What Does Senior Living Cost in Idaho, and How Do You Pay for It?
Find verified, licensed senior living communities in Idaho. Estimated median costs below are sourced from A Place for Mom (assisted living, memory care, independent living) and CareScout/Genworth (nursing home) — actual pricing varies by community.
In Idaho, assisted living runs about $5,100/month and memory care about $5,968/month, with independent living around $3,626/month (median estimates). Nursing home care costs more, around $10,494–$12,167/month. Most families cover these costs with personal savings, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, or Medicaid for those who qualify.
$5,100/mo
Assisted living — median estimate
Below national average — A Place for Mom 2026
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Memory care — median estimate
~25–35% premium over assisted living
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Independent living — median estimate
Source: A Place for Mom 2026
See Independent Living communities in Idaho →$10,494/mo
Nursing home (semi-private room)
Source: CareScout/Genworth 2025
See Nursing Home options in Idaho →$12,167/mo
Nursing home (private room)
Source: CareScout/Genworth 2025
See Nursing Home options in Idaho →Updated: June 2026
Cost figures: assisted living, memory care, and independent living medians are sourced from the A Place for Mom 2026 Cost of Long-Term Care report (all 50 states + DC — primary-sourced, no calibrated estimates). Nursing home (semi-private and private room) medians are sourced from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (Genworth/CareScout); CareScout does not survey the District of Columbia, so DC nursing home figures are unavailable. In-home care national baseline is also CareScout 2025. Figures are medians — actual costs vary by community and care level. States flagged with a small-sample note are based on fewer than 10 reporting communities for at least one care type; treat those figures as directional. Verified July 2026.
Sample communities in Idaho
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Cathedral Commons Senior Living
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24-hr staff
Dining included
Memory support available
Maple Ridge Memory Care
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Secured environment
Specialized programming
Family support groups
Riverside Gardens Independent Living
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Maintenance-free
Fitness center
Social activities
Elm Park Assisted Living
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Personal care
Medication management
Transportation
Willowbrook Skilled Nursing
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24-hr nursing
Rehab services
Physician oversight
How much does senior living cost in Idaho?
| Care type | Median monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Assisted living (median est.) | $5,100/mo |
| Memory care (median est.) | $5,968/mo |
| Independent living (median est.) | $3,626/mo |
| In-home care (median est.) | $4,700/mo |
| Nursing home, semi-private (median est.) | $10,494/mo |
| Nursing home, private (median est.) | $12,167/mo |
| Typical range | $3,825 – $7,140/mo |
Medicare generally does not cover long-term assisted living costs. Medicaid, VA benefits, and long-term care insurance may reduce out-of-pocket expenses significantly.
Cost figures: assisted living, memory care, and independent living medians are sourced from the A Place for Mom 2026 Cost of Long-Term Care report (all 50 states + DC — primary-sourced, no calibrated estimates). Nursing home (semi-private and private room) medians are sourced from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (Genworth/CareScout); CareScout does not survey the District of Columbia, so DC nursing home figures are unavailable. In-home care national baseline is also CareScout 2025. Figures are medians — actual costs vary by community and care level. States flagged with a small-sample note are based on fewer than 10 reporting communities for at least one care type; treat those figures as directional. Verified July 2026.
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