Best Independent Living in Idaho

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 75 independent living communities in ID using ID Dept. of Health & Welfare (DHW) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in ID
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Info below is compiled from the ID Dept. of Health & Welfare (DHW), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Count of fire and life-safety inspections reported by the state. Focuses on building safety systems, egress, and related code compliance.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Grace Caldwell Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
Caldwell
124
Facility 124
ID AVG 78
Rank #4 / 29
Yes
35
Facility 35
ID AVG 43
Rank #43 / 73
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 19
Rank #29 / 37
-Coulter MandieBurchtort Kim | Giovino Charles | Hines Linda | Hines Aubree | Kamo Colter4
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #22 / 28
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #12 / 24
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #8 / 28
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 24
Rank #4 / 27
1.8
Facility 1.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #1 / 27
Pinehurst Senior Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Pinehurst
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 78
Rank #27 / 29
Yes
40
Facility 40
ID AVG 43
Rank #39 / 73
Studio / 1 Bed
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 19
Rank #25 / 37
A+Serrano YvetteIsrani Ashok | Israni Deepak | Israni Sushil5
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #11 / 28
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #12 / 24
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #13 / 28
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 24
Rank #10 / 27
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #6 / 27
North Star Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
Coeur D'alene (Blackwell)
56
Facility 56
ID AVG 78
Rank #21 / 29
Yes
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 43
Rank #47 / 73
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 19
Rank #6 / 37
B-Jensen RachelBenton Evrett | Benton Aaron | Benton Adam6
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1
Rank #19 / 28
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #23 / 24
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #17 / 28
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 24
Rank #11 / 27
3.7
Facility 3.7
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #4 / 27
Grace Assisted Living – Grace Boise Englefield
IL
AL
HOS
MC
Boise (Boise Bench)
92
Facility 92
ID AVG 78
Rank #10 / 29
Yes
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 43
Rank #57 / 73
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 19
Rank #9 / 37
A+Bahr EricaHines Linda | Kamo Colter | Tamura Doug3
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1
Rank #25 / 28
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #4 / 24
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #6 / 28
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 24
Rank #8 / 27
4.7
Facility 4.7
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #10 / 27
Courtyard At Coeur D‘Alene
IL
AL
MC
RC
Coeur D'alene
64
Facility 64
ID AVG 78
Rank #19 / 29
Yes
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 43
Rank #31 / 73
Studio / Suite
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 19
Rank #6 / 37
A+Scroggin MarkIsrani Sushil | Israni Deepak | Israni Ashok4
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #11 / 28
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #4 / 24
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #8 / 28
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 24
Rank #20 / 27
12.0
Facility 12.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #27 / 27
Grace Independent and Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Boise
95
Facility 95
ID AVG 78
Rank #9 / 29
Yes
33
Facility 33
ID AVG 43
Rank #46 / 73
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 19
Rank #15 / 37
A+Cardenas ShantelGiovino Charles | Hines Linda | Kamo Colter3
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #22 / 28
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #12 / 24
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #6 / 28
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 24
Rank #6 / 27
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #2 / 27
Lincoln Court Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Idaho Falls
148
Facility 148
ID AVG 78
Rank #2 / 29
No
46
Facility 46
ID AVG 43
Rank #32 / 73
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
45
Facility 45
ID AVG 19
Rank #2 / 37
-Fuhriman SuzanneBenton Evrett | Benton Aaron | Benton Adam | Henderson Raymond L4
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 28
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #12 / 24
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #8 / 28
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 24
Rank #9 / 27
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #6 / 27
Orchard Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Coeur D'alene
69
Facility 69
ID AVG 78
Rank #18 / 29
Yes
56
Facility 56
ID AVG 43
Rank #20 / 73
Studio / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 19
Rank #19 / 37
-Pettit TiffanyCoeur D\'Alene Homes Phase II, Inc2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 28
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #4 / 24
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #4 / 28
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 24
Rank #7 / 27
6.5
Facility 6.5
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #16 / 27
Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living
IL
ADC
AL
Moscow
36
Facility 36
ID AVG 78
Rank #25 / 29
Yes
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 43
Rank #71 / 73
1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 19
Rank #33 / 37
-Andersen EmmaOlympus Retirement Living, LLC2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 28
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #1 / 24
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #4 / 28
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 24
Rank #3 / 27
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #2 / 27
Arbor Village at Hillcrest
IL
AL
RC
Boise (Boise Bench)
152
Facility 152
ID AVG 78
Rank #1 / 29
Yes
70
Facility 70
ID AVG 43
Rank #11 / 73
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
41
Facility 41
ID AVG 19
Rank #3 / 37
A+Corrie Jason-5
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 28
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.7
Rank #4 / 24
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 4.9
Rank #13 / 28
54
Facility 54
ID AVG 24
Rank #22 / 27
10.8
Facility 10.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #25 / 27

