I am glad we made this choice, for my loved one.
This place is like no other. I have seen many Skilled Nursing Facilities and this is the one you can walk in any time, day or night and there is no smell, its always clean, and the staff and patients are all laughing together. They interact and its not sterile and false and clinical. The staff genuinely connect with each other and the patients. The food is good, the management team is always helping, always attentive.
The staff are very, very kind and interested in the residents. They give 5-star service. They're also very interested in interacting with the families, and they welcome the families to come visit. If they have any staff shortages, the administrators will even fill in. They have great communication with emails and phone calls. And the food is quite good.
5850 N Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID 83713
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If there is a dietary problem ( sodium or dairy intolerance) you will have to navigate it yourself- most meals are planned for no dietary problem. Probably that way for most facilities if this type. No...
10250 W Smoke Ranch Dr, Boise, ID 83709
My mom was only in a couple of weeks before she passed but they took good care of her. I came and visited her every weekend and the people that worked there were very nice to me and to the people in there.
At Overland Court Senior Living, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Boise area. Residents have many opportunities to...
739 East Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise, ID 83706
They are friendly and pay attention to the individual needs of each resident. They are very concerned about the quality of experience the residents receive.
At our assisted living community in an upscale residential neighborhood of Boise, Idaho, you’ll stay busy as much as you like with our engaging calendar of activities, classes and outings. While you fill up your social calendar and spend each day just like you want, we’ll provide the right amount...
3266 E Barber Valley Dr, Boise, ID 83716
My sister and I have had considerable experience with memory care facilities through the needs of our parents and now our brother. The relationships with some other places started good but deteriorated with...
1093 S Hilton St, Boise, ID 83705
There are a lot of excellent services and our dad is very happy with care, activities and food. He is a religious man, so Sunday services give him extra support. He has made friends and enjoys the outings....
Arbor Village at Hillcrest is one of the first resort-styled retirement and assisted living communities in the area. A major renovation has transformed all of our private and living spaces. Our newly renovated community offers the charm and character of old Boise while being easily accessible to...
2600 N Milwaukee Ave, Boise, ID 83704
Staff is fabulous. Food not so much. No interaction with admin after intake. Food options are very limited, portions also limited...he supplements with snacks is in his room. (He's not generally a big...
Choice, independence and new friends await you at Truewood by Merrill, Boise. Our lovely two-story building lends lush courtyards, a dedicated staff and many planned activities to our residents. Our friendly licensed nurses and caregiver teams ensure every resident at Truewood by Merrill, Boise...
350 S Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83709
We picked this community, because my loved one was very young and fortunately had money. We didnt want nursing home atmosphere and this was more hotel like and had options if improvement. It started great,...
815 North Eagle Road, Eagle, ID 83616
I don't have anything negative to say about Paramount's Parks. They were good to my mom and me. Even the maintenance guy was kind to us. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based...
Paramount Parks at Eagle provides outstanding apartment living for seniors in a beautifully landscaped environment. Eagle Idaho is a quaint town where many residents enjoy the slower pace of life. This is a family community that boasts shopping, dining, and churches. Many residents in Eagle enjoy...
5815 Coffey Street, Garden City, ID 83714
I highly recommend Avista, this was a very hard time for me and my husband moving his mother from the east coast to Idaho and they made the whole process so easy for us they are all so caring and...
Avista Garden City is an assisted living community located in Garden City, Idaho, in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood just south of River Pointe Park. Avista Garden City is committed to providing residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by working alongside them and their families...
2584 E Magic View Dr, Meridian, ID 83642
First I would like to thank all of the staff at Meridian Meadows. I honestly can not be more grateful for the support, and kindness . My father was in the assisted living facility, and then moved to memory...
3570 E Amity Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
I chose Copper Springs Senior Living because of the cost and the smaller size of the building he is in. But there have been problems. Most of his clothes have disappeared. So I don't feel it's very secure.
Copper Springs Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Meridian, Idaho. Meridian is widely known as the fastest growing city in the state and offers residents the perfect combination of historical charm and modern day amenities. With several state parks, an activities...
1351 West Pine Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
I am a resident at creekside traditional rehabilitation it is the most awesome experience that I have ever experienced with this type of setting as I continue my stay here at creekside I'm greeted daily my...
Meridian Center is a Genesis senior living community centrally located in Meridian, Idaho. We are the fastest growing city in Idaho — a booming, vibrant community with a lot to offer residents and families. Our staff is committed to putting the needs of residents first, and proud of the high...
6280 Fox Run Way, Meridian, ID 83646
The place is very beautiful! Moving my loved one in was easy. They were super sweet to let us eat with them a number of times. I understand that they were able to actually get the billing set up correctly so...
4455 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83716
The Community has done a great job with our loved ones. The community was purchased by a bigger company recently but so far so good. The community is clean and well taken care of and has done a great job...
Aspen Valley Senior Living Community is a unique, owner and family managed assisted living facility, where a “value centered” philosophy is the foundation of everything we do. In nearly 28 years of owning and managing assisted living communities, I have found that building a team with strong core...
10681 McMillan, Boise, ID 83713
When I was looking at facilities for my husband, it was really important that I find a place close to me and also that had a memory care unit. This facility is quite amazing. I knew this would be the place...
