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1216 North Superior Street, Spokane, WA 99202

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5.0
A nice older building
The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. The staff are friendly and helpful. They offer daily activities. The community is clean and the grounds are nice. There is a park next to it for the residents to enjoy. The community does have only one elevator. I would recommend th

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3.9
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3.9
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3.9
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3.8
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A Place for Mom has scored The Academy with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Academy has 21 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
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1-20 of 21 reviews
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
April 24, 2018
1.0
Pros: Lovely neighborhood with park nearby. Anytime eating in main DR. Scooters OK. Cons: very old building; assisted living in separate building, must go outside to go to main blding; studio apts only in AL. This is not for Mom
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
1
Value for Cost
1
Care Services
1
Activities
1
Response from The Academy
May 1, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to leave this online review. We hope you are able to find a perfect place for Mom.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 27, 2017
3.0
Verified Review
I toured this community
I went on a tour here and the staff was nice and helpful. They answered all of my questions. It was nice and clean. They have more care options here. But not a lot of amenities for the price. I would recommend families tour this community before making a choice.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Response from The Academy
December 29, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback regarding your tour of The Academy. We are happy to hear that you found the community to be nice and clean. If we can review any of the pricing options with you further, please don't hesitate to reach back out to us.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 19, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
Nice facility but not for us
I toured this facility and liked it. I thought it was really pretty. However, I didn’t care for the dining room. It was on the lowest level and had an odor to it that I didn’t care for. The kitchen seemed clean, so I don’t know if it was musty because of the carpeting or what. But the rooms were nice, big, bright, and they had big, beautiful windows. It was a nice facility just not a good fit for my Mom.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from The Academy
December 22, 2017
Thank you for writing this review for The Academy. We are glad you liked the community and thought the building was pretty. We are sorry to hear about your experience with the dining room. We will look into this to see what might have caused an odor.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 14, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
A nice older building
The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. The staff are friendly and helpful. They offer daily activities. The community is clean and the grounds are nice. There is a park next to it for the residents to enjoy. The community does have only one elevator. I would recommend this community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 23, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Beautiful Community
The Academy, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful historic building situated in a park. The decor is just beautiful. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The staff is very friendly and caring and attentive to my mom's care needs. Mom's room is very nice, we have brought in her things to make it very homey for her. I have dined with my mom and the food is really good, they offer a wide variety of healthy choices, the meals are well balanced. There are plenty of activities that the staff encourages the residents to participate. They have porches with seating provided and they can also walk around the park to enjoy the roses and fresh air. We would highly recommend this community to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 8, 2017
3.0
It was an older facility. Which wasn't a problem. We felt that it could not the complicated needs of our brother at this time.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
May 31, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Care and Distance for dad
We toured this community for my father's care. We liked that the staff was kind and able to answer the questions we had on the care that is offered. The menu was appealing and the community was very positive. They offer a nice list of activities for the residents. We wanted a community closer to home. We would recommend that families tour this nice community for the care of a loved one's needs.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 30, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
Friendly Environment!!
I really like my new living environment at this community. Everyone has been so helpful and welcoming to me and I could not have asked for a better place. I enjoys my meals and dinning experience as well as different activities throughout the week with the other ladies. I am very happy and would recommend this place to anyone interested in a great place to live.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from The Academy
April 2, 2017
We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying living at The Academy! Our Anytime Dining and Active Living programs are such great ways to experience living at our community, so this is wonderful feedback to receive.
Dan Easley - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 25, 2017
4.5
Verified Review
A place for Dad
My Dad has been at the acadamy for three weeks now. He was reluctant to move but now he always seems happy. Everyone on the staff is phenomenal!
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Response from The Academy
March 31, 2017
We are happy to hear that your dad is doing well at The Academy! Thank you for sharing such kind words about our team members.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 14, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
The best of the best!
The Academy was by far the best place that we have ever seen. We toured over 6 places and had my loved one is 2 different communities, so we have experience. She loved what she saw, and we were very impressed with the community. We liked that she could be independent and still have a little bit of help when needed. The administration lady was great. I highly recommend this community to anyone!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from The Academy
March 21, 2017
We are so pleased to see this great review for The Academy. It sounds like you have seen many senior living options, so we are very happy to know that this is your choice.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
February 24, 2017
4.0
We really enjoyed [Removed] and her kindness and knowledge. The facility is absolutely charming and homey. The one bedroom units are more than adequate and well laid out. The studios are small but the ones we saw are well decorated. The separation of the assisted living and unassisted living areas is unfortunate but understandable being an 100+ year old property. This is a place which needs to be looked at if you are considering a senior living option. It could be your place of choice!
