The Cottages of Payette in Payette, ID delivers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, enabling residents to remain on campus even as needs become more complex. The community is equipped to manage wandering behaviors morning or night, elopement risk, combative or other behavioral issues, oxygen therapy, advanced dementia, and diabetes—whether controlled by oral medication or insulin injections. Residents younger than 60 are accepted, and the team is comfortable coordinating care for psychiatric diagnoses. An RN or LPN is on-site, and a registered nurse is on call around the clock for emergent changes in condition.
Clinical services are reinforced by security and support systems that operate 24/7. Every staff member completes a background check, and an awake night shift monitors door alarms, fenced-in outdoor spaces, and Wander Guard technology. Residents can summon help using pull cords or personal emergency response systems that alert staff immediately. Full assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfer help ranges from standby supervision to one-person assists and Hoyer-lift transfers for non-weight-bearing residents. Podiatry visits are provided on site to reduce the need for outside appointments, and an activity director builds daily schedules geared to each resident’s cognitive and physical abilities.
Rooms can include a private bathroom, basic furnishings, individual climate controls, cable service, and the option for residents or families to repaint or personalize walls; availability of these features varies by unit. Independent Living tenants who reside in neighboring cottages or transition from higher levels of care can receive medication-management check-ins, weekly housekeeping, and laundry service while maintaining a largely self-directed lifestyle.
Meals are prepared three times daily with both a set menu and on-order options. The culinary staff works closely with nursing to accommodate carbohydrate-controlled, low-sodium, pureed, and other physician-ordered diets, and snacks are available throughout the day for residents who prefer smaller, more frequent servings. Dining assistance is offered for those who need verbal cues or full hands-on help, ensuring that everyone receives adequate nutrition.
On-site conveniences include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, internet access, smoking areas outdoors, and landscaped communal gardens. Scheduled transportation links residents to medical appointments or local shopping, and the property lies near public transit routes for additional flexibility. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
