Ashton Living Center sits at 700 N 2nd St in Ashton, ID, and has spent years serving aging adults who need extra help, whether that's with daily living, skilled medical care, or memory support. Ashton Memorial Inc., a nonprofit, runs the place, and they've won the L. Jean Schoonover Award for Excellence in Caring for 17 years straight, which says something about how folks feel about the care there. Residents find both private and semi-private rooms, with options for cable television and private phone lines, and there's a big airy living room, a cozy inglenook with a fireplace, and a large dining area where everyone eats home-cooked meals, including special diets if needed, and some people say the place feels more like a home than an institution, with plants, birds, and even cats, thanks to its Eden Alternative Philosophy.
Care includes skilled nursing, independent and assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation therapy, long-term and post-operative recovery, help for chronic conditions, and special support for those with disabilities or diseases. There's 24-hour licensed nursing staff, and in-house therapists handle occupational and physical therapy right in the rehab gym, while a licensed clinical social worker offers mental health care. Housekeeping, laundry, beautician visits by request, and flexible schedules that let folks sleep in or have guests over whenever they like, help maintain a comfortable routine. People can take part in engaging programs and activities meant to keep both body and mind active, and staff work with each person on a care plan that fits their needs.
The building itself has been updated for safety and comfort, and the outside grounds include nice walking paths, a pond, and a gazebo, which families and friends enjoy when they visit, as visits have no set hours. While there are no pets allowed for residents, household cats live there, and there's no air conditioning, no parking for cars, and no outdoor amenities listed. The place also helps people understand legal protections about discrimination, including for gender identity and orientation. Ashton Living Center is a retirement community for those 55 and older and has care options for staying a short while or for longer, including respite and hospice care. Policy details, like rental terms or fees, aren't listed, but folks can schedule a tour and see photos or talk to staff and residents to get a feel for the place. Ashton Living Center has a presence on Facebook, too, for those who want a look at daily life before visiting.
