Health & Wellness
When relocating to a new community, people typically put a premium on factors such as cost of living, school choice, employment opportunities, and access to high-quality healthcare. For many, it’s also important to explore the options for older family members who may want to make a life there, too.
Health & Wellness Professionals, Services, & Events
There are many independent Health & Wellness professionals and services in the area too, from chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, dentists, fitness/yoga teachers, mental health counselors, and many more.
There are various health & wellness events throughout the year held in the community, including the Sun Valley Wellness Institute’s renowned Sun Valley Wellness Festival, which features top wellness speakers, classes and workshops during Memorial Day weekend each year.
View List of Healthcare OptionsSt. Luke’s Wood River
Since 2000, St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR) has provided residents and visitors with top-notch medical care. Through its hospital and clinics, SLWR provides services in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more. Visiting specialists from the St. Luke’s Health System include cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, oncology, and urology. SLWR offers a state-of-the-art Oncology Infusion Services Center; a full range of diagnostic imagine and laboratory testing including CT, MRI, and 3D mammography; and emergency medical transport via Air St. Luke’s. SLWR also operates a medical clinic at 1450 Aviation Drive in Hailey that provides services including family medicine, neurology, mental health, rehabilitation, and the Center for Community Health. For more information, visit www.stlukesonline.org.
Senior Living Options
The Wood River Valley is a place where multiple generations of a family can enjoy living close to each other, yet independent of each other. Despite its relatively small size, this community offers a spectrum of services and residential choices for older adults that makes an extended-family experience feasible and enjoyable for all.
Bell Mountain Village & Care Center
620 N. 6th St., Bellevuesafehavenhealthcare.org
(208) 788-7180
Managed by Safe Haven, the largest elder care provider in Idaho, Bell Mountain Village consists of two buildings dedicated to skilled nursing patients (32 beds) and a third building for assisted- living residents (16 beds). Safe Haven also operates a second assisted-living home (13 beds) just a few blocks away on 7th Street in Bellevue. Assisted-living residents enjoy activities, prepared meals, and transportation to shopping and medical appointments. The Bell Mountain facility also includes a center for physical and occupational therapy activities.
View WebsiteSummit Apartments
155 W. Galena St., Haileyhaileysummit.com
(208) 788-2134
Situated in a quiet neighborhood only 1 1⁄2 blocks from Main Street in Hailey, Summit is an affordable housing community for seniors 62 and over. Summit’s 40 one-bedroom apartments are spread across two ranch-style buildings, and an indoor common area is used for weekly coffee hour, jigsaw puzzles, and bridge club. Grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and a public park are all within walking distance, and residents can get around on Mountain Rides’ Hailey bus route seven days a week, free of charge.
View WebsiteThe Senior Connection
721 3rd Ave. S., Haileyseniorconnectionidaho.org
(208) 788-3468
The Connection has provided essential services and programming for Blaine County’s older adults for over 40 years, enriching the lives of seniors so they can enjoy active and independent lives.
The Connection’s wide variety of services include transportation, health and wellness, socialization and leisure activities, enrich- ment and educational classes, information and resources, home- delivered meals, and weekday group lunches.
View WebsiteThe Cottages Assisted Living & Memory Care
Highway 75 and McKercher Blvd.assistedlivingidaho.com
(208) 475-1805
For seniors requiring extra help with the activities of daily living, The Cottages in Hailey provides a range of services in a warm, home-like environment. Conveniently located at the corner of
Highway 75 and McKercher Boulevard, The Cottages’ studio apartments have an open floor plan and kitchenette. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals and a range of activities. In addition to assisted living and memory care, The Cottages also offers day care and respite care programs. The grand opening of The Cottages in Hailey is anticipated in September 2017.
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