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Life Care Center Of Boise

Life Care Center Of Boise is a nursing home community in Boise, ID.

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808 North Curtis Road, Boise, ID 83706

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4.4 from 123 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Boise

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed bag

Cleanliness is a recurring point, with reports ranging from very clean to notably unclean.

Several residents and families describe a clean facility, including comments about pleasant smells and rooms so clean it felt spotless. Others report problems such as dirty floors, an odor, and rooms that felt unsanitary, along with concerns that basic needs weren’t consistently met. The contrast suggests cleanliness experience can vary from visit to visit.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities help make days easier

Activities show up regularly in reviews, including social events and resident-friendly spaces.

Families mention social programs like bingo, dancing over holidays, and group get-togethers that residents can enjoy or watch. Others highlight specific moments—like a piano sing-along—plus ongoing activities led day after day. A courtyard is also described as relaxing, reinforcing that there are places residents can spend time.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Dining quality and timing vary

Dining is discussed through both food quality and service timing.

Some reviewers describe the food as delicious and note positive meal experiences. Other reviews say meals were served late, weren’t consistently warm, and included repetitive menus. There are also comments about the dining room setup not always feeling fresh, like tablecloths not being changed enough.

common 8 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a key focus

Residents undergoing rehab frequently describe therapy that helped them make measurable progress.

Multiple reviews point to physical and occupational therapy as a major part of the rehab experience, with people describing improvement over a short time. Families also mention assistance that goes beyond therapy sessions, including help with grooming and personal care during recovery. In a negative review, rehab was still framed as inadequate for the level of need, but the overall pattern in comments centers on therapy being central to day-to-day support.

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Features

Housing

  • 153 resident community capacity 153 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • 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
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • 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 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • Don J Beasley MD (0.1 miles)
  • The Allergy Group (0.1 miles)
  • St Alphonsus Medical Group (0.1 miles)
  • Boise OB-Gyn Care & Experience (0.3 miles)
  • N S Support (0.3 miles)
  • Idaho Spine & Pain (0.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Med Now Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Canada Prescription Service (0.7 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • The Caughlin Clinic (0.2 miles)
  • Intermountain Hospital Otptnt (0.8 miles)
  • Southwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Surgical Care Affiliates (1.9 miles)
  • Maribel C Morrell (2.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Western Collective (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Push and Pour (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • Alchemist Coffee Roasting Co. (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Barbarian Brewing (1.1 miles)
  • Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.4 miles)
  • Charlie Brown's (1.5 miles)
  • CafĂ© Zupas (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • Red Lobster (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Kathryn Albertson Park (1.4 miles)
  • Dog Island (1.5 miles)
  • Esther Simplot Park (1.6 miles)
  • Fairview Park (1.8 miles)
  • Willow Lane Athletic Complex (2.2 miles)
  • Elm Grove Park (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Boise & IMAX (2 miles)

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