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.