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Barber Station Senior Living

3266 E Barber Valley Dr, Boise, ID 83716

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Cecelia S

Sibling of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very Impressed

My sister and I have had considerable experience with memory care facilities through the needs of our parents and now our brother. The relationships with some other places started good but deteriorated with the change of key personnel or new management/owner. This time we feel like we found THE golden egg. It has been a blend of the best features we found in other places. Dementia comes with different challenges so there isn't a predictable "normal" . We quickly learned that this facility tries hard to work adjusting to the patient instead of trying to make the patient into something they can't be. An example of this is how they handled our brother claiming elements of the decorating as his. Our brother was a very smart person and after he graduated from college he was able to continue his desire to know more by reading. As a result he owned a huge library of books on a wide range of subjects which he read and studied. Because of the limited space in his room we had to figure out what things would be the most important to him to feel at home. Part of the decorations at Barber Station were strategically placed books with their covers removed. Very soon he "rescued" them. Now every available surface in his room became host to them. The staff didn't make a big deal about it. The needs of the patient was greater to them than fighting over where books are supposed to be. That is a reflection of all levels of the staff and their focus on the vulnerable people in their care. The staff understands that their patients once upon a time were healthy and important people to their family and the community. Even though they aren't what they were, they still deserve respect and need patience.

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Barber Station Senior Living

Barber Station Senior Living provides compassionate assisted living and memory care services to seniors in Boise, Idaho. Opened in 2019, Barber Station Senior Living combines modern amenities with beautiful natural surroundings. The community is built along the Boise River next to an expansive green space. Scenic foothills moving into tall grasses, aspen trees, and groomed walking paths make this area uniquely pleasant. And as a growing cultural center, Boise has plenty of shopping and dining options and excellent public libraries.

In this 80-bed community, all residents receive their own private room, and all assisted living rooms come with a private bathroom and a kitchenette. The large windows let in lots of natural light and allow residents to enjoy the picturesque setting. While the goal of the assisted living wing is to provide residents with just as much help as they need to remain independent, every unit has an emergency pendant, and on-call nurses are available 24/7 to assist with any medical emergencies. For daily needs, kind and professional caregivers can help with dressing, bathing, and medication reminders. Caregivers who specialize in helping seniors with memory loss offer residents a sense of security and belonging as they engage them in activities designed...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care


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for Barber Station Senior Living

7.7 out of 10
Review Score16 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.2
Meals & Dining
3.4
Activities
3.7
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Barber Station Senior Living with 7.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Barber Station Senior Living has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 8/15/25

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 15, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Barber Station Senior Living

Not enough staff. We must have got a new cook. The food is cheap - Put A little Money into It

Cecelia S

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 8, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very Impressed

My sister and I have had considerable experience with memory care facilities through the needs of our parents and now our brother. The relationships with some other places started good but deteriorated with the change of key personnel or new management/owner. This time we feel like we found THE golden egg. It has been a blend of the best features we found in other places. Dementia comes with different challenges so there isn't a predictable "normal" . We quickly learned that this facility tries hard to work adjusting to the patient instead of trying to make the patient into something they can't be. An example of this is how they handled our brother claiming elements of the decorating as his. Our brother was a very smart person and after he graduated from college he was able to continue his desire to know more by reading. As a result he owned a huge library of books on a wide range of subjects which he read and studied. Because of the limited space in his room we had to figure out what things would be the most important to him to feel at home. Part of the decorations at Barber Station were strategically placed books with their covers removed. Very soon he "rescued" them. Now every available surface in his room became host to them. The staff didn't make a big deal about it. The needs of the patient was greater to them than fighting over where books are supposed to be. That is a reflection of all levels of the staff and their focus on the vulnerable people in their care. The staff understands that their patients once upon a time were healthy and important people to their family and the community. Even though they aren't what they were, they still deserve respect and need patience.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Resident/client

June 11, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

I am currently a resident at Barber Station. I think I would recommend Barber Station Senior Living, with some caution. Communication with the family is somewhat limited. For instance: they didn't tell me that they don't have an accessible van. They only have a regular passenger car. Lots of the residents can't go anywhere.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 15, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Lovely facility, great direct care staff