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from The Academy
March 3, 2017
Thank you for this review for The Academy. We are so proud of our charming senior living community and we are happy to read your feedback. Please let us know if we can answer any additional questions for you.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 5, 2016
3.0
A bit dated. Though it appeared clean, there was a bit of an odor that was noticed. We visited on a Sunday, and there was minimal staff about; which may entirely have been due to the time of day we visited.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Response from The Academy
December 16, 2016
Thank you for providing us with this feedback. We would love another opportunity to invite you back to our community in hopes of providing a better experience. Please let us know if you would like to join us for lunch or dinner!
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 15, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Very Clean Place!!
This community was a good choice for my father. The staff is very helpful and attentive to his needs. My father's favorite thing about the community is the fact that the dining room is open from 7am to 7pm, so he can go have his meals when he wants to. The community is very clean and well kept up. The room he is in is very comfortable, he has a lot of windows that provide a lot of natural lighting. The only suggestion I have is I wish they had higher toilets in the bathrooms. The one he currently has is low in my opinion. I would definitely recommend this community to anyone looking!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from The Academy
December 5, 2016
We are so happy to hear that you and your father are glad for choosing The Academy. The Anytime Dining program is a great feature so it is good to hear that he is taking advantage of it!
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 12, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Excellent Care
This community is great. Staff is outstanding in everyway. I like the activities that are offered. The meals are very good. A clean community. I would highly recommend this community to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from The Academy
October 14, 2016
We are so happy to hear that you enjoy our team, the activities and food. All of these items are very important in providing a great community for residents, so this is wonderful feedback to receive.
Yvonne Tavares - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 3, 2016
4.0
Verified Review
A good Choice
With the first visit to tour The Academy my mother and I found it to be inviting, and friendly. All staff was very welcoming. My mom found several things about the facility that she liked, the smaller size, friendly residents, the unique rooms gave her options, the dinning room was very nice, the food wonderful and had a great staff, The building and outside area were well maintained and gave her a neighborhood feel rather than looking out to a busy street or parking lot. After visiting several other properties she felt that The Academy was the right place for her, now a month later she is settled in and enjoying the activities, staff and other residents.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from The Academy
August 5, 2016
We are so happy to hear that your mother chose to move to The Academy. This feedback is great to receive and we hope to continue providing your mother with great experiences.
Dora Smith - Toured community
Independent Living
March 31, 2016
0.5
Seniors beware! Stay away from this place!
I was not impressed at all when I took my mother in for a tour. The man that was running the place I think his name was Mark was extremely rude to my mom and treated her like she was a child. None of the employees seemed happy to be working there and it looked liked when they seen the big guy Mark walking their way they tried to avoid him at all costs. (This) location of Merrill Gardens in Spokane WA gets a one star in my book. Very unprofessional.
Cleanliness
0.5
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
0.5
Activities
0.5
Response from The Academy
April 8, 2016
We are disappointed to hear about your experience and we are sharing this information with our regional team so that they can follow up as needed. We appreciate that you took the time to let us know about this issue. Please reach out to us directly with any additional concerns.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 3, 2015
4.5
Verified Review
nice place to consider
very happy overall. A good value
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
4
Response from The Academy
November 5, 2015
Thank you for giving us this feedback. We are happy to hear that you are happy overall with The Academy!
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 14, 2015
4.0
This is a beautiful old building near Gonzaga, but only has small apartments. Nice dining room with "anytime" dining.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Daughter - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 10, 2014
4.0
Verified Review
Nice place, very helpful staff
This is a nice place, very clean, and the staff have been very helpful. Initially we had my loved one in independent living, but it turns out she needed more assistance than what that entailed. Having to move rooms so soon after moving in was a little hard on her, so be sure your loved one is correctly assessed! They were very helpful and made the transition as easy as they could, however.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Response from The Academy
February 3, 2014
We are glad to hear about the positive experience you had in moving your loved one to our community. We try our best to make this transition as smooth as possible so we are grateful for your recognition of our assistance. Do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything you need!
Daughter of a resident. - Toured community
Independent Living
September 21, 2013
4.5
Verified Review
Grateful Family
The Academy has fulfilled all of our expectations and more. The facility is clean, the staff is fantastic, helpful and very caring. We have peace of mind knowing that our mom is in a wonderful place that she really enjoys. The interaction between residents and staff is impressive to watch. The residents are all treated equally with respect, kindness and lots of patience by the staff, who are always available to speak with family, and answer any of our concerns. From maintenance to management, all seem to really enjoy their jobs. Our mom's evaluation meeting with Lauralee Gumm was very thorough, informative and also helpful to us. She took as much time as we needed to address all of our questions and still patiently and kindly interact with mom.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
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Amenities
at The Academy

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Gluten-free
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Anytime Dining
  • Vegan
  • Room Service

Room Amenities

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Full kitchen
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Current Events Club
  • Dances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Tai Chi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Men's Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Stretching Classes
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Art Classes
  • Bridge Club
  • Bible Study Group
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Wii Bowling
  • Catholic Services
  • Holiday Parties

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