The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pocatello, ID for 2024

There are 5 Memory Care Facilities in the Pocatello area, with 3 in Pocatello and 2 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Pocatello is $3,500 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Blackfoot with an average starting cost of 3,500.

To help you with your search, browse the 5 reviews below for memory care facilities in Pocatello. On average, consumers rate memory care in Pocatello 4 out of 5 stars.

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In Idaho, an estimated 25,000 seniors 65 and over have been diagnosed with some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to rise by as much as 32 percent by 2025. In Pocatello, a city of about 55,000 residents located in Bannock County, 12 percent of the population is 65 years of age or older, and those who require it can choose from three memory care facilities in the city and one nearby in Chubbuck. These facilities, which are officially known throughout the state as residential care facilities, share very similar regulations with assisted living facilities and therefore, both levels of care are often housed together.

• The Pocatello area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as Portneuf Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Seniors and their loved ones should strongly consider the safety and security measures in place at each memory care facility they tour, as crime rates are considerably high in the city. Pocatello sees 12.33 more property crimes and 1.48 more violent crimes per 1,000 residents than the state average.
  
• If seniors and their families have limited funds available to pay for memory care, Pocatello is an ideal location. The overall cost of living is nearly 13 percent below the U.S. average.
  
• Seniors aren't able to spend much time outdoors during the winter months in Pocatello, as winters in the area are cold and extremely snowy. Pocatello gets an average of 55 inches of snow each year, more than 25 inches above the national average, and temperatures in January are often as low as 16 degrees. 

Memory Care costs in Pocatello start around $3,500 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Pocatello and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Idaho page.