10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Spokane, WA
The natural beauty of Spokane has long drawn fascinated visitors and voyagers to its eastern Washington location, many of whom become life-long residents after experiencing its small-town charm and exciting culture first-hand. Seniors who want to spend their golden years in a welcoming environment that has four distinct seasons and serene outdoor settings love Spokane for its relaxing, comfortable pace of life.
Are you looking for the top assisted living facilities in Spokane? This city is a popular choice for seniors and their families due to its beautiful surroundings, excellent amenities, and great assisted living communities that strongly focus on helping residents live their best life. Assisted living communities in Spokane help seniors by assisting with daily needs, providing a safe environment, and engaging them in fun activities.
A Place for Mom partners with 13 assisted living facilities in a 10-mile radius of downtown Spokane. In this guide, you’ll find the best assisted living facility listings, details about payment methods, regulations, demographics, transportation options, nearby medical facilities, top activities for seniors, and much more.
Spokane Assisted Living Facilities | 680 Reviews
The staff is very genuine and kind. Friendlier than any other place I have seen. It has an intimate feeling, yet elegant and sophisticated at the same time, with the modern décor and open feeling.
My mom needs double assistance cause she can't stand, and she needs memory care, South Hill village provides her needs. Have not noticed anything to complain about.
It is very expensive to have someone there do my mother in laws laundry so I have taken that duty. My mother in law loves being there. Staff and residents are all very friendly. She likes the food and...
It's very clean. The food is great. They are really good about extra snacks and availability to food and drinks in between mealtime. They keep their days filled with activities and very rarely do they just...
The staff and facility are focused on supporting and helping the tenants and make sure everyone is looked after and cared for. They have treated my dad very well and he is happy being there! This means the...
The nicest cleanest best place ever! After 39 years as an RN I would recommend everyone to this place for their loved ones. I appreciated [name removed] the Administrator for his kindness and patience and...
I grew a relationship with the staff, as well as my sister . I actually planned to visit occasionally because they became my friends. [name removed] personality was always fearful and shy. It was a perfect...
The care was wonderful. The staff is only limited because of laws passed by the state. For example, dad would forget he couldn't walk and fell numerous times because the legislature passed a law they can't...
The communication between staff has not been very good. We've called a few times to let staff know we were coming to get our loved one for dinner and yet they have taken our loved one down to dinner not...
My overall experience with them. It's very good. They have activities and are very close to the hospital. Restaurants nearby and central locations for us.
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My mom has been at pine ridge for 2 and a half years best decision I ever made for her well taken care of and so loved. The caregivers are so kind and loving. She is the happiest i have ever seen her. Thank...
Northpoint has been so good for my mother. When she came there, she was malnutritioned and non-communicative. Now she has color in her face and she is smiling again. The staff is fabulous. There are some...
Colonial Court is a very nice facility. It is bright and inviting and my mother feels very at ease there. The staff are incredible. I feel very comfortable with having her there. We got to meet the owner...
My mom was only there for a couple months my brother moved her to [facility name removed]. When she was there though I would rate them a 5 in all areas All of the staff there were extremely helpful and...
Highly recommend. I have personally had a wonderful experience. My Mom is thriving and happy. Which was my want for her. The care is great. Very clean and staffed appropriately. Our issues are addressed...
The jury is still out. HOWEVER, my Mom loves Maplewood Gardens. She's been there roughly two months. We have nothing to judge assisted living by but it seems to be good. It is nice to know that my mom is...
I would give them higher than a 5 if I could on the ratings. My mom is happier than she has ever been here and they have just been phenomenal. The residents and the staff are so friendly. It is perfect for...
My mother lived at Moran Vista for 8 months and I am very grateful for the wonderful care she received there. I visited often and regularly saw how all staff (medtechs/caregivers to office personnel to...
I like the care from this community. The staff is very helpful and attentive. The meals are appealing. I am happy to see that my aunt is able to have her nails done by caring staff members. We would...
I have no complaints about how things are going for my mother since she has made the move into this community. The staff have all been wonderful and I am comfortable with the quality of care they have...
My loved one is a resident at Classy Retreat and everything is great on all levels. I have recommended Classy Retreat to others.
Spokane Blessed AFH is a very caring and committed family. [names removed] are lovely people with experience and knowledge of how to provide guidance and assistance were needed without being overwhelming....
