Courtyard at Coeur d'Alene sits in a single-story building right downtown, and when folks come here, they'll find a community of four cottages built around a large courtyard, where there's a koi pond you can watch and feed the fish, and plenty of gardens for fresh air. They've got a big focus on helping with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays for seniors who maybe only need care for a little while, like after coming out of the hospital, and they've set up their apartments with things like private baths, walk-in showers, washers and dryers, and places to sit and enjoy the view of the well-kept grounds.
Nursing is on-site or on-call when people need it, and the staff work around the clock for the memory care part, staying close for anyone with Alzheimer's or other illnesses that can make daily life tricky. Folks get support with things like bathing, dressing, personal grooming, taking medicines, reminders, cueing, and help for those who need a hand with using the bathroom or who deal with incontinence, and there's also support after surgeries or for those who need special wound, diabetic, or pain care. Meals are cooked and served three times a day in the dining room, where residents can eat together, and snacks are always around, with diets for folks who might need vegetarian, kosher, low-salt, or other special meals.
Common rooms, a library, a garden patio, an activities room, a beauty and barber shop, and assorted inside and outside areas give plenty of places to sit, chat, read, or get involved with musical activities, crafts, exercise classes, or outings organized by the full-time activities director, and pets are welcome, though there are some limits-larger animals might be allowed, but cats and small dogs aren't. Residents get their own mail delivered, there's weekly housekeeping, linen and laundry services, and someone takes care of maintenance so no one needs to worry about keeping up with repairs.
There's on-site care like therapy for physical, speech, or occupational needs, and even allergy testing or dysphagia evaluation when needed, with mobile labs, dental, and medical imaging visits possible, and an emergency response system built right in. The community is non-smoking indoors and outdoors, and with an easy-to-navigate, single-floor layout and accessible showers, anyone who uses a wheelchair or gets around with a walker won't have trouble. Transportation to medical appointments, shopping, or even out-of-town trips is on offer, and parking is available for those who still drive.
There's plenty to do here, from scheduled trips and religious services-including support for veterans-to health programs, fitness classes done from chairs, and opportunities for social and cultural enrichment. The small clusters of units lend a home-like feel, and apartments have their own heating and cooling controls, internet, and cable hook-ups, with several floor plans people can choose from. Care plans get tailored for each person, and a helpful staff makes sure folks are as comfortable and independent as possible while still getting help right when it's needed. The staff is well-trained and always around, so family members can feel better knowing someone's staying on top of things, and the community's near lakes, golf courses, and all the regular places downtown. The grounds are always clean, and the whole place is kept up well, which helps make it pleasant for everyone living there.
