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

 

In Nampa, seniors aged 65 and older account for 14.4% of the 110,951 residents, a number only slightly less than the state average of 16.6%. This is the age group that's at a higher risk for developing cognitive disorders. In fact, the Alzheimer's Association reports that roughly one in nine American seniors live with some type of memory loss, underscoring the need for specialized dementia care. Alzheimer's can impact more than just memory, though. The CDC states that Nampa's deaths from Alzheimer's were 7.48% of the overall deaths in 2020, and these deaths showed an increase of 22.47% since 2016.

Memory care communities typically have safety features such as enclosed courtyards, locked doors and alarms to keep residents safe. They also offer activities that are tailored to the needs of those with memory loss while keeping them socially engaged.

This guide outlines some of the pros and cons of living in the Nampa area. It also explores the cost of memory care and lists organizations that can provide free or low-cost services and support to seniors.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is responsible for licensing residential assisted living communities, which includes memory care. It also monitors the communities for compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure the health and safety of the residents.

 

• Those who enjoy warm summers and chilly winters will appreciate the area's climate. Residents can expect roughly 207 sunny days per year, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor leisure time in a sunroom. Winter temperatures rarely dip below 24 degrees, while summer highs are generally around 90 degrees. Best of all, Nampa averages only 11 inches of rain per year compared to the national average of 38 inches, and annual snowfall rarely exceeds 9 inches compared to the nation's typical 28 inches.
• On a 100-point scale, the cost of living in the Nampa area is only slightly higher than the national average at 104, and it's slightly less than the state's 105.5 average. This is primarily driven by the cost of housing, which wouldn't impact seniors who choose to live in residential memory care communities, as they typically pay flat monthly rates for room and board.
• The Nampa area's crime rates are relatively low, offering seniors safety and security. On a scale of 1 to 100, violent crimes average an 18.9 rating compared to the national average of 22.7. Property crimes are slightly higher at 39.5 versus 35.4, but seniors who live in memory care communities wouldn't have to worry about issues with the property due to secured and monitored entrances.
• The state's three largest cities — Boise, Meridian and Nampa — are located within a short drive of each other, which ensures that seniors have plenty of easily accessible health care options. Nampa itself is home to three hospitals, including Saint Luke's Medical Center, and plenty of doctors who specialize in geriatrics and Alzheimer's.
• Health care is generally affordable in the Nampa area with a ranking of 93.6 versus the country's 100 average. At $4,483 per month, the area's cost of residential memory care is far less than the national average cost of $5,625.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Though the cost of memory care will vary depending on the community's amenities and size, the average cost in the Nampa area is $4,483 per month.

Nampa memory care is relatively affordable when compared to other areas. It's $315 per month cheaper than the state average and a full $1,142 less than the national average. Twin Falls and Pocatello are more expensive by $292 and $775, respectively, while the cost in Lewiston is even higher at $1,000 more expensive per month.

Memory care isn't the cheapest senior care option, but it's not the most expensive. Assisted living without memory care is $897 cheaper per month, and non-residential adult day care is a full $2,316 less expensive. In-home care and home health care both cost seniors $1,237 more per month, but nursing homes are even more expensive, with a semiprivate room costing $8,608.

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.