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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Star, ID
The cost of independent living in Star is about $3,184 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 options. Read 448 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 Boise, Meridian and Eagle.
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63 reviews
Very caring staff Beautiful grounds Wonderful apartments and amenities. Our apartment is a little bigger. One bedroom and a den. It is updated or renovated nicely. Cleaned weekly.
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.
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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Since I moved into Revel I have made new friends and being active and mingling with everyone is the best way to live. We do so many different activities and outings here at Revel. It really keeps me going.
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.
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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9.5
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Transportation to medical appointments is very good. MorningStar offers "bus" (actually a van w/wheelchair accommodation) trips for groceries (Walmart, Fred Meyer's every week; WinCo, Trader Joe's,...
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.
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Staff always friendly and kind, always willing to go above and beyond. My grandmother lived here and there was no limit to what they would do for her, always treated her like there own family. Couldn't...
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.
Paramount Parks at Eagle provides outstanding apartment living for seniors in a beautifully landscaped environment. Eagle Idaho is a quaint town where many residents enjoy the slower pace of life. This is a family community that boasts shopping, dining, and churches. Many residents in Eagle enjoy...
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9.0
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34 reviews
They listened to what you had to say and checked it out and replied accordingly. The residents all seemed very happy from our first visit.
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.
We believe that Salmon Creek is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Salmon Creek, our management teams live on-site, and are available 24...
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25 reviews
We looked at numerous places before deciding on Karcher. They were the clear leader in our decision and have not failed to disappoint. Since movingly my aunt in, we have discovered a few disappointments like...
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.
Let's get physical at KE!!!Karcher Senior Living in Nampa is more than a place to live, it’s a community. Karcher Senior Living provides luxurious independent retirement apartments, assisted living, and rehabilitation services in a warm and inviting atmosphere. All three under one roof.Karcher...
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First I would like to thank all of the staff at Meridian Meadows. I honestly can not be more grateful for the support, and kindness . My father was in the assisted living facility, and then moved to memory...
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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8.0
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5 reviews
The place is very beautiful! Moving my loved one in was easy. They were super sweet to let us eat with them a number of times. I understand that they were able to actually get the billing set up correctly so...
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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My mom is so happy here. She loves the attention she receives from staff and neighbors. She’s always telling me how friendly everyone is. Her only complaint is the food isn’t as tasty as she would prefer but...
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.
Edgewood Spring Creek Eagle Island is located in Eagle, ID. This independent living community provides residents with the opportunity to make a great location their home. Eagle is located in Ada County, and it offers options for entertainment. Those who choose Eagle as their home and guests of...
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We chose Foxtail Senior Living because the location is close to our home and there were others we knew that had had loved ones here and had a good experience. They have a doctor on staff which is very nice...
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.
For over 25 years the Hines Family has provided quality care and beautiful living accommodations for the senior community in the great state of Idaho. When they founded their first facility back in 1991, the Hines Family did so with the goal to provide the most exceptional care and assistance to...
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I'm so thankful for this referral service that helped us find a respite care. My mother-in-law needed a place to go for about 6 days. This community was so good to her and she made some friends. And did...
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.
Welcome to Spring Creek in Eagle! Enjoy just the right level of care in Edgewood's warm, home-like assisted living community in Eagle. It is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well-being and has been providing family peace of mind since...
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7.0
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4 reviews
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
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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61 reviews
The main reason we went with this facility was just because they had an opening at the time. The thing that has stuck out most to us about Heron Place would be the staff that work there. They really...
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.
Avista Nampa proudly offers a suite of assisted living services designed to make life easy. Residents enjoy private, locking apartments that allow them to decorate just the way they like with their own personal belongings. Friendly, warm-hearted staff are around when you need them, offering...
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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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I would recommend The Cottages of Meridian 100%. My mother was in another assisted living center before coming to The Cottages Meridian. The difference of care, environment, food, and activities was as...
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 needs to think about retirement communities at one time or another, even if it's only for yourself. Our community is one you or your children will make happy for having found the very best. Most of all you want quality. The Cottages of Meridian are what everyone wants to see, in a...
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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.
Cadence Independent Living provides a luxurious living environment within a dynamic community that provides sophisticated professional services. This new approach to community building blurs the lines between residence and resort. Located in Meridian, Idaho nestled in Paramount, Meridian's...
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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: 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.
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.
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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11 reviews
This community has a lot of benefits and activities and values to this community. This community has activities like cards, pool, a work out place and more for the residents to have a good time and stay...
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 Boise 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 $1,504 and range up to $2,132, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services,...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to the beautiful Oasis Senior Lifestyle Community. We feature the very latest in handicap accommodations with walk-in tubs/showers. This community will also have a 3/4 mile walking path that teams with wildlife including red foxes. Our number one feature is our low price and terrific...
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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.
Vineyard Suites at Indian Creek senior housing community is scenically located along Indian Creek in Caldwell, Idaho. VS is an independent living community and open to individuals 55 years of age and older. Rents are based on income and vary accordingly. VS accepts residents with SICHA/Section...
Cost of independent living in Star, ID
The average cost of senior living in Star is $3,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homedale, ID with an average of $2,678 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Star, ID vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Star, ID vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Star vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Star, ID by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Star
Recent reviews for independent living in Star
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.
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.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Excellent transportation services. Residents at various communities, such as MorningStar of Boise, praise the convenient and frequent transportation services, including bus trips to grocery stores, shopping centers, and cultural events. Staff members ensure that residents' needs are met by organizing outings to cater to differe ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the warm and caring nature of staff members at communities, like Heatherwood Senior Living and Salmon Creek, who go the extra mile to make residents feel at home and support them in their daily lives.
Engaging activities and events. Communities, such as Heatherwood Senior Living and Revel Eagle, offer a wide range of activities to encourage socializing and keep residents active. These include games, music sessions, and outings to local attractions, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Well-maintained facilities. Reviews throughout highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, with residents expressing appreciation for the attention to detail in both common areas and private spaces, as seen at MorningStar of Boise and Heatherwood Senior Living.
Thoughtful communication with families. Communities prioritize clear and consistent communication with families and loved ones, as illustrated in reviews for Salmon Creek and Heatherwood Senior Living, through regular updates on residents' care and involvement in their loved ones' lives.
Delicious and diverse meal options. Residents often comment on the high-quality food and accommodating menus at communities like Heatherwood Senior Living, MorningStar of Boise, and Revel Eagle, where chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions to ensure enjoyable dining experiences.
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Star independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Star independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Star, 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 Star 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 Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Star, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Star 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 Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Star, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
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35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Star 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 Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Star, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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