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Best Independent Living in Idaho

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 75 independent living communities in Idaho using Idaho Department of Health and 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

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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 #130 / 197
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 1.1
Rank #69 / 92
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 92
26
Facility 26
ID AVG 24
Rank #55 / 92
5.2
Facility 5.2
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #53 / 92
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 #49 / 197
Studio / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 16
Rank #41 / 117
-Pettit TiffanyCoeur D\'Alene Homes Phase II, Inc3
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #1 / 92
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 92
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 24
Rank #32 / 92
4.3
Facility 4.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #44 / 92
MorningStar Senior Living of Boise
IL
AL
MC
Boise (West Boise)
85
Facility 85
ID AVG 69
Rank #38 / 114
Yes
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 40
Rank #178 / 197
Suite
12
Facility 12
ID AVG 16
Rank #62 / 117
A+Dr. Iesel JillChp Boise Id Tenant Corporation5
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #69 / 92
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #58 / 92
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 24
Rank #1 / 92
0.0
Facility 0.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #1 / 92
Dalton Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Coeur D'alene
72
Facility 72
ID AVG 69
Rank #52 / 114
No
24
Facility 24
ID AVG 40
Rank #137 / 197
Studio
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 16
Rank #28 / 117
B-Robb VaunyDalton Senior Living4
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #40 / 92
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 92
31
Facility 31
ID AVG 24
Rank #60 / 92
7.8
Facility 7.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #74 / 92
Edgewood Spring Creek Eagle Island
IL
AL
MC
Eagle
81
Facility 81
ID AVG 69
Rank #42 / 114
Yes
26
Facility 26
ID AVG 40
Rank #130 / 197
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
ID AVG 16
Rank #67 / 117
-Cushing RobertLsref Golden Ops 14 (Wy) LLC9
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #87 / 92
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #88 / 92
39
Facility 39
ID AVG 24
Rank #70 / 92
4.3
Facility 4.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #44 / 92
Grace Assisted Living – Grace Boise Englefield
IL
AL
HC
MC
Boise (Boise Bench)
92
Facility 92
ID AVG 69
Rank #35 / 114
Yes
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 40
Rank #148 / 197
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 1.1
Rank #87 / 92
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #27 / 92
14
Facility 14
ID AVG 24
Rank #35 / 92
2.0
Facility 2.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #17 / 92
Truewood by Merrill, Boise
IL
AL
MC
Boise (West Boise)
124
Facility 124
ID AVG 69
Rank #8 / 114
Yes
40
Facility 40
ID AVG 40
Rank #98 / 197
Cottage / Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 16
Rank #59 / 117
-Redwine SummerThe Merrill Group, Inc8
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #87 / 92
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #81 / 92
59
Facility 59
ID AVG 24
Rank #87 / 92
7.4
Facility 7.4
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #73 / 92
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 #109 / 197
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 16
Rank #82 / 117
-Coulter MandieLca, LLC7
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #80 / 92
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 92
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 24
Rank #18 / 92
1.0
Facility 1.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #7 / 92
MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls
IL
AL
MC
RC
Idaho Falls (Sandcreek Commons)
122
Facility 122
ID AVG 69
Rank #10 / 114
No
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 40
Rank #125 / 197
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 1.1
Rank #80 / 92
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #69 / 92
28
Facility 28
ID AVG 24
Rank #57 / 92
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #37 / 92
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 #75 / 197
Studio / Suite
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 16
Rank #10 / 117
B-Scroggin MarkThe Courtyard At Coeur D\'Alene4
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #40 / 92
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #43 / 92
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 24
Rank #80 / 92
12.0
Facility 12.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #84 / 92
Arbor Village at Hillcrest
IL
NH
AL
RC
Boise (Boise Bench)
152
Facility 152
ID AVG 69
Rank #2 / 114
Yes
70
Facility 70
ID AVG 40
Rank #20 / 197
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
41
Facility 41
ID AVG 16
Rank #6 / 117
A+Corrie Jason-2
0
Facility 0
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #1 / 92
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 92
54
Facility 54
ID AVG 24
Rank #85 / 92
27.0
Facility 27.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #91 / 92
Grace Independent and Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Boise
95
Facility 95
ID AVG 69
Rank #34 / 114
No
33
Facility 33
ID AVG 40
Rank #113 / 197
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 1.1
Rank #80 / 92
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #27 / 92
9
Facility 9
ID AVG 24
Rank #24 / 92
1.3
Facility 1.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #11 / 92
Pinehurst Senior Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Pinehurst
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 69
Rank #91 / 114
No
40
Facility 40
ID AVG 40
Rank #98 / 197
Studio / 1 Bed
13
Facility 13
ID AVG 16
Rank #62 / 117
A+Serrano YvettePacifica Senior Living Pinehurst5
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #40 / 92
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
5
Facility 5
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #58 / 92
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 24
Rank #47 / 92
4.0
Facility 4.0
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #37 / 92
Brookdale Coeur d’Alene
IL
AL
Coeur D'alene
96
Facility 96
ID AVG 69
Rank #33 / 114
Yes
72
Facility 72
ID AVG 40
Rank #18 / 197
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
48
Facility 48
ID AVG 16
Rank #1 / 117
A+Klinkefus DakotaEmeritus Corporation8
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #40 / 92
3
Facility 3
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #54 / 69
8
Facility 8
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #88 / 92
86
Facility 86
ID AVG 24
Rank #92 / 92
10.8
Facility 10.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #82 / 92
North Star Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
Coeur D'alene (Blackwell)
56
Facility 56
ID AVG 69
Rank #70 / 114
No
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 40
Rank #115 / 197
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 16
Rank #10 / 117
B-Jensen RachelStellar Senior Living, LLC8
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.1
Rank #69 / 92
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #63 / 69
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 3.9
Rank #69 / 92
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 24
Rank #50 / 92
2.8
Facility 2.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #26 / 92
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Overview of The Village at Crystal Springs

