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Veranda at Barber Station in Boise, ID

Veranda at Barber Station is an assisted living and memory care community in Boise, ID.

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Veranda at Barber Station in Boise, ID

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  • Interior

    A well-lit gym with exercise equipment and framed artwork on the walls.

  • Decor

    A modern, minimalist bedroom with simple decor and neutral tones.

  • Living Room

    A modern and cozy living room with stylish furniture and unique lighting fixtures.

  • Building

    A modern office building with a landscaped outdoor area on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A modern and elegantly decorated bedroom with a bed, side tables, lamps, and a comfortable chair by the window.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining area with tables covered in checkered tablecloths and comfortable seating.

  • Dining

    An empty dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring wooden flooring and ceiling lights.

  • Landscaping

    A modern commercial building with landscaped planters under a clear blue sky.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a large window.

  • Lighting

    A small bathroom featuring a vanity with a marble countertop, an oval mirror, overhead lighting, and artwork on the wall.

  • Garden

    A peaceful outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas surrounded by landscaped gardens.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious lobby with modern furniture and a comfortable seating area.

  • Fireplace

    A modern, cozy lounge area with comfortable seating and stylish lighting.

  • Bathroom

    An accessible bathroom with handrails, featuring a toilet, sink, and decorative wall art.

3266 East Barber Valley Drive, Boise, ID 83716

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4.5 from 75 reviews
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Overall Review of Veranda at Barber Station

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Memory care is a mixed picture

Memory care reviews are split between strong support and serious care gaps.

Some residents and families report dementia-focused approaches, communication with family, and keeping memory care residents engaged with activities. Others describe declines in assistance with daily living, delayed or incomplete responses, and concerns about medication handling, housekeeping, and skin checks. A recurring theme in the negative reviews is that care felt basic or inconsistent as needs increased. Overall, the memory care experience appears highly dependent on the situation and what families felt they could get when concerns came up.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, caring, and attentive.

Across many reviews, people talk about welcoming, friendly caregivers who make residents feel cared for and supported. Several families also mention easy communication with leadership and teamwork across staff members. Even reviews that include criticisms often still acknowledge that the building and some day-to-day interactions can feel pleasant, but the concern centers on follow-through. Taken together, staff approach is one of the most consistent positives, while management responsiveness is where expectations sometimes fall short.

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent highlight

Dining draws frequent praise, including restaurant-style touches and good meal variety.

Multiple reviews describe meals as great, delicious, and enjoyed across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Residents and families also mention theme lunches, a strong kitchen team, and options that show up in everyday dining routines like room service and special diets. In memory care specifically, some reviews point to residents liking the food and meals being a regular focus. Overall, dining stands out as an area where many reviewers felt the community delivered.

  • An empty dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring wooden flooring and ceiling lights.
  • A cozy dining area with tables covered in checkered tablecloths and comfortable seating.
  • A spacious and modern dining area with stylish lighting and well-arranged furniture.
common 13 reviews mention this

Clean, modern spaces create comfort

Many reviews emphasize a clean, new-looking environment that feels home-like.

A large number of reviewers describe the facility as clean, bright, and modern, with common areas that feel open and comfortable. Several reviews also mention rooms that are kept well and a generally organized feel. A few critical reviews contrast that look-and-feel with concerns about maintenance or housekeeping follow-through. On balance, cleanliness and the facility’s overall presentation are central to the positive impressions.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently mention an active schedule with plenty to do.

Residents and families describe engaging activity programming, including scheduled daily activities, fitness and exercise classes, live music, games, and special events. Some memory care reviews specifically mention keeping residents involved with puzzles, movie nights, and indoor activities. Others mention community-sponsored and resident-run options that add variety day to day. Overall, activities show up as a consistent reason families feel residents are not just staying in place.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost expectations come up in reviews

A small number of reviews question whether care quality matches what is being paid.

At least one memory care review ties concerns directly to the price, saying the level of ADL assistance and follow-through did not match expectations as needs increased. Another critical review describes serious service and communication breakdowns while the facility presented a nice appearance. These negative reviews focus less on the sticker price alone and more on the mismatch they perceived between cost and daily care execution.

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Boise Air Terminal (4 miles away) Boise Air Terminal (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Renal Renal
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Marianne Williams Park (0.3 miles)
  • Barber Park (0.8 miles)
  • Baggley Park (1.1 miles)
  • Barber Park (1.6 miles)
  • Municipal Park (2.7 miles)
  • Manitou Park (2.9 miles)
  • Cecil D. Andrus Park (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Naturopathix (1.5 miles)
  • Allergy Clinic-Idaho (1.8 miles)
  • Morrell W Scott, DDS (1.9 miles)
  • St Luke's Clinic Idaho Family Physicians (2 miles)
  • Idaho Family Physicians (2 miles)
  • Gem State Dermatology (2.2 miles)
  • Idaho Retina (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Shopko Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • O Zone Condom Shop (2.7 miles)
  • Cardinal Health (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Refuge (2.2 miles)
  • The Griddle (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Barbacoa Grill (2.5 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (2.5 miles)
  • Pho Le (2.5 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Caffe Capri (2.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Flying M Coffeehouse (3.9 miles)
  • Java Downtown Boise (3.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Careers at St Luke's (3.1 miles)
  • St Luke's MSTI Pediatric Oncology (3.5 miles)
  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Departments, Pediatrics (3.6 miles)
  • Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Boise VA Medical Center (3.9 miles)
  • Maribel C Morrell (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Gate B14 (3.8 miles)
  • Terminal B (3.9 miles)
  • Boise Airport (BOI) (3.9 miles)
  • Boise Airport Waiting Area (3.9 miles)

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