Golden Spike Estates sits in Rathdrum, Idaho, and serves adults 55 and older, offering both active and relaxed lifestyles in the Inland Northwest. Staff members train in senior care and help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and managing medication, and there's a 24-hour call system for safety. The community has health and wellness programs, a fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, a spa, walking paths, and a dedicated dog park so residents can stay active and social. Home styles often have two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached two-car garages, fitted with energy-efficient touches like heated driveways, wide entry doors with no steps, and low-step showers. Residents lease the land, which means they buy their home but don't pay property taxes or typical homeowners' association fees, and the community takes care of city water, sewer, garbage, snow removal, landscaping, parking for RVs and boats, and a nine-flag golf chip course, all with a modest monthly fee.
Golden Spike Estates provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, respite care, rehabilitation care, and long-term care, and offers personalized plans for residents needing different levels of help. Dining services include meals prepared by a professional chef, special diets for allergies or diabetes, and restaurant-style dining from morning until night. Community areas like the large 12,000 square-foot clubhouse, ballroom, meeting rooms, arts and crafts studio, and exercise room let residents socialize, join interest clubs, enjoy coffee gatherings, play table tennis or cards, watch movies, or try Zumba and water aerobics. Outdoors, people walk on landscaped trails with mountain views, gather on the patio for BBQs, or play bocce ball, with space for picnics and gardening.
The estate holds events, daily activities, outings for men and ladies, and potlucks. The clubhouse houses a library, game room, movie room, well-equipped kitchen, and spaces for art and fitness, plus there's a dedicated fire pit for nights outside. Residents can expect extra services like housekeeping, move-in help, laundry, dry cleaning, and a concierge. There's an RV park service, comprehensive assisted living options, and links to real estate brokerage services. The community has been known for providing social chances and amenities designed to offer both comfort and a sense of security, but it's also believed to have been out of business. The official website at goldenspikeestates.com gives more up-to-date details, and the office opens at 9:00 AM on regular weekdays at 8580 West Yosemite Street. Residences use full landscaping, sprinkler systems, and low-maintenance exteriors, all surrounded by mountain views, lakes, and lush Idaho greenery, aiming for a peaceful home environment for retirees.
