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9 Best Nursing Homes in Ada County, ID

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ada County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ada County, ID may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ada County or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ada County.

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Photo of Arbor Village at Hillcrest
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Staff is wonderful. [name removed] was great in assisting what my mother in law requested. Dr on staff and nurses.. I would recommend to others
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Arbor Village at Hillcrest is one of the first resort-styled retirement and assisted living communities in the area. A major renovation has transformed all of our private and living spaces. Our newly renovated community offers the charm and character of old Boise while being easily accessible to...
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The staff are so loving and caring to the residents. The meals are all made from scratch and outings are more personalized to what the residents want. Every month they have a resident council and you can...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Swan Falls Assisted Living in Kuna, ID helps adults transition from home to a safe dignified assisted living environment. Swan Falls Assisted Living is dedicated to providing an elegant, homelike, compassionate, and clean environment that promotes resident wellness. We offer daily activities such...
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The Community has done a great job with our loved ones. The community was purchased by a bigger company recently but so far so good. The community is clean and well taken care of and has done a great job...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Aspen Valley Senior Living Community is a unique, owner and family managed assisted living facility, where a “value centered” philosophy is the foundation of everything we do. In nearly 28 years of owning and managing assisted living communities, I have found that building a team with strong core...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Copper Springs Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Meridian, Idaho. Meridian is widely known as the fastest growing city in the state and offers residents the perfect combination of historical charm and modern day amenities. With several state parks, an activities...
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They went through a change in ownership recently, which was a little rough initially, especially with administrative things. But their staff is really friendly. They're busy, so sometimes it takes a bit to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Regency Columbia Village offers assisted living and memory care in a quaint, homelike environment. Our community is located in Southeast Boise in the Columbia Village development close to parks, schools, fitness facilities including an indoor swimming pool that is complimentary to the residents. ...
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My dad chose Heritage Assisted Living, and so far, it has been a very pleasant experience. The community is clean, I really love that. The staff is friendly and pleasant, and the food is really good for an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Everyone ages differently... which is why Heritage Assisted Living, established by the Drake family, pioneered the first of its kind in the state of Idaho in 1968 to help those who did not require skilled nursing care. Over four decades later the same philosophy of care is provided to assisting...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Ada County, ID

The average cost of senior living in Ada County is $4,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emmett, ID with an average of $4,237 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ada County, ID, vs. nearby counties

Ada County, ID
$4,358/mo
$4,406/mo
$4,360/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ada County, ID, vs. state and national averages

Ada County, ID
$4,358/mo
$4,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ada County, ID, vs. other senior living options

$4,292/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,358/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ada County, ID, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,721/mo
Studio
$4,805/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,695/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,405/mo

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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ada County, ID
Column state: Idaho
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAda County, IDIdahoU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,358/mo$4,078/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,924/mo$3,905/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,292/mo$4,078/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,126/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ada County, ID:$4,358/mo
Idaho:$4,078/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ada County, ID:$3,924/mo
Idaho:$3,905/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ada County, ID:$4,292/mo
Idaho:$4,078/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ada County, ID:$3,126/mo
Idaho:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ada County, ID, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ada 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.

Ada County, IDID stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ada County, ID

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ada 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ada County, ID$4,278/mo$4,126/mo+3.7%
Idaho$4,596/mo$4,317/mo+6.5%
National$5,232/mo$4,918/mo+6.4%
Ada County, ID
2024 average cost:$4,278/mo
2023 average cost:$4,126/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Idaho
2024 average cost:$4,596/mo
2023 average cost:$4,317/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,232/mo
2023 average cost:$4,918/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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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 nursing homes in Ada County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ada County

Creekside Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Meridian, ID

4.6
This place is like no other. I have seen many Skilled Nursing Facilities and this is the one you can walk in any time, day or night and there is no smell, its always clean, and the staff and patients are all laughing together. They interact and its not sterile and false and clinical. The staff ...
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Cascadia of Nampa

5.0
My mom is happy and that is amazing. One of the nurses helped with everything and she answers all of my questions. My loved one is making a miraculous recovery and has some therapy. It is very clean and I am so impressed. I’m very happy with the communication.

Grace Memory Care at State Street in Boise, ID

4.8
Dad has been at Grace though the start of covid he has been well cared for. The contact with the staff from top to bottom has been good. With the challenges of the changes that have been made to keep dad's safety in mind and residents and staff have been very active. Access to information on ...
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Ada County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ada County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ada 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 Ada County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ada County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ada County, IDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ada County nursing homes

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 Ada County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ada County, IDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
57.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ada County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ada County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ada County, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
85.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ada County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ada County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ada County, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
85.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ada County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ada County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ada County, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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