Edgewood's memory care community in Boise is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment.
8250 W Marigold St, Garden City, ID 83714
The staff is wonderful at Emerson House. The food is good and the building and unit are very clean. I would definately recommend this facility to others. The director is very helpful and the communication...
Serving the needs of those with memory impairments is the guiding principal behind Emerson House. Personal needs have been given top priority. Emerson House has been designed to allow the professional staff to provide comprehensive twenty-four hour care. The compassionate and specially trained...
4037 E Clocktower Ln, Meridian, ID 83642
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...
On nearly 100 private acres with comfortable walking paths, ours is a unique retirement community designed specifically for people 55-plus who wish to enjoy life to its fullest.Imagine yourself living the full life. This full-service retirement community offers stunning, maintenance-free homes....
1695 S. Locust Grove Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
The meals have been fantastic for my loved one, and my loved one is a picky eater. The community has even been able to take the residents on scenic drives to assist with the residents going on outings. My...
Our new facility is built with some of the newest technology. It is beautifully landscaped with a walking path around the campus. There is an outside patio for dining in the summer, or just enjoying the view. The location provides easy access to the freeway, hospital and doctors. This location...
1180 W Overland Road, Meridian, ID 83642
Our loved one has only been there for a couple months, and it is pretty high priced. The friendliness of the staff members really stood out to us, and we haven't been able to go inside and see our loved ones...
3559 W Bavaria Street, Eagle, ID 83616
We chose Foxtail Senior Living because the location is close to our home and there were others we knew that had had loved ones here and had a good experience. They have a doctor on staff which is very nice...
For over 25 years the Hines Family has provided quality care and beautiful living accommodations for the senior community in the great state of Idaho. When they founded their first facility back in 1991, the Hines Family did so with the goal to provide the most exceptional care and assistance to...
3521 East Lake Forest Drive, Boise, ID 83716
They went through a change in ownership recently, which was a little rough initially, especially with administrative things. But their staff is really friendly. They're busy, so sometimes it takes a bit to...
Regency Columbia Village offers assisted living and memory care in a quaint, homelike environment. Our community is located in Southeast Boise in the Columbia Village development close to parks, schools, fitness facilities including an indoor swimming pool that is complimentary to the residents. ...
653 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616
I'm so thankful for this referral service that helped us find a respite care. My mother-in-law needed a place to go for about 6 days. This community was so good to her and she made some friends. And did...
Welcome to Spring Creek in Eagle! Enjoy just the right level of care in Edgewood's warm, home-like assisted living community in Eagle. It is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well-being and has been providing family peace of mind since...
1777 S Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83705
My dad chose Heritage Assisted Living, and so far, it has been a very pleasant experience. The community is clean, I really love that. The staff is friendly and pleasant, and the food is really good for an...
Everyone ages differently... which is why Heritage Assisted Living, established by the Drake family, pioneered the first of its kind in the state of Idaho in 1968 to help those who did not require skilled nursing care. Over four decades later the same philosophy of care is provided to assisting...
6000 W Denton St, Boise, ID 83704
They are very good people, are really nice there, and helpful. They are very eager to make sure you had what you needed. It is very clean. I was impressed with the facility. They have very good and very nice...
Cascadia of Boise is a luxury healthcare plaza especially designed with our residents' unique needs and goals in mind. Our premises are conveniently located a stone's throw away from the Boise Campus of St. Alphonsus Hospital. At Cascadia, we provide 24/7 skilled nursing care and expert,...
9327 W Cory Lane, Boise, ID 83704
Clean, fun, all ages, must share room. May be waiting list. Provide only Mormon church services. Lots of activities. Go to the Y 3x per week. Some people have dimentia. Happy staff. $3000 per month. Have...
Ashley Manor - Cory LaneAshley Manor on Cory Lane is an assisted living community located in Boise, Idaho. This location is convenient to the freeway and simple to access for family members coming in from any direction. All of your basic consumer needs and necessary services are located nearby....
In Boise, Idaho, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Boise, Idaho, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Boise, Idaho, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Boise include bus routes and a public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Boise has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Boise offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center.
Boise is the capital city of Idaho, with plenty of engaging activities for seniors. Seniors can enjoy discounts at The Idaho Botanical Gardens, Boise Art Museum, and Boise Trolley Tours. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival produces several shows each year, performed at an outdoor amphitheater. Nature-loving seniors will enjoy the many parks throughout Boise, such as the Julia Davis Park, which features a rose garden and zoo.
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:
Nursing homes — also called convalescent homes or skilled nursing facilities — are intended for seniors who require 24-hour monitoring and medical assistance. These communities are designed to promote independence among seniors who require constant nursing care to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), but do not require hospital-level care.
The median monthly cost for a private room in a Boise nursing home is about $9,537, and the median monthly cost of a private room in a nursing home in the state of Idaho is around $8,562, according to Genworth.
For this type of elder care, Boise, Idaho offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.
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 |
The Boise area is home to several highly-rated hospitals such as:
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” |
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.
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.
MorningStar of Boise, Paramount Parks at Eagle and Overland Court Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes near Boise, Idaho. See full list of communities.
There are 52 nursing homes near Boise, Idaho. See the full list.
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