Pocatello Independent Living

Pocatello, Idaho, called the U.S. Smile Capital and Gate City, is a small city of less than 55,000 that is located 4,462 feet above sea level in Southeastern Idaho. Seniors will enjoy the city’s quaint and comfortable living arrangements while benefitting from the city’s economic strength (listed as one of Forbes’ Best Small Places for Business and Careers). If you visit AssistedSeniorLiving.net you can find the best Pocatello assisted living facility for you and your loved one’s specific needs. Whether you are searching for a CRCC, in home residential senior care, senior apartments, or more, our site can give you all the information on Pocatello’s best assisted living options. Pocatello’s stunning geographic location and its small, but welcoming community make it a great choice for active retirees to settle down. The climate in Pocatello is dry and sunny nearly all year long. The winters can be a bit chilly but there are more than seven warm months, on average, each year.

Pocatello senior care is quite affordable, about in line with the national average. For a private ALF bedroom, the monthly cost is $3,173. A single nursing home room costs $6,844 per month. Semi-private nursing home rooms run at $6,235 per month and adult day health care at $2,080 per month. Pocatello’s cost of living is very low, rated 87.1 by the March 2012 cost of living index. The city also has almost 30 percent less crime than the average American city as well. Portneuf Medical Center is the primary health care center for Pocatello.

The city’s senior community is serviced by the Great Pocatello Senior Citizens Center. They provide hot meals to as many area seniors as they can and enrich the community’s strength through socializing and activities. At the Center there are three dances a week, card games all week, a billiards room, and even a library. They also offer vital senior citizens’ services like legal aid, medical advice, free consultations, and screenings. They also host the Southeast Idaho Senior Games that holds competitive sports events to promote physical, mental and social well-being.

Pocatello has 32 city parks for recreation and relaxation, including Cotant Park, OK Ward Park, and NOP Park. There are also many golf courses, a swimming complex, and places to bike and hike. To the east, seniors can take in the spectacular views of American Falls. There are enough shopping and dining options for a city of Pocatello’s size. To the south lies Indian Rocks State Park which offers a nice place for weekend getaways, canoeing and rafting. Cultural points of interest in the city include the Pocatelo Zoo, the Museum of Natural History, Holt Arena on the Idaho State University campus, and the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. All this ads up to a great city for retirement and good place to choose assisted living.