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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gem County, ID

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gem County, A Place for Mom can help. With 77 memory care facilities in Gem County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Gem County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Gem County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Gem County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eagle, Emmett and Sand Hollow.
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Gem County Memory Care Facilities | 1235 Reviews

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The Pointe at Meridian is a beautiful facility and the staff are very caring and helpful including when mom had to go on hospice they shined in every respect in dealing with mom and family members through...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff is great! They work hard to make sure things are done right! I have had 2 loved ones in the facility at different times. They are wonderful! They are sticklers on the rules but that is because...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
    Park Place is committed to creating a lifestyle where residents can age gracefully in good mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.  Park Place values residents by providing the services they need with the dignity they deserve.  We are locally owned and...
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I brought my wife to Streamside and they were great when caring for her. They were there for her as fast as possible whenever she would press her emergency button. She originally started in assisted living...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottages of Nampa is an assisted living community located in Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho. The clean and attractive downtown is bordered by mountains to the northeast and agricultural plains to the west. Senior assisted living at the Cottages in Nampa focuses on the quality of life and offers...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to BrightStar Memory Care at Stephen in Southeast Boise!At BrightStar, we offer--Best Caregiver to resident ratio in the Valley-Flat Fee/All Inclusive Pricing-Breakfast Cooked to Order PLUS all additional meals and snacks-All Laundry, Housekeeping and Pharmacy Services-Medication...
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I ended up picking this facility for my Mother because it is very close to where I live. This community has just been fantastic from the time we toured until now. The building itself is clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Gem County, ID

The average cost of senior living in Gem County is $4,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cascade, ID with an average of $2,910 per month.

Memory care costs in Gem County, ID, vs. nearby counties

Gem County, ID
$4,123/mo
$4,063/mo

Memory care costs in Gem County, ID, vs. state and national averages

Gem County, ID
$4,123/mo
$4,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Gem County, ID, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,123/mo

Memory care costs in Gem County, ID, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,238/mo
Studio
$4,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,286/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,858/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,548/mo

Senior living costs in Gem County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gem County, ID
Column state: Idaho
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGem County, IDIdahoU.S.
Memory Care$4,123/mo$4,078/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,799/mo$3,905/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,180/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gem County, ID:$4,123/mo
Idaho:$4,078/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gem County, ID:$3,799/mo
Idaho:$3,905/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gem County, ID:$3,180/mo
Idaho:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gem County, ID, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gem County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Gem County, ID

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gem County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gem County, ID$5,506/mo$4,962/mo+11.0%
Idaho$5,735/mo$5,409/mo+6.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gem County, ID
2024 average cost:$5,506/mo
2023 average cost:$4,962/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Idaho
2024 average cost:$5,735/mo
2023 average cost:$5,409/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Gem County

Recent reviews for memory care in Gem County

Aspen Valley Senior Living Community in Boise, ID

5.0
I would highly recommend this community for your loved ones, and have to my friends. I like that it has more a family run feel to it. The management and care staff are easy to work with. You can tell they really love what they do.

The Gables Assisted Living and Memory Care of Caldwell

5.0
The community is one of the best in our area. The staff is wonderful and they let me bring in my dog to visit. The community is smaller so there is more attention to the residents. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Meadow View Assisted Living and Memory Care in Emmett, ID

5.0
I enjoy coming to Meadow View because it has so many things to do with my grandmother. Or just set in a park setting with a bird singing in the background. Or if we want we can go to her private room with plenty of room to have visitors. When a large crowd of us show up, we can move into one of ...
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Gem County review score based on 181 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 55 Gem County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gem County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Gem County review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Gem County, ID55 facilities
8.4
Horseshoe Bend, ID22 facilities
8.9
Emmett, ID12 facilities

Review subcategories for Gem County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 181 reviews of 55 Gem County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gem County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
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Activities
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Value for cost*
3.4
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Gem County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gem County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gem County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gem County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Gem County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
69.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gem County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gem County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gem County, IDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gem County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gem County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gem County, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gem County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gem County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gem County, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gem County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Gem County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gem County, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gem County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Idaho memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gem County protect seniors.
Learn about Idaho memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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