It feels like family. You get to know everyone and they get to know you. It's much smaller and doesn't have an institutional feel to it.
I have found the home to be caring, clean, and concerned about my uncle! I brought him over from a skilled nursing center in South Tacoma where they showed very little interest in my uncle’s welfare. This is...
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- Costs of assisted living in the Spokane area
- What families are saying about assisted living in Spokane
- How people pay for assisted living in Spokane
- Understand Washington State laws and regulations for assisted living facilities
- What to expect from assisted living in Spokane
- Spokane assisted living services and amenities
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with Spokane? Highlights for seniors
Costs of assisted living in the Spokane area
According to A Place for Mom proprietary data, you can expect to pay $5,743 monthly for assisted living in Spokane.{{citation 1}} This sum totals the average actual costs and includes all associated fees and service fee add-ons residents paid at A Place for Mom partner facilities. This can include a variety of floor plans, personal attention, medication management, meals, outings, and access to wheelchair-friendly amenities.
Below, you can view the average baseline costs of assisted living in the Spokane area without any extra fees.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spokane, WA vs. nearby cities
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spokane, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Spokane
Recent reviews for assisted living in Spokane
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Spokane review score based on 125 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 66 Spokane assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.Spokane review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Spokane assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 125 reviews of 66 Spokane assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Spokane resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.How people pay for assisted living in Spokane
There are several ways to fund your stay at an assisted living facility. These options can offset the costs of rent, medical expenses, and general purchases. In this section, we will discuss various payment methods and resources including private payment options, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Residents of assisted living facilities often turn to private options to pay their way. The most useful sources include savings accounts, investment returns, Social Security benefits, different pensions, and the following:
Number of veterans who live in Spokane
About 18% of Spokane veterans are 75+
It’s important to know that veterans of the armed forces are entitled to financial benefits. If you, your spouse, or a loved one is a veteran, then this section is for you. We’ll look at the top programs that pay on a monthly basis, who is eligible, and how to apply for these benefits.
The best programs for veterans
First up is the VA Pension. This resource is popular with eligible veterans due to its flexibility. Once you receive your monthly payment, it can go toward anything and everything — from paying for rent to treating yourself to an evening out on the town.
Another helpful benefit for eligible wartime veterans is Aid and Attendance, which is particularly useful for assisted living residents as it’s geared toward veterans who need help with daily activities. If you or a spouse need daily assistance with living, then you’re potentially eligible. If you have a disability, then you may be able to qualify for both programs.
How to sail through the application process
The VA application process is notoriously difficult. That’s why we recommend that your first step should be to contact your local veterans service officers through the VA or local veterans service organizations (VSOs). These experts are trained as guides to the VA claims process to help veterans determine their eligibility and apply. They can also unearth more benefits that you might qualify for once they know your personal circumstances.
In the next section, you’ll find several useful resources. They include the contact details of the Spokane County Veteran Services, local VSOs, and the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs. All of these organizations and experts focus on connecting veterans with the benefits they earned due to their selfless service.
Resources for Spokane veterans
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504-1150
Phone: 800-562-2308
13109 E. Mirabeau Parkway
Spokane, WA 99216
Phone: 509-444-8387
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
915 Second Ave., Room 1040
Seattle, WA 98174
Phone: 206-341-8267
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m; Wednesdays, 8 – 11:30 a.m
American Legion, Room 1042
Phone: 206-341-8262
Disabled American Veterans, Room 1040
Phone: 206-341-8267
National Association for Black Veterans, Room 1062C
Phone: 206-341-8281
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Room 1054
Phone: 206-342-8210
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Room 1044
Phone: 206-341-8284
Vietnam Veterans of America, Room 1058
Phone: 206-341-8294
The Medicaid program in Washington State is called Apple Health. Great news: Apple Health can cover the costs of assisted living in the long term for those who qualify. This will mostly happen through a home and community based services waiver program. These HCBS waivers are also sometimes called 1915(c) waivers, and they allow states to put Medicaid funds toward senior care and health care at assisted living facilities.
Another useful resource that pays for assisted living is the Medicaid Personal Care program. In order to qualify, you need to be 65 or older, require help with at least three activities every day, and not have a monthly income that exceeds $841.
The first step in getting Apple Health coverage is to check your eligibility. Should you qualify, you can apply online. There’s no reason why the application process should cause you frustration. Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington and your local ombudsman can help you to navigate the system more easily. Their contact details can be found below.
