Sunset Home Assisted Living, Inc., set in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, offers care for seniors who need different levels of help, from active folks needing a bit of support with daily tasks to those living with Alzheimer's or other memory issues, and folks will notice it puts a real focus on keeping things simple and comfortable, since that's just the kind of place it is, one with faith-based roots from the Mennonite tradition, but always open to people of many backgrounds, so no one feels left out. You'll see the main building for assisted living, called Sunset Home Assisted Living, Inc., where people get help with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, either once in a while or every day, depending on what each person needs, and there's a central living room with a fireplace, plenty of shared places, and a calm feeling throughout. For elders with memory care needs, their Restorium and the modern Rosewood Memory Care offer safe spaces built to prevent wandering, help reduce confusion, and give special therapies to support those living with dementia, with trained staff always around, ready to help at all hours. There are only 16 beds, which makes it a smaller, more connected community, so residents get to know each other and staff know them too, and things move at a slow and steady pace.
Meals are cooked right there, from scratch, with fresh bread and homemade jam, and they serve all three meals-breakfast, lunch, and supper-but folks can also get snacks and all-day dining in the shared dining room, with options for special diets including diabetes or allergies, since you never know what someone might need. Residents can choose to bring their own things and make their one-bedroom live-in rooms feel like home, and most rooms look out over some pretty views, since that's the way they built it, which helps a person feel settled and peaceful. You'll find indoor and outdoor spaces where people can sit and talk, maybe at coffee hour, or join in on word games, bingo, group exercise, fireside chats, movie nights, and devotional activities, and there's always a few people heading out for a walk, or sitting by the garden paths. People gather for Bible study and sing-alongs, and religious services respect everyone's different backgrounds too.
The facility has extra safety measures like emergency alert systems, and there are reviews and equipment like Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian Review, and Jitterbug Phones for those who need medical alert and home security options, which gives families some peace of mind. There's always help with laundry and housekeeping, move-in help to make things easier, transportation services, and parking, so families don't have to worry so much about the details. The pricing is kept at a level similar to other places in the area, trying to stay affordable for most folks, and because it's a nonprofit, the focus stays on the residents' needs, not on making money, which you can see in the way the staff talk to people-with care, respect, and a good dose of kindness.
They've built a sense of community, with an old-fashioned, homey style, lots of wood and comfortable chairs, quiet hallways, warm fireplaces, and a culture where everyone's encouraged to share their ideas for activities and routines, so everyone has a say about how things are run. The staff are trained to give both regular care and special help for memory issues, non-ambulatory care, transfers, and diabetic care, and the companion care supports both independence and safety. The place has committed staff who do their best, and there's always space for residents to join in group events or spend time alone if that's what they want. People often say it feels peaceful, welcoming, and as kind as a place can feel, with a quiet mission to make the journey of getting older a little simpler and a little more meaningful, with a focus on safety, dignity, and feeling at home.
