North Star Assisted & Senior Living
Senior Living, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Coeur D'Alene, ID
North Star Assisted & Senior Living
Senior Living, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
A haven filled with warmth and compassion, North Star Assisted and Senior Living is an esteemed senior living community located in West Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID, offering assisted living, independent living, and short-term care. Live in comfort and elegance with a wide array of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Live retirement like a vacation for a lifetime with daily activities and necessities taken care of by a compassionate and skilled team.
North Star Assisted and Senior Living aims to provide seniors with a fun and nurturing environment, encouraging them to participate in various activities onsite and offsite. Delight with healthy and nutritious meals prepared to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Take in the beauty of the campus while walking in its serene patio and relax in the library.
Types of Care at North Star Assisted & Senior Living
Assisted Living
Independent Living
56-bed community Rank #70 / 114Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 114 homes in Idaho. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Idaho SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
30 years in operation Rank #10 / 116Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 116 homes in Idaho. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Idaho SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #115 / 197Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 197 homes in Idaho. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Idaho SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 31, 2012
License NumberRC-1023
Services
North Star Assisted & Senior Living is legally operated by Stellar Senior Living, LLC, and administrated by Jensen Rachel.
OwnerStellar Senior Living, LLC
Owner NameBenton Evrett | Benton Aaron | Benton Adam
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Rachel Paulsen
Total Employees
30
Part-Time Employees
30
Fax208-667-6601
Inspection History
In Idaho, the Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards is the state agency tasked with inspecting and licensing assisted living and nursing home facilities.
Since 2016 · 10 years of data
22 deficiencies
8 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Idaho state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2016 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Idaho average:
• Total inspections (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (8% below)
• Deficiencies per year (8% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (53% below)
• Total inspections (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (8% below)
• Deficiencies per year (8% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (53% below)
Latest Inspection
February 8, 2024
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 24 | This facility has 8% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (22 vs. ID avg 24).↓ 8% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 2.2 | 2.4 | This facility has 8% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (2.2 vs. ID avg 2.4).↓ 8% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.8 | 6 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (2.8 vs. ID avg 6).↓ 53% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (8 vs. ID avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 8, 2024, found deficiencies related to missing documentation for multiple fire and life safety inspections and repeated issues from a prior survey. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving fire safety documentation, staff background checks, infection control practices, and administrative procedures such as complaint responses and fee notifications. The main themes across reports included incomplete fire and life safety records, staff compliance with background checks and certifications, and infection control measures. Complaint investigations were conducted but did not result in substantiated findings, and no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with documentation and procedural compliance, with some repeated deficiencies suggesting limited improvement in certain areas over time.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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2.5 miles from city center
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— 0.66 miles to nearest hospital (Kootenai Health Foundation)
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Frequently Asked Questions about North Star Assisted & Senior Living
What neighborhood is North Star Assisted & Senior Living in?
North Star Assisted & Senior Living is in the Blackwell neighborhood of Coeur d'Alene.
Who is the owner of North Star Assisted & Senior Living?
The legal owner and operator of North Star Assisted & Senior Living is Stellar Senior Living, LLC.
Is North Star Assisted & Senior Living in a walkable area?
North Star Assisted & Senior Living has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of North Star Assisted & Senior Living?
According to ID state health department records, North Star Assisted & Senior Living's license number is RC-1023.
Who is the administrator of North Star Assisted & Senior Living?
Jensen Rachel is the administrator of North Star Assisted & Senior Living.
How many beds does North Star Assisted & Senior Living have?
North Star Assisted & Senior Living has 56 beds.
What is the address of North Star Assisted & Senior Living?
North Star Assisted & Senior Living is located at 2340 W Seltice Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.
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