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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Idaho Falls, ID
If you’re looking for independent living in the Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls. 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 17 independent living facilities in Idaho Falls, 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 Rigby, Lewisville and Wapello.
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They were extremely caring and kind to both my mom and our family when she started to decline and when she passed. I highly recommend Lincoln Court to others looking.
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.
Lincoln Court Retirement Community encourages an active senior lifestyle that supports residents' privacy and dignity. Our senior apartments are considered the largest and most spacious in Idaho Falls. Lincoln Court provides Independent Living, Assisted Living and Respite services. Our community...
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38 reviews
Really came down to two very similar choices and one of the staff members was really good and probably gave MS the edge. And slightly cheaper. Overall it's been a good experience.
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.
Bonaventure Senior Living, Idaho Fall's premier senior living community, has been proudly serving the seniors in Idaho Falls and the surrounding area since 2009. Our beautiful new building and landscaped grounds are conveniently located near shopping, medical care, and easily accessible to all...
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38 reviews
All categories are great. We and mom is really happy with Fairwinds! The staff is too notch. I would be happy to be a reference.
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.
Fairwinds — Sand Creek Retirement Community, located in beautiful Idaho Falls, offers a unique combination of convenience, city-life, culture, and outdoor recreation. Fittingly, Idaho Falls has been featured in many publications' lists of 'best places to live.' We are situated near the city of...
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5 reviews
I would tell others this is a very nice place. The cleanliness and administrator stand out to me to set The Gables apart from other communities. Painting, arts and crafts, and more are some of the...
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 ALC, 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 seen...
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12 reviews
The community has been great. Both in answering questions and in their care. It has been a great fit for my mother. There is probably always room for improvement but honestly we have been very happy.
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.
Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community has 44 studio, one, and two bedroom apartments nestled in a circular design around a central lobby and dining room area. Parkwood Meadows is located one block off from Woodruff Ave. in an area of other condominium and apartment complexes. Parkwood...
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The rooms that they provide the residents at Tambree Meadows community are pretty adequate and nice sized rooms. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.
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.
Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, ID helps adults transition from home to a safe dignified assisted living environment. Tambree Meadows Assisted Living is dedicated to providing an elegant, homelike, compassionate, and clean environment that promotes resident wellness. We offer...
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This is a good community for the care for my mom. The staff is friendly and caring. The menu could use little improvements. The community does have a few activities. This is a nice environment with great...
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.
About Gables of Ammon's Family and Home: Our Gables Family (staff) is the reason for our success. They live life with purpose, knowing that their service makes the difference in the lives of the individuals they serve. We strive to love and care for each individual as if they are part of our...
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Liberty Square was built on the philosophy that living a long life should not mean 'getting old'. You've cared for others, earned a living, and maintained a home. We think you should be rewarded.Older people possess a gift. After a lifetime of caring for others, their time is finally their own....
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My friend resided in Lily & Syringa in Idaho Falls for nearly 12 years. She had advanced Alzheimers. This is a small facility which allows the caregivers to give folks the attention they need. The staff...
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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Cost of independent living in Idaho Falls, ID
The average cost of senior living in Idaho Falls is $3,219 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewisville, ID with an average of $3,130 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Idaho Falls, ID vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Idaho Falls, ID vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Idaho Falls vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Idaho Falls, ID by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Idaho Falls
Recent reviews for independent living in Idaho Falls
Lily and Syringa in Idaho Falls, ID
5.0
After three months of in home and hospice care from Hands of Hope and family members, we were unable to care for our Dad in his home environment. We had to make the difficult decision to looked at facilities in the area to place him in. We as a family felt most impressed with Lilly and Syringa. ...
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Fairwinds - Sandcreek in Idaho Falls, ID
4.8
The Fairwinds facility itself is very nice, we were able to tour of our loved ones apartment before moving it and we were very taken away by it. The value for the money is completely worth it. The staff are also very friendly.
Gables of Ammon Management, Inc
5.0
We picked this place because of the good, caring people here. They provide thoughtful care and really care about the residents. The building is not fancy looking; it is a pretty average looking community. The staff have been good to work with. They really takes the time to care for my mother and ...
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Idaho Falls independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idaho Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls 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
33.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Lincoln Court, MorningStar of Idaho Falls and Fairwinds - Sandcreek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Idaho Falls, Idaho. See full list of communities.
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