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Shaw Mountain of Cascadia in Boise, ID

Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a nursing home community in Boise, ID.

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Shaw Mountain of Cascadia in Boise, ID

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  • Interior

    A spacious rehabilitation room equipped with various exercise machines and therapy equipment.

  • Decor

    A well-furnished dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier.

  • Architecture

    A sunlit indoor garden with a ramp and large windows, surrounded by greenery.

  • Windows

    A modern lobby or waiting area with comfortable seating and large windows.

  • Landscaping

    A sunny backyard garden with outdoor seating and vibrant flowers.

  • Waiting Area

    A modern waiting area with comfortable seating and welcoming decor.

909 Reserve St, Boise, ID 83712

To contact a resident: (208) 343-7717

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

4.2 from 70 reviews
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Overall Review of Shaw Mountain of Cascadia

common 30 reviews mention this

Caring staff stands out

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as genuinely caring and responsive.

Across the reviews, people focus on how attentive and compassionate the nursing, CNA, and therapy teams feel day to day. Several mention that staff took time to explain things, follow through with care, and respond to concerns, not just complete tasks. There are also repeated remarks about professional but personable interactions and a sense that residents are treated with respect.

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Care coordination and rehab help

Rehab and therapy are a major focus, with staff described as organized and goal-oriented.

Many reviews talk about rehabilitation support—especially physical and occupational therapy—helping residents work toward mobility and daily function goals. A recurring point is that the team helped residents and families understand a plan after hospital stays or surgeries. Some reviewers also describe weekly care conferences for rehab, which helped them avoid feeling left in the dark about next steps and discharge planning.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Communication can fall short

Several families report problems with updates, phone access, and timely follow-through.

While many reviews praise how clearly staff keep families informed, others describe frustration with communication breakdowns. A few residents and families say they struggled to reach staff by phone or get timely responses during urgent moments. Others mention difficulties with tracking needs or keeping up with care details, including charting and blood sugar monitoring, which contributed to concerns about quality control.

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Clean facility and renovations

Reviews frequently mention a clean, well-kept environment.

Multiple reviewers say the facility looks clean and feels orderly, including hallways and patient rooms. A few also mention ongoing upgrades and remodeling, framing improvements as part of the experience. Not every comment is fully positive on comfort or day-to-day care, but cleanliness comes up consistently.

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Food quality receives mixed reviews

Dining satisfaction varies, with some residents praising meals and others criticizing quality and smell.

Some reviews describe the food as very good and enjoyable, including meals cooked on-site and residents liking what they’re served. Others report disappointment with food quality, including comments about meals looking bad and unpleasant odors in rooms. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and diet-related support such as special dietary restrictions, which shows variety, but the reviews still aren’t uniformly positive.

  • A well-furnished dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier.

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Features

Housing

  • 98 resident community capacity 98 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

This area of Boise, Idaho offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to live in a vibrant community. With a variety of restaurants such as Roosevelt Market, Tin Roof Tacos, and Chick-Fil-A within close proximity, there are plenty of dining options to explore. Access to quality healthcare is also readily available with St Luke's Idaho Cardiology, St Luke's Children's Bowel and Bladder Clinic, and other medical facilities nearby. Additionally, the presence of pharmacies like Walgreens and Rite Aid ensures easy access to medication and healthcare products. For leisure activities, there are several cafes like Flying M Coffeehouse and Java Downtown Boise nearby, as well as parks such as Municipal Park and Cecil D. Andrus Park for outdoor enjoyment. Overall, this area provides a comfortable and convenient living environment for seniors looking to enjoy the amenities Boise has to offer.

Restaurants

  • Roosevelt Market (0.3 miles)
  • Tin Roof Tacos (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • The Lively (0.8 miles)
  • Guido's Original New York Style Pizza Downtown (0.8 miles)
  • Tom Grainey's Sporting Pub (1 miles)
  • Moon's Kitchen Cafe (1 miles)

Physicians

  • St Luke's Idaho Cardiology (0.4 miles)
  • St Luke's Children's Bowel and Bladder Clinic (0.5 miles)
  • Family Medicine Health Center (0.5 miles)
  • Center For Lifetime Health (0.5 miles)
  • St Luke's Clinic Nephrology Boise (0.5 miles)
  • Cordum Ann A MD (0.6 miles)
  • St Luke's Clinic Maternal Fetal Medicine (0.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital (0.5 miles)
  • Boise VA Medical Center (0.6 miles)
  • St Luke's MSTI Pediatric Oncology (0.6 miles)
  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Departments, Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Careers at St Luke's (0.8 miles)
  • Maribel C Morrell (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
  • O Zone Condom Shop (1.6 miles)
  • Customedica Pharmacy Boise (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
  • Shopko Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Flying M Coffeehouse (0.8 miles)
  • Java Downtown Boise (0.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1 miles)
  • Bacon (1.1 miles)
  • Slow By Slow Coffee Bar (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Broadcast Coffee (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • Municipal Park (0.9 miles)
  • Cecil D. Andrus Park (0.9 miles)
  • Camel's Back Park (1.6 miles)
  • Fairview Park (1.9 miles)
  • Dog Island (2.1 miles)
  • Manitou Park (2.1 miles)
  • Kathryn Albertson Park (2.1 miles)

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