Affinity Coeur d'Alene
- Liven up your retirement years. By Colin Anderson.
- Jul 1, 2014
- 2 min read
When you think of an apartment community for those 55 years old and over, happy hour, movie night, tango lessons, and woodworking might not be the first things to come to mind. But that’s just a sample of what’s going on at Affinity of Coeur d’Alene. Opened in February of 2013, the 121-unit apartment building is a place for active adults that might be looking to downsize but are nowhere near ready for a traditional retirement complex. It’s a concept that’s proving popular as building owners, Inland Group out of Spokane, now have nine similar properties in places like Billings, Boise, Spokane, and Walla Walla.
“Everything you’d want in a fun neighborhood is right here,” said Portfolio Manager Robin Kincaid. “You can have a beer in our pub, watch a movie with friends in our theater, then head up to your apartment and read a book in private.”
The pub and movie theater are just two of the many unique areas Affinity offers its residents. There is a community garden, heated indoor pool and hot tub, dance studio, shop, salon, library, billiard room and community kitchen and barbecue areas.
Affinity provides no meals or medical care, allowing costs to stay low and residents to spend their time as they wish. “Here you have the freedom and independence to do what you want, when you want,” said Community Director Morgan Breckenridge.
While it’s up to each individual, there are countless clubs, groups, and activities that community members can get involved in. “Events are all resident driven, they decide what they want to do and we just help coordinate,” said Kincaid. Outside of the popular Friday happy hour, people get together for water aerobics, a garden club, scrapbooking and card making classes, dog training, and potlucks. Once a month residents arrange a trip to the casino, and there’s a group that gets together for coffee each morning.
“To see people interacting and laughing is really contagious,” said Breckenridge.
Many of Affinity’s residents have downsized from a traditional home or are widows or widowers looking for a place to stay active and social. While moving out of your home is never an easy decision, the fact each apartment comes with a full kitchen, large bathroom, and a washer/dryer makes things a little easier.
“When someone comes in for a tour, we find out exactly what their needs are and make sure we have what they’re looking for,” said Breckenridge. “We have potential community members speak to our current residents about what life is like here, and that’s really the best referral,” added Kincaid.
TV, internet, and all utilities are included in one monthly rent making bill paying a snap. There is a guest suite you can rent when family is visiting or residents can reserve it when traveling to other Affinity locations. Freedom and independence are what draw the 55+ community to this beautiful place. Whether you want to get involved in as many activities as possible, or just have a safe clean place to live, it’s entirely up to you.
Affinity at Coeur d’Alene
3594 N. Cedarblom Street Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
855.504.4505
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