Spokane resident Medicaid resources
Washington State Health Care Authority
Cherry Street Plaza
626 Eighth Ave. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: 800-562-3022
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington
1222 N. Post
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-960-7281
Fax: 509-458-2003
Aaron Riley
3102 W. Ft. George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224
Email address: riley@snapwa.org
Phone: 509-456-7133; 800-660-7133
Fax: 509-534-5874
Medicare cannot pay for rent at assisted living facilities, but you can rely on this program to pay for medically necessary in-home care. Keep in mind that Medicare is only a short-term solution, so it can be worth your while to consider the following programs to lower medical costs:
- The Medicare Savings Programs is a cost-savings opportunity that can cover Medicare’s co-payments, deductibles, and coinsurance for qualified seniors or at least reduce them. You can fill out an application for this program online or via a paper application.
- The Washington Prescription Drug Program (WPDP) lets people use the ArrayRx discount card for additional savings on medications.
- Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): PACE helps older adults to gain access to necessary medical treatments, including dental care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, prescription drug coverage, and more in a community setting rather than in a nursing home.
- Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) is Washington’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program, which provides free help to seniors who have questions or need application assistance.
If you’re at least 65, start the Medicare application process online. You can also go in person to the local Social Administration office. If you need help with anything — eligibility, applying, dealing with issues that arise — contact SHIBA or your local ombudsman for assistance.
Spokane resident Medicare resources
Spokane Security Administration Office
714 N. Iron Bridge Way, No. 100
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aaron Riley
3102 W. Ft. George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224
Email address: riley@snapwa.org
Phone: 509-456-7133; 800-660-7133
Fax: 509-534-5874
Phone: 800-562-3022, extension 16129
Phone: 800-913-4146
Providence ElderPlace (PACE Program)
6018 N. Astor St.
Spokane, WA 99208
Phone: 509-482-2475
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Understand Washington State laws and regulations for assisted living facilities
In Washington State, all assisted living facilities must be licensed. The body that handles the licensing is the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Inspections are performed by the same department every 15 to 24 months. These inspections cover resident complaints, interviews with staff and residents, as well as checking the facility’s license, quality of care, and safety compliance. If you have a particular community in mind and want to find out more about their inspection reports and possible violations, you can visit this facility locator to submit a request for the documents.
Standards specific to assisted living
Assisted living facilities must run background checks on all potential staff members and by law cannot employ anyone who has been convicted of neglect, abuse, abandonment, or exploitation of minors or vulnerable adults.
To ensure that residents are well cared for, there must be a sufficient number of trained staff on duty every day (and night) to meet all the needs of the residents. Assisted living facilities are also responsible for the care and security of all seniors and must provide them with services such as fun activities, housekeeping, laundry, meals, healthy snacks, and attention to special needs.
Washington State Department of Health contact information
Washington State Department of Health
111 Israel Road SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone: 800-525-0127
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COVID-19 regulations for Spokane assisted living facilities
In Spokane, citizens are allowed to choose which measures they want to take against COVID-19, as the threat of infection is currently low. However, the city advises people to wear a mask when feeling sick or visiting the vulnerable, to stay up to date with vaccinations, and to follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 or were exposed to someone with the virus.
Since assisted living communities do have vulnerable members, most will probably have their own COVID-19 guidelines to keep staff, residents, and visitors safe from infection. Don’t hesitate to contact your chosen complex to find out more about their rules and regulations.
Vaccinations.
Staying up-to-date is recommended.
Masking.
The vulnerable and sick are encouraged to wear masks in crowded areas.
Facility cleanliness.
High-touch surfaces must be wiped with a strong disinfectant.
Quarantining.
Follow CDC guidelines when diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19 by isolating for five days after a positive test result.
What to expect from assisted living in Spokane
Assisted living in Spokane promises seniors a safe environment where older adults can still enjoy a full life by experiencing the city’s nature scenes and senior-friendly activities. Assisted living communities strive to care for residents and also support their independence. In this section, we’ll discuss the different types of facilities you can expect, what amenities they offer, and a colorful overview of Spokane.
Different assisted living community options
A Place for Mom partners with 13 assisted living facilities within 10 miles of downtown Spokane. Two are stand-alone assisted living communities, and three are adult family homes. Both types of facilities only offer assisted living care, but adult family homes are smaller communities that often provide a more personalized, home-like environment. They are homes in residential areas that take care of up to six residents.
