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The cost of independent living in Barber is about $3,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 498 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.

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This has been a great place for my parents. The staff is attentive, the food is good and I like that there is a staff member available 24/7. They have a one bedroom unit that feels like it is big enough. ...
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.
Welcome to Heatherwood Senior Living, where independent living is redefined to suit your personal preferences and lifestyle. At Heatherwood, we cherish the diversity and uniqueness of each of our residents. Our vibrant community offers the flexibility to engage in various activities, share meals...
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We have so many wonderful activities everyday that sometimes you have to decide what fits in your schedule best. We have exercise everyday, board games, bridge,, outings and lunch weekly etc. One of the...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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33 Floor plans available
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They are friendly and pay attention to the individual needs of each resident. They are very concerned about the quality of experience the residents receive.
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.
At our assisted living community in an upscale residential neighborhood of Boise, Idaho, you’ll stay busy as much as you like with our engaging calendar of activities, classes and outings. While you fill up your social calendar and spend each day just like you want, we’ll provide the right amount...
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55 Floor plans available
8.8
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My sister and I have had considerable experience with memory care facilities through the needs of our parents and now our brother. The relationships with some other places started good but deteriorated with...
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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There are a lot of excellent services and our dad is very happy with care, activities and food. He is a religious man, so Sunday services give him extra support. He has made friends and enjoys the outings....
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.
Arbor Village at Hillcrest is one of the first resort-styled retirement and assisted living communities in the area. A major renovation has transformed all of our private and living spaces. Our newly renovated community offers the charm and character of old Boise while being easily accessible to...
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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103 reviews
8.7
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Staff is fabulous. Food not so much. No interaction with admin after intake. Food options are very limited, portions also limited...he supplements with snacks is in his room. (He's not generally a big...
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.
Choice, independence and new friends await you at Truewood by Merrill, Boise. Our lovely two-story building lends lush courtyards, a dedicated staff and many planned activities to our residents. Our friendly licensed nurses and caregiver teams ensure every resident at Truewood by Merrill, Boise...
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Staff at Garden Plaza of Valley View are great listeners who do a good job of accommodating resident needs. The apartment sizes here are ok, not generous.
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.
Here at Garden Plaza of Valley View, Independent Living and The Bridge, Assisted Living, you will find warm, dedicated staff committed to creating a community you will be delighted to call home. We welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our beautiful community and to show you why Valley View...
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1111 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.4
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108 reviews
8.4
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My sister is pretty happy in Chateau de Boise. The facility is friendly, comfortable and affordable. Meals and some transportation are provided. Her one wish is just that they would run the shuttle for...
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.
Chateau de Boise provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood and situated on two acres of lush landscaping, you'll enjoy the elegant grace of Chateau de Boise — your quiet home in the heart of the capitol. Residents love the convenience...
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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Overall I would rate most of the categories aa a 4 or 5. I would say that although they purchase quality food they sometimes are lacking in preparation. The cost is also getting high but I would recommend...
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.
Our independent living community, located in the capital city of Boise, Idaho, offers a life of leisure and engaging activities that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals and fun outings....
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The Community has done a great job with our loved ones. The community was purchased by a bigger company recently but so far so good. The community is clean and well taken care of and has done a great job...
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.
Aspen Valley Senior Living Community is a unique, owner and family managed assisted living facility, where a “value centered” philosophy is the foundation of everything we do. In nearly 28 years of owning and managing assisted living communities, I have found that building a team with strong core...
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They went through a change in ownership recently, which was a little rough initially, especially with administrative things. But their staff is really friendly. They're busy, so sometimes it takes a bit to...
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.
Regency Columbia Village offers assisted living and memory care in a quaint, homelike environment. Our community is located in Southeast Boise in the Columbia Village development close to parks, schools, fitness facilities including an indoor swimming pool that is complimentary to the residents. ...
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My dad chose Heritage Assisted Living, and so far, it has been a very pleasant experience. The community is clean, I really love that. The staff is friendly and pleasant, and the food is really good for an...
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.
Everyone ages differently... which is why Heritage Assisted Living, established by the Drake family, pioneered the first of its kind in the state of Idaho in 1968 to help those who did not require skilled nursing care. Over four decades later the same philosophy of care is provided to assisting...
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I ended up picking this facility for my Mother because it is very close to where I live. This community has just been fantastic from the time we toured until now. The building itself is clean and well...
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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer Luxury Living at it's finest with unmatched spectacular views of Ann Morrison Park & the Boise City skyline with gated access to the park.  Our apartment homes are large, bright, quiet & comfortable.  We include a heated pool, clubhouse, storage, underground parking,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mallard Pointe Apartments, located on the beautiful Boise River, offers a carefree independent lifestyle for seniors at an affordable price.Each apartment home features central heating and air conditioning, emergency pull cord alarms, spacious closets and large accessible bathrooms. Kitchens...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You'll feel right at home in our absolutely gorgeous fully-furnished two-bed, two-bath apartment unit for companion living!  It's located in a great area near West Maple Grove and Shoup Ave. AND BEST OF ALL: IT'S AT A VERY LOW PRICE!!!  You can bring your furniture for an...
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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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I have lived at Northgate for 4-1/2 years. Management is great, always available when/if problems arise and quick to repair or replace (such as water heater, furnace, faucets, etc.) Can't say enough for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Northgate Senior Village is a senior housing community located just to the north of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. This region of the country is full of beauty and culture, and Boise is no different. Seniors live in spacious, ground-floor apartments, each with a full kitchen and a fenced-in back area...
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Edgewood Spring Creek was a great place. It’s a little smaller, which was one of the reasons we chose it. It had a homier feel. It’s all on one level, so our mom had a little patio to herself right...
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.

