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Page 7 of Best Independent Living in Idaho

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 Tramore

Make the most of your best years at Tramore, an idyllic retreat in the peaceful setting of Meridian, ID, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.

Residents will not run out of things to do, especially with thriving local amenities and recreational spaces nearby. A variety of delightful restaurants also surround the area, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include a business center, a clubhouse, and a fitness center.

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Overview of Portstewart

Enjoy your best years at Portstewart, an exceptional community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Caldwell, ID, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Laundry spaces and plenty of apartment features are provided, so residents experience a convenient lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with cozy communal spaces and recreational programs. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals on their terms. The community has a recreation room, a library, a fitness center, and a clubhouse, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Vineyard Suites at Indian Creek

Cherish every moment of your golden years at Vineyard Suites at Indian Creek, a distinguished community in Caldwell, ID, offering independent living. The community has beautifully designed and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring their comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-site management and various apartment features.

Residents have easy access to plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities, with recreation sites and thriving local amenities nearby. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents, as long as they meet the community requirements. Amenities include a business center, a hot tub, a craft room, horseshoe courts, a clubhouse, a library, and a scenic garden.

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Overview of Cardona Senior Apartments

Make the most of your best years at Cardona Senior Apartments, a distinguished community in Pocatello, ID, offering independent living. Alongside purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, maintenance services are also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease loneliness.

Recreational spaces and wellness programs are available, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delightful restaurants and shops surround the area, providing residents with plenty of delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and friendly setting makes it an ideal retirement option for those looking to downsize in retirement.

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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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Overview of Cadence at Century Farm

Spend a blissful retirement at Cadence at Century Farm, a distinct community in Meridian, ID, offering independent living. With well-thought-out and spacious two- and three-bedroom accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and convenience. Residents also have easy access to their necessities and leisure with plenty of amenities nearby.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with cozy communal spaces and recreational programs. With various restaurants nearby, residents can enjoy delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a clubhouse, a fitness center, a spa, a multipurpose room, a business center, serene parks, and walking trails.

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Overview of Maryland Village 1

Experience a worry-free retirement at Maryland Village I, a distinguished community in Nampa, ID, offering independent living. The community has beautifully designed and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. On-site maintenance and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay.

Residents enjoy unending leisure and wellness opportunities with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and thriving local amenities. With convenient apartment features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its friendly environment and top-tier amenities.

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Overview of Las Brisas Senior Apartments

At Las Brisas Senior Apartments, independent living for seniors is both comfortable and convenient. Each spacious one and two-bedroom apartment is outfitted with modern amenities like a washer and dryer, energy-efficient appliances, and either a patio or balcony. The community boasts exceptional amenities such as a beautifully designed lounge, a fitness center, and raised garden beds for gardening enthusiasts. From crafting with friends to relaxing in the communal spaces, Las Brisas creates an inviting atmosphere for its residents.

What truly sets Las Brisas apart is its caring and vibrant community specifically designed for those aged 55 and over. With the benefit of on-site management and a host of communal spaces like a computer center, fitness facility, and a library and craft room, every need is addressed. Proximity to senior services, medical facilities, and parks means residents can enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. At Las Brisas, modern conveniences meet a community-focused environment, allowing residents to live confidently and comfortably.

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Overview of Silver Crest Estates II

Nampa’s Silver Crest Estates II is built for people who want to live on their own terms, just with more community around them. It’s an independent living property, so residents keep their own space and routine in private rooms, and the setup skips the medical or personal care side of things you’d find somewhere else. The building’s a single story, sitting inside a gated area close to shopping, restaurants, and things to do, about 3.4 miles out from downtown Nampa. You do need to be 55 or older to move in.

Here’s the thing about the location: it’s car-dependent. Walk Score gives it a 14 out of 100, so grabbing coffee or running to the store means driving, not strolling. That’s just how this part of Nampa is laid out, and it’s worth knowing going in if walkability matters to you or a family member.

Pets are welcome, which matters more than people think when someone’s leaving a house they’ve lived in for decades. There’s transportation service too, so residents aren’t stuck driving themselves everywhere despite the car-dependent setting. A clubhouse gives people a place to land, and there’s a steady rhythm of community events, plus fitness and recreation options for anyone who wants to stay active.

This is a gated, single-story independent living community where the day-to-day is shaped less by amenities-as-spectacle and more by the basics done consistently: private housing, help getting around, a pet-friendly policy, and regular chances to connect with neighbors.

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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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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.