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The cost of independent living in Athol is about $3,212 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options.

Read 369 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Sandpoint.

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Photo of North Star
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33 Floor plans available
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I would rate everything the highest rating of "5" North Star is fantastic. Cannot recommend it enough. My Mom is in the senior living side so I can speak to the assisted living side. Absolutely would...
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.
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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88 Floor plans available
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It took them a long time to get the room ready. But they made it right. Everything else is as expected. Good food. Clean room.
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 Dalton Senior Living
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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The staff was very helpful and compassionate and went the extra mile for my mother-in-law! The place was clean and comfortable.
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.
Dalton Senior Living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho offers a warm and inviting community designed to support seniors through every stage of life. Surrounded by natural beauty and thoughtfully landscaped grounds, our community provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term...
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Photo of Courtyard at Coeur d'Alene
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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Was absolutely amazing, loved the layout and how it had the courtyard in the middle. Seemed clean when we were there. Everyone was friendly and answered our questions. So far I am happy with the quality of...
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.
In Northern Idaho you will find Courtyard at Coeur d' Alene, offering seniors a warm, cozy community with all the comforts of home. Residents, friends and family enjoy the large courtyards with beautifully landscaped grounds, square foot gardens, water features and flower gardens.Assisted living...
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1.0
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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
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.
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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Photo of Legends Park Assisted Living
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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
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.
Tranquil Assisted Living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.Coined a “little slice of heaven” for its picturesque lakes and national forests, beautiful Coeur d’Alene is the perfect place for seniors to embrace their next chapter at Legends Park Assisted Living.Legends Park Assisted Living is an active...
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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.
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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[name removed] and [name removed] are just amazing! They work with me on anything I need or am concerned about. Things are addressed quickly. The houses and rooms are all kept clean and there's rarely any...
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 Mountain Springs Assisted Living Center
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My mother-in-law is here. I am a PhD research scientist and my wife is a physician. We would not have chosen this place if it was not good. Not only is it good, but it is absolutely wonderful. I have nothing...
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.
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED QUIET COUNTRY SETTING ELDERLY...
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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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Photo of Autumn Haven-Out of Business
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 Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living
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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,...
Photo of The Lodge at Fairway Forest
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The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The community is very installment and the atmosphere is home-like. I would recommend this community to others
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.
The Lodge at Fairway Forest #1 is located in Coeur d'Alene, ID in Kootenai County. This residential care home provides the right assistance that you need in an area that is situated on the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Those spending time in Coeur d'Alene enjoy all that it has to offer...
Photo of Country Comfort Residential Care
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.
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...
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Everything is done so well here at Garden Plaza of Post Falls that I can't believe it. The only complaint I have (which I have found to be the case at most of these places) is that all the activities...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Garden Plaza of Post Falls is like no other campus in the Inland NW. As a brand new community, Garden Plaza offers awe-inspiring courtyards, creeks and fountains in a lavishly appointed community. Garden Plaza was voted 2010’s “Best Senior Living Community” and “Best Assisted Living Community” in...
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I ended up picking this facility for my Mother because when I toured all of the residents looked happy and the staff was engaged. That says a lot about the community and I was impressed. Every time I’m at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Guardian Angel Homes is a premier, award-winning facility in Post Falls, Idaho specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care.Conveniently located in the heart of Post Falls, Guardian Angel Homes has operated for nearly 20 years. Our staff of caregivers, nurses and other departments receive...
Photo of Hearthstone Village
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.
Hearthstone Village Assisted Living is the place for home cooked meals and a warm cozy family-oriented atmosphere.  With double the number of caregivers found at most assisted living facilities, Hearthstone Village is able to provide for individuals' needs quickly, and in a relaxed and...

Cost of independent living in Athol, ID

The average cost of senior living in Athol is $3,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spirit Lake, ID with an average of $3,212 per month.

Independent living costs in Athol, ID, vs. state and national averages

Athol, ID
$3,212/mo
$3,605/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Athol, ID, vs. other senior living options

$5,466/mo
Independent Living
$3,212/mo

Independent living costs in Athol, ID, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,593/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,659/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,580/mo

Senior living costs in Athol vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Athol, ID
Column state: Idaho
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthol, IDIdahoU.S.
Independent Living$3,212/mo$3,605/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,546/mo$5,281/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,466/mo$5,951/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Athol, ID:$3,212/mo
Idaho:$3,605/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Athol, ID:$5,546/mo
Idaho:$5,281/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Athol, ID:$5,466/mo
Idaho:$5,951/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Athol

Recent reviews for independent living in Athol

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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The Lodge at Fairway Forest in Coeur d'Alene, ID

4.0
I wasn't that crazy about it there. Some of the staff weren't consistent, they kept coming and going. They were supposed to check in on her every hour and we don't know if it was being done. The community was brand new and we talked to lady that we knew from our church which is why chose ...
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Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living in Hayden, ID

5.0
The experience is all good for my mom since we moved her into the community.

Athol independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athol independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athol, 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 Athol 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 Athol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athol, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Athol 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 Athol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athol, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athol 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 Athol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athol, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.5%
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