Barber Station is a lovely new clean facility. They are still learning how to be a memory care facility. I appreciated the family style dining. I purposely visited during this time so I could meet the other residents and see how the staff cared for them. The direct care staff did great, and I felt they cared about and kept safe, clean and with dignity, both my dad and the other residents. They use behavioral techniques, not over medicating and the residents are mostly calm and content. [name removed], the recreational therapist was amazing. And super receptive to suggestions and ideas. There were issues: Mostly with leadership. Please note: I am a seasoned medical social worker, not just a daughter. My dad entered Barber on Hospice care so he also had their staff and a private caregiver paid by me. Lots of eyes and involvement, they would concur with my comments. 1. No intake packet, admission checklist, and super rough admission due to their lack of organization The day I left my dad there was among the worst. Ever. For both of us. 2. We were promised things like better food choices (my dad's most frequent complaint) that were not delivered. I refused to eat the meals, high in starch, low in veggies and nutrition. I went as high up as the CEO to request my dad never be feed fish, he hated fish, particularly Tilapia was awful to him. I feel I was judged by my demand to feed my dad and the residents better quality food. The day my dad died, the CEO and the Marketing Director refused to look me in the eye, while the other staff, nurse, [name removed], [name removed] etc were very supportive. There were issues with his dying process. He fell, and was ignored, snowed, not moved or changed until I got mad. Horizon Hospice staff stepped in and he did get care and a peaceful death.

Greg

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 18, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

Highly Recommended

The experience was great. Everyone seemed caring and kind. I would highly recommend Barber Station. It was a great value and we felt really safe and my mom was very content there.

Beth

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 3, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Barber Station Senior Living

I'd say that the staff is friendly and helpful. The environment is warm and friendly. Mom stays active with the other residents and is settling in nicely.My mom seems very happy there so far!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

September 29, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our tour of Barber Station

We toured Barber Station Senior Living during our search for an Assisted Living facility for our loved one. This facility was really nice! It's a newer facility and kind of like a very large hotel. However, it was too far from home for us.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 21, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Barber Station Review

My experience with Barber Station is absolutely wonderful. Great service great help and the facility is fabulous. White halls, grand piano in the lobby, [name removed], the person I am caring for. Has her very special artwork hanging in the building. It's a pleasure to be there I look forward to visiting her several times a week or more. Of all the places that I've seen this is by far the most superior and I would be happy to be a resident there.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 16, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Barber Station Review

Their memory care unit is new. It's a very nice facility and some of the staff are just outstanding. The big open space is ideal for the residents to gather, they eat family style, do group exercises. It is clear the residents are well cared for and content. We had a pretty rough start though. They did not have a formal orientation process, no binder, no checklist, no understanding of what dad was permitted, or not permitted, to have, how laundry service worked, no who to call when... The director has worked with me, and I hope listened regarding making the admissions process much smoother. He is very approachable. I have also communicated with him about the food choices and quality and have noticed improvement.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 28, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Improve the food and you're Golden!!

It's a lovely community. The food is not good and there aren't any healthy options. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

Jerry

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 17, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Kudos to Barber Station

The staff is very friendly and attentive to the needs of Mom. They are in the process of getting completely staffed. The meals are good and nutritious; however, Mom complains about choices. Activities are good during the day, however no activities during evening hours. Between the staff and residents everyone has a caring attitude. It's nice to have your loved one in that type of atmosphere.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

December 7, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our Tour Experience

Veranda at Barber Station was a new facility, and it looked really nice. Everything we saw was all good. It was just kind of far out from my location. And the price was a little on the spendy side. But we really liked it, and it was probably our second choice.

dg

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 16, 2021

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
3.5
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

mixed experience

The community has had some major issues with turnover and they have had a complete turnover of staff within the last few months. The facility is beautiful and the outdoor area is nice and there are nice walking areas. The meals were good and they have variety. I would recommend this community to others if the staffing issue is resolved.

Susan K

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 5, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

It has been a really positive experience

The activities are great, they have the residents all wear masks so they are still being safe. They have exercise classes and on every Tuesday they have a show in tell that features one residents. Our loved one was up one day, and he used to write short stories and poems and one of the staff members would read it to the other residents where they could ask him questions. We thought this was very unique and a good way for the residents to get to know each other better.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 3, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
3.0

Good to Start But Not a Great Ending

If you had an elderly person, that is able to take care of themselves, it will be a good community. I wish the communication would have been better between the staff and me, regarding my loved one. During the stay the community went through two administrators. The second administrator only talked about the billing after the passing of my loved one, and didn't give condolences.

Boise resident of Veranda

Memory Care

Resident/client

September 10, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

They put"Life" back into Assisted Living

After a truly troubling experience with another assisted living facility I took a recommendation to check out Veranda at Barber Station and what a difference! The staff is singularly chosen for their heart, skills and caring and they are all about their residents. The location is ideal along the greenbelt in the very up-and-coming Warm Springs area and only several blocks to Marianne Williams Park. Each apartment is beautiful and the whole place is brand new. From the homemade meals that use fresh veggies and herbs served at linen covered tables, to activities that are designed to keep us learning and living, not keep us busy, the only thing I would change about Veranda is the time it took for me to find it!

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