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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Meridian, Idaho

Meridian, ID has 18 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. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Meridian has 20 beds, against 16 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Meridian

$5,273/mo

Estimated range $4,332 – $5,548

● Meridian $5,273 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Meridian

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingMeridianIdahoNational
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 Meridian 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: Star · Nampa · Boise City · Eagle · Caldwell

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Meridian.

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 Meridian has 1 such property. 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 Meridian 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 Meridian run about $10,692 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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18 assisted living communities in Meridian

What assisted living looks like in Meridian

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Meridian has 20 beds, against 16 across Idaho. They range from 6 to 125.

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Free local help worth saving

Meridian, in Ada County, has about 130,138 residents. About 19,218 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $100,795.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Area Agency on Aging — Southwest(208) 898-7060a3ssa.com

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Idaho State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Idaho Commission on Aging1-877-471-2777aging.idaho.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Boise VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Boise.

  • Aged and Disabled WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

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 Meridian more expensive than the rest of Idaho?

Meridian'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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Assisted Living in Meridian: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers