Emerson House Garden City is a senior living community in Garden City, Idaho, specializing in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility offers 24-hour care in a secured community designed specifically to accommodate memory loss, incorporating measures such as secured entrances and exits, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and environments minimized for overstimulation or confusion. Emerson House provides residents with personalized care plans focused on each individual’s cognitive and physical well-being.

Care services at Emerson House Garden City include comprehensive memory care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care, supporting residents who may have varying levels of mobility or require ongoing assistance. The facility offers full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication management ensures medications are administered correctly and on schedule. Specialized care is also available for those living with diabetes and psychiatric conditions, under the supervision of staff with experience in supporting these health needs. On-site podiatry services are offered, and language support includes both English and Spanish.

Residents at Emerson House have access to a variety of amenities intended to enhance comfort and engagement. These include fitness programs, daily life enrichment activities, social clubs and communities, and a barber/beauty salon. The facility’s physical design features both indoor and outdoor walking paths, encouraging residents to remain active within a secure perimeter. Families and residents report that the facility is kept clean and maintains a homelike atmosphere, with staff noted for being friendly, supportive, and communicative, particularly the executive director. However, some family members have shared concerns about food quality, management practices, and periods of understaffing. Emerson House Garden City focuses on providing attentive care for individuals with memory loss, while families are encouraged to stay informed and review inspection reports as part of their decision-making process.

Costs at this community start at $4,336 and range up to $5,940. The average price in the community is $5,138, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,294. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.