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.
Heatherwood Senior Living
Offers Independent Living
6 Reviews
5277 W. Kootenai St., Boise, ID 83705
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(844) 325-8230
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199 days
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Reviews of Heatherwood Senior Living
Independent Living Reviews for Heatherwood Senior Living
April 30, 2018
I visited this facility
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?
Heatherwood is newly remodeled and under new ownership since September 1st 2017. Owners have remodeled all common areas. New Lobby, New Dining room with restaurant style dining, New Fitness room, Pub, Movie theater room and apartments with granite counter tops new Kitchenettes, Bathrooms. Average age is 75 and residents are like Family here. They love to Dance and listen to Music. We do dances once a month and take great care of our residents. Residents love the Events that we put on like Holiday Bazaars, Christmas Brunch, National night out and many more!
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Heatherwood is close to everything located on the Bench. Downtown is just minutes away.Lots of Shopping, Great parks and BSU.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Heatherwood Senior Living has organized?
Lunch Bunch Twice a Month going out to a restaurant of their choice. Happy Hour once a Month to a Lounge of their choice. Day trips to McCall, Shoshone Falls, Jackpot, Fishing, and many more.
What transportation services does Heatherwood Senior Living offer to independent living residents?
We have a Brand new bus with 22 seats and seat belts for safety as well as a lift. We offer Doctors appointments on Tuesday and Thursday, shopping on Mondays and Fridays, Errand days every other Wednesday. Lots of Day trips.
What makes the chef or dining program at Heatherwood Senior Living exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
We offer restaurant style dining with a baker who makes fresh bread everyday, all all desserts are homemade. We also offer lots of choices to chose from. We have 4 chefs on staff and a full salad bar.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
We have a full service dining room, Full service salon for both Men and Women with our stylist who has been here for 20 years. Arts and Craft room, Game Room, Activities room with large screen TV, Private Parlor, Brand new Pub, Wireless Internet, Library, Outdoor Patios with seating, Brand new state of the art Movie Theater room.
What safety features or security measures does Heatherwood Senior Living offer to independent living residents?
We have an emergency system in each apartment for Safety.
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 the pets.
Does Heatherwood Senior Living work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Yes we do have several resources available that we work with to accommodate our residents to keep them independent as long as possible so they don't have to move. In Home care, Physical Therapist, and Hospice.
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.
