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SNAKE
RIVER
Community
Supported Living

Adult Disability Services · Idaho Falls, ID

Supported living in Idaho Falls, built on the power of “Yes.”

Snake River provides Residential Habilitation and adult disability services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities — helping them direct their own lives, with a team that does the heavy lifting to make goals happen.

A participant laughing while cooking with a support staff member

Supported living, explained

What is supported living?

Supported living is an adult disability service where people with developmental disabilities live in their own home and community, with trained staff who teach skills and provide day-to-day support. In Idaho, this support is delivered through Residential Habilitation (Res Hab).

Is Snake River a DDA?

No. Snake River is certified by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare as a Residential Habilitation Agency, not a Developmental Disabilities Agency (DDA). DDAs typically provide developmental therapy, while Res Hab agencies provide in-home and community support for daily living. Many adults use both.

More answers in our FAQ

A day in the life

What supported living looks like

See the full day
A participant cooking breakfast with a support staff member

Morning

Starting the day at home

Roommates wake up in their shared home and make breakfast, with staff coaching cooking, hygiene and getting ready for the day.

A participant checking a shopping list at the grocery store with staff

Midday

Errands & life skills

Grocery shopping, budgeting, banking and appointments — real-world practice that builds independence for adults with disabilities.

Participants and staff bowling and laughing together

Afternoon

Out in the community

Bowling, parks, clubs, work or volunteering around Idaho Falls — building friendships and meaningful connection.

Roommates playing a board game with a staff member in their living room

Evening

Home with roommates

Cooking dinner, chores and game night. Staff are in the home day and night, so support is there whenever it's needed.

A participant cooking breakfast with a support staff member

Morning

Starting the day at home

Roommates wake up in their shared home and make breakfast, with staff coaching cooking, hygiene and getting ready for the day.

A participant checking a shopping list at the grocery store with staff

Midday

Errands & life skills

Grocery shopping, budgeting, banking and appointments — real-world practice that builds independence for adults with disabilities.

Participants and staff bowling and laughing together

Afternoon

Out in the community

Bowling, parks, clubs, work or volunteering around Idaho Falls — building friendships and meaningful connection.

Roommates playing a board game with a staff member in their living room

Evening

Home with roommates

Cooking dinner, chores and game night. Staff are in the home day and night, so support is there whenever it's needed.

A participant cooking breakfast with a support staff member

Morning

Starting the day at home

Roommates wake up in their shared home and make breakfast, with staff coaching cooking, hygiene and getting ready for the day.

A participant checking a shopping list at the grocery store with staff

Midday

Errands & life skills

Grocery shopping, budgeting, banking and appointments — real-world practice that builds independence for adults with disabilities.

Participants and staff bowling and laughing together

Afternoon

Out in the community

Bowling, parks, clubs, work or volunteering around Idaho Falls — building friendships and meaningful connection.

Roommates playing a board game with a staff member in their living room

Evening

Home with roommates

Cooking dinner, chores and game night. Staff are in the home day and night, so support is there whenever it's needed.

Participants and staff walking along the Idaho Falls greenbelt

Why families choose us

Dignity of risk. Freedom to grow.

Traditional care often relies on rigid restrictions. We believe every individual has the right to direct their own life, explore their desires, and learn through real-world experience.

The Power of Yes

We find the safe, viable way to make goals happen — no default refusals.

Natural consequences

Real-world learning that builds lasting independence, not temporary compliance.

Community first

Getting out into Idaho Falls to build friendships and meaningful connection.

Staff as future leaders

A team trained in advocacy and problem-solving, growing alongside participants.

Who we serve

Support for participants, families and referring professionals

Adults with disabilities

Help for adults with disabilities and special needs who want more independence at home and in the community.

Families & caregivers

Loved ones looking for a partner who communicates openly and respects autonomy.

Case managers

Professionals referring clients in Idaho Falls and Bonneville County.

Learn who we serve

Careers

No experience required—we train!

We view our staff as future leaders. Build real skills in crisis management, advocacy, empathetic communication and problem-solving — a launchpad for careers in healthcare, social work, business or education.

  • We train — no experience needed
  • Day shifts & night/graveyard shifts
  • DSP caregiving jobs with meaning
  • Leadership & professional growth
Snake River staff in a training session

Ready to talk about support?

Reach our Program Director, Shani Dupree, directly.