Idaho State Veterans Home

    1957 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.57·(14)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Attentive, health-focused resident care
    • Support for residents’ mobility and activity
    • Helpful, respectful, and welcoming staff
    • Clear updates to family members about resident progress
    • Positive family involvement and visitation
    • Satisfactory dining and nourishment
    • Engaging music, singing, and visitor activities
    • Knowledgeable assistance with veterans’ services
    • Welcoming environment for volunteers

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a generally positive experience at Idaho State Veterans Home. Family members and visitors praise the care provided, including attention to residents’ health, mobility, and progress. One family member specifically appreciated receiving updates, while others expressed confidence in the care their loved ones were receiving.

    Staff are consistently characterized as helpful, respectful, friendly, and welcoming. Reviewers also describe a positive attitude toward veterans and visitors. A staff member who assisted with veterans’ services was praised for being knowledgeable and approachable. Dining receives a favorable but limited mention, with one reviewer saying a resident was fed well; the reviews provide little detail about menus or meal variety.

    Activities and social engagement include a community roadshow with conversation, singing, and live music, as well as visits from family and friends. These accounts suggest that visitors and volunteers are welcomed and that resident interaction is valued. The reviews do not provide specific information about the building, rooms, accessibility, or general upkeep.

    Overall, the feedback is uniformly positive, though the reviews are brief and largely focus on care, staff interactions, and visits. There is not enough information to assess management practices beyond one favorable interaction about services, or to draw conclusions about dining in depth, facility conditions, or other operational areas. No facility-level weaknesses are identified in these reviews.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Idaho State Veterans Home is located at 1957 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID, 83201.

    About Idaho State Veterans Home

    Idaho State Veterans Home sits on a hilltop at 1957 Alvin Ricken Dr in Pocatello, looking over the town with big, sunny windows and skylights that let in a lot of light, and sometimes you can even see deer, geese, chipmunks, and other birds come through the grounds which have things like a gazebo, rose gardens, and a covered patio where folks can sit for some quiet time. The place was built to serve veterans and their families, with a special focus on treating folks with dignity, respect, and honesty, making sure everyone who lives there gets the right support for their needs. They've got comfortable double rooms for sleeping, and the rooms have simple safety features plus things like cable TV and Wi-Fi, with laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance staff around to help keep things running smooth and clean. Downstairs you'll find a big dining room, a canteen for snacks, and group activity areas that have comfortable recliners, wide-screen TVs, and even pool tables for folks who like to play a game or just watch others. There's plenty to do, since they have social activities, parties, cookouts, arts and crafts projects, wellness and education programs, and spaces for exercise with a fitness center on hand. If you need help with getting dressed, walking, using a wheelchair, bathing, or going to the bathroom, there are personal care assistants ready to step in. Nurses provide care all day and night, helping out with things like medicines, wounds, or minor illnesses under a doctor's direction, and there's also physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a big, bright gym. This place holds 66 nursing care beds and has about 76 full-time staff, so support's always close by, whether you need help with daily tasks, have trouble swallowing or speaking, or just want a little company. They accept long-term care insurance and work to help veterans access their benefits, aiming to make sure everyone feels supported, active, and comfortable in their later years.

    People often ask...

    Idaho State Veterans Home offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1957 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201.

    No, Idaho State Veterans Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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