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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boise, ID
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If you’re looking for independent living in the Boise area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Boise. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 62 independent living facilities in Boise, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Borah, Morris Hill and Boise Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell.
Boise Independent Living Facilities | 1031 Reviews
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boise, ID
If you’re looking for independent living in the Boise area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Boise. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.Read more
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 62 independent living facilities in Boise, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Borah, Morris Hill and Boise Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell.
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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...
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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.
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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: 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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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.
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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.
Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village is a retirement resort located near Boise, Idaho, designed for people who wish to enjoy the freedom of an active lifestyle.Located on more than 100 acres with walking paths and a nine-hole golf course, Touchmark offers a range of lifestyle options and homes....
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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...
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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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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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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
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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.
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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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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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.
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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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...
Independent Living in Cities Near Boise
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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 Boise, ID
The average cost of senior living in Boise is 3138.3 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homedale, ID with an average of 2825.67 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boise, ID vs. nearby cities
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Research services for seniors in Boise, ID
In Boise, Idaho, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Boise, Idaho, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Boise include bus routes and a public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Boise has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Boise offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center.
Boise is the capital city of Idaho, with plenty of engaging activities for seniors. Seniors can enjoy discounts at The Idaho Botanical Gardens, Boise Art Museum, and Boise Trolley Tours. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival produces several shows each year, performed at an outdoor amphitheater. Nature-loving seniors will enjoy the many parks throughout Boise, such as the Julia Davis Park, which features a rose garden and zoo.
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
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Heatherwood Senior Living, Revel Eagle and MorningStar of Boise are the top rated independent living facilities near Boise, Idaho. See full list of communities.
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