Good Samaritan Society - Idaho Falls Village in Idaho Falls, ID

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  • Interior

    A cozy lounge area featuring comfortable seating and a television, designed for relaxation.

  • Building

    A view down a well-lit corridor featuring several doors and artwork on the walls.

  • Bedroom

    A view of a well-designed patient room in a healthcare facility.

  • Windows

    A brick house with a porch, potted plants, and a grassy lawn.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with red tablecloths, featuring wooden flooring and a view of the kitchen.

  • Lighting

    A well-organized bathroom featuring a shower, toilet, and sink.

  • Artwork

    A cozy waiting area featuring several pieces of artwork on the walls.

  • Seating Area

    A serene interior view of a church sanctuary featuring wooden paneling and ambient red lighting.

  • Lobby

    A cozy lobby featuring comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Hallway

    A view of a well-lit hallway with doors on both sides and decorative elements on the walls.

  • Billiards

    A spacious interior featuring a pool table and multiple tables for gatherings.

Good Samaritan Society - Idaho Falls Village in Idaho Falls, ID

Good Samaritan Society - Idaho Falls Village is a nursing home community in Idaho Falls, ID.

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840 East Elva Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

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

4 from 57 reviews
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Overall Review of Good Samaritan Society - Idaho Falls Village

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy drive progress

Residents and families often describe therapy teams that help patients make meaningful gains.

Many reviews connect improvement to the on-site rehab and therapy experience, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Several residents or family members describe better mobility, strength, and recovery progress during skilled nursing rehab stays. Reviews also highlight specific therapists and the way sessions are delivered, not just the existence of therapy.

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and attentiveness stand out

Caregivers are frequently described as compassionate, friendly, and responsive.

Across many reviews, families and residents describe direct-care staff who are caring and helpful, along with nursing teams they feel treat patients well. Several comments also mention cleanliness being maintained while staff provide day-to-day support. A smaller set of reviews goes in the opposite direction, describing unhelpful interactions and delayed responses.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food care for special diets

Meals and diet management come up often, including support for picky eating and diabetes-related needs.

Some reviews focus on the kitchen and how staff try to match food to a resident’s needs, including building menus for picky eating. Other reviews discuss diabetic-related concerns, including not receiving expected monitoring or difficulty getting diet needs handled as requested. Overall, reviews suggest dining support varies by situation, with some families feeling well supported and others frustrated.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Concerns about staffing and response times

A recurring concern is delayed help, limited staffing, and not answering call lights promptly.

A set of reviews raises issues with staffing levels and how quickly residents get assistance, including call light response and help with basic needs like bathroom assistance. Some reviewers describe oxygen being off for extended periods and difficulty getting attention when needed. These comments also include concerns about follow-through on requested equipment and care tasks, alongside frustration with communication.

common 5 reviews mention this

Clean building, with some mixed reports

Cleanliness is a frequent positive, though a few residents describe rooms that felt unclean.

Many reviews describe a clean facility and improved conditions, including comments about the building being kept clean and smelling better after changes. Others describe rooms or facility areas as dirty or poorly maintained, including complaints about odor and visible mess. Taken together, reviews suggest cleanliness can be a strong point but isn’t consistently described in the same way.

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Features

Housing

  • 113 resident community capacity 113 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

  • Idaho Falls Regional (3 miles away) Idaho Falls Regional (3 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

Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living needs. Within close proximity, there are several places of worship including the Southern Baptist Convention and Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise for spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, there are numerous dining options such as Pockets, Burger King, and Freddy's Frozen Custard for convenient meal choices. Access to healthcare is also readily available with hospitals like Mountain View Hospital and pharmacies like Walgreens nearby. For leisure activities, residents can visit parks like Sportsmen's Park or Shamrock Park or catch a show at the Paramount Theatre. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded community with all the necessary resources for senior residents.

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.4 miles)
  • Shiloh Foursquare Church (0.7 miles)
  • New Geneva Orthodox (1.1 miles)
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise (1.3 miles)
  • Idaho Falls Temple (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pockets (0.6 miles)
  • Burger King (0.6 miles)
  • Taco Shop (0.6 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard (0.9 miles)
  • Sukuru Basu Ramen (1 miles)
  • Frosty Gator (1.3 miles)
  • Manwaring Cheese and Gelato (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Robison Distributing (0.6 miles)
  • Grand Teton Service Group (1.8 miles)
  • Mountain View Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Idaho Falls Community Hospital (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Mike's Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Hy-Way Drug Store (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Sav-On Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • A-B-See Vision Care (0.7 miles)
  • Denny Craig J MD - Counseling Clinics of Yfrs (1 miles)
  • Parkway Eyecare (1 miles)
  • Life Spring Women's Clinic PA (1 miles)
  • Imaging Center (1 miles)
  • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Affleck Eye Care (1.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Sportsmen's Park (1.7 miles)
  • Community Park (2.1 miles)
  • Shamrock Park (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Paramount Theatre (1.9 miles)

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