Best Independent Living in Nampa, ID

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 independent living communities in Nampa, 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: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Nampa, ID. 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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Nampa, ID. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny Ridge
IL
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Nampa (Meadowbrook Park)
62
Facility 62
ID AVG 63
Rank #48 / 96
No
71
Facility 71
ID AVG 40
Rank #17 / 169
Suite
4
Facility 4
ID AVG 15
Rank #87 / 112
Ellis VictoriaCascades At Sunny Ridge, LLC7
2
Facility 2
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #37 / 69
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #76 / 90
71
Facility 71
ID AVG 24
Rank #85 / 86
10.1
Facility 10.1
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #76 / 86
Karcher Estates
IL
AL
MC
Nampa
43
Facility 43
ID AVG 63
Rank #65 / 96
Yes
59
Facility 59
ID AVG 40
Rank #37 / 169
-
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 15
Rank #26 / 112
Morris Chapman JillProvidence Group Nh, LLC7
1
Facility 1
ID AVG 1.6
Rank #14 / 69
7
Facility 7
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #76 / 90
58
Facility 58
ID AVG 24
Rank #80 / 86
8.3
Facility 8.3
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #69 / 86
Grace Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Nampa
78
Facility 78
ID AVG 63
Rank #32 / 96
Yes--
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 15
Rank #30 / 112
Hames BerkleeGrace, LLC6-
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 4.1
Rank #64 / 90
23
Facility 23
ID AVG 24
Rank #47 / 86
3.8
Facility 3.8
ID AVG 6.0
Rank #20 / 86
Grace Assisted Living – Nampa
IL
AL
MC
Nampa (Id)
-Yes
42
Facility 42
ID AVG 40
Rank #75 / 169
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
ID AVG 15
Rank #30 / 112
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Prestige Senior Living at Karcher Estates
IL
AL
RC
Nampa
-Yes
52
Facility 52
ID AVG 40
Rank #54 / 169
Private Rooms
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 15
Rank #26 / 112
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Mercy Creek Apartments
IL
S Nampa
-No
77
Facility 77
ID AVG 40
Rank #12 / 169
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--------
Van Engelen
IL
S Nampa
-No
87
Facility 87
ID AVG 40
Rank #6 / 169
1 Bed--------
Landmark Tower Apartments
IL
S Nampa
-No
86
Facility 86
ID AVG 40
Rank #7 / 169
1 Bed--------
Maryland Village 1
IL
Nampa (Id)
-No
40
Facility 40
ID AVG 40
Rank #81 / 169
1 Bed / 2 Bed--------
Affinity at Nampa
IL
Nampa
-Yes
6
Facility 6
ID AVG 40
Rank #159 / 169
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--------

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ID community we track that reports that metric, not just the 11 analyzed for Nampa. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sunny Ridge

Sunny Ridge is an exquisitely designed community located in Nampa, Idaho, offering a wide array of services, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With an emphasis on independent living, Sunny Ridge caters to the unique needs of its residents, ensuring personalized care and attention. With round-the-clock care and an impressive range of therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, Sunny Ridge prioritizes the well-being and comfort of each resident.

The home also offers many recreational events and social activities tailored to the interests of its residents. Sunny Ridge fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its residents, from church services to entertainment groups to salon services and more. The community’s dedication to providing hospice care further highlights its commitment to ensuring the utmost comfort and support during every stage of life. The community accepts various insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid, and PacificSource, providing convenience and peace of mind to residents and their families.

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Overview of Karcher Estates

Karcher Estates offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Nampa, ID. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move to another level may not require leaving Karcher Estates.

Karcher Estates has 43 beds. Residents can use the salon and spa, courtyard, garden, and walking paths for personal care and time outdoors, while yoga, movie nights, gardening, and brain games offer organized ways to take part in exercise, entertainment, and cognitive activities. Rehabilitation services are available as part of the community’s care offerings, and transportation gives residents access to community-arranged rides without driving themselves.

