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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Meridian, ID for 2024

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Meridian, ID, is home to 125,963 people. Of them, 12.6% are 65 or over, an age group at high risk for Alzheimer's. An estimated 10.7% of seniors 65 and over are affected by the disease, while 33.2% of people aged 85 and up have been diagnosed. The disease is eventually fatal, and is a factor in one third of senior deaths. In Meridian, Alzheimer's-related deaths increased by 43.60% between 2016 and 2020, while total deaths during the same period rose by about 34%. These statistics highlight the importance of residential dementia care.

Residential memory care provides a solution for people with dementia who are having trouble caring for themselves or experiencing increased accidents. These communities have staff providing daily assistance with hygiene, medication, meal preparation and managing chronic health conditions. Memory care decreases preventable hospitalizations and helps people with Alzheimer's maintain a high quality of life. This guide talks about the cost of memory care in Meridian, as well as the benefits of retirement in the area.

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Memory Care Facilities in Meridian, Idaho

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Meridian

In a city like Meridian, Idaho, where 12 percent of residents are aged 65 and up, there's a strong need for memory care to support those with dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. An estimated 25,000 seniors in Idaho require such care, and in Meridian, seniors can choose from four memory care facilities. An additional seven memory care facilities are located nearby in cities such as Boise and Caldwell. 

Some memory care facilities may also provide basic assisted living services to seniors who don't have dementia but still require help with day-to-day activities. Regardless of the level of care provided, these facilities are officially known as residential care facilities throughout Idaho and are subject to very similar rules and regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Meridian

 

  • The American Lung Association has given the air in Meridian and throughout Ada County a passing grade. The air quality poses minimal risks to vulnerable residents, including those 65 and over and those who have respiratory or cardiovascular disease.
  • Meridian's low crime rates make it safer than 44 percent of U.S. cities. Even so, it's always wise for seniors and their families to inquire about security measures when touring memory care facilities to ensure that residents' safety is put first. 
  • The Meridian area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as St. Luke's Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  • Social security benefits aren't taxed in Idaho, and other forms of retirement income are taxed at reasonably low rates when compared with other U.S. states. For seniors who may have a tight budget to pay for memory care, this is an important consideration.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Meridian

Memory Care costs in Meridian start around $4,481 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 Meridian 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

$5,694

Boise

$5,128

Caldwell

$4,895

Meridian

$4,481

Nampa

$4,000

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Meridian

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Meridian

Meridian and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Meridian, please visit our Memory Care in Idaho page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Meridian

Meridian-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Idaho are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Idaho page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Bothered daughter

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

Review of Spring Gardens Meridian

My mother struggles with depression and dementia and the staff has isolated her by not allowing her to use her walker. She struggles with depression and needs frequent interaction with people.

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Rick

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

Review of Spring Gardens Meridian

My wife was at Spring Gardens Meridian. It's a nice new place, but they didn't have the experienced staff that I needed. My wife wasn't getting her medication taken. The staff were nice and very...

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Monte and Delores

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

Review of The Cottages at Lochsa Falls

I can't say enough good things about The Cottages at Lochsa Falls. They took great care of my father for several months before his passing. This is a very clean facility, like being in a family...

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