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Assisted Living Facilities in Blackfoot, ID

The average cost of assisted living in Blackfoot is $3,200 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 103 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Blackfoot. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Blackfoot 4.25 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Chubbuck with an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Blackfoot

Blackfoot, Idaho, has the distinction of being known as the “Potato Capital of the World,” and there’s a potato museum to prove it. Blackfoot is also the county seat of Bingham County and has a population of nearly 12,000 people with seniors aged 65 and over making up about 13% of that number. To accommodate older adults who need help with cooking, eating, medication management and dressing, Blackfoot offers two assisted living facilities (ALFs).

ALFs are also called residential care facilities (RCFs) in Blackfoot and in all of Idaho. These facilities may provide housing and care for three or more seniors. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare oversees assisted living residences in Blackfoot and the rest of the state.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Blackfoot

  • Kiplinger considers Idaho a mixed bag when it comes to taxation and retirees. Blackfoot residents’ private pensions and 401(k) plans are taxed at ordinary income rates. But Idaho does not tax Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and there is no inheritance or estate tax.
  • Seniors on tight budgets may appreciate that Blackfoot’s cost of living is 14% lower than the U.S. average. Although this is primarily due to the lower cost of housing, transportation and utilities, seniors also pay about 6% less for healthcare.
  • The Blackfoot area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Bingham Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • Security-conscious seniors and their families may be concerned that Blackfoot’s property crime rate is higher than the national average of 35.4, with a score of 44.8 out of 100. Violent crime, however, is a bit lower than the U.S. average of 22.7, with Blackfoot scoring a 17.1.
  • Blackfoot has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Bingham County Senior Center, an organization that provides meal and nutrition programs, group trips, safe driving classes and foot care clinics.
  • Seniors who enjoy being outdoors in the winter should note that Blackfoot averages 33 inches of snow annually. The city’s 12 inches of annual rainfall is far less than the U.S. average of 38 inches, however. The summer high in July averages 86 degrees, and January’s winter low is 15 degrees.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Paying for Assisted Living in Blackfoot

Assisted Living costs in Blackfoot start around $3,200 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Blackfoot 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.

Cities in Idaho

US

$4,000

Chubbuck

$3,900

Pocatello

$3,672

Burley

$3,465

Idaho Falls

$3,242

Blackfoot

$3,200

Rexburg

$2,800

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Blackfoot

The state of Idaho offers three programs to help make assisted living more affordable for eligible low-income seniors in Blackfoot. These include the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver, the Personal Care Services (PCS) Medicaid program, and the Aid for Aged, Blind and Disabled cash assistance program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Idaho page.

Financial Assistance in Idaho

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Idaho page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Blackfoot

Blackfoot and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Blackfoot, please visit our Assisted Living in Idaho page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Blackfoot

Blackfoot-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Idaho are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Idaho page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Idaho

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Tina

I visited this facility

Review of The Willows Retirement & Assisted Living

The Willows Retirement & Assisted Living is really accommodating in terms of the food. If somebody doesn't want what they have, and they ask for a chicken salad or something, they do it. The place...

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Steve

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Gables of Blackfoot Assisted Living

My father is in The Gables of Blackfoot. They take them on fieldtrips, and they have laundry service for the residents. The staff and everybody there is friendly.

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Henry1993

I visited this facility

Review of The Gables of Blackfoot Assisted Living

I have been to the Gables in Blackfoot now 5 times. I cannot believe the amount of love and service they give their residents.

Provider response

Thank You! We do love our residents so much!!

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