Memory Care Communities in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Idaho Falls offers relatively affordable memory care compared to the state and national averages, which see seniors paying nearly 9.7% and 28.6% more. Families considering other options would pay about $108 more for memory care in Boise City. However, expenses jump by over 9.1% in Twin Falls, and there's an even more significant gap between Idaho Falls and Lewiston's rates, with care costing nearly 26.3% more in the latter. Coeur d'Alene ranks as one of the state's most expensive cities, where seniors can pay up to $1,469 more for care than in Idaho Falls.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care typically costs $4,375 per month in Idaho Falls.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Idaho page.

Memory care averages $4,375 in Idaho Falls, making it one of the cheapest options for seniors. Assisted living costs $875 less, but may not provide sufficient security and support for seniors with advanced Alzheimer's symptoms. Staff in nursing homes typically have memory care experience, which may suit seniors requiring professional observation and treatment for additional health concerns. However, a semi-private room in a nursing home costs $4,811 more than memory care. In-home care provides assistance with daily life and home health care offers skilled nursing within seniors' own residences for $1,345 more than memory care.
 

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regulates memory care providers operating in Idaho Falls, setting rules and guidelines regarding staff training and health standards. It can help families learn more about memory care, Medicaid and behavioral health.

• CrimeGrade assigns Idaho Falls a B- score, with residents of Idaho Falls experiencing a lower crime rate than 56% of the nation.
• Idaho Falls' cost of living measures 17% below the national average, allowing seniors' budgets to go further. While housing ranks most affordably in the city, health care prices sit 4.1% below the U.S. norm, and groceries are 7% cheaper than average.
• The sales tax rate in Idaho Falls sits at 6%, and the state taxes most forms of retirement income at a rate between 0 and 6%, depending on the source and value. However, Idaho doesn't tax Social Security income, providing some relief for low-income seniors.
• Idaho Falls gets four fewer sunny days per year than the U.S. average of 205. However, it rains for 12.9‬ fewer days, leading to an annual precipitation of just 12.2 inches vs. 38.1 inches nationwide. While winters get relatively cold, with lows of 12.9 degrees Fahrenheit vs. the U.S. norm of 21.7 degrees Fahrenheit, summer temperatures align with the national average.
• Seniors can access several hospitals, both in Idaho Falls and within a short driving distance of the city. Idaho Falls Community Hospital holds awards for outstanding patient experiences, and Mountain View Hospital has won awards for patient safety. While Idaho has a shortage of doctors, about 377 primary care physicians work in Idaho Falls, improving health care accessibility for the city's residents.
• Air quality regularly measures within the good category of the U.S. Air Quality Index in Idaho Falls but sometimes dips into the moderate category, which may cause discomfort for people with sensitive lungs. However, many memory care communities use air filtration systems, and families can check the Department of Environmental Quality's website for reliable air quality forecasts.