Hearthstone Village Assisted Living sits over on 402 West Third Avenue in Kootenai, Idaho, and is licensed for up to 32 beds, which means most residents get to know each other and staff takes a more hands-on approach, especially since RN staff and caregivers stay there around the clock. The buildings are newer and easy to get around, so seniors don't have to worry too much about getting lost or turned around, and the whole place does have a home-like feel, warm and quiet, with both indoor and outdoor common areas for sitting, walking, talking, and having group activities. Every day, a team serves three home-cooked meals, and they'll do their best to help residents who need special diets, like those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or difficulty chewing, so there's always something to eat. The kitchen handles everything, so residents won't have the hassle of cooking, and they'll have snacks, plus vegetarian and pureed options if needed.
Outside and inside, residents can join regular events, music and fitness programs, crafts, book room time, exercise sessions, movie nights, pet therapy, and sometimes even baking with the activity director, who works full time to keep things lively. There's a small garden area, a health room with a hot tub, and a place to play board games or just relax with friends, which helps people feel connected and less lonely. The staff, known for being both friendly and helpful, gets awards for their kindness, and there's a strong focus on making everyone feel at home, treating people like family as much as possible, which is nice for those who don't see their own family very often. Residents can take part in devotional activities, both inside and outside the building, and the staff can speak languages like Japanese for those who need it.
The facility covers many care needs, offering independent living for active seniors, assisted living for those who need help with things like bathing, getting dressed, or taking medicine, as well as proper memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. There's a special locked area to keep residents who wander safe, which is pretty important with memory issues, and the staff are trained to handle some behavior problems. Seniors can get help with most daily tasks, and those with incontinence or diabetes will receive support, but while staff can monitor blood sugar and help manage diets, residents do need to handle their own insulin shots because staff doesn't do those. For people who need extra support, the facility can handle two-person transfers.
Beyond the basics, Hearthstone Village Assisted Living allows residents to age in place, offering more care as people need it, so seniors won't have to move if their health changes much, whether they're there for long-term living, skilled nursing, or hospice and respite care. There's a home health care option that's Medicare-certified, plus adult day services and non-medical home care for those who don't need to move in full time. There's parking for both residents and visitors, and transportation is available, sometimes complimentary and sometimes at a fee, to get to doctor's appointments, errands, and faith-based events. Residents can bring their pets-dogs and cats are both allowed, and the community can help with pet care, which is comforting for animal lovers.
There's a mobile barber and beautician so residents can keep up on grooming without leaving the building, and accessible bathrooms make things easier for walkers and wheelchairs, with some rooms having tubs while others have roll-in showers. If someone needs help with grooming, clothing, or showering, the staff's on hand. Outdoor smoking is allowed in certain areas for those who smoke. Hearthstone Village even has partnerships with local schools for events like Halloween visits, which brings in some young energy now and then. The focus stays on steady, caring service, good meals, friendly company, and making it as easy as possible for seniors to keep both their freedom and their dignity as they age.
