The Cottages of Boise is an assisted living and memory care community located in Boise, Idaho. The facility is designed to support seniors who need assistance with daily living activities, as well as individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The environment aims to emulate a homelike setting, with personalized care plans tailored to each resident's needs. The community offers specialized assisted living and memory care services, focusing on providing attentive support for those who require varying levels of assistance.
Residents at The Cottages of Boise receive comprehensive care and medical support. Licensed nurses are available to oversee healthcare needs and assist with medication management and coordination. The facility provides incontinence care, support with ambulation or non-ambulatory needs, and full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Laundry and dry cleaning services are included, and a barber/beauty salon is available on site. Staff are trained to provide care for diabetes management and can accept residents with psychiatric issues. Residents also benefit from on-site ancillary services including podiatry. Hospice care can be arranged and provided when necessary.
The Cottages of Boise operates as a memory care community, offering specialized services for memory impairment, including brain fitness programs such as Dakim. Fitness programs and a variety of activities are available, with clubs and community groups organized to foster engagement. The staff includes caregivers and ancillary professionals, though some reviews note challenges related to staffing levels and turnover. Family and resident feedback highlights a friendly, attentive team and clean environment, as well as frequent communication from management and accommodation of special needs, such as the use of sign language. Nonetheless, some reviewers have reported issues with staff shortages and a lack of on-site dedicated medical personnel during certain periods. The facility remains focused on supporting both residents’ physical and social needs, providing individualized care, and maintaining consistent communication with families.
Costs at this community start at $5,191 and range up to $5,940. The average price in the community is $5,566, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,424. The cost of assisted living 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.