Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello

Features

Housing

• 66 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

• Air-conditioning
• Beauty salon
• Cable or satellite TV
• Computer center
• Dining room
• Fitness room
• Fully furnished
• Gaming room
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Kitchenette
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Private bathrooms
• Restaurant-style dining
• Small library
• Telephone
• Wellness center
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

• Community operated transportation
• Transportation arrangement
• Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

• 12-16 hour nursing
• 24-hour call system
• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Diabetes diet
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Mental wellness program
• Special dietary restrictions

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Description

The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello, ID is an assisted living community that provides a comfortable and supportive environment for veterans. The facility offers a wide range of amenities to enhance the residents' quality of life.

Residents can enjoy visiting the beauty salon for a haircut or styling session, or relax in their fully furnished rooms while watching Cable or satellite TV. The community operated transportation ensures that residents have easy access to nearby shops, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, and places of worship. For those who prefer staying active, there is a fitness room and outdoor space available.

The assisted living community also provides various care services to meet the individual needs of each resident. Staff are available 24/7 to respond to any emergencies through the 24-hour call system and provide 24-hour supervision. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers is also offered. Residents with special dietary restrictions can enjoy meals prepared according to their needs.

Engaging activities are organized on a regular basis to keep residents entertained and socially connected. These include fitness programs, day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities. Additionally, concierge services are available to assist with any personal needs or requests.

The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello ensures the mental well-being of its residents through a mental wellness program. Medication management is provided for those requiring assistance in taking their medications.

Overall, this assisted living community aims to provide a safe and enriching environment for veterans where they can receive personalized care and support while enjoying the comforts of home.

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