Twin Falls Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Twin Falls, Idaho is the biggest city located in Idaho’s Magic Valley region, which is in the southern part of the state. The city has a population under 45,000 and is the regional commercial hub of the south-central Idaho and northeastern Nevada area. Twin Falls has dozens of assisted living options to choose from. To find a Twin Falls assisted living facility that is right for your individual needs, visit AssistedSeniorLiving.net to choose based on amenities, cost, type of facility, and any other consideration you will need. The city is near many breathtaking geographic locations. For seniors that want to explore the great outdoors, Twin Falls is a great small city that offers a comfortable, safe and relaxing environment with the benefits of a wealth of recreational opportunities and ample cultural opportunities. Twin Falls is rated as the number one city on Livability.com’s list of “Top Ten Cities to Defy Death.”
Twin Falls’ assisted living costs fall under the national average and under the Idaho state median. Homemaker services, home health aide and adult day health care cost $3,123, $3,337, and $1,896 per month, respectively. Private rooms in an ALF bear the monthly cost of $3,175 and semi-private and private nursing home rooms cost $6,034 and $6,253 per month, respectively. Added cost savings, aside from the affordable senior care costs, can be reaped from the city’s low cost of living. On the March 2012 cost of living index, Twin Falls is rated an 86.0, compared to the national average of 100. The city also has more than 20 percent less crime than the national average. The city’s health care needs are provided by St. Luke’s Magic Valley RMC, a state-of-the-art facility that opened up in 2011. The Twin Falls Senior Citizen Community Center focuses on bringing opportunities like classes, trips, events and services to the city’s senior citizen community.
There are many ways for Twin Falls senior residents to keep active and busy. Shoshone Falls is one of the most popular landmarks in the region. Located five miles east of the city, the majestic falls are actually taller than Niagara Falls. Just north of the city the Perrine Bridge is an incredible work of architecture that lies over the Snake River Canyon. Perrine Bridge, for adventurous seniors that might want a little heart pounding action or to defy death a little more than just living in the city, holds BASE jumping too. Other points of interest located in the area include Bear Claw Trading Post, the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, City of Rocks National Reserve, Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Preserve, the Magic Valley Arts Council & Gallery, and Balanced Rock. Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at Blue Lakes Country Club. Some great cultural events that may interest seniors are the Perrine Bridge Festival and the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta. Downtown Twin Falls is a historic area that includes the Orpheum Theatre, the Friday Night Market, dozens of restaurants, businesses, shops and cafes.
Twins Falls, ID is a perfect retirement home for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement life. AssistedSeniorLiving.net can help you find a new home among the beautiful scenery, friendly people and unique amenities of Twin Falls.