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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gem County, ID

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Idaho is $3,605, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Gem County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Last Updated: 7/23/26
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We put our dad here, he loves it and everyone who works here. They spoil him rotten! If he missed his ice cream social they leave a friendly note and put ice cream in his freezer. [Removed], the maintenance...
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! At Enlivant, 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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Parma Living Center is small family owned residential assisted living facility. Home isn't a place its a feeling. Here at Parma Living Center this isn't just a place to live, we become family. We are small 15 bed facility this makes us unique in being able to offer our residents more one on one...
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The staff is great! They work hard to make sure things are done right! I have had 2 loved ones in the facility at different times. They are wonderful! They are sticklers on the rules but that is because...
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.
    Park Place is committed to creating a lifestyle where residents can age gracefully in good mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.  Park Place values residents by providing the services they need with the dignity they deserve.  We are locally owned and...
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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Gem County, ID

The average cost of senior living in Idaho is $3,605 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Idaho vs. 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 state: Idaho
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIdahoU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,520/mo2.4% above national median
Assisted Living$5,281/mo$5,830/mo9.4% below national median
Memory Care$5,951/mo$6,999/mo15.0% below national median
Independent Living
Idaho:$3,605/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:2.4% above national median
Assisted Living
Idaho:$5,281/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:9.4% below national median
Memory Care
Idaho:$5,951/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:15.0% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Gem County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gem County

Grace Assisted Living at Fairview Lakes in Meridian, ID

4.7
The community was very helpful and friendly. They were easy to work with. The community does allow window visits. Once my loved one was placed on hospice we were able to see them in person. The nursing staff were pretty quick to respond to our questions about our loved one.

The Gables Assisted Living and Memory Care of Caldwell

5.0
The community is one of the best in our area. The staff is wonderful and they let me bring in my dog to visit. The community is smaller so there is more attention to the residents. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Meadow View Assisted Living and Memory Care in Emmett, ID

5.0
I enjoy coming to Meadow View because it has so many things to do with my grandmother. Or just set in a park setting with a bird singing in the background. Or if we want we can go to her private room with plenty of room to have visitors. When a large crowd of us show up, we can move into one of ...
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Gem County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gem County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gem 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 Gem 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 Gem County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gem County, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.5%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gem 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 Gem County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gem County, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gem 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 Gem County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gem County, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44%
47.5%
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Revel Eagle, Paramount Parks at Eagle and Avista Garden City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gem County, Idaho. See full list of communities.
There are 99 independent living facilities near Gem County, Idaho. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gem County, Idaho are Revel Eagle and Avista Garden City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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