Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities in Idaho

Idaho Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities Directory

120 licensed residential care and assisted living facilities across 46 cities. 41 carry memory care evidence in their license record.

Idaho licenses Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities through the Department of Health and Welfare. The state has more than 120 small licensed facilities with 30 or fewer beds, concentrated in the Boise metro area, Pocatello, and Twin Falls. Facilities with secured units provide specialized memory and dementia care.

See what care costs here, or learn how residential care and assisted living facilities work.

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Idaho care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Idaho. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident $5,175
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week $7,341
Nursing home Semi-private room $10,494

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

Full cost breakdown for Idaho residential care and assisted living facilities →

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What small care homes are called in Idaho

Licensing term
residential care or assisted living facility (RALF)
Size and capacity
Licensed facilities range from small residential homes to larger communities.
Licensed and inspected by
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW)

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay in Idaho?

The A&D waiver can pay for services in certified residential assisted living facilities.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about residential care and assisted living facilities in Idaho

How many residential care and assisted living facilities are there in Idaho?
Our Idaho directory lists 120 licensed residential care and assisted living facilities across 46 cities. 41 of them carry memory care evidence in their state license record.
What is a residential care or assisted living facility in Idaho?
"Residential Care Or Assisted Living Facility" is the Idaho licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed facilities range from small residential homes to larger communities.
How much does assisted living cost in Idaho?
The median assisted living rate in Idaho is $5,175 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses residential care and assisted living facilities in Idaho?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) licenses and inspects every residential care or assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for residential care and assisted living facilities in Idaho?
The A&D waiver can pay for services in certified residential assisted living facilities. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.