Cost of independent living in Barber, ID

The average cost of senior living in Barber is $3,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homedale, ID with an average of $2,508 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barber, ID vs. nearby cities

Barber, ID
$3,368/mo
$3,166/mo

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

Barber, ID
$3,368/mo
$3,501/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,398/mo
Independent Living
$3,368/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,300/mo
Studio
$3,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,234/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,944/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Barber over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Barber

Recent reviews for independent living in Barber

Table Rock Senior Living at Paramount in Meridian, ID

5.0
We explored a number of options, and was very impressed with the proffesionalism at Veranda. I am glad we made this choice, for my loved one.

Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village in Meridian, ID

4.7
The staff are very, very kind and interested in the residents. They give 5-star service. They're also very interested in interacting with the families, and they welcome the families to come visit. If they have any staff shortages, the administrators will even fill in. They have great ...
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Arbor Village at Hillcrest in Boise, ID

4.7
I like how it seems to be a whole community versus a skilled nursing or hospital-like facility. They seem to have a variety of activities and are open to suggestions for more. People are moving about throughout the day, so I think it provides a lot of opportunity for interaction with other ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at the communities, with some residents and families expressing appreciation for the personalized care and attention they receive. For instance, at Chateau De Boise, the staff are known to check on residents who have not been act ...
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Wide variety of activities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at the communities, with several reviews mentioning the weekly bingo, card games, music nights, and arts and crafts. At Heatherwood Senior Living, for example, they offer a weekly schedule of activities, including trips to local attractio ...
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Decent meal options and quality food. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Many reviews mention the quality and taste of the food, with some expressing appreciation for the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Chateau De Boise, for instance, ...
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Communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is crucial to ensure everyone is informed and can make decisions based on the most up-to-date information. At Heatherwood Senior Living, for example, the staff are praised for their responsiveness and timely communication, while at ...
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Reasonable pricing and value for money. Affordability is a concern for many families when choosing a senior living community. Several reviews mention the communities' reasonable pricing and value for money, with some residents noting that while the rent might be expensive, the services provided make it worth the investment. For instan ...
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Home-like environment and sense of community. A homelike environment and sense of community are essential for residents' comfort and overall satisfaction. At Revel Eagle, for example, residents have made new friends and found a sense of community, while at Arbor Village at Hillcrest, they appreciate the 'whole community versus a skilled ...
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Barber independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barber independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barber, 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 Barber 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 Barber partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barber, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barber 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 Barber communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barber, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barber 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 Barber offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barber, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
45.7%
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Heatherwood Senior Living, Revel Eagle and MorningStar of Boise are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barber, Idaho. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Barber, Idaho. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Barber, Idaho are Heatherwood Senior Living and Revel Eagle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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