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826 Eastland Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Located in Twin Falls, ID at 826 Eastland Dr, Idaho Home Health and Hospice is a senior in-home care company offering in-home nursing along with personal care. For nearly 41 years, they have been providing care to clients in the ...
601 Poleline Rd
Twin Falls, ID 83301
St Lukes Magic Valley Home Health is a senior home health care service provider located in Twin Falls, ID at 601 Poleline Rd. They provide personal care and in-home nursing care to senior clients. For nearly 34 years, they ...
1770 Park View Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Located at 1770 Park View Dr in Twin Falls, ID, Visions Home Health is a home care service provider offering in-home nursing services along with personal care. Since 2004, they have been serving seniors in the Twin Falls area. ...
257 4th Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Comfort Keepers is a home health care service provider based in Twin Falls, Idaho at 257 4th Ave N. They offer home health services and in-home personal care services for seniors. They offer multiple medical services including occupational therapy, ...
Located at the gateway to Snake River Canyon, Twin Falls is a city of almost 52,000 residents, 13.8% of whom are aged 65 and older — the age group most likely to develop Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Twin Falls experienced a 48.39% increase in Alzheimer's-related deaths between 2014 and 2018. Deaths from all causes in the same period were much lower, at 2.77%. This increase reflects a recent study by the Alzheimer's Association, which found that 1 in 3 seniors die from Alzheimer's and that the number of people with the condition is expected to rise from six million to 12.7 million by 2050.
Memory care facilities in Twin Falls have risen to the challenges posed by the increasing number of seniors with dementia. They're better designed, incorporating easily navigable corridors and calming pastel colors to minimize anxiety among their residents. They also employ highly skilled nurses and therapists to deliver the latest treatments developed to mitigate the condition's advance.
This guide provides more detail about Twin Falls and its memory care costs. It also provides average memory care costs throughout the state and neighboring Utah and lists some senior-friendly resources.
At 60, the SeniorScore for Twin Falls is four points below the state average and 12 below the national average. To find a SeniorScore, more than 100 variables in four categories are evaluated, with each category awarded a unique score. In Twin Falls, General Quality of Life comes out on top, followed by Finances, Health & Safety and Recreation & Leisure.
Twin Falls' climate provides its residents with four distinct seasons, with temperatures averaging a chilly 20 degrees in January and a comfortably warm 89 degrees in July. Annual snowfall is around 18 inches, which is 10 below the national average. Rainfall is below-average too, at 10 inches per year. There are also 210 sunny days — five more than the typical American city — and the UV index is below average at 4.1, so seniors with sensitive skin aren't exposed to the same levels of harmful rays as many in the country. The average cost of living index of 87.5 is much lower than the state and national averages, which means that in many cases, costs in Twin Falls are below those of most cities.
The primary medical facility in Twin Falls is St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center and there are a significant number of Medicare-registered physicians working in a diverse range of fields, ensuring seniors shouldn't need to compromise on the professional treating them. The average life expectancy is above-average too, at 79.5. For recreation, the city has 12 parks, ranging from well-tended areas with benches to the spectacular scenery at Shoshone Falls. The city is also home to seven golf courses, five churches and nine malls.
Memory care services in Twin Falls are delivered within secure units inside the city's assisted living facilities. These units typically include enclosed courtyards so residents can safely exercise and enjoy fresh air without being at risk. They also have staff trained to support seniors easily upset by changes to their routine and therapists who employ the latest programs designed to slow down the approach of dementia and improve the quality of life for the senior with the condition. As a consequence of these extra services, memory care facilities typically charge fees of 20-30% more than assisted living. The following figures come from adding 25% to the assisted living costs published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey as no definitive memory care cost provider is currently available.
At $3,969, seniors in Twin Falls pay about $625 less per month for memory care support than the typical Idahoan, an annual saving of around $7,500. The city's costs are also much lower than the national average too, which stands at $5,375.
Seniors in Twin Falls pay the lowest fees for memory care in Idaho. The city's nearest surveyed neighbor, Boise City, has the next-lowest fees, at $4,219 per month. Over in Pocatello, they jump to $5,531 and fall to $4,591 in Idaho Falls. At $6,504, Lewiston's seniors have the least affordable costs in the state. Crossing into the northern part of Utah doesn't make much of a difference when comparing costs with southern Idaho. In Logan, the typical senior pays $4,563 for memory care support, while their peers in Ogden pay a little less, at $4,485 — but that's still over $500 more than Twin Falls.
Twin Falls VA Clinic The Twin Falls VA Clinic provides medical services for U.S. military veterans and their families. This includes primary care and mental health support services. The facility also has a podiatrist and dermatologist and conducts some specialty care work. Seniors in need of medical care not provided at the clinic are referred to the Boise VA Medical Center. 60 2nd Avenue East, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 732-0959 |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Seniors in residential care communities can count on the support of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Ombudsmen are typically volunteers trained to educate senior living residents about their rights, investigate their complaints and negotiate on their behalf with the owners and managers of their facilities. All of the ombudsman's services are free of charge, including the provision of inspection reports to families comparing memory care communities that can help them make more informed choices. The families of residents and others can also register concerns about care with the ombudsman. 650 Addison Avenue W, 4th Floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (800) 574-8656 |
SHIBA Medicare Counseling Certified Medicare counselors at SHIBA inform, advise and support seniors in Twin Falls for free. Their advice is unbiased, including when discussing private health insurance. The counselors won't try to sell policies but can counsel clients on the best Medicare plans and private insurance policies for their long-term care needs. They can also help seniors apply for Medicare and work with those denied the insurance to challenge the decision. In some cases, they may also be able to help seniors reduce the costs of their premiums, copays and deductibles. 700 W. State Street, 3rd Fl., Boise, ID 83720 (800) 247-4422 |
Alzheimer's Association Greater Idaho Chapter The Greater Idaho Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association supports seniors diagnosed with the condition, their caregivers and families. Its work includes facilitating early-stage support groups for all of those impacted by a diagnosis. These groups introduce those affected with others in the community in a similar position, enabling all to learn together and support each other through their journeys. The chapter also has an online education center that provides the latest guidance for seniors and their loved ones. The national organization manages a 24/7 helpline to provide round-the-clock information, advice and assistance. P.O. Box 4746, Boise, ID 83711 (208) 206-0041 |
HCBS Aged & Disabled Medicaid Waiver To be eligible for the HCBS waiver, applicants must be aged 65 and over, Idaho residents, U.S. citizens (or legally living in the country) and have a neurocognitive disorder that prevents them from functioning normally. The applicant must also have an income on or below the program's limits, which as of 2021 stand at $1,482 for an individual and $2,004 for a couple. For those who successfully apply, the waiver can meet some or all of their memory care medical costs but not their room and board fees. 601 Pole Line Road, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 736-3024 |
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