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams at The Village at Crystal Springs, a welcoming community in Star, ID, offering independent living. With a variety of specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Here, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle with convenient apartment features and maintenance services.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a card room, a cyber care, a fitness center, a dog park, a theater, a library, and a scenic garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village

A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite living options such as cottages or condo-style rooms for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community is a wonderful community that offers a dedicated environment wherein every need of each senior is being met. Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village strives to provide its residents a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home.

Residents are provided with a full kitchen, walk-in closets, air conditioning, central heating, washer, and dryer. Inclusive services include scheduled transportation, housekeeping, religious services, and a full-service salon. Touchmark also provides a private dining room, guest suites, activity rooms, and courtyards– to name a few.

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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 Bri at the Village

Peacefully nestled near Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian, ID, Bri at the Village is a blissful community that offers independent living. Designed for the comfort of those 55+, the community features purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with concierge services and various apartment features.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with cozy communal spaces and wellness programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With a fully furnished kitchen and cooking classes, residents can prepare meals on their terms. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to brighten their moods. The community is equipped with a yoga studio, a bocce ball, a dog park, an infinity edge pool, a hot tub, and a resident lounge, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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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 Garden Plaza of Valley View

Garden Plaza is a luxurious independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing that has gained recognition because of their praised service and consumer satisfaction. Residents of independent and assisted living are encouraged to find independence in the midst of the quality service they receive. The upscale senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals that can meet all their needs– even those with complex medical conditions. There is a strong sense of a stimulating environment where the mental, physical, and emotional needs are being met by the compassionate and professional care staff. Garden Plaza is a person-centered community that guarantees residents are able to live life on their own terms as independently as possible in a magnificent nurturing home.

Garden Plaza offers all-inclusive services and amenities that is created to ensure that residents live a hassle-free lifestyle– restaurant-style meals provided, housekeeping and laundry, 24/ nurse on-site, and activities that focus on holistic wellness. 

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Overview of Prestige Assisted Living at Autumn Wind

Nestled in a tranquil residential neighborhood in Canyon County, Prestige Assisted Living at Autumn Wind offers a serene and inviting retirement destination. This assisted living and memory care community has three landscaped courtyards complete with a garden, a waterfall, and a freshwater fishpond. Nearby, residents have easy access to local churches, shops, and parks, enhancing their overall living experience.

As an assisted living facility, Prestige Assisted Living at Autumn Wind provides essential supervision, personal assistance, meals, and lodging to three or more residents. The facility also offers specialized care for residents with dementia, ensuring their unique needs are met with compassion and expertise. The community takes pride in being a part of the esteemed Prestige Care family, a company with over 35 years of dedicated service to the retirement community. The roots of this family-owned company were planted by its founder, who drew inspiration from her own personal experiences caring for her loved ones.

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Overview of Lake Wood Ranch

Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Lake Wood Ranch, a distinct community in Coeur d’Alene, ID, offering independent living. The community has cozy and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Income restrictions are also applied to ensure older adults can downsize without hassles.

Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance and management. Delightful restaurants and unique shops are also available nearby, providing a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and top-notch amenities, residents can thrive in retirement.

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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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Bandon River Apartments

1755 White Sands Creek Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Overview of Bandon River Apartments

Spend your best years at Brandon River Apartments, an astounding community in Idaho Falls, ID, offering independent living. With affordable and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can downsize in retirement without hassles. On-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents will not run out of things to do for recreation and wellness, with plenty of leisure spaces and wellness programs. With various kitchen features, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs. The community has a library, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a recreation room, a garage, and a BBQ area.

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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.