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.
They went way above the call of duty to get me into a place. I didn't have to wait or worry. The food is good, the facility is clean and we can have a our pets. Its been such a different experience.
The Staff was very helpful and friendly. Any help I needed or need they have willingly helped. I feel safe and cared for. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place.
Mom settled into the home really well and is enjoying her time there. Staff is all really friendly and helpful. Food is good. And facility is clean and cheerful.
What we like the most about Avista Nampa is that overall it is a clean facility with friendly and attentive staff. The staff is good about contacting me with any concerns. Yes, we would recommend Avista...
The fun activities and the wonderful staff that treat my aunt like their own family. Yes, we would without any hesitations recommend this community to other families. The only reason I wouldn't give them a...
The Staff was very helpful and friendly. Any help I needed or need they have willingly helped. I feel safe and cared for. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place.
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.
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...
The Staff was very helpful and friendly. Any help I needed or need they have willingly helped. I feel safe and cared for. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place.
The staff are friendly and helpful, the facility is clean and well maintained, my parents enjoy the food. There are plentiful activities, though my dad isn't interested in them. The apartment is amply big,...
The facility was great. Everything about our experience was positive. The staff was so caring and professional. We would highly recommend Truewood.
Heatherwood has been a miracle for my sister when we first placed her there she was doing very little. she had had surgery. That was very hard on her. She wasn't able to really do anything except scoot...
The staff is really accommodating. We were lucky enough to access an ADA apt in just a few short weeks. Dad is enjoying the ease of getting around the apartment. He has liked the meal options and nightly...
A little expensive. But they're great. People with lots of help. Good food. Nice atmosphere and pretty decent apartments plus you can have a pet.
They just got a new activities director, so we hope for improvement of activities variety and frequency soon. The food is very good, and the staff are friendly and accommodating. The facility is super clean...
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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