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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kootenai County, ID

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Kootenai County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of North Star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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We chose Brookdale in Coeur d'Alene because it was within my father's monthly budget. They also offered us a short "rundown" or a short time of doing full pay before they can accept Medicaid should he need...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s Time for a Senior Living UpgradeYou’re ready for something new. Something better. The senior life should be filled with more living, and that’s what you’ll find here. Your future favorite senior living community offers exceptional care in the Kootenai County, Idaho area. We are located...
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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Coeur d'Alene
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66 Floor plans available
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Staff with direct patient interaction are awesome. Administrative personnel have turnover that leads to inefficiency and confusion. I would recommend them, but the casual attitude towards costs worries me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Pacifica Senior Living Coeur d’Alene, happiness and safety are the highest priorities in our community. Surrounded by lush lawns and tall, shady Maple trees, our community excels at providing high-quality care in a comfortable home-like atmosphere. Offering different levels of care—from ...
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My mother moved in to Courtyard Asst Living a month after my dad passed. She was nervous and unsure. But the staff and community welcomed her and foe the next 6 years they become family. They weren't just...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled between beautiful Ferman Lake and the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, mere minutes away from Coeur d’Alene National Forest and numerous shopping options, Courtyard at Coeur d’Alene encompasses a secure courtyard with a serene koi fishpond and long walking paths. Our unique cottage-style...
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My loved one has moved to a different facility that offered more care. I would recommend looking for a facility that offers all levels of care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Emmy-Award winning journalist Barbara Walters once called Coeur D’Alene a “little slice of heaven” and it’s no wonder why – beautiful surroundings and the immaculate peacefulness of the lake make Legends Park Assisted Living Community a delightful place to retire. Located in picturesque Coeur...
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55 Floor plans available
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Overall experience - not perfect, but pretty great! Cleanliness - due to staff turnover issues sometimes room not immaculately clean, but there are never unsightly messes or smells. Quality of care is great...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Retirement living that is affordable, comfortable and uncomplicated. Your month-to-month rent covers everything from meals to utilities, transportation to housekeeping. A caring and friendly staff is on hand to make life at Bestland, safe, meaningful and comfortable. You will enjoy our active...
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Love it here! All of the staff are excellent and the grounds are beautiful. Just like my home. I really enjoy the food and the choices we have. We like the finer but simple things in life. The Renaissance...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Everything gets a 5 from me. We are so pleased with the entire experience. Now if I was rating my mom....[name removed] would get a 5 ??
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! We honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident.Our residents are often seen relaxing by...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1921, by partnering with our sponsor churches, the Orchard Ridge community has forged a legacy of compassion and Christian values. The foundation of these core values is something we plan to build on for decades to come.We have a decades-old commitment to providing a loving, nurturing,...
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Overall the community is doing a good job at taking care of my loved one. They are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions, but not willing to go above and beyond for the residents meal options. This...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Affinity at Coeur d'Alene
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The facility is well kept and the management is attentive and interactive with us tenants. The facility is well located and the tenants are like a big family. The facility has a large array of opportunities...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Coeur d'Alene we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,425 which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, cable television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hello!    A few short words about "Country Comfort Residential Care".  In all honesty, we are not a large corporate facility, and we don't try to be.  What we do strive for, however, is to be the best at what we are:  an independent and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Everybody with Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living has been very pleasant. They take very good care of things and leave nothing outstanding. Everybody there has been very friendly and helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
?Located in Hayden, Idaho, Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living Facility consists of two homes (Syringa and Buttercup) on an exclusive 2.2-acre residential cul-de-sac. This long-term care community maintains a quiet environment that consists of covered porches, heated walk ways, patio furniture,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Maplewood
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of independent living in Kootenai County, ID

The average cost of senior living in Kootenai County is $3,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kellogg, ID with an average of $3,257 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kootenai County, ID vs. nearby counties

Kootenai County, ID
$3,421/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kootenai County, ID vs. the state and national average

Kootenai County, ID
$3,421/mo
$3,456/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kootenai County vs. other types of senior living

$3,992/mo
Independent Living
$3,421/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kootenai County, ID by room type

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$4,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,460/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,721/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kootenai County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kootenai County

Recent reviews for independent living in Kootenai County

The Renaissance at Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d’Alene, ID

4.7
The level of care is excellent. The cleanliness of the complex is excellent. Their administrative services could leave a little to be desired as far as the billing. There's issues that have come up with billing, which they told me are related to a new software program they're using. But ...
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North Star in Coeur d'Alene, ID

4.9
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 ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst

4.0
Caregivers are nice and always there if you need them.

Kootenai County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kootenai County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kootenai County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kootenai County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kootenai County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kootenai County, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Kootenai County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kootenai County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kootenai County, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kootenai County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Kootenai County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kootenai County, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, Broadway Court Estates and Revel Spokane are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kootenai County, Idaho. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Kootenai County, Idaho. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kootenai County, Idaho are Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, Broadway Court Estates and Revel Spokane. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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