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.
I like the fact that it is a smaller community. 15 patients max for that ward. The staff seemed very nice. The process to get in there was easy.
I’ve been at Revel four and a half years and moving a mere 4 miles from a large home that was far too big for a single person with some mobility limitations. Revel was perfect for me, offering views and...
The staff is very caring and know my parents and treat all residents with love and care. They also treat my family with respect and kindness. They love when my kids and my niece and nephew come and are...
The cost of prescriptions was expensive. We did not have option of shopping for less expensive drugs. The facility used Red Rock Pharmacy. Very pricey with no other options available for acquiring non...
The administrative staff is very good. There was a problem with the monthly fee. I was quoted a price according to the point system for $[fee removed] and then got a bill for $[fee removed]. I questioned the...
I’ve been at Revel four and a half years and moving a mere 4 miles from a large home that was far too big for a single person with some mobility limitations. Revel was perfect for me, offering views and...
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 workers are very friendly and engaged with the residents. They are well-trained. Also, there is a nurse in the facility, so any medical needs can be very quickly assessed. The environment is clean and...
They took such good care of my mom! [name removed] was so caring. My mom loved the activities especially the ones that happen during the week. She made so many new friends. Its amazing the care they take to...
The staff is very caring and know my parents and treat all residents with love and care. They also treat my family with respect and kindness. They love when my kids and my niece and nephew come and are...
The staff has been amazing, very welcoming to my mother and helping her get to know their other residents. The food is delicious as I ate many meals with her while I was getting moved in and selling her...
Great community experience. She went from isolated at home to having a great group of friends that eat and go on outings together.
My Father recently visited to potentially move to Broadway Court Estates and immediately felt at home. He knew after the first visit it was where he wanted to be. The transition was smooth and he had help...
North Star was very clean and bright. The staff was friendly and helpful. They looked after the residents. The only negative thing I experienced as a family member was that it was difficult to get to eat...
The staff is very genuine and kind. Friendlier than any other place I have seen. It has an intimate feeling, yet elegant and sophisticated at the same time, with the modern décor and open feeling.
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
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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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