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other ID independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 75 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Lincoln Court Assisted & Senior Living

Take a refresher in the idyllic senior living community located in the serene neighborhood of Lincoln Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term care. Warm and sophisticated floor plans including studio, studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are available for seniors’ preferences. The community promises a comfortable and secure retirement with a team of kind and compassionate professionals delivering high standards of care and support around the clock.

North Star Assisted and Senior Living fosters an active and engaged community, empowering seniors to join a wide array of onsite and offsite activities. Enjoy fun and inspiring conversations over nutritious and delicious meals prepared to satisfy seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. Reignite your spark with wonderful amenities including a library, a gym, and an urban backyard patio. North Star Assisted and Senior Living provides a haven for seniors to age gracefully and reach their optimum potential.

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Overview of Grace Caldwell Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care

Caldwell Assisted Living is a serene rural community offering a convenient location just moments away from shopping, restaurants, and easy freeway access. This community offers a variety of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of each individual. Known as the most environmentally-friendly senior residence in the Treasure Valley, this exceptional living space boasts state-of-the-art solar and green features, ensuring a sustainable and eco-conscious experience for its residents. Conveniently situated on the corner of 21st and Chicago, this semi-country haven offers a tranquil atmosphere, tucked away from the main road. The residence features welcoming settings with fireplaces, sofas, and chairs, creating a warm space for friendly gatherings and family visits, whether in small or large groups.

Grace Caldwell has spacious common areas, inviting lounges, a delightful “anytime bistro,” and visiting spots, all providing the perfect ambiance. For special occasions, the private dining room provides an ideal setting. Senior residents can also relish a delightful movie theater experience, complete with big lounge chairs and a popcorn machine, adding to their enjoyment. The community further enriches the lives of its residents with popular game tables, inviting activity rooms, a well-equipped gym, and a welcoming salon, ensuring everyone can look and feel their best. The Grace bus ensures accessibility for residents of all ability levels. Additionally, their bus facilitates residents’ shopping trips and medical appointments, making daily tasks more convenient and accessible. At Caldwell Assisted Living, a fulfilling and vibrant living experience awaits seniors, where comfort, community, and convenience combine harmoniously.

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Overview of Grace Independent and Assisted Living

Grace Independent Living and Assisted Living in Boise excels as an exemplary community motivated by grace, passion, and care. The upscale community is dedicated to making residents feel at home with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The senior living community is ideal for a senior living community to reside at a place that gracefully is passionate about caring for anyone– a team of committed professional care staff hoping to make a difference in the lives of their residents. 

Grace Independent Living and Assisted Living’s amenities that everyone can access include a fitness center, lounge areas, indoor common areas, and outdoor lounge areas. Management has thoughtfully designed an establishment that helps enhance every senior’s quality of life.

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Overview of Grace Assisted Living – Grace Boise Englefield

As its name suggests, Grace Assisted Living in Boise provides graceful and compassionate care for its residents. Their approach to modern senior care strives to improve the quality of life for all. The quality extends to the luxury setting that the home offers; residents can truly enjoy a wonderful place because of its resort-like environment and hospitality. At Grace senior home, residents will be able to live purposefully through the holistic wellness that is in store for them.

