Ginger MacConnell
Jul 2026
The Lodge is taking excellent care of my stepmother. Soooo relieved. It was so cozy and homey. Staff was loving and relatable to her every need.
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Security setup
- Enhanced access control only for higher-need residents
- Ownership
- Locally owned, owners involved in daily operations
- Layout
- Two separate buildings, residents grouped by health level
What Families Think
Families describe The Lodge at Fairway Forest as warm and home-like, with many praising the staff's kindness, the home-style meals, and the smooth move-in process. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about staffing levels, response times, and one lapse in medication management that worried families enough to escalate complaints.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and family-like
- Home-style meals praised by residents and families
- Helpful, thoughtful guidance during move-in process
- Positive partnership noted by hospice and home health providers
- Central courtyard with fountain enjoyed by residents
The Bad
- Several reports of slow call-button response and understaffing
- One report of a resident dropped during a transfer
- One report of a medication running out with no family notice
- One report of unresponsive management after a billing dispute
- One reviewer noted front doors are not locked, a wandering risk
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The Lodge at Fairway Forest is a senior living community in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews.
About The Lodge at Fairway Forest
The Lodge at Fairway Forest is an assisted living community in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The community offers multiple levels of care to accommodate residents with varying needs, from those requiring minimal assistance to those needing extensive support with activities of daily living, mobility, medication management, and emergency response.
All residents receive room, board, assistance with personal needs, and medication management as part of their care plan. The Lodge features custom-built facilities designed for comfort, including beautiful courtyards with fountains and raised gardens. Complimentary services include shampoo, styling, and foot care.
The community provides specialized memory care programming for residents with dementia who may experience behavioral challenges such as anxiety, depression, or exit-seeking behaviors. These residents benefit from advanced staff training, lower caregiver-to-resident ratios, coded entries, and carefully developed redirection strategies to maintain safety while preserving dignity and independence.
The Lodge employs a tiered approach to security and care levels. While all homes maintain secure environments, enhanced electronic access control systems and 24/7 monitoring are available for residents who require additional protections due to wandering risk or memory loss.
The community is locally owned and operated, with owners actively involved in day-to-day operations at the facility. The Lodge at Fairway Forest is located east of Highway 41, accessible via Exit 7 off I-90.
Types of Care at The Lodge at Fairway Forest
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Salon / Barber
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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4overall · 22 ratings combined
4★ on Google (22)
Charlotte Fuhrman
Jul 2024
We had a very unsatisfactory experience with The Lodge. From the initial tour of the facility, it seemed very nice.<br>Our 80-year-old family member was not able to return home right away from a skilled nursing facility, so we had to find a short-term alternative while she healed from 2 fractured wrists and a fractured upper arm. We were told there would be ample staffing to help her with her daily needs and transfers since was a fall risk (hence the fractures). The call button that she was given to use was so worn that the inside metal pieces were sticking out of the rubber button area. The call button didn't seem to be working consistently which led to our family member having to take herself to the bathroom one night. One staff member was not familiar as to how to use a gait belt with transfers and another time our family member was left sitting on the toilet waiting for help for over 30 minutes.<br>Our family member also went 3 days without a serious medication because the staff ran out of the medication and didn't notify any family. The Lodge ordered the medication from a different pharmacy than what the family use. Apparently, the medication arrived late on a Friday and there was no RN to check in the medication until Monday. We were under the impression there was a RN on staff 24/7.<br>After being at The Lodge for 2 weeks, it was found that our family member's upper arm fracture had become dislocated, so the orthopedist ordered that she go to a rehabilitation center for further care. When we asked about getting a refund of the last 2 weeks at The Lodge since this was an unexpected change in condition and was required to move because of a doctor's order, we were declined by the admissions person. I have attempted multiple times to contact the manager through email and different phone call messages but have not received a call back from her. Not very good business in my opinion.<br>This all has been a very frustrating experience for an elderly couple that found themselves in an unfortunate situation.<br>I hope other people don't have to have this kind of experience.
Sherry Meyers
Nov 2023
We had to move my 94 year old mother in February of this year because the assisted living where she had been for four years decided they could no longer care for her, ridiculous as it was.<br><br>It is so hard to get a loved one into any facility in the Coeur d' Alene area, but we were fortunate to get into The Lodge at Fairway. They are friendly, easily accessible and work well with mom's hospice caregivers. Also, it is "significantly" much better than her prior facility.<br><br>As with any care giving situation, you must be on top of it. I am there pretty much every day and my brother calls daily and is there a couple of days per week.<br><br>Overall, I would recommend this facility as the current administration seems to also be on top things.
Karen Withers
Sep 2023
Our mom has been there for almost a month. She happy, safe and eating wonderful homemade meals! Her family is so thankful for all that they are doing for her. Thank you!
Jodi Silva
Sep 2023
I recently helped a family with finding the best assisted living care for their mother. They chose The Lodge and have been very happy with the care their mother is receiving. I stopped in to see her a couple of weeks after she moved to The Lodge and she looked so good. She shared with me how good the food is how nice and caring everyone has been to her.<br>Becky and the entire Lodge staff have been wonderful to work with!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Lodge at Fairway Forest offer?
The Lodge at Fairway Forest offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Where is The Lodge at Fairway Forest located?
The Lodge at Fairway Forest is located at 3989 N Player Dr in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
What do families say about The Lodge at Fairway Forest?
Families describe The Lodge at Fairway Forest as warm and home-like, with many praising the staff's kindness, the home-style meals, and the smooth move-in process. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about staffing levels, response times, and one lapse in medication management that worried families enough to escalate complaints.
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