The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kootenai County, ID for 2024

Kootenai County, Idaho has an estimated population of over 157,637 residents; 18.4 percent of that population is aged 65 or older, equaling 29,005 senior citizens. The county has 4 memory care facilities for those people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and similar kinds of cognitive ailments. Memory care facilities are also known as Residential Care Facilities or Assisted Living Facilities, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

• Kootenai County has relatively nice weather for seniors. The area gets over 174 sunny days annually and has a high temperature of only 82 degrees in July, making it a good place for people who enjoy spending time in the sunshine. However, the county also gets relatively high levels of precipitation, including 38 inches of snow (compared to the national average of 26 inches), as well as a low temperature of 24 degrees in December, which may be tough for some senior citizens.
• Housing in Kootenai County can make the cost of living pretty high for senior citizens. The median home price is $284,500, compared to Idaho's median price of $217,800.
• Families of senior citizens may want to keep the tax rate of Kootenai County in mind when relocating. The sales tax is low at 6 percent compared to the national average of 7.3 percent. On the other hand, Kootenai also has an income tax rate of 7.4 percent while the U.S. has an average of 4.6 percent.
• The area of Kootenai County has a few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Kootenai Clinic Neurology, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Kootenai County start around $4,400 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Kootenai County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Idaho page.

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.

Kootenai County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Idaho are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Idaho page for more information about these laws.