The Gables of Pocatello Assisted Living

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  • Interior

    A spacious kitchen with high ceilings, wooden cabinets, and a dining area.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with traditional decor and floral furniture.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with leather couches and warm decor.
  • Building

    A large suburban house with a well-manicured lawn under a clear blue sky.
  • Architecture

    A suburban house with a large porch and well-maintained lawn.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, armchair, and sofa, featuring a painting on the wall and a lamp by the window.
  • Dining

    A spacious kitchen with high ceilings and wooden cabinetry, featuring a central island and a dining area.
  • Landscaping

    A suburban house with a large porch and a well-maintained lawn.
  • Lighting

    A warmly lit hallway with decorative wall art and a patterned carpet.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Television

    A vintage-style living room with a large television, wooden shelves, floral carpet, and comfortable sofas.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A long porch with swings and hanging flower baskets.
  • Lounge Area

    A cozy interior lounge area with a vintage design, featuring a stone fireplace, plush seating, and warm lighting.

The Gables of Pocatello Assisted Living

The Gables of Pocatello Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Pocatello, ID.

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2805 S Grant Ave, Pocatello, ID 83204

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of The Gables of Pocatello Assisted Living

Pros

  • pro The facility has a cozy home feel, with friendly staff and a facility dog creating an incredible extended family environment.
  • pro Terri and her staff are open to questions and suggestions and want the best for the residents.
  • pro This community is beautiful inside and out, and the staff met during the tour were nice.
  • pro The Gables employees are amazing individuals, and the sense of family and friendship is apparent from the moment one walks in.
  • pro The facility is beautiful, with very friendly staff and management.
  • pro The place is lovely.

Cons

  • pro It is a lockdown community and it was not what their loved one needed at the time.
  • pro The kitchen sometimes did not have what residents asked for.
  • pro The meals were not always what residents wanted, with certain options unavailable.

Review

The Gables of Pocatello is best suited for families prioritizing a warm, family-like assisted living experience where a deeply caring staff and a cozy, home-y atmosphere take precedence over expansive independent options. Residents who flourish here are those who value daily warmth, personalized attention, and a sense of belonging, people who respond well to a strong, cohesive caregiving team and a setting that feels like an extended family, not a clinical hall of residents. The combination of a clean, well-maintained facility and staff who consistently go the extra mile makes it a notably strong fit for seniors who want reassurance, steady routines, and meaningful social connections.

Those who may want to consider alternatives are clear: anyone seeking more freedom of movement and a non-lockdown environment, or families with loved ones who crave frequent, unstructured outings and activities beyond a secured perimeter. The explicit note from tours and visits points to a lockdown atmosphere, which can be a decisive mismatch for residents who prize open access to the community or who require fewer security constraints. In addition, while the kitchen generally pleases, there are times when specific meal requests aren’t available, which can matter for residents with dietary quirks or precise preferences. For those who define quality by flexibility and outside-the-building exploration, other options may deliver more dynamic social programming and autonomy.

The strongest pros at The Gables include a genuinely caring staff and a palpable sense of family. Families describe staff as loving, attentive, and willing to answer questions or consider suggestions, with Terri and her team repeatedly praised for their dedication and responsiveness. The environment supports a warm, home-like vibe, reinforced by a friendly facility dog that adds a comforting, homestead feel. Cleanliness and maintenance come through in every recount, and residents frequently express happiness with the atmosphere as well as with how the staff “go the extra mile” to accommodate individual needs. In short, the day-to-day experience centers on human connection, dependable care, and a pleasant living space.

On the downside, the principal drawback is the lockdown-style design, which for some families translates into a heavy emphasis on security and controlled movement. That structure is at odds with those seeking greater freedom to come and go or to participate in off-site activities. Another minor negative is occasional menu rigidity, where favorite items or special requests aren’t always available, despite overall satisfaction with food. Neither of these issues is catastrophic, but they do tilt the calculus for households weighing independence against safety, social freedom against structured routines, and culinary flexibility against a consistent, predictable menu.

These pros and cons work in a practical balance for many families. The warm, engaged staff, clean and inviting setting, and authentic sense of belonging can offset the restrictions of a secured environment for residents who value safety and companionship above unstructured mobility. The emotional payoff, regular smiles, attentive caregivers, and a genuine community, often reduces worry for families, and the maintenance of a serene, attractive facility subtracts stress from daily life. For residents who thrive on routine, reassurance, and the feeling of being surrounded by people who care, the benefits materially outweigh the occasional constraints.

Ultimately, The Gables is a strong choice for those who want a nurturing, home-like setting with a dependable caregiving team and a clear sense of community. It is less ideal for families prioritizing freedom of movement, unstructured social exploration, or highly flexible dining and activity options. Prospective movers should plan a guided visit with a checkerboard of questions: how the lockdown elements operate in practice, what opportunities exist to leave for appointments or errands, how dietary requests are managed on a regular basis, and what specific routines or programs are available to broaden social engagement. With decisive conversations, the right fit becomes apparent: a warm, committed home for seniors who value care and connection, tempered by a clear understanding of the security framework and its impact on daily life.

Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pocatello Regional (10 miles away) Pocatello Regional (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Description

The Gables of Pocatello Assisted Living is a welcoming and comfortable community located in Pocatello, ID. We offer a wide range of amenities to ensure that our residents enjoy a fulfilling and convenient lifestyle. Our residents can engage in various activities right on-site, providing them with opportunities for socialization and entertainment. The assisted living facility is equipped with air-conditioning to ensure a comfortable environment for all residents.

At The Gables of Pocatello, we understand the importance of maintaining one's appearance, which is why we have a beautician on-site to cater to our residents' grooming needs. For their entertainment, residents can enjoy cable or satellite TV in the privacy of their own rooms or in the indoor common areas. We also provide devotional services off-site for those seeking spiritual guidance.

Accessibility is a priority for us, as we offer ground floor units and handicap accessible amenities throughout our community. Our residents can relax and spend time outdoors in our inviting outdoor common areas. Each resident has their own private bathroom for convenience and privacy.

In addition to long-term care options, we also offer respite or short term stays for individuals who require temporary assistance or recovery support. Our wheelchair accessible showers ensure that all residents have safe bathing facilities.

We understand the importance of staying connected in today's digital age, which is why we provide Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access throughout our community.

When it comes to care services, The Gables of Pocatello offers specialized care options such as diabetic care, high acuity care, incontinence care, and medication management.

Dining at The Gables of Pocatello is a delightful experience with meals provided daily. We accommodate special dietary needs such as no sugar requirements and offer restaurant-style dining experiences or room service.

Our community fosters an active lifestyle through engaging activities such as brain fitness exercises, cooking classes, day trips and outings. Residents can participate in devotional activities off-site and enjoy live dance or theater performances as well as live musical performances. We also offer Mormon/LDS services and other religious services to cater to our residents' spiritual needs. Stretching classes, wine tasting, and yoga/chair yoga are also popular activities among our residents.

The Gables of Pocatello is conveniently located near a variety of amenities essential to our residents' comfort and convenience. With five cafes, five parks, nine pharmacies, 37 physicians, 25 restaurants, one transportation service, 11 places of worship, and seven hospitals nearby, our residents have easy access to everything they may need.

At The Gables of Pocatello Assisted Living, we prioritize the comfort and well-being of our residents. Our community offers a range of amenities and care services to ensure that each resident enjoys a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle while receiving the necessary support they require.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Pocatello, Idaho, offers a variety of amenities that could be appealing for senior living. There are several parks within close proximity, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, there are numerous medical facilities nearby, including family health centers, pharmacies, and hospitals, ensuring access to healthcare services. Places of worship are also easily accessible for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. A variety of dining options ranging from fast food to cafes offer convenience and choice for meals. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with convenient access to essential services and recreational opportunities for seniors looking to settle in Pocatello.

Parks

  • Taysom Rotary Park (0.8 miles)
  • Caldwell Park (2.1 miles)
  • Caldwell Park Pocatello,idaho (2.6 miles)
  • Ammon Park (3.1 miles)
  • Alameda Park (3.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Family First Health Centers South (0.9 miles)
  • Family First Health Center South Scott Malm PA-C, MS (1 miles)
  • ISU - Health Center (1.6 miles)
  • Health West Administrative Office (1.9 miles)
  • Medical Imaging (1.9 miles)
  • Pocatello Allergy & Asthma Clinic: David E. Parry, MD (1.9 miles)
  • Juniper Springs Internal Medicine (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Keymed (1 miles)
  • Bengal Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Key Med (1.8 miles)
  • Keymed (1.8 miles)
  • Shaver Pharmacy And Compounding Center (1.9 miles)
  • Bob's Pharmacy (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Soc of SE Idaho (1.2 miles)
  • The Of Church Of Christ Latter-Day St (1.2 miles)
  • LDS 2nd University Stake Center (1.6 miles)
  • Idaho Pocatello Mission (2.1 miles)
  • Central Christian Church (2.1 miles)
  • Blazing Grace Church (2.5 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • ISU Chartwells (1.5 miles)
  • Elmer's Restaurant (1.5 miles)
  • VousDoo Grill (1.7 miles)
  • Jimmy John's (1.7 miles)
  • Off The Rails Brewing (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Turner Dining Commons (1.8 miles)
  • Red Hot Roasters (2.1 miles)
  • Cafe Tuscano (2.6 miles)
  • Idaho Unlimited (3.5 miles)
  • Java Espress - Po (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Portneuf Regional Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Portneuf Medical Center (2 miles)
  • Safe Haven Hospital and Care Center (2.1 miles)
  • Portneuf Medical Specialty Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • Portneuf Labor, Delivery & Postpartum (2.5 miles)
  • US Veterans Outpatient Clinic (2.8 miles)
  • Portneuf Medical Center (2.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Avcenter (2.4 miles)

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