Nestled on the lush banks of the Snake River, Ontario is located just 1 hour from Boise, ID
Ontario offers four seasons with a majority of the days being sunny due to its location in the high desert climate
The surrounding area provides year-round recreational activities including boating, swimming, water skiing, bicycling, hiking and fishing, golfing and tennis
Snow sports can be found close by with many nearby excellent ski hills and resorts
Ontario offers a variety of excellent dining options to choose from with over 20 local fast food, pizza and sandwich spots along with a selection of restaurants featuring home-cooking, steak and seafood, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese and Ontario’s own brewery
This family friendly community is on the rise offering a hometown rural atmosphere, affordable cost of living and excellent public and private education facilities
St. Alphonsus Medical Center
49-bed acute care facility
SAMC services Ontario and the surrounding communities in eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho
Ranked among the “Top 5 Hospitals in Oregon” for Critical Care in 2012 by Healthgrades
In January 2013, SARMC received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ from Healthgrades for the third year in a row and has been an overall five-time recipient of the award