Assisted Living Communities in Mountain Home, ID

"I recently visited The Cottages of Mountain Home while checking out facilities for my father. My first impression of the site was that it was quite elegant. The grounds of the facility are beautifully maintained and the drive-up makes an easy access for picking up a resident for an outing. The common areas inside are decorated in a sophisticated style, the colors used add to the elegant feel. The addition of a "family room", with a piano as well as a hair styling station, was spacious and available for not only the resident who wanted to have an additional area to sit and read, but also for family events/celebrations (birthday, anniversary, get-together). The residents' rooms that I observed were roomy and set up very comfortably. Use of the resident's own furniture appeared to be encouraged, which was a plus for me. The staff and management of the facility appeared very helpful and friendly. The amount of time spent visiting the facility did not afford me the opportunity to witness extensive contact between the staff and residents. However, information I received from a friend whose grandfather was a resident, indicated there was a real sense of family and camaraderie among staff and residents during his stay. While I was there, I noticed that one of the residents was "working" in the kitchen, fussing a bit with a flower arrangement, and it gave me a sense that she had taken ownership of the facility "“ like this was her home, and not just some place she was visiting. She appeared quite comfortable in her setting. I was given a calendar of upcoming events with the brochure from the facility. I was immediately impressed by the variety of opportunities for the residents to participate in various outings "“ some local in the community, and others a little more of a day trip. For an active resident, like my father would be, this was a definite plus. I also noticed that they offer Skype conferencing that they will set up for the resident with family members who don't reside locally. For those who have limited resources, they do have a requirement for 12-18 months of private pay before accepting Medicaid. In addition, they do offer the opportunity to reserve a room with a fully refundable deposit. My bottom line assessment of The Cottages is very positive, perhaps more so for a person considering a facility for someone who is still very social and enjoys opportunities for outings. I would rank this facility as a five-star facility. "

"I am a family member of a resident at Ashley Manor of Mountain Home, ID. My overall experience with this facility was very favorable. Initial research of the available facilities led us to use Ashley Manor as our first choice. Ashley Manor specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia patients and the unique challenges associated with those diseases. The grounds of the facility are well kept. The young gentleman who is the maintenance worker for the property not only takes great care in making sure the grounds look nice, but also does a very nice job of updating the common areas, as well. The common areas "“ dining room, living room and kitchen "“ are open and bright with lots of sunshine. The residents' rooms are kept very clean and personalized by the families. Seasonal decorations also keep the facility from looking institutional. There is definitely a feeling of family. The staff and management of the facility appear to be well trained. I believe the residents get personal care there. The staff is very friendly and treats each resident, as well as family member, with respect and true caring. Meals are served at a large dining table and altered for those residents unable to eat a normal meal. During many of our visits, I noticed that little special things were done for the residents "“ fingernails painted, hair curled, seasonal craft projects completed. The staff even discussed the most recent football games with our family member. There was not a day gone by that we didn't witness the genuine smiles on the faces of the staff, even on days that were difficult for some of the residents. You could tell that the staff truly loved their jobs. Communication with the staff and was very easy. We believed they truly worked with us as we made a difficult transition in bringing our family member cross-country. This was a new and overwhelming situation for us and the staff and management were extremely helpful in minimizing the hardship and walking us through the entire process. As our family member improved, they also worked with us to move him to a new facility that was more of what he required. Overall, Ashley Manor is an excellent facility, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for quality, long term care for a loved one already suffering from memory/cognitive issues. This is a safe, caring facility that focuses on the dignity of the loved one. I would rate this facility a five star facility. "

"Country Living Retirement Home is a very nice residence. The first time I went there, they were redoing the floor. They had a huge floor there in the front of the building that they were putting hardwood floor down. When I went back, the floor was done. It really was immaculately nice. Everybody there was friendly. It's clean. They have an area outside for the people that are living there to go out in their wheelchairs and sit in the front, talk, or whatever. It really looked nice. The staff was great there. They have a lot to offer. They have different types of things to do. There are different areas for people that can't do what others can do. They give opportunities where opportunities can be given."

"Cedar Crest Residential was a small privately operated facility. The staff was very attentative, patient, out going, and kind with the residents. They always communicated well with me concerning any issues that came up. I was allowed to visit any time day or night and they provided many activities, holiday festivities and met all medical and emergency needs. "