The restaurant-quality dining program accommodates the unique dietary needs of memory care residents. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living in the community. Karcher Estates is operated by Providence Group NH, with Morris Chapman Jill serving as administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 59 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Grace Assisted Living

Grace Assisted Living provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Nampa, Idaho. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care gives a resident a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. The range of care can suit someone whose needs may change over time.

The community has 78 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, large one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. Medicaid is accepted for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and Hames Berklee serves as the administrator.

A salon provides grooming on site, while the bistro, library, movie theatre, exercise room, outdoor courtyard, and walking paths offer places for meals, reading, entertainment, exercise, and time outdoors. A professional chef plans and prepares the meals. Weekly social, educational, spiritual, and recreational activities, along with religious services, give residents scheduled options for participation. Transportation and rehabilitation services are also available, so residents can access travel support and rehabilitation care without arranging those services independently.

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Overview of Grace Assisted Living – Nampa

Grace Assisted Living – Nampa has been on Sunnyridge Road for 21 years, which is a meaningful number in a sector where facilities open and close with some regularity. The single-story building sits in a somewhat walkable part of Nampa (Walk Score 42), about 3.79 miles from Saint Alphonsus Medical Center, and is operated by Grace, a company with multiple locations across Idaho.

The care continuum here runs from independent living through assisted living to memory care, with dedicated memory care suites alongside standard floor plans. Units range from 336-square-foot studios to 795-square-foot two-bedrooms, and the building is wheelchair accessible with grab bars in place. The minimum age is 65. Pets are welcome.

On the clinical side, licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock. Rehabilitation services and respite care are both available on-site. Medicare is not accepted here, so families relying on that coverage will need to plan accordingly.

The amenity footprint is one of the more complete profiles you’ll see for a community this size. There’s a fitness center, library, salon, spa, billiards room, and movie theater inside. Outside, the courtyard, garden, patio, and walking paths give residents places to move and breathe. A professional chef handles dining, with a bistro and private dining room rounding out the food options, and raised garden beds on the property.

Transportation, housekeeping, and laundry are all handled in-house. The activity calendar pulls in games, crafts, musical performances, singalongs, Christian Bible studies, and events like ice cream socials and holiday gatherings. Religious services are available. Ms. Linda Hines serves as Executive Director.

For adults 65 and older who want one address that can accommodate changing care needs over time, and who place value on a well-developed amenity list and a two-decades-plus operating record, Grace Assisted Living – Nampa is worth a close look.

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Overview of Prestige Senior Living at Karcher Estates

Prestige Senior Living at Karcher Estates offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care in Nampa, ID. Independent living provides private living with community services, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Private rooms give residents a personal room rather than a shared one, and pets are allowed. A salon and spa are available on site for personal grooming and self-care. Transportation gives residents an option for getting beyond the community when walking is not practical.

The dining program serves restaurant-quality meals, and private dining is also available for meals with guests or other residents. Activities include yoga, movie nights, gardening, and brain games, giving residents organized ways to take part in exercise, entertainment, outdoor interests, and cognitive activities. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care.

A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby tasks independently.

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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 Van Engelen

Live a vibrant lifestyle at Van Engelen, an esteemed community in Nampa, ID, offering independent living. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety with cozy and purposely built one-bedroom floor plans. The community also ensures residents have a worry-free lifestyle with on-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, the community provides easy access to various recreational opportunities with leisure sites nearby. Residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences with a fully furnished kitchen in each unit. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to thrive and make the most of their golden years.

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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 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 Affinity at Nampa

Create meaningful moments at Affinity at Nampa, a distinct community in Nampa, ID, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with all-inclusive pricing.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an indoor pool, a movie theater, a fitness center, a dog park, a billiards room, a game room, and a workshop.

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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 Nampa, ID

What is the average cost of independent living in Nampa, ID?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Nampa, ID is approximately $1,801. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Nampa, ID?

Independent living in Nampa, ID typically ranges from $548 - $2,887 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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 11 independent living communities in Nampa, ID. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Nampa, ID?

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 Nampa, ID, 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 Nampa, ID?

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.