The rest of our partners are all assisted living facilities but with special wings or services that cater to other care types. One supports independent living; four provide memory care, and three offer both independent living and memory care together.
A rich variety of amenities
Assisted living communities in Spokane focus strongly on the health and well-being of their residents. Most have full medication management, 24-hour awake staff, and on-site nursing available. You can also look forward to a variety of floorplans with air conditioning, wheelchair-accessible showers and doorways, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Residents can also enjoy planned activities and outings, fun social events like barbecues and birthday parties, art and fitness classes, and more.
A city you can call home
Although experiences may vary from person to person, many Spokane inhabitants feel that the city has a warm community and neighborly spirit. Spokane also has a wonderful art scene, festivals, restaurants, and parks, and provides plenty of entertainment options for seniors of all mobility levels. There’s truly something new to do every day.
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Health care for seniors in Spokane
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
This center is the top hospital in Spokane. It’s also ranked as the third-best in Washington State. Providence is a Level II Trauma Center with a nationally acclaimed urology department. Additionally, the hospital is also acknowledged for its expertise in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a general care and surgery facility and Level III Trauma Center. This hospital excels in cardiac emergencies such as heart failure and heart attacks. Deaconess is also a leader in kidney failure treatment.
Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mann-Grandstaff proudly serves the veterans of the Spokane area with everything from mental health care to hearing loss treatment to vision care. The center also believes in supplementing mainstream treatments with alternative options like yoga and acupuncture.
Transportation for seniors in Spokane
Walk Score is a good way to check the walkability of any given city or town. The scale ranges from 0 to 100, and the higher the score, the more walkable the area. Spokane’s rating is 49.[04] This means that most people must rely on transport to run errands and get around the city.
Seeing that walking is not exactly easy in Spokane and that some seniors have mobility issues, many assisted living facilities offer their own transport to residents. In fact, 62% of A Place for Mom partner communities offer complimentary transportation, while 46% make at-cost transportation available to their residents.
If you prefer public transport, Spokane has several senior-friendly options. City Bus has 1,700 bus stops, only uses ADA-compliant vehicles, and offers passengers who are 65+ discounted fares. The City Line buses come with extra space for wheelchairs and walkers. It’s worth pointing out that we strongly advise that seniors who live in assisted living facilities don’t travel alone and have a chaperone to help complete chores that require leaving the facility.
For $60 a month, Vanpool offers unlimited rides providing that three people near you want to go to a place close to your destination. Getting on a bus in Spokane is another great option.
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Senior activities in Spokane
Spokane is popular with older adults who love spending quality time with friends and family by going out and doing something fun. This senior-friendly city offers plenty of opportunities to socialize, browse beautiful nature scenes at your own pace, or just sit back and watch a great game or show.
Visit breathtaking gardens and botanical centers
Nature lovers who prefer exploring at their own pace can visit Manito Park, a 98-acre wonderland of cultivated land that might need several visits to fully appreciate! But why not swing by their popular miniature gardens first? You can also rest at their on-site restaurant and catch up with friends and family over a good meal.
Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden has a magnificent Japanese garden, while Gaiser Conservatory displays rare tropical plants. Both places have plenty of benches to rest and view the scenery. Then there’s Green Bluff Farm, where seniors of all mobility levels can enjoy farm-related activities, pick veggies, or listen to music while sampling Green Bluff’s homegrown cider.
Indoor art culture
If you love theater, art, and performances, Spokane won’t disappoint. The Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox offers many different shows; Gonzaga University always has new exhibitions of art, shows, and performances by comedians and musicians.
Steam Plant Square is a popular restaurant with an art gallery. If you want to find out more about the region’s history, you can always swing by the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture to view art exhibitions and artifacts.
For the sports fan
Head down to the Avista Stadium to watch the minor-league Spokane Indians play ball. If college sports are more your interest, cheer on the Gonzaga University Bulldogs’ various sports teams. The Zags men’s basketball team makes regular appearances during March Madness, and the women’s rowing team has earned national kudos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Pines Retirement Home, The Gallery at Spokane and South Hill Village are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Spokane, WA. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Spokane is $4,213 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
References
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
US News & World Report (2023). Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
US News & World Report (2023). Multicare Deaconess Hospital.
Walk Score. (2023). Spokane, WA.
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