The Lodge at Bristol Heights sits at 2220 W Prairie Ave in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and offers a blend of independent living, assisted living, and secure memory care, all in a single-story building that helps residents get around more easily without needing stairs or elevators. Staff provide care day and night, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medications, and meals, so seniors can get as much or as little help as they want, and there's specialized support for those living with Alzheimer's, dementia, mental illness, brain injuries, or disabilities, which makes the place a bit different from some other senior communities. Trained nurses stay on-site and physicians visit, so health concerns get attention pretty quickly, and care covers a range from simple reminders on meal times or medicine to full hands-on help for people who no longer get around on their own.
The community is friendly to both pets and Medicaid, and they take private pay as well, so the doors stay open to all kinds of people-seniors or even younger adults who want to build life skills and join in on community living, which can mean a pretty varied and social group of residents. Private apartments come with heating and cooling, walk-in bathtubs, Wi-Fi, cable, and there are shared indoor spaces, a recreation room, a library with books and computers, and beautiful courtyards with raised garden beds and a fountain. Chefs and meal planners make food from scratch three times a day, paying attention to dietitian advice, so everybody eats nutritious meals, and there's always help for people who need diabetic, non-ambulatory, or incontinence care.
Staff organize a full calendar that includes seven-day-a-week activities, entertainment, devotional services, trips out into the community, and wellness programs, and there's family counseling and even a salon and spa for some extra comfort. Security works by electronic access so residents in memory care don't wander off, and management uses tiered care programs, so the support and price fit each person's needs, from light help for independent folks to round-the-clock care for people needing more. The review rating hovers around 3.7 from 10 reviews, showing some people are happy and some aren't, which is typical because everybody's needs and expectations differ, and the facility is part of a larger group with other locations in Idaho. Residents' suites have California Closets for organizing belongings, and in every part of the building, there's Wi-Fi and comfortable areas for relaxation or socializing, making it a steady, real option for anyone looking for support in their older years with a bit of community and comfort mixed in.
