Brookdale Coeur d'Alene Costs & Pricing
At Brookdale Coeur d'Alene, the costs for senior living accommodations present a compelling value compared to both Kootenai County and the broader state of Idaho. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $1,865 per month, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,512 and the state's average of $3,213. In the case of a one-bedroom unit, Brookdale's price of $2,215 remains competitive against Kootenai County's average of $3,605 and Idaho's state-wide average of $3,774. Even for two-bedroom options at Brookdale, priced at $3,580 monthly, this remains comparable to Kootenai's $3,475 and narrowly exceeds Idaho's average of $3,599. Overall, Brookdale Coeur d'Alene offers an attractive pricing structure that underscores its commitment to providing quality care without compromising financial accessibility.
| Floor plans | Brookdale Coeur d'Alene | Kootenai County | Idaho |
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| Studio | $1,865 | $3,512 | $3,213 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,215 | $3,605 | $3,774 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,580 | $3,475 | $3,599 |
Overall Review of Brookdale Coeur d'Alene
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16 reviews mention this
Staff and cleanliness stand out
Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind, attentive, and the building as well kept.
Across many reviews, people mention friendly, caring staff and good day-to-day responsiveness when they have questions or concerns. Cleanliness comes up often as well, including comments about the facility looking well maintained and housekeeping handling spills or room upkeep. A smaller number of reviewers mention odors or that the building feels dated or needs updating, but the overall cleanliness impression is a frequent positive in the feedback.
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11 reviews mention this
Activities and transportation keep busy
A steady calendar of activities and bus outings is a recurring theme in reviews.
Many reviews highlight social time through scheduled daily activities such as games, crafts, music, and Bible or devotional events. Residents and families also describe a bus or transportation support for shopping and appointments, which helps make outings easier. Several reviewers connect the activities and group participation to feeling less isolated and having more to do day to day.
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14 reviews mention this
Restaurant-style dining is a mixed bag
Dining is offered as restaurant-style service, but reviews split between good variety and frequent quality issues.
Residents and families describe restaurant-style meals and variety, with some specifically praising meal quality and responsiveness when preferences change. At the same time, other reviewers report meals can be sub-par, served cold, or lack consistency, with concerns about meal variety and preparation. The most common dining complaint patterns are temperature and overall taste, even when the community is otherwise viewed positively.
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9 reviews mention this
Costs and billing concerns come up
Multiple reviews raise concerns about pricing increases, overcharges, or billing that felt inconsistent with what was promised.
Several reviews mention rent or fees rising substantially after move-in, or overcharges for services they felt were not provided. There are also complaints that pricing and billing processes were difficult or felt like a mismatch from the original intake or website figures. While some families say the community’s cost felt reasonable for what they needed, the recurring negative theme is that the final costs and charges did not always align with expectations.
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10 reviews mention this
Care support and staffing feel inconsistent
Some residents describe medication help and ADL support, but staffing and response timing are recurring concerns.
Several reviews mention support with help needed for daily routines, including medication handling and assistance when residents needed support. Other reviewers, including those on assisted-living and family members, report delays in getting help, inconsistent staffing, and communication issues—especially around care execution. A smaller subset of comments also points to issues with maintenance response timing, which affected day-to-day comfort for particular needs.
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7 reviews mention this
Older building and room sizes
Reviews frequently mention smaller or dated spaces, including concerns about odors and limited layout.
A number of tours and resident comments describe the facility as older, with noticeable building age affecting the overall feel and some amenity limitations. Room size is also a common point: studios and other units are described as small, with limited storage or compact layouts depending on the specific unit type. Some reviewers also mention odors or an older, less updated atmosphere, even when they still describe the staff and care positively.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
130 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Detached homes
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Financial aid
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guest parking
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Overnight guests
Party space
Pet friendly
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Spa
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Art classes
Catholic services
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Games
Karaoke
Live musical performances
Stories
Wii bowling
Wine tasting
English
Friendly staff and engaging activities.
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