Best Assisted Living Facilities in Idaho Falls, ID

Idaho Falls offers several types of senior living at various price points. The least expensive option, assisted living, averages $3,206 per month, while the most expensive option, a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, averages $4,649 per month. Other relatively inexpensive options include independent living at $3,215 per month and a semi-private room in a nursing home, averaging $3,945 per month, providing a variety of options to suit different needs and budgets.

In Idaho Falls, assisted living costs a monthly average of $3,206, which is lower than both the Idaho state average of $3,717 and the United States average of $4,546 per month. Idaho Falls is more expensive than some other nearby cities, including Rexburg ($2,289 per month) and Mud Lake ($3,103 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Idaho Falls compares to Idaho and the national average:

The city of Idaho Falls is home to 8 senior living facilities, which is just a small fraction of Idaho's 119 facilities. There are 11 communities in nearby areas for those who want to expand their search.

In Idaho Falls, Idaho, seniors constitute approximately 29.3% of the population of 65,685, creating a significant presence among residents. Within this group, 10.2% are in their 50s, 9.6% are in their 60s, 5.9% in their 70s, and 3.6% are 80 and over. The gender distribution is nearly even, with 49.7% male and 50.3% female. As for marital status, 49.9% of seniors are married, 15.8% are divorced, 29.7% have never married, and 4.6% are widowed. Idaho Falls' senior community reflects a mix of backgrounds: 84.7% identify as White, while 16.6% are Hispanic. There's also 6.4% mixed race, alongside smaller groups: 6.5% identifying as other, 1% Asian, 0.9% Native American, and 0.4% Black, providing a diverse blend of residents.