My tour at Heatherwood Senior Living was fine. I saw a library room. I saw a puzzle room. I saw a video room, and the rooms. Their rooms were fine. I didn't see any staff other than Jennifer; she was fine.
Heatherwood Senior Living
Offers Independent Living
13 Reviews
5277 W. Kootenai St., Boise, ID 83705
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Reviews of Heatherwood Senior Living
Independent Living Reviews for Heatherwood Senior Living
September 29, 2021
I visited this facility
September 07, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
We moved into Heatherwood Senior Living. We really like it. They have nice people and good food, and it's in beautiful condition. The maid service is great. We're totally happy with it. The activities are good. My husband plays bingo, and right now he's down playing some kind of baseball game. They have card games and musicians come in once a week. They have a variety of activities. They have a bus that takes people places, but I still drive. The staff is wonderful. I have nothing whatsoever negative to say about any of the staff. It's great. There is a lot of variety in their food, and that's a good thing. You always have a lot of choices. We have a one-bedroom and it's fine. It's what we expected. It has a living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom. We have laundry available free. My husband had his hair cut and his beard trimmed. They have an exercise room, a theater-type room, a puzzle room, and a library upstairs. It's in great shape. They just remodeled it and it's beautiful. Compared to the apartment we lived in previously, this is fantastic.
June 19, 2021
I visited this facility
We're seriously thinking about Heatherwood. I liked it because it was newly remodeled, and no one had lived in it. It was a very clean place with all the remodeling going on. Their menu was very selective. The staff seemed super friendly. Everything was very clean. They were friendly. They presented us with a meal. They didn't know that we hadn't eaten, so we just got what the residents had left over. It was very tasty. The manager was super informative. She answered all the questions very honestly. She introduced us to a couple of other people, and they seemed really friendly too. She was super good, super friendly, and super informative.
October 03, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Our experience with Heatherwood Senior Living is great. She just moved in but so far the staff has been friendly and the lady, Brandy, was hopeful and friendly. They've done a lot of rehab work to the place and renovations so the rooms are nice. Her room has just been renovated, brand-new carpet, and there's a walk-in shower so that's great. It's hard to tell if they have activities because of the COVID. But some residents were hanging out at the front, there was an old guy there with his dog. So far so good overall, the staff has been pretty friendly. My mom also likes the meals, the place is very clean. They have a calendar of events for the whole month and it's filled with stuff for them to do. For $2,000 per studio and that includes the 3 meals a day and transportation if needed, I think it's great value.
Provider Response
Hi Dave, thank you for sharing your experience with us! Sincerely - Jordan, Culture of Care Team
April 13, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The food at Heatherwood Senior Living is okay, sometimes I don't really particularly care about. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is small but I don't plan on staying here because I want a kitchen. Right now, we can't leave our rooms unless it's an emergency, and we have a mask because of this virus. The place is actually quite nice, I just don't like how they treat the people like they're kindergartens. I can understand for some of them, but I don't understand why their high point is coloring because I did that when my daughter was a baby. They also have other activities going on. The staff comes in to clean the room. Sometimes the food is quite good but other times it's not my taste. Today we have Chinese food and for supper we had pizza and a salad. They also have bingo, card games, trivia, they go around the rooms and they ask us if we want certain things since we're not allowed to go out unless we have a mask on. The price is expensive to be in this little room. The room is okay, but for $2,000 a month I don't think so, though it includes the water, light, TV and the cleaning for you. This place is really going to look nice when they're done landscaping, and they're also in the middle of remodelling.
November 15, 2019
I visited this facility
The tour at Heatherwood Senior Living was very informative. The place was being remodeled, so the tour was a little different because it was a work in progress. Regardless, I learned a lot. I saw a couple of apartments. There were only studios and one-bedroom apartments there.
Provider Response
Good morning Emily, I hope your day is going well. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your feedback about our community. Renovations can make tours more interesting, the siding is scheduled to be completed in January 2020 and the landscaping in the courtyard just started with the main landscaping starting next spring. If you have any questions or need additional details, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can reach us by phone, Facebook or in person. Thank you again, Emily, and have a great rest of your day.
July 03, 2019
I visited this facility
We visited Heatherwood Senior Living, and everything was fine. I would recommend them to anyone who asked or would want to know about them. We had a meal there, it was very fun, and the food that we ate was fine. You can workout, join a walking club, and more. It's almost like a little community. I would rate them a four because they were still under construction when we visited. They apologized for that, but at least they were still willing to show us around.
Provider Response
Good morning Janice, I hope your day is going well. Thank you for taking the time to rate Heatherwood Senior Living four-stars. We are ecstatic to hear that your tour of the community went well. I am happy to inform you that our renovation will be over soon. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can reach us on Facebook, phone, and in person. Thank you again, Janice, and have a great rest of your day. Shawn - Digital Marketing
April 30, 2018
I visited this facility
I'm moving to Heatherwood Senior Living this Saturday. It felt better, and I liked it. I had lunch there, and the food was delicious. The rooms were a bit larger. The staff seemed very nice and helpful. They had a walking group, fitness room, and cards. The apartment I got is on the ground floor, and they allow pets.
October 31, 2017
I visited this facility
Heatherwood was the first place we went to, and I was impressed with them. It was beautiful, the entryway had beautiful mirrors on the wall, and the next section had a grand piano in the middle. Overall, it was majestic. It was definitely in our budget. The people were so nice, they even gave us lunch. You can order from the menu if you don't like what's being served, which impressed me. They also have a salad bar. Everything was nice, until we got to the rooms. They were small, and that stopped us right there. They were very clean, and the housekeeping staff was respectful.
