The Cottages of Payette is an assisted living community located in Payette, Idaho, that provides seniors with support tailored to their personal needs. The community serves adults who require assistance with daily activities, offering both standard assisted living and specialized care for residents with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The environment is designed to be homelike, with a focus on comfort and safety.

Care at The Cottages of Payette includes availability of licensed nurses and caregivers trained to assist residents with a variety of health-related needs. For those needing support with activities of daily living, staff are able to provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The community offers incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and medication management services. Medication coordination is provided to ensure that residents receive their prescribed treatments accurately. Additional care services include diabetes care, podiatry visits, and access to hospice support when required. Memory care is a core offering, provided within secured areas to safeguard residents prone to wandering or confusion. The facility also accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available to maintain residents’ personal belongings and living spaces.

For transportation, The Cottages of Payette provides both complimentary transportation and transportation available at cost. These services allow residents to attend medical appointments, run personal errands, or participate in off-site activities, enhancing access to health care and community involvement.

Reviews from residents and their families indicate a mix of opinions regarding care quality and staff performance. Some families and professionals report positive experiences, highlighting staff dedication and compassionate caregiving. Others, including at least one former employee, raise concerns about staff turnover, hiring practices, and operational priorities. Food quality receives mixed reviews, with some family members noting that main meals do not always match advertised menus and seem less appealing than anticipated. Dessert offerings receive more positive attention from residents. Perspectives on leadership and community management are divided, suggesting that prospective residents and their families may benefit from visiting the facility in person and engaging directly with staff and current residents prior to making a decision. As of the latest available public information, there have been no major structural or programmatic changes reported at The Cottages of Payette.

Costs at this community start at $4,308 and range up to $5,940. The average price in the community is $5,124, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,868. 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.