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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boise County, ID
The cost of independent living in Boise County is about $3,267 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 1138 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Crouch, Garden Valley and Idaho City.
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The meals have been fantastic for my loved one, and my loved one is a picky eater. The community has even been able to take the residents on scenic drives to assist with the residents going on outings. My...
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.
Our new facility is built with some of the newest technology. It is beautifully landscaped with a walking path around the campus. There is an outside patio for dining in the summer, or just enjoying the view. The location provides easy access to the freeway, hospital and doctors. This location...
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Our loved one has only been there for a couple months, and it is pretty high priced. The friendliness of the staff members really stood out to us, and we haven't been able to go inside and see our loved ones...
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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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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Brookdale Castle Hills is a very clean and well-kept community. The staff will bend over backward to assist you with whatever you need. Here you will get the extra care of assisted help if needed. They could...
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.
Brookdale Castle Hills provides assisted living services to seniors in the greater Boise, Idaho area. We are considered to be one of the premier senior living communities in Ada County, both because of our caring staff and outstanding amenities. We are also fortunate enough to be located in an...
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.
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.
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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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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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The staff has been communicating very well with the family. It has been very clean and up-kept. The food is getting much better. Because it is a very small facility, which is one of the reasons we chose the...
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.
The Cottages of Boise are located at the very end of a sleepy street in Boise Idaho. We're proud to offer our community members with a respite from the busy city surrounding us. Your loved ones are cared for well at our facility because we maintain a higher number of staff members to residents...
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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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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...
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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,...
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.
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.
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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.
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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I really like the staff at Ashley Manor. The place is very clean. It is expensive, but that is largely due to the size of the place. It is very small so the residents such as my mother get very good one...
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.
By choosing Eagle Ashley Senior Living Communities for the care of an elderly loved one, family members and friends can feel confident and assured that their beloved one is well tended to and taken care of. The care of the elderly requires an amount of work that may not be possible to partake in...
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.
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.
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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.
Apple Valley Residence is a 45 bed facility nestled in the Heart of Gem County. We are a tradition in Emmett, Idaho, as the first Assisted Living Facility established in the Valley of Plenty. Locally owned and operated since 1993, for over fifteen years Apple Valley has been...
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Things are going fine at Meadow View. The staff is nice and they seem to care. The facility is clean and cozy. So far, we have not had any major issues with the facility or the staff here. Things are going...
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.
Meadow View Assisted Living & Memory CareMeadow View Assisted Living & Memory Care is an assisted living community located in the quiet and welcoming city of Emmett, Gem County, Idaho. Just north of town lies the Payette River. Not only is this river scenic and beautiful, it is also a...
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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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I did feel like they were very good communicators and good at setting up assistance for the residents when they needed it. There were two facilities that we used, and I feel like The Cottages was not the...
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.
The Cottages of Emmett is an assisted living community that is built in the beautiful city of Emmett, Idaho in Gem County. Emmett is a small, peaceful city that hosts the Emmett Cherry festival, where residents can have a lot of fun. People who live in this city will find themselves entertained...
Cost of independent living in Boise County, ID
The average cost of senior living in Boise County is $3,267 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quartzburg, ID with an average of $2,005 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boise County, ID vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boise County, ID vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Boise County
Recent reviews for independent living in Boise County
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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Brookdale Boise Parkcenter
4.6
Everyone is friendly. The facility is clean and appealing and the activities are great. My mom says that the food was good, but has declined recently.
My parents have received the best care from the nursing staff!
I would definitely recommend Brookdale Boise Parkcenter to families needing ...
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Boise County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boise County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boise 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 Boise 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 Boise County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Boise 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 Boise County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boise 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 Boise County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Heatherwood Senior Living, Revel Eagle and MorningStar of Boise are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boise County, Idaho. See full list of communities.
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