Country Living sits out in Buhl, Idaho, on 1852 East 3900 North, with pretty country views and a quiet setting, and the place stays smaller on purpose, so residents can get more one-on-one time and attention, which means the staff can keep a closer eye on everyone and help with things that come up in daily life, like getting dressed, bathing, or moving around. Country Living has licensed care from the state of Idaho with license numbers like RC-602, RC-587, RC-1161, RC-1148, RC-1091, RC-967, and RC-947, and the facility meets medium care standards, being able to handle up to 12 people in assisted living and up to 78 in memory care, though most local Country Living spots keep groups much smaller for comfort and safety. The memory care unit uses bracelet alarms and color-coordinated rooms to help with memory problems and to stop people from wandering off, and staff have ways to care for folks with big behavior needs or those at risk of eloping, which means leaving without telling anyone, plus there are pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms for emergencies and secure doors. The community has home-like spaces, so folks have spots to relax, socialize, or sit around with others, and they've got a games room, a book room, chapel services, a greenhouse, outdoor areas, a communal kitchen, and different kinds of living quarters like studios, one-bedrooms, or semi-private rooms for those who want or need to share.
Country Living gives three meals a day, homecooked, and has a culinary chef, plus snacks and meals planned by staff to fit individual needs, including menus for people with special diets like diabetes or those who just need a little help remembering to eat, and meal intake is monitored so no one is forgotten. People living there can keep their pets, and the facility allows outdoor smoking but not inside, and they'll set up transportation for medical appointments, errands, or church with resident and guest parking out front. An onsite nurse and health staff can help with medications, incontinence needs, daily reminders, and monitoring health through vital sign checks, and the place has visiting dentists, a physician on call day and night, pharmacy services, and both occupational and physical therapy available at the location, which is handy for residents who need regular care or help with moving around. Staff can help with getting into showers, dressing, reminders for the bathroom, and they provide special support for people with dementia or Alzheimer's in memory care, using activity plans, music and pet therapy, scheduled programs, and fitness and wellness activities to keep minds and bodies active, plus specialized programs to help handle confusion or prevent frustration.
The building has wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs, so people with walkers or mobility issues aren't left out, and there's equipment for transferring folks who can't walk on their own, like mechanical lifts. You'll find 24-hour staff alert and ready, which brings peace of mind to both residents and their families, since someone's always around if help's needed, no matter the time of day or night. Laundry and housekeeping come with the room, along with daily activities, fitness and art, movie nights, community events, and even a hairdresser who pops in. They support different payment methods like private pay, long-term care insurance, social security, and Veterans Aid, and the starting price for assisted living begins around $3,000 a month with a $500 one-time fee, but prices can change based on needs and room types, like $2,700 for a one-bedroom.
Country Living takes a resident-first approach, always working with tailored care plans for each person, and has services for both assisted living and memory care, including respite and hospice, while following the standards set by Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare. Some staff speak Italian, so different backgrounds are welcome. People in memory care get special attention, including environments that lower confusion and technology like alarmed bracelets to help everyone stay safe, and incontinence care is managed for folks who can help themselves with some reminders. The community accepts people with more complex needs or those who act out, as long as there's a plan to help them, and keeps residents involved with a full social calendar to keep everyone engaged, active, and feeling part of a friendly, supportive place.
