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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Boise City, Idaho

Boise City, ID has 49 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,273/mo. That's roughly in line with the Idaho state median. Most assisted living in Boise City is small: 65% of licensed providers have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally.

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Median monthly price, Boise City

$5,273/mo

Estimated range $4,332 – $5,548

● Boise City $5,273 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Boise City

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingBoise CityIdahoNational
25th percentile$4,332/mo$4,940/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,273/mo$5,175/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$5,548/mo$5,625/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Boise City runs about $39 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,400
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,480
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$28,560

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Meridian · Star · Eagle · Nampa · Caldwell

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Boise City.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care and help from family are the usual options at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Boise City has 9 such properties. The county aging agency at (208) 898-7060 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,480 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,273 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Boise City assisted living median of $5,273 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,480 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Boise City run about $10,692 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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49 assisted living communities in Boise City

What assisted living looks like in Boise City

Boise City is a market of small licensed homes. 65% have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally. The typical one has 10 beds, where the Idaho figure is 16.

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Free local help worth saving

Boise City, in Ada County, has about 237,242 residents. About 38,505 of them (16%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $83,904.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Boise City more expensive than the rest of Idaho?

Boise City's median assisted living cost is about 2% higher than the Idaho state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Idaho → · Assisted Living cost across Idaho → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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