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Fall Activities in Assisted Living ~ A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin season on Green Bluff with residents from our Coeur d'Alene campus

October 2026 · Hemmingson Senior Living

What do activities look like in assisted living at Hemmingson Senior Living? This October, they looked like a wheelbarrow full of pumpkins. Residents from our Coeur d'Alene campus spent the day at Beck's Harvest House on Green Bluff with family and members of our team, and it was a good picture of how activities work in our assisted living in Coeur d'Alene.

Hemmingson Senior Living resident Beulah with Dana, Director of Nursing, at the Green Bluff pumpkin patch
Resident ~ Beulah with Dana, our Director of Nursing

What activities do assisted living residents enjoy at Hemmingson?

Hemmingson Senior Living plans activities every week, including outings, social events, clubs and educational programs.

Some of our favorite outings follow the seasons around the Inland Northwest. Recently it was the fall sunflowers at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. This time it was pumpkin season on Green Bluff, where the farms set out rows of pumpkins and fill their shops with fall decorations.

What did residents do at the pumpkin patch?

Mostly, they took their time. One resident walked the rows looking for the right pumpkins and filled a wheelbarrow with her picks. Inside the seasonal shop, two friends found a bench under the fall leaves and shared a good laugh.

Hemmingson Senior Living resident Helen among the pumpkins at Beck's Harvest House on Green Bluff
Resident ~ Helen
Resident Helen pushing a wheelbarrow of pumpkins at the Green Bluff pumpkin patch
Helen knows how to pick just the right pumpkin
Residents Helen and Beulah sharing a laugh on a bench in the fall shop at Beck's Harvest House
Residents ~ Helen and Beulah in the seasonal shop

Do families join assisted living activities?

On this outing, several residents had family with them.

One resident spent the day with her son, and another resident's family came along to see the pumpkins with her. You can also read one resident family's story in their own words.

Resident Beverly with her son Ron and Abegail, Dietary Manager, at the Green Bluff pumpkin patch
Resident ~ Beverly with her son Ron and Abegail, our Dietary Manager
Resident Beulah with her family in front of the Harvest House pumpkins on Green Bluff
Resident ~ Beulah and family at the pumpkin patch

Who from the Hemmingson team comes along?

The same people residents see every day. On this trip, that included Dana, our Director of Nursing, and Abegail, our Dietary Manager.

A day out is easier to enjoy when it is spent with familiar faces, and it gives our team time with residents and their families away from the usual routine.

What is included in assisted living at Hemmingson?

Activities, entertainment and social programming are part of assisted living at Hemmingson, along with chef-inspired meals and daily snacks and transportation assistance.

Assisted living starts at $4,900 per month and varies by care level, which is determined by a health assessment before move-in. Memory care and independent living cottages on our Coeur d'Alene campus are now accepting reservations.

Frequently asked questions

What activities are offered in assisted living at Hemmingson?

Hemmingson Senior Living plans activities every week, including seasonal outings like this October visit to a Green Bluff pumpkin patch, social events, clubs and educational programs.

Are activities included in the monthly cost?

Yes. Activities, entertainment and social programming are part of assisted living and memory care at Hemmingson, along with transportation assistance.

How much does assisted living cost at Hemmingson in Coeur d'Alene?

Assisted living starts at $4,900 per month and varies by care level. Memory care starts at $7,000 per month. Call (208) 664-4222 for pricing on a specific care level.

What care levels does Hemmingson offer?

Hemmingson Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care and independent living cottages in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Hemmingson Senior Living is locally family owned and operated at 4750 W Breslin Circle in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. If you are comparing assisted living in Coeur d'Alene, come see what a regular week looks like for our residents.

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