Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living sits just off South Woodruff Avenue in Idaho Falls, and you can see right away that the place has a welcoming look with its covered entryway and landscaped grounds, and when you come inside you'll find 44 apartments arranged around a big central lobby and a dining area where residents eat in a restaurant-style setting. Residents can pick from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and each apartment comes with wall-to-wall carpeting, a kitchenette with a full-size fridge and microwave, private bathrooms with barrier-free showers, and some even have private patios or balconies, plus every apartment has a 24-hour emergency call system. You'll find both indoor and outdoor common areas, cozy lounges, beautiful gardens, and meeting spots where people gather for activities and conversation, and the community lets folks have pets too.
Residents at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living can join all sorts of social, educational, and fun activities as part of a program made to keep folks socially engaged and enjoying life, and there's an activity director who sets up gatherings, outings, devotional services both on and offsite, and groups for meditation, worship, or fellowship, so everyone can stay active if they want to. The place has nursing and therapy support available for those needing help, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus a podiatrist on site, and hospice and respite care for those who need extra support for a short stay or end-of-life care.
The dining room serves chef-prepared meals using quality ingredients and there are private dining rooms available if someone wants to host family or friends. Residents get housekeeping, laundry, and long-term medication management, so everyday chores get handled, and the team helps each resident keep their independence while stepping in for daily living needs like dressing and bathing if needed. They offer complimentary transportation for medical trips or social outings, resident parking for those who still drive, and have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet for those who want to stay connected.
For personal care, Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living has onsite beauty and barber services, and there's a therapy whirlpool and a physical therapy room, plus amenities you'd expect, like elevators for getting around with ease and wheelchair-accessible showers. The place supports aging in place, meaning care can adapt if someone's needs change, and they offer an enhanced service package that other places nearby might not have. They accept male and female residents-sometimes with gender-specific arrangements-and have policies in place for a smoke-free environment indoors, making it safer and more comfortable for everyone.
Parkwood Meadows cares for seniors in assisted living, independent living, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, and short-term or retreat stays. There's a compassionate team that works to help each resident live as independently as possible, and staff and residents tend to form close bonds, which gives the place a friendly, almost family-like feeling. Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living has received recognition like the Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star awards, and it's situated in a peaceful part of Idaho Falls with views of national parks and forests nearby, so plenty of people enjoy the scenic setting. The community promotes independence, connection, and comfort, helping older adults thrive while giving them the care and support they need as they age.
