Eagle, ID, is a quaint suburban community set in the Boise Foothills of Ada County. The city is home to just over 32,000 residents, of whom nearly 22% are seniors aged 65 and older. Just ten miles west of downtown Boise, Eagle is a community known for its golf courses and spas, swimming beach, hiking trails and green spaces, including riverside Eagle Island State Park. Eagle offers a safe environment where seniors have convenient access to multiple health care services at St. Luke’s Eagle Medical Plaza.
Seniors who require some degree of care on a daily basis may benefit from the services provided at assisted living facilities. These communities offer assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, grooming and dressing, as well as medication management, meal preparation and chore services. In the Eagle area, assisted living costs $3,586 per month, which is lower than both the state median ($3,838) and the national average ($4,500).
Here’s a look at assisted living in Eagle, including how monthly care costs compare to nearby cities, what other senior care options are available and where seniors can access free programs and services in the community.