Assisted Living Communities in Pocatello, ID

Assisted living in Pocatello is $368 more expensive than what seniors pay on average in Idaho. However, Pocatello’s rates are around $300 lower than the U.S. national average. Local costs are quite high compared to other cities in the state, including Boise City and Idaho Falls, where the rates are $3,586 and $3,500 per month, respectively. In Twin Falls, seniors pay about $380 less than what they’d pay in Pocatello. Pocatello is a more affordable option than Coeur d’Alene, which has the state’s highest rates at $4,675 per month.

The average cost of assisted living in Pocatello is $4,206 per month, though rates are influenced by the amenities and services a facility offers.

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.

Seniors who only require part-time assistance can save over $3,100 per month by opting for adult day health care over assisted living. Individuals who require daily support but wish to age independently in their own homes have the options of in-home care and home health care services. Both cost $5,339 per month, which is roughly $1,100 more expensive than assisted living. Starting at $7,604 per month, nursing homes are the most expensive care option, though they include more comprehensive services than assisted living facilities.