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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 77 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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Avg Walk Score: 40/ 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Idaho. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Idaho

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Orchard Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Coeur D'alene
69
Facility 69
ID AVG 69
Rank #55 / 114
Yes
56
Facility 56
ID AVG 40
Rank #48 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 16
Rank #43 / 117
-Pettit TiffanyCoeur D\'Alene Homes Phase II, Inc3
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 90
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 24
Rank #28 / 86
4.3
Facility 4.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #40 / 86
Grace Independent and Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Boise
95
Facility 95
ID AVG 69
Rank #34 / 114
Yes
33
Facility 33
ID AVG 40
Rank #112 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 16
Rank #33 / 117
A+Cardenas ShantelGrace At State Street, LLC7
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #78 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #27 / 90
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 24
Rank #20 / 86
1.3
Facility 1.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #7 / 86
Grace Assisted Living – Grace Boise Englefield
IL
AL
HOS
MC
Boise (Boise Bench)
92
Facility 92
ID AVG 69
Rank #35 / 114
Yes
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 40
Rank #147 / 196
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
27
Facility 27
ID AVG 16
Rank #15 / 117
A+Bahr EricaGrace At Englefield Green, LLC7
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1
Rank #85 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #27 / 90
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 24
Rank #31 / 86
2.0
Facility 2.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #13 / 86
Grace Caldwell Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
Caldwell (North 21St Avenue)
124
Facility 124
ID AVG 69
Rank #8 / 114
Yes
35
Facility 35
ID AVG 40
Rank #108 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 16
Rank #82 / 117
-Coulter MandieLca, LLC7
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #78 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 90
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 24
Rank #14 / 86
1.0
Facility 1.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #3 / 86
Courtyard At Coeur D‘Alene
IL
AL
MC
RC
Coeur D'alene
64
Facility 64
ID AVG 69
Rank #59 / 114
Yes
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 40
Rank #74 / 196
Studio / Suite
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 16
Rank #10 / 117
B-Scroggin MarkThe Courtyard At Coeur D\'Alene4
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #40 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 90
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 24
Rank #74 / 86
12.0
Facility 12.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #78 / 86
Mountain Springs Assisted Living Center
IL
AL
HOS
MC
Spirit Lake
24
Facility 24
ID AVG 69
Rank #100 / 114
No
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 40
Rank #192 / 196
Private / Shared Rooms
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 16
Rank #96 / 117
-Parker HeatherMountain Springs Assisted Living Center, LLC1
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 69
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #2 / 90
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 24
Rank #8 / 86
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #33 / 86
The Pointe at Meridian
IL
AL
MC
RC
Meridian (Inglewood Place)
45
Facility 45
ID AVG 69
Rank #75 / 114
Yes
15
Facility 15
ID AVG 40
Rank #162 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 16
Rank #113 / 117
-Zanelli KarenCpf - Grace Management, LLC1
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 69
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #2 / 90
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 24
Rank #16 / 86
8.0
Facility 8.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #69 / 86
Pinehurst Senior Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Pinehurst
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 69
Rank #91 / 114
Yes
40
Facility 40
ID AVG 40
Rank #97 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 16
Rank #60 / 117
A+Serrano YvettePacifica Senior Living Pinehurst5
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #40 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #56 / 90
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 24
Rank #43 / 86
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #33 / 86
Arbor Village at Hillcrest
IL
AL
RC
Boise (Boise Bench)
152
Facility 152
ID AVG 69
Rank #2 / 114
Yes
70
Facility 70
ID AVG 40
Rank #19 / 196
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
41
Facility 41
ID AVG 16
Rank #6 / 117
A+Corrie Jason-2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 90
54
Facility 54
ID AVG 24
Rank #79 / 86
27.0
Facility 27.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #85 / 86
Dalton Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Coeur D'alene
72
Facility 72
ID AVG 69
Rank #52 / 114
Yes
24
Facility 24
ID AVG 40
Rank #136 / 196
Studio
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 16
Rank #28 / 117
B-Robb VaunyDalton Senior Living4
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1
Rank #40 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 90
31
Facility 31
ID AVG 24
Rank #54 / 86
7.8
Facility 7.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #68 / 86
Paramount Parks at Eagle
IL
AL
MC
Eagle (North Eagle Road)
82
Facility 82
ID AVG 69
Rank #41 / 114
Yes
26
Facility 26
ID AVG 40
Rank #129 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
ID AVG 16
Rank #49 / 117
-Saravia TirsaParamount Parks Health Care At Eagle, LLC5
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1
Rank #67 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 90
26
Facility 26
ID AVG 24
Rank #50 / 86
5.2
Facility 5.2
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #49 / 86
Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living
IL
ADC
AL
Moscow
36
Facility 36
ID AVG 69
Rank #86 / 114
Yes
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 40
Rank #177 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 16
Rank #96 / 117
-Andersen EmmaOlympus Retirement Living, LLC2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 69
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 90
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 24
Rank #12 / 86
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #24 / 86
MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls
IL
AL
MC
RC
Idaho Falls (Sandcreek Commons)
122
Facility 122
ID AVG 69
Rank #10 / 114
Yes
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 40
Rank #124 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
ID AVG 16
Rank #44 / 117
-Messick KimberlyChp Idaho Falls Id Tenant Corporation7
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1
Rank #78 / 90
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #67 / 90
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 24
Rank #51 / 86
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #33 / 86
Mercy Creek Apartments
IL
S Nampa
-No
77
Facility 77
ID AVG 40
Rank #13 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----------
Karcher Estates
IL
AL
MC
Nampa
43
Facility 43
ID AVG 69
Rank #81 / 114
Yes
59
Facility 59
ID AVG 40
Rank #43 / 196
-
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 16
Rank #28 / 117
-Morris Chapman JillProvidence Group Nh, LLC2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1
Rank #1 / 90
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #2 / 90
58
Facility 58
ID AVG 24
Rank #80 / 86
29.0
Facility 29.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #86 / 86
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Overview of Paramount Parks at Eagle

