Ashley Manor Memory Care at Buttercup Trail in Kimberly, Idaho, gives seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias a safe and supportive place to live, and the staff knows how to help with memory loss and difficult behaviors, so people feel comfortable and cared for. The community's building was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of people with memory loss, with high-tech alarm systems, a secured backyard, enclosed courtyards, and circular walking paths to stop confusion and keep everyone safe, and they have a special computer system that sounds an alarm if anyone tries to wander off. Residents can choose from private or semi-private suites, and every room comes with wheelchair-accessible showers, tubs, and an emergency call system, plus there's a memory box by each door to help people find their own rooms, and they allow small pets like cats and dogs.
They've got a small, home-like setting with just 16 memory care units, which helps people feel less overwhelmed, and staff is available around the clock with extra training in dementia care. There are also nurses on staff, and folks can get help with mobility, medication, bathing, dressing, transfers, or even incontinence concerns, with both light and heavy care possible, so people can have as much support as needed. They also have respite care, hospice support, an adult day program, and can support people who are at risk of wandering or need help with serious medical concerns, including diabetes.
Meals are prepared onsite-with restaurant-style dining available all day, special diets like kosher, vegetarian, and allergy-sensitive meals offered, and they even help with hydration therapy to make sure everyone gets enough to drink. Laundry, housekeeping, and linen services are part of daily life, with a move-in team to help families settle in. Community amenities include an arts room, library, garden with walking paths, beauty salon, and a family-like atmosphere with communal indoor and outdoor spaces for socializing and meeting others, plus there are devotional activities and church services right on site. Ashley Manor Memory Care runs a full schedule of activities, outings, and events planned by an activity director, including special therapies like aroma therapy with their own oils, light therapy, music that matches residents' preferences, and reminiscence therapy to slow down memory loss.
The facility lets folks stay with their pets, as long as they're cats or dogs, and provides pet care help if needed, and there's both resident parking and rides to appointments or social events, either complimentary or for an extra cost. Families can expect care plans that reflect each person's medical needs and interests, adjusted often to make sure everyone's getting the care they need. Ashley Manor - Buttercup has earned strong reviews, with people noting the respectful, compassionate care from trained staff, and the property is part of a larger group with more locations across the region. They take Medicaid, have all-inclusive pricing, and keep dignity, respect, kindness, and safety as a top priority for everyone who makes Ashley Manor their home.
