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Homedale, ID · 58 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Homedale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Boise City, Idaho
Every licensed senior community in the Boise City, ID area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Boise City
Local Boise City-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Boise City prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,740/mo median
typical range $3,790–$5,930
Memory Care
$6,150/mo median
typical range $4,920–$7,690
Skilled Nursing
$10,700/mo median
typical range $9,850–$12,130
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,740/mo median
typical range $2,700–$6,770
Residential Care Home
$4,270/mo median
typical range $3,420–$5,340
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Boise City using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Boise City.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 24 communities in Boise City, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Life Care Center of Boise
Scout 86Boise, ID · 153 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Boise's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →3
Emmett, ID · 74 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Emmett.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →4
Boise, ID · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →5
Meridian, ID · 139 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Meridian.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →6
Canyon West of Cascadia
Scout 69Caldwell, ID · 103 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Caldwell.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →7
Arbor Valley of Cascadia
Scout 69Boise, ID · 148 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →
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Nampa, ID · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Nampa.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Nampa, ID · 122 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Nampa.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →10
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
Scout 62Boise, ID · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →11
Skyline Transitional Care Center
Scout 58Boise, ID · 111 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →12
Sunterra Springs Riverview
Scout 58Boise, ID · 30 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →13
Boise, ID · 122 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →14
Sunny Ridge
Scout 51Nampa, ID · 43 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Nampa.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →15
Meridian, ID · 30 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Meridian.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →16
Cascadia of Nampa
Scout 50Nampa, ID · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Nampa.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →17
Terraces of Boise, the
Scout 45Boise, ID · 48 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →18
Cascadia of Boise
Scout 45Boise, ID · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Boise.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →19
Caldwell Care of Cascadia
Scout 39Caldwell, ID · 68 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →20
Cherry Ridge of Cascadia
Scout 33Emmett, ID · 40 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →21
Orchards of Cascadia, the
Scout 21Nampa, ID · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →22
Meridian, ID · 52 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Meridian.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →23
Karcher Post Acute
Scout 4Nampa, ID · 66 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →24
Boise, ID · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,130/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Boise City, ID?
In the Boise City, ID area, assisted living typically runs $3,790–$5,930/month (median $4,740), memory care $4,920–$7,690/month (median $6,150), and skilled nursing $9,850–$12,130/month (median $10,700) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Boise City, ID?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Boise City, ID right now are Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center, Life Care Center of Boise, River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center. The full ranked list of 24 communities is on this page.
How are the 24 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.