Paramount Parks at Eagle is one of Eagle’s trusted senior living communities. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, The home service promotes an atmosphere where residents can thrive in a nurturing environment. Paramount Parks is an upscale home where seniors further fulfill a purposeful life.

Residents’ services are built to ensure each maintains a hassle-free living. Accommodations include 24-hour nursing care, ADLs, scheduled engaging activities, restaurant-style dining, planned enriching outings, transportation, and housekeeping services. Amenities include a library, a patio, a private dining room, a media room, and a private spa.

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Overview of Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living

Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living is a 55+ retirement living community in Moscow, Idaho, that offers skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and adult day care. With a 36-bed capacity, it also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. One- and two-bedroom apartments are also provided in a mid-rise setting, with utilities and housekeeping included.

Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and 24-hour nursing support are available, while on-site physical therapy enhances rehabilitation and wellness. Moreover, daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 9 minutes per resident.

A wellness center, library, salon services, restaurant-style dining, and scheduled transportation are offered. Other amenities also include landscaped courtyards, Wi-Fi, satellite television, controlled building access, and personal emergency response systems.

State inspections have primarily focused on documentation, personnel records, background check procedures, medication management, and resident incident investigations. Although improvements were required in these areas, no substantiated complaints have been reported.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls

An esteemed senior living community settling in the serene neighborhood of Idaho Falls, ID, that provides various living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features several accommodations based on seniors’ needs and preferences. Moreover, individuals living with dementia keep their peace of mind with the community’s exclusive Reflections neighborhood. MorningStar of Idaho Falls ensures the highest standard of care and assistance with a kind and dedicated team.

Explore the local neighborhood and its serene attractions and access your medical needs with the surrounding local health providers. The community conducts wonderful activities and fun programs to ensure seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. To satisfy seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community prepares nutritious and tasty meals. MorningStar of Idaho Falls is an ideal place that offers comfort and convenience like no other with its fabulous amenities.

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Overview of Mercy Creek Apartments

Mercy Creek Apartments is a blissful retreat in Nampa, ID, offering independent living. With a variety of thoughtfully designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, those 55+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with convenient apartment features.

Here, residents can interact with friends and live actively with cozy communal spaces and wellness opportunities. With top-tier kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has a picnic area, a clubhouse, a pickle ball court, and a computer lab, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Karcher Estates

Karcher Estates is an esteemed assisted living facility in Idaho with a remarkable track record of serving the community for over 35 years. This reliable and award-winning community not only offers post-acute skilled nursing and rehabilitative care but also provides independent living options, creating a comprehensive range of living choices for residents. Located just 20 miles west of Boise, Karcher Estates boasts a highly desirable location, making it an ideal place to call home. 

