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Located a few miles from Boise and surrounded by picturesque scenery, Eagle, Idaho, is a quaint city in Ada County with a small-town charm. Over 20% of the city’s 29,796 residents are seniors aged 65 and over, enjoying Eagle’s comfortable climate and low crime rates. The city offers cultural places of interest such as the Warhawk Air Museum and the Eagle Museum of History and Preservation along with many vineyards. Seniors in the city benefit from easy access to several scenic walking trails and can spend their time exploring the many green spaces available including the Stephen C. Guerber Park and the Arboretum Park.
Older adults in Eagle have a choice between dozens of assisted living communities at an average monthly price of $3,375, per Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Actual costs can fluctuate based on amenities and services available.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of individuals in the US between the ages of 65 and 84 will increase by 38.8% between 2010 and 2020, while the population over age 85 will increase by 18.7%. 2015 Medicare and You – National Medicare HandbookHundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
In Eagle, the cost for assisted living facilities is slightly under the state’s median of $3,675 and over $1,000 below the national average. Assisted living in Eagle costs significantly less than in the neighboring states of Washington ($5,750), Montana ($4,213) and Oregon ($4,659). However, in the southern border state of Nevada, the price for assisted living is $220 above the median cost in Eagle.
Eagle is among the more affordable areas for assisted living within the state. The lowest cost in Idaho is in Twin Falls, where the median price is a couple of hundred dollars below Eagle. Northeast, in Idaho Falls, assisted living costs $298 more, on average, than in Eagle. In cities such as nearby Pocatello and Coeur d’Alene, the respective median costs of $4,425 and $4,373 are over $1,000 above Eagle. The highest cost in the state is in Lewiston, where the average monthly price for assisted living is $5,203.
Note: Data for Eagle was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boise, was used instead.
Low-income older adults in Idaho who are registered with Medicaid can get help with part of the cost for assisted living through the Home and Community Based Services Coverage. Seniors aged 65 and over could also benefit from the state’s Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled cash assistance program.
Read more about these programs and find out who qualifies on our Assisted Living in Idaho page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Eagle Senior & Community Center | (208) 939-0475 | Seniors can take part in a range of social and educational activities at the senior center for a small annual fee. Members enjoy access to games such as bingo and Pinochle, fitness classes and trips to local amenities. |
| Eagle Library HouseCalls | (208) 939-6814 | This service is offered by the Eagle Public Library and is open to older adults who have a valid membership card, and can’t go to the library in person due to health reasons. Volunteers can deliver and pick up books to and from assisted living facilities around the Eagle area. The library can also help seniors with limited eyesight access free audiobooks through the Idaho Talking Book Library program. |
| Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging | (208) 898-7060 | Older adults in Eagle can get in touch with their local Area Agency on Aging for a range of supportive services. The AAA operates the local Information and Referral service that connects seniors and their family members with nearby resources. Residents in assisted living facilities can contact the Ombudsman program, managed by the agency, which investigates complaints and advocates on behalf of seniors. |
| Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors | (800) 247-4422 | This service is managed by the Idaho Department of Insurance Consumer Services Bureau and offers older adults free and unbiased Medicare advice. SHIBA counselors can help seniors enroll with Medicare and understand topics such as Medigap, finding a Medicare provider, Medicare part B and the Health Insurance Marketplace. |
| Senior Legal Advice Line | (208) 746-7541 | This legal advice line is operated by Idaho’s Legal Aid Services and it’s open to seniors aged 60 and over. Older adults can get in touch with Legal Aid for free advice and limited representation in civil matters including living wills, guardianship, debt relief and Medicaid. |
| Idaho Division of Veterans Services | (208) 780-1300 | The state’s Division of Veterans Services offers several benefits to seniors who served in the U.S. military. Veterans can get in touch with their local office for advice on military pensions, state and federal financial compensation as well as access to military health care providers. Additionally, the Division operates several assisted living facilities for veterans. |
| Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley | (208) 336-5533 | This AmeriCorps program is available to seniors aged 55 and over who live in Ada County and want to educate and enrich the lives of young people. Seniors taking part in the program are matched with school children to mentor and help them thrive academically. Volunteers benefit from an hourly stipend, ongoing training, insurance and free yearly health checks. |
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare manages The Residential Assisted Living Facilities team which conducts regular inspections to ensure assisted living facilities in the Eagle area comply with state regulations.
For more information on these state laws, visit our Assisted Living in Idaho page.
