Pricing ranges from
    $3,394 – 4,072/month

    Ashley Manor Memory Care

    2604 Iowa Ave, Caldwell, ID, 83605
    4.0 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Friendly staff but understaffed care

    I'm happy overall - it's family-like, the staff are friendly, parking is very clean, and it's good value. Downsides: meals are mediocre and sometimes not nutritious, activities are sparse, administration is non-responsive, care updates aren't provided, and it's often understaffed (about one caregiver for eight residents).

    Pricing

    $3,394+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,072+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.00 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • family-like atmosphere
    • friendly staff
    • very clean facility
    • good value
    • satisfied families/residents
    • food is okay/acceptable
    • street parking available
    • no complaints reported by some reviewers

    Cons

    • poor meals not meeting nutritional guidelines
    • administration non-responsive
    • lack of care updates to families
    • understaffed (one caregiver for eight residents)
    • insufficient activities

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed: several reviewers emphasize strong positives—cleanliness, friendly staff, a family-like atmosphere, and perceived good value—while at least one reviewer raises significant concerns about meals, staffing levels, and management communication. The pattern indicates a small facility that many families appreciate for its atmosphere and basic operations, but which may have operational weaknesses that affect care quality for some residents.

    Care quality and staffing: A major concern raised is understaffing, with a specific report of one caregiver responsible for eight patients. That ratio, as described by a reviewer, suggests periods when individualized attention could be limited and raises potential risks for residents with higher care needs. Related to staffing are complaints about families not receiving routine care updates; one reviewer specifically said care updates were not provided. Taken together, these points suggest inconsistent communication and possible gaps in hands-on supervision or documentation of residents’ day-to-day status.

    Staff and atmosphere: Multiple reviews describe the staff as friendly and the setting as family-like. Several commenters stated they or their family members are happy with the facility, and one review explicitly noted no complaints. These comments point to a generally warm, personal culture among caregiving staff, which is an important positive in memory care settings where rapport and routine matter for residents.

    Facilities and cleanliness: The facility is described as very clean, and one reviewer called it good value. Practical features noted include street parking. These observations indicate a well-maintained environment and affordability that some families find appealing.

    Dining and nutrition: Reviews on dining are mixed and highlight a notable inconsistency. One reviewer explicitly stated meals are poor and do not meet nutritional guidelines—this is a significant concern for a memory-care population that often requires carefully planned nutrition. Other reviewers characterized the food as “okay,” suggesting that meal quality may be variable or acceptable to some but not all families. This split indicates a need for closer attention to menu planning, portioning, and documented nutritional standards.

    Activities and programs: There is at least one comment that the facility could use more activities. While reviewers praised the family feel and staff friendliness, the mention of insufficient activities suggests programming may be limited or not sufficiently engaging for certain residents. Activity offerings are important in memory care for cognitive stimulation and quality of life, so this is a meaningful area for improvement.

    Management and communication: One reviewer called administration non-responsive, which, combined with the reported lack of care updates, points to weaknesses in management communication and family engagement. Even when frontline staff are friendly, ineffective administrative responsiveness can undermine confidence and leave families feeling unsupported when concerns arise.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant positive themes are cleanliness, friendly staff, a home-like atmosphere, and perceived value. Dominant negatives are nutritional concerns, understaffing, and poor administrative communication. These contrast suggests that while daily interactions and the physical environment are strengths, operational and clinical systems (staffing levels, nutrition oversight, and family communication protocols) may require attention. Addressing staffing ratios, ensuring meals meet appropriate nutritional standards, formalizing regular care updates for families, and expanding activity programming would likely reduce the most serious complaints while preserving the facility’s existing strengths.

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    About Ashley Manor Memory Care

    Ashley Manor Iowa is a memory care facility focused on providing compassionate, individualized care for residents experiencing dementia and related memory conditions. The founders of Ashley Manor established the community because they sought a residential care environment that offered the empathy, attention, and dignified support they wanted for their own loved ones affected by dementia. They envisioned a home-like setting where every individual is treated with respect, kindness, and a deep level of understanding, believing wholeheartedly that each resident is unique and deserves to be recognized and cared for as such.

    A central feature at Ashley Manor Iowa is its specialized approach to memory care. Recognizing the challenges and emotional effects that dementia brings, not only to residents but also to their families, the staff is dedicated to supporting both through every stage of the journey. The care team understands that changes in personality and expressions of frustration or anger are common and must be approached with patience and empathy, always seeking to maintain the resident’s dignity and comfort. This compassionate philosophy is woven into all interactions and daily routines, helping residents and families navigate the uncertainties of memory loss with understanding and reassurance.

    Ashley Manor Iowa stands out for its wide selection of sensory therapies designed to both minimize distressing behaviors and enhance quality of life for individuals with dementia. The use of a proprietary blend of aroma therapies is tailored to quiet agitation and lift moods, while thoughtfully curated music therapy employs resident-appropriate selections to instill calm through sensitive attention to rhythms and beats. The environment is further enhanced with light therapy that replicates the spectrum of natural sunlight, assisting in alleviating symptoms like “Sundowners,” boosting residents’ energy, and supporting healthier sleep patterns. Reminiscence therapy is also a key part of their program, aimed at slowing memory loss by encouraging residents to engage their brains through meaningful stimulation and exercise.

    Hydration therapy, customized activities, and a small, home-like setting contribute significantly to the well-being of each resident at Ashley Manor Iowa. Regular hydration helps maintain balance, stave off infections, and reduce physical and behavioral concerns, while personalized activities keep both the body and mind engaged, making each day purposeful and fulfilling. The architecture and layout are thoughtfully designed, with circular walking paths and memory boxes outside each suite, features that foster comfort, reduce confusion, and minimize anxiety or fear. These supportive touches help nurture a sense of safety and belonging for every resident.

    Ashley Manor Iowa’s commitment is grounded in a heartfelt promise to care for residents as their own family. The staff draws inspiration from Colleen, a dedicated team member who, after the personal loss of her parents at an early age, has brought over two decades of healthcare experience and compassion to her work at Ashley Manor. This strong foundation of understanding and service guides the approach to every resident's care. The staff’s primary goal is to ensure each individual receives the highest level of care, surrounded by love, peace, and respect on every step of their memory care journey.

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