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North Star

2340 W Seltice Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

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9.7
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62 reviews
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62 reviews
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4.0 out of 5 stars

Our family 's experience

North Star was very clean and bright. The staff was friendly and helpful. They looked after the residents. The only negative thing I experienced as a family member was that it was difficult to get to eat with my sister who was a resident on the assisted-living side. There was limited seating which meant we had to walk to the independent living side, which was quite a distance for my sister.

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North Star

North Star Retirement is an independent and assisted living retirement community located in beautiful Coeur d’Alene Idaho. Our Seltice Way address provides easy access to I-90 as well as walking trails down to the river’s edge and a beautiful view of Riverstone pond. We are minutes away from medical facilities, banks, shopping centers, restaurants, and movie theatres. We are an active retirement community that takes advantage of all the area has to offer.

When you enter the doors of North Star, there is a definite feeling of “home”. Music fills the Bistro, and the wonderful scents of our Fireside Restaurant tempt your taste buds. Friendships and laughter are nurtured during our gatherings, happy hours, and outings. Our independent living offers apartment style living, with all-day dining in our Fireside Restaurant. We offer two daily specials or residents can order from our full variety menu.

In April of 2017, we opened fourteen new apartments in our beautiful assisted living wing. The apartments are both elegant and spacious. All of our assisted living apartments are equipped with private showers, refrigerators, twenty four hour available care, a full activities calendar, three meals every day with the choice of the daily special or to order off...

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  • Assisted Living
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for North Star

9.7 out of 10
Review Score62 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.7
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.8
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored North Star with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, North Star has 62 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 6/25/25

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 25, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Our family 's experience

North Star was very clean and bright. The staff was friendly and helpful. They looked after the residents. The only negative thing I experienced as a family member was that it was difficult to get to eat with my sister who was a resident on the assisted-living side. There was limited seating which meant we had to walk to the independent living side, which was quite a distance for my sister.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 15, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Happy with our decision

I think anyone would be happy at North Star. Friendly staff, cleanliness and well maintained

Robyn

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Peace of mind

Honestly, we would give it 5's all the way. We didn't have any issues with any of his care. The only reason we moved him was because he was out of funds, and they do not accept Medicaid. He loved it there, and we never worried about him. I would tell families to ask lots of questions about any extra fees for sundries, food delivered to the rooms, nighttime care, and any others.

Kerry A

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 1, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

North Star sets the standard

North Star was exceptional in their organization, staff, and care. Category 8 would be rated a 4, only because it's so expensive that few can afford it. For that reason alone, we had to find another place for Mom to live. Staff encouraged residents to make new residents feel welcome, and that really helped in the transition. I would highly recommend North Star to anyone who can afford it.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 8, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

North Star review

The cleaning person left, they are doing their best. Only affects her room. The food is good and they have a good variety of options. They have a lot of activities for the residents to participate in, but our loved one doesn't partake in them. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to others.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 26, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

North Star review

We have had a very positive experience so far. All areas of the facilities are always in excellent condition. Very clean and well kept. The level of friendliness and care that the staff has shown has been amazing! Our first experience touring , we saw a lot of interaction between staff and residents, and it was always positive. Smiles, joking, staff knew names of everyone we encountered. Very happy vibe. Dad has had great care, and so far hasn't had any complaints (which is a pretty big deal). The meals are delicious and the variety is wonderful. The only issue we run into is the younger youth that serve are sometimes slow to serve and fairly inattentive. We always get our meals, and they are always good though. The facility offers so many options for all kinds of activities, both in house and in the community. Our dad still won't participate, but that is his personal choice, not anything to do with the facility. Cost is always a hard one to rate. We would probably say 4 on this simply because it is a lot of money each month, and finding that we have to pay above and beyond that for diapers, etc medication, food brought to his room, and any other incidentals, was a bit surprising. However, we do recognize that they are on the lower end for our area, and he is getting excellent round the clock care. I hope this helps! We truly have had an amazing experience with North Star, and we are so grateful that we were able to get him in there. He is happy too. Making friends that he sits with at meals, enjoying a peaceful, clean room, and he loves the food. Thank you for your help in our journey.

Jo

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 22, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for North Star

It is a great place for your family member. Everyone is so friendly. Staff members are all great!

Nancy W

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Wonderful place!

Moved my mother to Northstar from Arizona. She has been so much happier. The food has been good, friendships have been made very quickly, and she feels like she's home instead of in an "institution." The staff have been stellar at accommodating her needs. They were very patient while she got used to a new place and let her explore on her own and when she needed assistance with anything, they were there with a smiling face and happy disposition. Absolutely fabulous!

Sharon

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 12, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for North Star

The care on the Assisted Living side is excellent. The whole place is clean and organized. Apartments are very nice. The price is about the same as other Assisted Living Facilities in the area that are not near as nice. Highly recommend.

KA

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 8, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for North Star

North Star is a blessing! Mom is not just comfortable, she's thriving. We chose North Star because in touring the building and talking with staff, we were confident that she would be in a safe, comfortable and caring environment. Our expectations have been exceeded.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 12, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

very pleased with this new home and community for our mother.

I have been very impressed and pleased with North Star community. I am out of state so only spent a couple of weeks helping my mom to settle in. My brother out there takes care of most of the day to day.

Randa

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 2, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Great and Caring Place for Loved Ones

What our family likes the most about the North Start community is the caregivers they have their and their longevity. The quality of care they give to the residents is great. The cost is not over the top at all and we would absolutely recommend North Star to other families looking for a place for their loved ones.

SJ

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 23, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly Recommend

My parents are thrilled with everything!! The entire North Star staff is very friendly and go out of their way to address any questions, concerns and/or needs. The food is very good, and there is a good variety of activities. It is especially helpful to have a medical office on site.

Teri

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 22, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A quality place for mom in Coeur d'Alene.

The staff are great and very helpful. We also really like that the room has a kitchenette. We would recommend the North Star community to other families based on the experience we have had so far .

Jo

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 6, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

a nice community

One thing our family and our loved one has realized at North Star is that it has that true family like atmosphere and has that sense of community. Everything we have seen on our visits - and we do visit often, has been great. The activities are great and there are plenty of different things and opportunities to do. The meals and dining service so far has been great and we would absolutely recommend this community to other families.

Barbara B

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 11, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

AMAZING!

I've just been at North Star for two weeks, but I feel at home already! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and I've met some very nice people. I love my apartment, the food is great, the staff are awesome. I made the right move for sure.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 6, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

We are really happy with our experience with North Star so far.

Irene

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 10, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Good Place to Retire

I haven't been here that long, so nothing great and important has happened just yet. The food is excellent. There's lots of variety, and they don't repeat things a lot, which is nice. Right now my apartment has a room with a bay window. But it's on the small side, so I'm just in the process of moving into a little bit larger apartment. They come and clean my apartment once a week. They change the linens, vacuum, dust, wipe things down, whatever we need. The staff are all very friendly, and they remember everyone's names and know who you are. It's been very pleasant.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

March 1, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Looks like a top notch facility

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

July 30, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Very nice, clean, well maintained. Good food. Residents and employees all liked living/working there.

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