Idaho State Veterans Home

    1957 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID, 83201
    4.5 · 11 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Exceptional veteran-focused care and respect

    As a retired law enforcement veteran, I found the staff exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and respectful-providing wonderful, veteran-focused care, supportive services, encouragement of volunteering, and genuine respect for family time.

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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

    4.55 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate staff
    • Veteran-focused healthcare
    • Supportive of family time and involvement
    • Encourages volunteering and veteran engagement
    • Staff experienced with veterans (including retired law enforcement)
    • Exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff
    • Helpful and respectful treatment of veterans
    • High-quality, reliable care
    • Welcoming, positive environment

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews convey a uniformly positive view of Idaho State Veterans Home, emphasizing high-quality care and a staff culture that is both compassionate and veteran-centered. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the facility's strengths in staff attitude, knowledge, and respect for residents, and they note that the environment supports veteran identity and family involvement.

    Care quality: Multiple reviews explicitly describe the care as "great" and "wonderful," indicating consistent satisfaction with the medical and personal care residents receive. The phrase "staff focused on veterans' health" appears in the summaries, suggesting that clinical attention is tailored to veteran-specific needs. There is a clear impression that residents are receiving reliable, attentive care from personnel who prioritize health outcomes.

    Staff and professionalism: Staff are the standout feature across the feedback. Terms used include "caring," "exceptionally friendly," "knowledgeable," "helpful," and "respectful." These descriptors collectively portray a workforce that is both technically competent and emotionally supportive. The reviews also point to staff familiarity with veteran issues and services, and several comments indicate pride or trust in the staff's ability to serve former service members effectively.

    Veteran focus and community engagement: Reviewers note that the home values veteran identity and engagement. Mentions of "volunteering," "retired law enforcement," and "interest in serving veterans" imply active opportunities for veterans to participate in community life and for staff or volunteers with service backgrounds to be involved. "Veteran services" being singled out suggests that programming and support tailored to veterans are available and visible to families and residents.

    Family involvement and atmosphere: The summaries explicitly state that "family time [is] valued," reflecting a family-friendly approach that likely facilitates visits and involvement in residents' lives. Combined with descriptors like "welcoming" and "great place to be," the overall atmosphere is portrayed as warm and community-oriented, which is important for resident well-being.

    Gaps and limitations in available feedback: The provided reviews are uniformly positive but limited in scope. There is little or no specific mention of physical facilities (cleanliness, rooms, accessibility), dining quality, recreational programming detail beyond volunteering, administrative responsiveness, wait times, costs, or transition and admissions processes. Because those topics are not addressed in the summaries, potential consumers should seek additional information or ask specific questions during a visit to evaluate these operational and amenity areas.

    Conclusion and practical implications: Based on the available comments, Idaho State Veterans Home demonstrates strong performance in staff quality, veteran-focused care, and fostering family involvement and veteran engagement. For prospective residents and families, strengths to expect include compassionate, knowledgeable staff and an environment respectful of veterans' backgrounds. To form a complete picture before making decisions, visitors should request details on facilities, dining, activity schedules, and administrative policies, since those areas are not covered in the provided reviews.

    Location

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    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.

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