Best places to open an assisted living home in Idaho
The top markets for residential assisted living in Idaho, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.
Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Idaho right now are Canyon, Bannock, Bonner counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 257 licensed assisted living homes serving 128,110 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $5,175/mo.
Licensed homes
257
state roster
Population 75+
128,110
ACS
Median AL cost
$5,175/mo
below the national median
Bed supply
64.8/1k
saturated supply
Top 10 markets for assisted living in Idaho
RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.
Canyon County — opportunity 6.1/10 (Moderate); 14,108 seniors 75+, growing 25.9%, with 27 licensed homes.
Bannock County — opportunity 6.0/10 (Moderate); 4,983 seniors 75+, growing 7.8%, with 14 licensed homes.
Bonner County — opportunity 5.9/10 (Moderate); 4,929 seniors 75+, growing 34.1%, with 6 licensed homes.
Ada County — opportunity 5.8/10 (Moderate); 33,166 seniors 75+, growing 36.5%, with 71 licensed homes.
Kootenai County — opportunity 5.8/10 (Moderate); 14,331 seniors 75+, growing 24.2%, with 25 licensed homes.
Twin Falls County — opportunity 5.5/10 (Moderate); 6,302 seniors 75+, growing 12.0%, with 24 licensed homes.
Bonneville County — opportunity 5.4/10 (Moderate); 7,275 seniors 75+, growing 20.0%, with 12 licensed homes.
Latah County — opportunity 4.8/10 (Moderate); 2,381 seniors 75+, growing 20.7%, with 3 licensed homes.
Blaine County — opportunity 4.7/10 (Moderate); 2,226 seniors 75+, growing 56.8%, with 1 licensed homes.
Boundary County — opportunity 4.6/10 (Moderate); 1,129 seniors 75+, growing 21.4%, with 2 licensed homes.
Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.
City
County
Homes
Beds
Avg size
Boise
43
1,822
42.4
Meridian
21
1,014
50.7
Nampa
17
583
34.3
Twin Falls
15
563
37.5
Coeur D'alene
12
707
58.9
Idaho Falls
10
659
65.9
Lewiston
10
453
45.3
Pocatello
10
318
31.8
Caldwell
7
405
57.9
Eagle
6
329
54.8
Buhl
6
85
14.2
Hayden
6
237
39.5
Sandpoint
5
249
62.3
Blackfoot
5
137
27.4
Frequently asked questions
What are the top markets for assisted living in Idaho?
The strongest Idaho markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Canyon, Bannock, Bonner, Ada, Kootenai counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Idaho city has the most assisted living homes?
Boise has the most, with 43 licensed assisted living homes (about 1,822 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Idaho?
The median assisted living cost in Idaho is about $5,175 per month — below the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Idaho?
Idaho has approximately 257 licensed assisted living homes serving 128,110 residents aged 75 and older.
See the full Idaho picture
RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Idaho on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.
Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Idaho state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.