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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Ada County, ID

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Borah, Southwest Ada County Alliance and Boise Junction.
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Everyone is attentive to the resident. The staff actually take time to listen to the residents regarding any concerns they have. My mom chose to only tour Heatherwood. We took it as a sign from God and my...
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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55 Floor plans available
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The experience was great. Everyone seemed caring and kind. I would highly recommend Barber Station. It was a great value and we felt really safe and my mom was very content there.
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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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...
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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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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It was a positive experience. The caregivers there were very personable, loving, caring, kind, affectionate, and they gave 200 % of themselves. I chose this community because of the location and the...
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.
Swan Falls Assisted Living in Kuna, ID helps adults transition from home to a safe dignified assisted living environment. Swan Falls Assisted Living is dedicated to providing an elegant, homelike, compassionate, and clean environment that promotes resident wellness. We offer daily activities such...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Copper Springs Senior Living and overall her experience has been good so far. She is in the Memory Care unit and the staff have been wonderful. The housekeeping is...
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.
Copper Springs Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Meridian, Idaho. Meridian is widely known as the fastest growing city in the state and offers residents the perfect combination of historical charm and modern day amenities. With several state parks, an activities...
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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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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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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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What families are saying about independent living in Ada County

Recent reviews for independent living in Ada County

Veranda Senior Living at Paramount in Meridian, ID

4.4
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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Cost of independent living in Ada County, ID

The average cost of senior living in Ada County is 3098.53 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homedale, ID with an average of 2723.27 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ada County, ID vs. nearby counties

Ada County, ID

$3,099/mo

Homedale, ID

$2,723/mo

Wilder, ID

$2,993/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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Heatherwood Senior Living, Revel Eagle and MorningStar of Boise are the top rated independent living facilities near Ada County, Idaho. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Ada County, Idaho. See the full list.

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