Payette Care and Rehabilitation Center sits at 1019 3rd Ave S in Payette, Idaho, close to churches, hospitals, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, and doctors, which makes it easy for residents to get the things they need or have visitors drop by, and you'll find they help with transportation for medical appointments, either at cost or at no extra charge, depending on the service. The facility is owned by Sun Healthcare Group and is part of both Trinity Health and Payette Healthcare of Cascadia networks, and it's a modern nursing home with 103 beds, offering private and semi-private rooms that are wheelchair accessible and have things like bath tubs and accessible showers, so daily routines can be safe and comfortable for residents with different needs.
Residents get 24-hour skilled nursing care, assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, and there's a 24-hour call system for any needs that come up overnight or during the day, plus the staff create personal care plans for each resident's health problems, whether it's wound care, help with medications, behavioral issues, mental health support, or non-ambulatory care. The care there extends to transitions from hospital to home with short-term stays, long-term care for those who need it, respite services for families needing a break, and they're open to short-term and long-term residents, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, VA, private insurance, and most managed care plans.
The center offers specialized memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia and supports residents with high acuity needs, diabetes diets, incontinence care, and special meal options, including kosher and vegetarian meals, so people with dietary restrictions get what they need. They coordinate care with outside healthcare providers to make sure all medical, behavioral, and nutritional issues are covered, and there's a mental wellness program to help with emotional health. Payette Care and Rehabilitation Center delivers physical, occupational, and speech therapy through its rehabilitation program, and they handle therapy for arthritis, spinal cord injuries, and stroke, though reviews note that therapy services may sometimes be unreliable or not as effective as hoped.
Community life includes outdoor gardens, recreation spaces, and both indoor and outdoor common rooms for social time, relaxation, or group activities, with regular schedules for activities on-site plus trips and special celebrations, so residents don't feel isolated and have chances to socialize and join in. There are devotional services both on-site and off-site for spiritual care, and the beauty salon, onsite beautician, housekeeping, kitchenettes, and Wi-Fi make things feel homelike and accessible. Recreational activities, healthy homestyle meals, television access, and group events are all included to help meet social and personal needs.
The building has space for up to 21 residents in assisted living, so the setting feels intimate, but memory care and skilled nursing serve a wider group, and the center provides a full range of healthcare services, ancillary treatments, and restorative nursing, along with routine screenings and monitoring. The staff also help with transportation arrangements for medical and doctor visits. Price details aren't published, and while some rooms are private and others are semi-private, accommodations are fully furnished and housekeeping is included.
The facility offers programs for patient rights, preparation for a stay, price transparency, billing and insurance support, and use of a patient portal, and there are resources for health articles, wellness classes, recognizing caregivers, and even job opportunities and visitor information. The community follows privacy and conduct codes and meets federal healthcare requirements, including the No Surprises Act.
The most recent review score is quite low at 0.5 stars based on one review, so it's good to read more or visit to see if the setting matches individual expectations. Payette Care and Rehabilitation Center aims to create a homelike and caring environment, focused on helping seniors and patients meet their medical, social, and daily living needs in both the short and long term.
