Salmon Creek Gracious Retirement Living

M. Castle

Salmon Creek didn't have the appeal that the other facilities have. It was an older facility. The staff members were friendly, but they only answered questions and instead of giving you a little more information. It was a three-story building, and we didn't live like that as most places were available up on the third floor. It seemed clean and good. It's just a stone's throw away from where we live and almost close to our daughter.

Dainel b

I have lived in this facility for some time. I have seen a lot of management changes in the last year or so, and the newest team is doing an amazing job holding this place together. They have been short handed for some time( which has affected some services) due to the covid and some other reasons. They have improved the food service dramatically and removed some problem employees. Yes there are some meals I do not like but that is because I don't particularly like them not because there is a preparation issue. The managers here are always available and willing to try to fix what they can. I have to say that I have never seen the staff or my fellow residents this happy since I moved in, we do have some resident that hate every thing and every one is doing a horrible job, but that 2% or less of our population have most likely felt that way about everything most of there life. Salmon Creek keep up the good work, I will be here for many years God willing.

ReviewerRD11272020t

My parents are at Salmon Creek. They have been through a change of management recently. The food has really gone downhill. Supposedly they can't get the menus out too far in advance because the printer in their office is broken. When my dad told me that last night I said, "Are they not receiving rent that they can't afford to keep their facilities up?" I'm not really very happy with Salmon Creek right now because of the amount that my folks pay. I don't think they're doing a good job. I notice almost every week when they get their beds changed and they get fresh towels, in the entire time that my mother has been there, I've never seen any new towels. For what they're getting for their rent, with the amount that my folks are paying, I think that the facility has really gone downhill and I think there needs to be some upgrades and some things done to it. I would like to write a letter to their company about it, but my folks really don't want me to because I think they're afraid that they will be thought of as troublemakers. As far as the people who work there, the ones that I come in contact with, for instance, the woman who cleans the apartment for them, I think that they do the best they can for the time that they're allotted. However, I still go in there every two or three months and do a complete cleaning and dusting because they're not allowed to touch or move anything on dressers and nightstands, which I can understand. The staff that I met have been friendly. The size and the layout of the apartment are really good as far as for my folks and the ease of living. It's good. They have an issue though with one thing. My mother cannot really walk anymore, so she either has to be in a wheelchair or she has to be sitting down in her walker, but for that entire facility they only have one elevator and the rest are all stairs. If somebody were trapped, she wouldn't be able to get out. My dad wouldn't be able to help her, unless she is in a wheelchair, and how is he going to get a wheelchair downstairs?

E.C.

We visited Salmon Creek Gracious Retirement Living. It's very bright with lots of natural light in all of the rooms and dining rooms. The staff was very friendly. It's located right next to a hospital. They had activities like cards and things like that, and they're very good on the transportation. The price was reasonable. Their food was too bland for me, but that's OK.

Marsha Bennett

If you are considering retirement living for you or a loved one, ASK THIS IMPORTANT QUESTION. "If my loved one dies or becomes acutely ill and must move immediately, will your 30 day notice to vacate be enforced?" In nearly all senior living settings the contract stipulates a 30 day notice to vacate. At Salmon Creek Retirement Living, Boise, this stipulation is applied even in the event of death or acute sudden illness necessitating a move. At move in, my mother was also charged a security deposit of $1045. My mother's SECURITY DEPOSIT of $1045.00 was ARBITRARILY applied to the 30 day notice to vacate. My mother sustained serious pelvic and hip injuries, was in the hospital for nearly a month, and COULD NOT RETURN to Salmon Creek but the 30 day notice to vacate was enforced and her security deposit of $1045 was CONFISCATED AND ARBITRARILY retained by Salmon Creek. There are a lot of pitfalls and unknowns when you care for a senior loved one. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS UPFRONT AND AVOID UNEXPECTED EXPENSES LATER.

Norma

We visited Salmon Creek. I had a chance to eat their food, it was delicious, and the dining room was nice. They have quite a few activities. They had Bingo, car games, music, and they take side trips. I liked the staff I met. I saw an activity room where they played cards.

Mary646411

Salmon Creek seems to run a good establishment. The staff gave me a good tour. They answered all the questions I had. I thought they did very well in showing me what the facility had to offer. It was just too far away. The dining room was a large communal dining space. Salmon Creek was a good-sized facility.

Caring8449

Salmon Creek was a lovely facility, but they only have independent living. The staff was very friendly and great with follow up. They have an independent company that can provide assistance but you have to pay for each service. My mom really liked it.

Caring112252550

Salmon Creek was a very nice community but expensive. The people are very friendly. The lunch that I had there was very good. The apartments were very good, and they have all sorts of activities. I wish they were a little less expensive.

Anonymous111588850

I liked everything about Salmon Creek. It was a very nice, clean, open facility. The people were very accommodating. I was very impressed with it.

Caring86015650

Salmon Creek is a lovely looking facility. It's small but it’s nice inside. The people seem very friendly. I think I went there twice, once during Christmas (we were given a poinsettia to take home) and once when I went with a lady friend. They showed us a couple of apartments and I don’t think they have garages. They have a beautiful dining room with a grand piano in it. Somebody played the piano and we had something to eat. They have a very good chef. They also have a beauty parlor in there. They have their own van so they can take everybody shopping and to doctor’s appointments. They have exercise classes for seniors every day.

John66570250

They gave my friend his first four months at half price in Salmon Creek. He got a one bedroom for the price of a studio type, and this included three meals and linen laundry. The facility is also fairly new. Last time I talked to him he said everything is going well so far. It's near a medical facility and a school but apart from that, there are no other facilities nearby.

Carol9

It was a nice a place and the price is very reasonable. They have a very excellent living environment. My mother in law got a studio apartment that has a little kitchen and a bedroom. She has her private bathroom in there. Their studios could have one bedroom or two-bedrooms and they got various sizes of apartments. They have a lot of activities that she enjoys. She is also provided 3 meals a day so she doesn't have to worry about cooking. Everyday she considers herself very lucky to be there. We are all very happy to have found Salmon Creek.