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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elmore County, ID

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Elmore 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 Elmore 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 Elmore County or another care type is right for you. Browse 53 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Elmore County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cleft, Steamboat Rock and Sebree.
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zipAverageCost: $5,088

Nursing Homes Facilities near Elmore County, ID

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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
At Ashley Manor you will find the comforts of home, the feeling of family and a meaningful way of life. We specialize in State of the Art therapies and care programs; which provide enhanced health, personal dignity and safety for our residents. This gives peace of mind to our families.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a top-rated healthcare provider of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, near the heart of downtown Boise. Our goal is to provide personalized care for every patient, enhancing well-being and the fullest quality of life. With our patient-centered rehabilitation...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Memory Care at BrightStar Care-Hobble Creek location. At BrightStar Care we have--The 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 Elmore County, ID

The average cost of senior living in Elmore County is $5,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gooding, ID with an average of $3,618 per month.

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

Elmore County, ID
$5,088/mo

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

Elmore County, ID
$5,088/mo
$4,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

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

$5,071/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,088/mo

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

Senior living costs in Elmore 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: Elmore County, ID
Column state: Idaho
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmore County, IDIdahoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,088/mo$4,078/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$4,587/mo$3,905/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$5,071/mo$4,078/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$3,843/mo$3,478/mo$4,019/mo
Nursing Homes
Elmore County, ID:$5,088/mo
Idaho:$4,078/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Elmore County, ID:$4,587/mo
Idaho:$3,905/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Elmore County, ID:$5,071/mo
Idaho:$4,078/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Elmore County, ID:$3,843/mo
Idaho:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elmore County, ID, over time

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

Elmore County, IDID stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Elmore County, ID

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elmore 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
Elmore County, ID$4,595/mo$4,467/mo+2.9%
Idaho$4,804/mo$4,745/mo+1.2%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Elmore County, ID
2024 average cost:$4,595/mo
2023 average cost:$4,467/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Idaho
2024 average cost:$4,804/mo
2023 average cost:$4,745/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Elmore County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elmore County

Emerson House at Riverpointe in Garden City, ID

5.0
The staff is wonderful at Emerson House. The food is good and the building and unit are very clean. I would definately recommend this facility to others. The director is very helpful and the communication is very good with the staff.

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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Edgewood Castle Hills in Boise, ID

4.0
Yeah I guess you could say that things are going well at Brookdale. Things seem to be okay so far and I do not have any complaints or problems with them to speak of.

Elmore County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmore County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmore 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 Elmore 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 Elmore County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elmore 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 Elmore County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmore 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 Elmore County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmore 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 Elmore County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmore County, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmore 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 Elmore County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmore County, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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