The median monthly cost of memory care in Idaho is about $4,300.
We had a great experience with Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst. The RN was amazing and really helped us all at the end of my sister in laws life. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely...
Honestly, we would give it 5's all the way. We didn't have any issues with any of his care. The only reason we moved him was because he was out of funds, and they do not accept Medicaid. He loved it there,...
5 for all except for Food - that would be a 3 because the variety to choose from is not good. It is a smaller facility, so staff is doesn't seem so overwhelmed and tenants seem happier, like a family setting
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...
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...
I am so thrilled with Overland Court. They are fabulous in every way and I would not change a thing. My husband has been in memory care there for a year and it's just like when I go to visit him it's just...
Overall we had a very good experience with Avista. I don't think we could have found a better place for my mother-in-law. I would highly recommend Avista.
Our experience was wonderful. My friend was given so much empathy and understanding. [name removed] was amazing and thoughtful. Karcher Estates is great because of her! Her passion for her residents is...
[name removed] was very helpful and the doctor they use very knowledgeable. Never got help like this in any other place. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families. It might not be perfect for...
I am so thrilled with Overland Court. They are fabulous in every way and I would not change a thing. My husband has been in memory care there for a year and it's just like when I go to visit him it's just...
The responsibility for the care of your loved one belongs to you not the facility. It is your responsibility to follow through and see that proper care is being given, and if not, remind the staff of what...
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.
I would give each of them a 5. We have been very pleased and she is well taken care of. What we like the most about Lincoln Court is the good food choices, they check on her often, and have happy employees.
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.
The facility is super clean and doesn't smell like some of the others do. It's quiet and the other residents greeted my dad immediately. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based...
Idaho senior care communities, known as Residential Assisted Living Facilities (RALFs), can provide assisted living services as well as memory care services. RALFs are licensed by the Department of Health and Welfare, and they must follow certain standards for both types of senior care.[01]
First, RALFs must provide basic services to all seniors:[01]
Aside from the basic assisted living laws and regulations in Idaho, there are additional requirements for RALFs that provide memory care.
Residential Assisted Living Facility (RALF) staff must include one supervising administrator and one licensed nurse who can administer and delegate medication protocols. If there are no more than 15 beds, there must also be at least one staff member available while residents are sleeping. If the facility has more than 15 beds, the staff member must be both available and awake.[01]
RALFs that provide care to seniors with dementia have training requirements for caregivers. Caregiving staff have to receive specific training on topics including symptoms and behaviors, how to communicate, helping residents adjust to the community, and stress reduction.[01]
RALFs don’t have to provide apartment-style units, but the number of residents per housing unit is restricted. Unless a RALF was licensed before July of 1991, there can only be up to two residents per unit. In addition, the facility has to provide at least one toilet for every six seniors.[01]
RALFs that provide memory care must also have both an indoor and outdoor resident area that is safe and properly secured.[01] Examples include indoor common areas and enclosed outdoor courtyards.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program
Phone: 208-364-1962
Email: RALF@dhw.idaho.gov
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Residential Assisted Living Facilities (RALFs) that provide memory care services are inspected, or surveyed, by the Licensing and Survey Agency 90 days after their initial license and again 15 months later. Unless additional surveys are needed due to violations, RALFs are then surveyed once every three years.[01]
Publicly available surveys can be found via Idaho’s Facility Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement System (FLARES) search tool. Start by typing in the name and address of a specific facility. If you don’t have this information or want to broaden your search, you can simply select your county. Next, click “Search Facilities.” Click on a facility’s name, scroll down to the Surveys section, and click on the magnifying glass icon in the View column to access the survey results.
Idaho Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities.
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