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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 262 families in Idaho access the VA benefits they've earned.
Idaho Assisted Living by the Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Idaho are concentrated in Coeur d'Alene, Boise and Lewiston, with 8 cities in total.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Idaho
The Idaho median for assisted living is $5,175 a month ($62,100 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 17% below the national median of $6,200. For an Idaho veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $1,330 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Idaho median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,175 | $6,200 | 74% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $7,341 | $6,673 | 52% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,494 | $9,581 | 37% |
| Nursing home, private room | $12,167 | $10,798 | 32% |
Statewide medians for Idaho from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Could Aid & Attendance Cover Most of an Idaho Assisted Living Bill?
At the Idaho median of $5,175 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 74% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Idaho veteran and we will help you see what is possible. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a assisted living claim.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
116,723 Idaho Veterans, and Many Families Who Don’t Know About This Benefit
Idaho is home to 116,723 veterans, 56,545 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Idaho, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Idaho
Patriot Angels works with 12 Idaho assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | 3 | 2 |
| Boise | 2 | 1 |
| Lewiston | 1 | 0 |
| Pocatello | 1 | 0 |
| Chubbuck | 1 | 1 |
| Burley | 1 | 0 |
| Pinehurst | 1 | 1 |
| Twin Falls | 1 | 0 |
Operators with the most Idaho partner locations: Brookdale (5), Pacifica Senior Living (3), Discovery Senior Living (2).
Featured Idaho Partners
How Idaho Licenses Assisted Living
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Licensing and Certification (IDHW) licenses residential assisted living facilities in Idaho. License categories in Idaho:
- Residential Assisted Living Facility (RALF)
What it means for your family: Idaho RALFs that serve residents with dementia in a secure unit must meet added training and environment rules. 5 of our 12 Idaho partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with an Idaho community, check its record in the IDHW licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Idaho
Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver
The A&D Waiver can cover services in residential assisted living facilities.
Aid & Attendance in Idaho
The benefit is paid to the Idaho veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting an Idaho home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
If your Idaho parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Idaho City
8 Idaho cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Idaho Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Idaho?
The Idaho statewide median is $5,175 a month, or $62,100 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Idaho?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward an Idaho assisted living bill, about 74% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Idaho?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Licensing and Certification.
Does Idaho Medicaid cover assisted living?
Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver: The A&D Waiver can cover services in residential assisted living facilities.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Idaho?
12 assisted living partners in 8 cities, and 5 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Idaho and every other state, see the national guide.
