Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 30 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in Idaho. Our Senior Living Advisors can provide you with a list of communities in Idaho to help you find one that fits your needs and budget.
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...
Very lively atmosphere in the dining room at mealtime. Lots of menu choices. They have activities and shopping trips daily. No medical staff or shower assistance. They do notify me if my mom seems to be ill...
Since I moved into Revel I have made new friends and being active and mingling with everyone is the best way to live. We do so many different activities and outings here at Revel. It really keeps me going.
I am very happy here at Karcher Estates. The staff is very helpful. They gave me a walker, a pretty shower curtain, bath mat, and a mat for the toilet.
It's a clean community but sometimes my loved ones room is not swept. They are very friendly. The care services is good. They are doing the best that they can. My loved one has not complained about the...
Very lively atmosphere in the dining room at mealtime. Lots of menu choices. They have activities and shopping trips daily. No medical staff or shower assistance. They do notify me if my mom seems to be ill...
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...
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...
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...
Very lively atmosphere in the dining room at mealtime. Lots of menu choices. They have activities and shopping trips daily. No medical staff or shower assistance. They do notify me if my mom seems to be ill...
There were a few instances where the cleaners weren't changing the sheets each week like they say they do. And I'm really not happy that they discontinued the laundry service for the independent side. The...
They have experienced, knowledgeable admin staff that help make the entire process seamless. The staff are all very kind to the residents and the meals include lots of options.
I was living on a mountain far away from help when I fell. I came here 2 years ago, and I LOVE it. I can get my hair done, nails done, pedicure, and Physical Therapy all without leaving the building. I...
I would recommend the facility to others if the person has their own transportation and is interested in physical activities as yoga ect.
We have had a very positive experience so far. All areas of the facilities are always in excellent condition. Very clean and well kept. The level of friendliness and care that the staff has shown has been...
Stand-alone independent living communities in Idaho don’t need to be licensed or undergo inspections. The exception is if an independent living community is part of a combined senior living facility that provides assisted living services. In this case, the community as a whole is licensed as a Residential Assisted Living Facility (RALF) by the Department of Health and Welfare.[01]
Many of our Idaho independent living partner communities are combined with assisted living communities. If you move into a combined RALF, the following regulations will apply to the assisted living wing or building:[01]
Visit our Idaho assisted living laws and regulations page to learn more about this care type.
Similar to a traditional rental, you have rights when renting a 55+ independent living unit in Idaho. We recommend reviewing the summary of your rights below and downloading the Idaho landlord and tenant manual before signing an independent living rental contract:[02]
You also have the right to reasonable accommodations and modifications under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act. Reasonable accommodations include changes to rules and policies for your apartment, such as assigning accessible parking spaces and adjusting rental payment due dates. Reasonable modifications include changes that make your living space more physically accessible, such as bathroom grab bars and entryway ramps.[03]
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program
Phone: 208-364-1962
Email: RALF@dhw.idaho.gov
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
The Licensing and Survey Agency inspects, or surveys, the assisted living portions of RALFs to make sure they comply with all regulations.[01] Regular monitoring holds each community to the proper standards, which helps keep seniors and staff safe.
Once a RALF gets its first license, a survey is done within 90 days and again 15 months later. If all is well during those first two surveys, the community is surveyed once every three years. Otherwise, the Licensing and Survey Agency will survey the community whenever necessary.[01]
To find surveys for combined senior living communities in your area, visit Idaho’s Facility Licensing and Regulatory Enforcement System (FLARES) search tool. First, either select your county or type in the name and address of a specific facility. Next, click “Search Facilities.” Click on a facility’s name and scroll down to the “Surveys” section. Finally, click on the magnifying glass icon in the “View” column to read the survey results.
Idaho Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities.
Office of the Attorney General. (2023, July). Landlord and tenant manual.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
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