Step into this active and supportive community, where residents experience spacious and tastefully designed surroundings, ensuring a comfortable and inviting living experience. With an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and a dedicated life enrichment director, Karcher Estates prioritizes residents’ well-being and happiness, offering support groups and innovative wellness programs that enrich the lives of all who reside here.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Boise

MorningStar of Boise, located in the vibrant city of Boise, offers a fashionable community that caters to the diverse needs of seniors. With a wide selection of independent living apartments and assisted living services, MorningStar provides a refreshing change of lifestyle for active seniors as well as the necessary care for those requiring assistance with daily tasks. Residents can enjoy luxury amenities, exquisite dining options, and exceptional senior care and hospitality services.

Situated in Boise, a safe and welcoming mid-size city renowned for its friendly atmosphere, stunning scenery, and affordable cost of living, MorningStar offers proximity to nature and a host of attractions. The downtown area, known for its vibrant and pedestrian-friendly environment, is home to the Boise Centre, featuring a wide array of shops, restaurants, and microbreweries. The community also benefits from the presence of quality medical facilities nearby. MorningStar prides itself on its all-day, restaurant-style dining experience led by an Executive Chef. The menu is thoughtfully crafted to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, recognizing the pivotal role of a healthy diet in personal wellness. MorningStar offers wellness programs and engaging activities that promote physical, mental, social, and spiritual enrichment. The community offers a variety of suite options, ensuring that each resident can find a floor plan and configuration that suit their preferences and needs.  

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Boise

Truewood by Merrill in Boise, ID, is a vibrant senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care options. With 109 apartments including studios, one- and two-bedroom units, and cottages, residents have a variety of choices. The community is nestled in well-maintained grounds and near beautiful parks and city attractions. Residents can enjoy a full calendar of activities, such as visits from school choirs and fun events like soup cook-offs with the Boise Fire Department, ensuring there’s always something to look forward to.

The community prioritizes the health and happiness of their residents, making them the heart of the community. They offer a range of amenities and programs, including beautifully furnished common areas, a whirlpool spa, walking paths, landscaped gardens, a library, and a beauty salon. Residents benefit from 24-hour assistance, chef-prepared meals, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and on-site RNs/LPNs for wellness.

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Overview of Vineyard at Sycamore Place

Conveniently located in the thriving setting of Caldwell, ID, Vineyard at Sycamore Place is an outstanding community that offers independent living. The community features purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to the comfort of those 55+. Residents can ease their worries with energy-efficient standards that aim to ease financial burdens.

With plenty of local amenities and recreation sites nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents can also prepare delightful meals on their terms with convenient kitchen features. The community is a great option for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Bannock Arms Apartments

Conveniently set in the thriving neighborhood of Boise, ID, Bannock Arms Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents can keep their peace of mind with maintenance services and a variety of convenient apartment features.

With unique shops and recreational sites nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also enjoy plenty of dining options with various restaurants surrounding the area. The community is ideal for those looking to spend retirement independently, especially with its friendly setting and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Heatherwood Senior Living

About 3.9 miles from the city center, Heatherwood Senior Living is an independent living community in Boise’s Boise Bench neighborhood on West Kootenai Street. The location scores 74 for walkability, meaning most daily errands are walkable, a meaningful upside for residents navigating alone. Roughly a mile away is the Vibra Hospital of Boise.

The facility offers apartments in three floor plans: studios spanning from 338 to 480 square feet, and one- and two-bedroom units between 588 and 950 square feet. This lets residents choose the size that fits their needs and lifestyle. The home is designed for self-sufficient people 55 and older seeking a community setting with no care services. Occupants live in private apartments while enjoying access to shared spaces throughout the property. Daily life centers on shared amenities and activities. Restaurant-style dining connects residents and families, and the courtyard and lounges offer spaces for socializing or repose. A scheduled activity calendar supplies regular opportunities for engagement and recreation. The straightforward design focuses on what independent living residents value: privacy in their own homes, the option for community connection, and the convenience of a walkable neighborhood.

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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 77 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.