At Grace Assisted  Living, services and amenities are designed to empower residents and enhance safety and security so that residents can enjoy retirement– such as theater room, game room, art studio; and services like medication management, beauty salon and barbershop, and fitness activities. 

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Overview of Orchard Ridge Senior Living

At Orchard Ridge, nestled near downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, their expansive 12-acre campus embodies a commitment to providing seniors with diverse lifestyle options. Offering HUD-subsidized apartments for independent living and comfortable accommodations for assisted living and memory care, Orchard Ridge ensures compassionate support tailored to individual needs, promoting a sense of belonging and security for residents and their families.

The assisted living amenities at Orchard Ridge are designed to enhance residents’ comfort and enjoyment of daily life. Each room features a spacious private bathroom, ample storage, and self-adjusting climate control. With kitchenettes, emergency call systems, and included cable/WiFi, residents experience convenience and peace of mind. Additionally, a range of activities, entertainment options, and beautiful outdoor spaces create a vibrant and engaging community for residents to thrive in.

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Overview of Arbor Village at Hillcrest

Arbor Village at Hillcrest offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Boise, ID. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time, with multiple settings available within the same community.

The community has 152 beds. Housing options include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts; a studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Starting prices are $3,295 for a studio, $3,595 for a one-bedroom, and $4,350 for a two-bedroom, allowing families to compare the starting cost of each layout. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another possible way to pay when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still complete many errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Corrie Jason serves as the administrator.

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Courtyard At Coeur D‘Alene

2100 E Sherman Ave, Coeur D'alene, ID 83814
Overview of Courtyard at Coeur D‘alene

Courtyard at Coeur D‘alene offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, and independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can occur without leaving the community. The community has 64 beds and offers studio and suite layouts, including a single private space or a suite-style residence. Pet-friendly homes allow residents to keep pets, while outdoor gardens and a koi pond provide places to spend time outside; chef-prepared meals are served in a dining room.

A Walk Score of 48 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible care. Scroggin Mark serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Israni Sushil, Israni Deepak, and Israni Ashok.

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Overview of Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living

Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living provides assisted living, adult day care, and independent living in Moscow, ID. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Adult day care provides daytime support without requiring an overnight stay, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

The community serves adults age 55 and older and has 36 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments along with twin homes, giving a single resident a smaller layout and allowing a couple to move into a two-bedroom home together. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

A salon or spa gives residents access to personal grooming services within the community. Landscaped grounds, a courtyard, outdoor sitting areas, and access to city paths provide places to spend time outside, while scheduled transportation offers an arranged option for local travel. Wellness programs and rehabilitation services are also available to residents. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving into the community. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents whose personal savings may not cover the full cost of care. Andersen Emma serves as administrator, and Olympus Retirement Living operates the community.

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Pinehurst Senior Community

208 S Division St, Pinehurst, ID 83850
Overview of Pinehurst Senior Community

Pinehurst Senior Community, in Pinehurst, Idaho, is a premier care facility that offers quality care. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Pinehurst Senior Community provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of North Star Assisted & Senior Living

A haven filled with warmth and compassion, North Star Assisted and Senior Living is an esteemed senior living community located in West Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID, offering assisted living, independent living, and short-term care. Live in comfort and elegance with a wide array of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Live retirement like a vacation for a lifetime with daily activities and necessities taken care of by a compassionate and skilled team.

North Star Assisted and Senior Living aims to provide seniors with a fun and nurturing environment, encouraging them to participate in various activities onsite and offsite. Delight with healthy and nutritious meals prepared to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Take in the beauty of the campus while walking in its serene patio and relax in the library.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Idaho

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 75 independent living communities in Idaho. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Idaho?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Idaho, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Idaho?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Independent Living in Idaho at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Idaho. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Idaho. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90