August 24, 2017
I am/was a resident of this facility
I lived at Heatherwood for a year and a half. I didn't like the new owners, they didn't care, and they increased the rent, so I left. The staff was outstanding. We had dances, Bingo, card games, painting, and we went on trips. They had an activity room, friendship room, church service on Sundays, and a treasure valley room. However, the new owners put a restriction on the lobby. I do not recommend this place.
July 25, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother is in Heatherwood. The staff is great, and the facility is very good. They're very attentive, and everybody is very generous and pleasing to work with. The apartment is very basic, but it meets her needs. It's a studio, but they do have one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms as well. They're very well maintained. The layout is very easy. They have elevators to get up to the second floor as well as stairs. The grounds are very well kept. She loves the food, and it's always available.
February 25, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We placed dad at Heatherwood Retirement Community four months earlier, not really realizing how quickly he as declining, so it was pretty obvious around the second month that he was in the wrong place. However, I would say they were fantastic. Everybody loved the staff. They had lots of activities. Insofar as a retirement, they were not upscale because they were on the lower end of the price range, so they were not really fancy. The building was older and so on, but those things I don't really consider important. I thought he would have been happy there had he gone like a year earlier. The room was nice, clean, and freshly painted. He was in a studio which was the smallest room that they offered. They also had one bedroom and two bedroom units for more money. He had a fairly large room with a small kitchenette, a small closet, and a large bathroom. They had lots of music and people coming in performing for the group. More than once a week, they had a group talk where someone would be leading a conversation, and other people would be part of it. They had bingo, games, and they also had outdoor activities where you could sign up and go to a movies, go swimming, go outside the community and do things with other members on a bus that they had. My dad complained a lot about the food, and I attempted to eat one meal. I would say 50% of their food was wonderful, but they had specific things that were good, and a lot of the other foods I would say were subpar like the chicken was really dry or the steak was hard to cut. For a picky eater, it was not a good place.
July 22, 2014
I visited this facility
Heatherwood was nice and clean. They have a private bathroom. I don't think they had a kitchen in there because you eat down in the main lunchroom three times a day, but I think there's a little place where you make coffee in each room. The dining area was a like a restaurant. It was more open and good-looking food. I probably would get involved in a couple of activities, like card-playing and pool shooting. They have outings on the bus.
Questions about Heatherwood Senior Living
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Heatherwood Senior Living. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Heatherwoods’ average age is roughly 75 and they love the price combined with the luxury of new updates. At Heatherwood, it is all about the lifestyle! Our community is living life to the fullest between activities, outings, dances, wine and live music and games taking place in our redesigned common areas. Heatherwood is transforming with completely new remodeled rooms and common areas! The new room features include LED lighting, new heating/cooling units, new windows, granite counter tops, walk-in showers and new carpet. All remodeled common areas include: lobby, dining room, fitness room, pub, movie theater room, salon, library, and puzzle room.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Heatherwood is situated centrally on top of the bench between Boise Airport, Boise Town Square Mall, and downtown Boise making its’ location optimum for almost any activity. It is roughly 10-15 minutes to both major hospitals, BSU and the VA hospital and surrounded by many parks.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Heatherwood Senior Living has organized?
We’re always happy to be caught in an adventure. This summer we attended Boise Hawk baseball games, the hot air balloon fest, car shows, the Eastern Idaho Fair, Bruneau Sand Dunes and several vocal performances. We also go to a local restaurant for lunch and happy hour a few times per month on top of doctors’ appointments, errands and shopping weekly.
What transportation services does Heatherwood Senior Living offer to independent living residents?
We have a large and small bus depending on the need and activity. The new bigger bus seats 22 with seat belts for safety as well as a lift. We offer doctors’ appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays, shopping on Mondays and Fridays; errands and activities are packed around those necessities.
What makes the chef or dining program at Heatherwood Senior Living exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
We have an exceptional Director of Culinary Services and extremely dedicated team. Make menu suggestions and watch this culinary team at their finest! In addition, Heatherwood has an all-day soup and salad bar, an all-day grill menu, several hydration stations, artisan tea station and coffee and snack bar. We offer restaurant style dining with a baker who makes fresh bread and desserts daily. We also have the availability to box up your meals for pick-nicks or deliver to your room when you’re feeling under the weather.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Heatherwood has wireless internet throughout the building and cable in each room. Additionally, we have a lobby with piano, dining room, fitness room, pub, movie theater room, full-service salon with a stylist who has been here for 20+ years, a library, activities room, and puzzle room with a gorgeous view of the Boise foothills.
What safety features or security measures does Heatherwood Senior Living offer to independent living residents?
We have an emergency and intercom system in each apartment for safety. We have concierge on site 24/7 to answer any calls and they make round every couple of hours. We have a security team that checks the perimeter routinely every night and our courtyard in secured by the building.
If Heatherwood Senior Living accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Yes, we do accept pet and are very pet friendly. We have a very large property to walk animals and are situated ion a great neighborhood.
Does Heatherwood Senior Living work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Yes, we believe in aging in place as long as possible. We utilize several resource teams across the valley who accommodate our residents’ needs. We will refer to In-home care, home health, and hospice companies.
Costs for Heatherwood Senior Living
Services and Amenities of Heatherwood Senior Living
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Independent Living Starting At: $1999/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
- Detached Homes
General
- Resident Capacity: 144
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
About Heatherwood Senior Living
Heatherwood Senior Living is one of the original senior living communities in the Treasure Valley. We are the desired retirement community with all of the latest amenities. We offer spacious unique apartment homes in a fun loving environment. At Heatherwood you will be treated to home made breads, fresh fruits and fabulous meals prepared by our Executive Chef. We are a community committed to fun. We are living life to the fullest, packed with exciting and unique opportunities.
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