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Photo of Affinity at Boise
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3.0
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11 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
37%
3 star
27%
2 star
9%
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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
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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4 star
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3 star
4%
2 star
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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...
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.
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...
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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Mountain Home, ID

The average cost of senior living in Mountain Home is $3,863 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boise, ID with an average of $3,158 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mountain Home, ID vs. nearby cities

Mountain Home, ID
$3,863/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mountain Home, ID vs. the state and national average

Mountain Home, ID
$3,863/mo
$3,456/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mountain Home vs. other types of senior living

$5,213/mo
Independent Living
$3,863/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mountain Home, ID by room type

Semi-Private
$3,618/mo
Studio
$3,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,152/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,956/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,198/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 families are saying about independent living in Mountain Home

Recent reviews for independent living in Mountain Home

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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Arbor Village at Hillcrest in Boise, ID

4.7
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 throughout the day, so I think it provides a lot of opportunity for interaction with other ...
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Mountain Home independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain Home independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain Home, IDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain Home, IDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mountain Home, IDNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
40%
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Heatherwood Senior Living, MorningStar of Boise and Overland Court Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mountain Home, Idaho. See full list of communities.

There are 59 independent living facilities near Mountain Home, Idaho. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mountain Home, Idaho are Heatherwood Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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