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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 Landmark Tower Apartments

Have fun in your retirement at Landmark Tower Apartments, a distinct community in Nampa, ID, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with a variety of specially designed one-bedroom floor plans. Laundry spaces and convenient apartment features are also available, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

Unique local amenities and recreation sites surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Brookdale Twin Falls

Nestled in a beautiful and quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Twin Falls, Brookdale Twin Falls offers an assisted living community rich in genuine friendships, luxury amenities, and enriching events, activities, and programs. The community provides assistance with many activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing, as well as restaurant-style dining with chef-inspired meals. Residents can enjoy the convenience of being a short drive from local stores and amenities, while the 24/7 on-site staff provides peace of mind in case of an emergency.

Brookdale Twin Falls residents wake up each morning eager to pursue their golden years with energy and enthusiasm, surrounded by genuine friends who inspire them to make the most of retirement. The community offers a range of activities, from creative projects in arts and crafts classes to fitness classes, movie nights, and scenic drives through the idyllic back roads. The exceptional dining program is a highlight, with residents enjoying restaurant-style dining in the elegant dining room and providing input on the menu through monthly chats. The community’s culinary team prepares mouth-watering entrees and decadent desserts, ensuring residents savor delicious meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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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 Franklin Grove Apartments

Spend your best years at Franklin Grove Apartments, an idyllic haven in Boise, ID, offering independent living. With a variety of purposely designed and sophisticated one-bedroom floor plans, residents can live comfortably. On-site laundry spaces and a service coordinator are available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents have easy access to their necessities and wellness opportunities with unique shops and leisure spaces nearby. Delightful restaurants surround the area, providing residents with plenty of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is a great option for those looking to spend retirement independently.

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Overview of Affinity at Coeur D’ Alene

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Coeur d’Alene, ID, Affinity at Coeur d’Alene is an exceptional 55+ community that offers independent living. With purposely built and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. The community also provides all-inclusive pricing to ease financial burdens.

With plenty of recreational spaces and wellness programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delightful restaurants and unique shops are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a dog park, an indoor pool, a spa, a movie theater, a BBQ area, a crafts studio, and a putting green.

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Overview of Grace Assisted Living – Fairview Lakes

Grace Assisted Living Fairview Lakes offers a personalized care plan created to fit the individual’s unique needs. The community ensures a sense of freedom for its residents, promoting an enjoyable and professional experience. Management and staff foster a lifestyle based on their terms so that residents can grow as individuals. As its name suggests, families and residents can expect a graceful approach to the compassionate senior living experience.

Their calendar-filled engaging social and educational activities maximize the community amenities that keep residents stimulated and an enhanced standard of living through their amenities such as the 24-hour emergency communication system, game room, and library available.

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Overview of The Chateau De Boise – a Provincial Senior Living Community

A residential senior living community on the west side of Boise at 7250 W Poplar Street is The Chateau De Boise. Set in a neighborhood that scores 45 on the Walk Score scale, it sits in a somewhat walkable area where some errands can be run on foot, but most trips demand transportation.

The three-story community offers a set of housing options suited to different lifestyles and needs. Residents can pick from studio, one-, two-bedroom, and cottage-style units, which allows flexibility in selecting the right living space. Operating for 39 years, the home has established itself as a stable presence in Boise’s senior living landscape. Pet owners will appreciate that The Chateau De Boise welcomes well-behaved pets, recognizing that companion animals play a vital role in occupants’ lives and can support their general well-being. The Boise location offers easy access to nearby services and amenities that bolster an independent lifestyle.

An on-site tour by families contemplating The Chateau De Boise offers the best way to explore floor plans, see community spaces, and feel the daily life there.

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Overview of Royal Plaza of Olympus Living

Royal Plaza Retirement is an assisted living community in Lewiston, Idaho. Their continuum campus allows residents to age in place with ease. Offering a range of options including Independent Living, Retirement, and Assisted Living, their community strikes the perfect balance between activity, engagement, and relaxation.
Senior residents enjoy an active and independent lifestyle, complemented by a comprehensive array of care services tailored to individual needs. With a focus on fostering residents’ preferred way of life, Royal Plaza Retirement provides ample choices, from housekeeping to healthcare, ensuring a healthy, happy, and well-cared-for environment. Their team prioritizes residents’ plans, interests, and goals, dedicated to supporting them in living life to the fullest.

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Overview of Edgewood Spring Creek Eagle Island

Serving residents in Eagle, Idaho, Edgewood Spring Creek Eagle Island is a continuing care community. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The 81-bed community has been operating for 10 years. Of those, 32 are secured memory care beds for residents who need a more structured and protected setting.

The community is operated by LSREF Golden Ops 14 (WY) LLC, with Cushing Robert serving as administrator. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. The community accepts residents age 55 and older. Medicaid is also accepted, which can help families cover part of the cost of care. Daily support includes transportation, housekeeping, interior and exterior maintenance, and help with activities of daily living.

Residents managing Parkinson’s disease can access several specialized programs, including LSVT Big and Loud, a Parkinson’s Care Program, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery, and Rocky Steady Boxing. The CaringEdge therapy program is also available. Together, these options strongly focus on movement and rehabilitation rather than a single general program. Pets are welcome, which can matter for residents who don’t want to leave a companion animal behind.

The somewhat walkable area has a Walk Score of 26. A few nearby errands may be possible on foot, but most trips will require a car. Families visiting from out of town should drive to reach nearby shopping, dining, and medical appointments.

State inspections by Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare have identified concerns in several areas over time. These include medication administration, care plan documentation, staff background screening, complaint response procedures, and resident protection protocols during investigations. Families should ask the community about these areas because they are related to residents’ daily safety and oversight.

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Overview of Leisure Village 3

Spend your golden years at Leisure Village 3, a welcoming community in Caldwell, ID, offering independent living. With cozy and purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can live comfortably during their stay. On-site management and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities with thriving local amenities and recreational sites nearby. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available, providing residents with plenty of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement option for those looking to downsize in retirement.

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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.