The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Canyon County, ID for 2023

In Canyon County, which is served by the Greater Idaho Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, the 65-and-over community makes up almost 14 percent of the population of  217,000. Alzheimer's and dementia affects less than 9 percent of the region's seniors on Medicare compared to the national average of 11.3 percent.

There are five memory care facilities in Canyon County, with three in the city of Caldwell and the other two in Middleton and Nampa. In Canyon County, as in the rest of the state, memory care services are generally offered in assisted living facilities that specialize in providing dementia care. 

• In Idaho, seniors do not pay state income tax on Social Security income. While other types of income are taxable, taxpayers aged 65 and over qualify for a large deduction on public pension income. This may leave more money for memory care expenses in Canyon County. 
• The American Lung Association ranked the Canyon County region 62 out of 228 metropolitan areas for high ozone days, indicating relatively low ozone pollution levels. The region's air quality may be beneficial for seniors with cardiovascular disease or respiratory illnesses.
• In spite of Canyon County's hot summers and cold winters, the county ranks 72 out of 100 on Sperling's Comfort Index, versus the nationwide score of 54. This indicates a relatively comfortable year-round climate. July highs are in the 90s, and January lows are near 20 degrees. Many memory care facilities here keep residents comfortable by providing individual climate control in bedrooms.
• The overall cost of living in Canyon County is a little lower than state and national averages, which may make the region a good option for families with restrictive memory care budgets. Healthcare expenses are on par with the state average and about 6 percent lower than the national average.

Memory Care costs in Canyon County start around $4,447 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 Canyon County 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.

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

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.

Canyon County-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.