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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sandpoint, ID for 2024

The city, nestled in the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, is home to over 9,700 residents, with a senior population comprising 17.7%. Sandpoint is a hotspot for outdoor recreation; coupled with the shops and art galleries, residents have plenty of entertainment. The cost of living in Sandpoint is low compared to Idaho's statewide average, and seniors spend about 5% less than the national median on health care. When they do need health care, Bonner General Health offers local access to a 25-bed hospital. 

For daily living assistance in Sandpoint, senior residents can choose from several local assisted living communities. Assisted living is a long-term residential care option that provides daily meals, housing and help with personal care tasks. It's beneficial for older adults who are still somewhat independent and don't require skilled nursing care. In Sandpoint, assisted living costs an average of $4,675 per month, which is higher than the national median and Idaho's statewide average. 

This guide covers the pros and cons of living in Sandpoint, as well as monthly senior care costs. Readers can also find local resources and financial assistance to help pay for assisted living.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sandpoint

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is responsible for licensing and monitoring assisted living communities in Sandpoint and throughout the state. Through this agency, seniors and their families can find important information regarding assisted living rules and regulations to make informed long-term care decisions. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sandpoint

  • Based on a 100-point index, the cost of living in Sandpoint is about 2% higher than the national average. However, it's about 3% lower than Idaho's statewide average. Residents also have access to lower-than-average costs for utilities and transportation. Assisted living communities offer fixed monthly rates, which may help with affordability. 
  • Sandpoint is a relatively safe place to live, with lower violent crime rates than the U.S. average. On a 100-point index, the city ranks at 11.3 compared to the national median of 22.7. However, Sandpoint ranks high for property crime rates at 47.6 compared to the U.S. average of 35.4. Most assisted living communities provide 24-hour security to offset this and help residents feel safer.
  • Seniors in Sandpoint have access to affordable health care. On a 100-point index, health care prices are 5% less than the national average. The area also has 167 physicians per 100,000 residents, offering seniors a variety of providers for medical services. 
  • Sandpoint only has one local hospital, but Bonner General Health is an accredited facility offering a comprehensive range of medical services, including laboratory work, surgical care and cancer services. The hospital also has a 24-hour emergency department.
  • Homeowners aged 65 or older may qualify for Idaho's Property Tax Reduction program. Eligible seniors can get a tax reduction ranging from $250 to $1,500 on their home and up to one acre of land, which can be used to pay for long-term care. 
  • Sandpoint experiences four distinct seasons, with mild summers and snowy winters. The city gets about 61 inches of average annual snowfall, but there are also about 175 sunny days per year for outdoor recreation. 

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Sandpoint

Assisted living in Sandpoint costs about $4,675 per month, but this price can vary depending on a facility's location, amenities and services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Sandpoint, seniors pay a monthly rate of $4,675 for assisted living, which is $837 higher than Idaho's statewide average and $175 higher than the national median. The city's prices are also higher than in nearby areas. Lewiston has a lower monthly rate than Sandpoint at $4,419, as does Pocatello at $4,206. Prices significantly drop in Twin Falls, where seniors pay a lower rate of $3,820 per month. Boise has one of the lowest monthly rates in the state at $3,586.

Sandpoint

$4,675

Idaho

$3,838

United States

$4,500

Lewiston

$4,419

Pocatello

$4,206

Twin Falls

$3,820

Boise

$3,586

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Although assisted living is one of the more affordable senior care options in Sandpoint, adult day health care is cheaper at $2,080 per month. Seniors wishing to age in place can access home care or home health care for about $1,140 more than assisted living. Nursing homes offer an alternative option for residential care and provide 24-hour skilled nursing services at a higher monthly rate of $8,806 for a semiprivate room. 

In-Home Care

$5,815

Home Health Care

$5,815

Adult Day Health Care

$2,080

Assisted Living Facility

$4,675

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,806

Note: Data for Sandpoint was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Coeur d'Alene, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sandpoint

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare offers two Medicaid-based programs to help with the cost of assisted living care. The Medicaid State Plan Personal Care option and the Medicaid Aged and Disabled 1915(c) Waiver Program are available for those who qualify.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Idaho page.

Financial Assistance in Idaho

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Idaho page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sandpoint

Sandpoint and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Sandpoint, please visit our Assisted Living in Idaho page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sandpoint

Sandpoint Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Idaho page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Idaho

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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JRademacher

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Luther Park at Sandpoint

I drove 7 hours one way to see my mom. When I got there I was told that I had to be on the list to see her. They spent 10 to 15 minutes trying to find the list and told me that I needed to leave...

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Angela

I visited this facility

Review of The Bridge at Sandpoint

We toured The Bridge at Sandpoint for my mom. It was a wonderful place, and the tour was great. It was very clean and very friendly. I liked the location. I liked the dining room, and the...

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Robert1956

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Lakeside Assisted Living

Fair, kind. Honest. Great staff, wonderful food! Thank you for allowing me to stay here!

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