Willows in Blackfoot, Idaho, is licensed for both Assisted Living and Memory Care, giving residents access to daily support with personal tasks as well as specialized programming for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Families looking for flexible arrangements can book respite or other short-term stays, and the staff is trained to monitor and assist residents who manage diabetes.

The community maintains an emergency call system throughout the building and secures all exterior doors to help protect residents who may wander. On-site medical resources include regular visits from dentists, podiatrists, physical therapists, hospice professionals and licensed nurses. Caregivers provide incontinence support, ambulatory and non-ambulatory assistance, and pet-related help for residents who qualify. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are handled in house, and common areas are laid out to reduce confusion for those with memory loss.

Residences range from studio and efficiency apartments to larger layouts, some with their own washer and dryer, while others share laundry rooms. Features such as wheelchair-accessible showers, traditional bathtubs, cable television, utilities and resident parking are available in select units. Apartments may open onto outdoor garden areas, sit near the library and computer lounge, or overlook the landscaped spaces modeled after Midwest Village, Nicholas Conservatory and Anderson Gardens. Not all accommodations include every feature, so families should verify specific details during a tour.

Three meals are prepared daily and served in a communal dining room, with staff available to provide assistance as needed. Vegetarian selections are part of the regular menu rotation, and the kitchen can accommodate basic dietary preferences or physician-ordered modifications.

Recreational offerings include an activity center that hosts clubs, bingo games, arts and crafts, live entertainment and evening television or movie gatherings. Residents can choose from scheduled on-site events or join group outings into the local area, and outdoor spaces are open for fresh air and conversation.