Assisted living in the Treasure Valley

What is assisted living in Boise, Idaho?

Assisted living in Boise is a residential assisted living facility (RALF) licensed by IDHW, giving supervision, help with bathing, dressing and medications, meals and a room or apartment, with a licensed nurse available as residents' needs require.

Treasure Valley RALFs range from six-bed homes in residential neighborhoods to communities with more than 150 beds. Idaho sets no staffing ratio but requires awake overnight staff, 16 hours of caregiver training before working alone and a nurse visit at least every 90 days.

Where is assisted living available in the Treasure Valley?

Our directory lists 93 licensed assisted living providers in the five counties, most in Boise (34), Meridian (20), Nampa (15), Caldwell (7).

See the full list with license or CMS details.

What does assisted living cost in Idaho?

CareScout's 2025 Idaho median is $62,100 a year, about $5,175 a month.

See Idaho care costs and paying questions.

Who is a good fit for assisted living in the Treasure Valley?

Someone who needs daily help with bathing, dressing or medications, or who is unsafe or lonely living alone, but who does not need round-the-clock skilled nursing.

Couples sometimes move in together when one spouse needs care. Small homes suit people who prefer a quiet household; larger communities suit those who want activities and a dining room.

What does Idaho require of an assisted living facility?

An IDHW RALF license, a licensed administrator, a pre-admission assessment and nursing assessment for every resident, a written admission agreement that states the staffing pattern and charges, staff awake overnight, and a nurse visit at least every 90 days.

Facilities are surveyed on a cycle of 15 to 36 months depending on their record, plus complaint investigations. Every result is public in IDHW's search, and our facility pages copy it so you can compare buildings on the same terms.

Which are the largest assisted living facilities in the Treasure Valley?

By IDHW's licensed bed counts, the largest is Arbor Village at Hillcrest in Boise.