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Spokane is home to over 222,000 residents, with 14.8% of people living in the city aged 65 and older. Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia affect a growing number of seniors every year, and this is especially true in Spokane where these diseases claim hundreds of lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Alzheimer's-related deaths in Spokane increased by 26.59% between 2014 and 2018, rising from 331 to 419 per year. By comparison, the overall death rate only rose by 15.95% during the same time period, indicating that Alzheimer’s is becoming an increasingly serious issue in Spokane.
Fortunately, there are memory care communities in Spokane that can help seniors with dementia live safer, easier and more well-rounded lives. By providing around-the-clock supervision, evidence-based therapies and care specifically for those living with memory loss, these communities can help slow mental decline and improve overall well-being. In this guide, you'll find more information about memory care, including the cost of memory care in Spokane, helpful resources for those with memory loss and their loved ones, and a directory of the city's memory care communities.
Spokane has a SeniorScore of 73, which is slightly higher than the national average of 72. The categories that the city scored the highest in are Health & Safety and Recreation & Leisure, with scores of 70 and 68, respectively.
When it comes to Health & Safety, seniors in Spokane have ample resources available. The city has a very high number of Medicare-registered physicians, 282 pharmacies and eight hospitals within close range, including St Luke's Rehabilitation Institute and MultiCare Deaconess Hospital. With a high number of fire stations serving the city, seniors are in safe hands.
In regard to Recreation & Leisure, which scored a 68, Spokane's seniors are among friends: 26% of the city's population is 65 or older. The area is home to 26 golf courses and 39 parks, so seniors can take a swing at Eagle Ridge Short Course and Pine Acres Par 3 or stroll through the trails of Little Spokane River Natural Area and Manito Park. With 149 grocery stores, 142 churches, 49 gyms, 18 shopping centers and 9 movie theaters, the essentials are well within reach.
Climate impacts Spokane's General Quality of Life score of 66. The city receives ideal levels of rainfall, with cold winters offset by warm, pleasant summers. With short daily commute times, Spokane's many amenities are always close by.
The city's lowest score, a 56 in Finances, was influenced by its high taxes. Property taxes average 3.09% of total income compared to the national average of 2.79% and the city sales tax averages 8.30% compared to 3.38% nationally. Washington's lack of state income tax coupled with a low cost of living helps offset these costs, however.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019, memory care in Spokane is on par with the national average. All figures for memory care were calculated by adding 25% to the average monthly assisted living cost since memory care is typically 20% - 30% more than assisted living. In Spokane, the average monthly cost of memory care is $5,000 per month, which is close to the national average of $5,064. Memory care in Spokane is significantly less expensive than Washington as a whole, which has a state average of $6,875.
Within Washington, Spokane is one of the most affordable cities for memory care, with costs varying widely across the state. Southern Walla Walla is on par with Spokane, with memory care also averaging $5,000 per month. Further west, however, costs rise significantly. In the Kennewick area, for instance, memory care has an average cost of $5,719 per month, and that cost rises to $6,250 in the central city of Yakima. In Longview, on the Washington/Oregon border, the cost of memory care rises even further, to $6,875 per month. Heading north to Olympia, memory care averages $6,563 per month. Washington's memory care costs reach an all-time high in Seattle, which has an average cost of $8,125 per month. Further north, prices start falling. In Mount Vernon, memory care averages $5,813 per month. In Bellingham, the cost of memory care drops down again, to $5,144 per month. In a state with so much variety, Spokane remains one of the most affordable choices for memory care. With its ample recreation options and easy access to health care, the city is an attractive option for seniors with limited financial resources.
Situated within the Balboa-South Indian Trail neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, ManorCare Health Services-Spokane is a 125 room nursing home facility. With an average per-family income of $43,761, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is ...
Royal Park Health and Rehabilitation is a 164 unit nursing facility. It is situated in the Nevada-Lidgerwood neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 50,000 individuals living in the 99208 zip code. ...
Located nearby the Green Acres area of the city, Sullivan Park Assisted Living Community is a senior housing facility in Spokane, Washington. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with an average family income of $45,625. ...
Regency at Northpointe Rehabilitation Center is a 120 unit nursing home facility situated near the Nevada-Lidgerwood area of Spokane, Washington. With a median family income of $57,574, the community is in a primarily middle income area. It has ...
North Central Care and Rehabilitation is a 101 bed nursing care facility located within the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with an average per-family income of $43,761. With roughly ...
Touchmark On South Hill Spokane, WA is situated within the Rockwood neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. It is a 57 bed senior care facility. With an average household income of $63,513, the community is in a mostly middle income ...
Rockwood Retirement Communities is a 20 bed senior housing community located near the Five Mile-Prairie area of Spokane, Washington. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with an average household income of $57,574. It has an ...
Rockwood South Hill is a 45 unit senior housing facility. It is located within the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with a median per-household income of $62,106. ...
Riverview Retirement Communitity is a 75 room senior community situated in the Logan area of Spokane, Washington. The facility is in a mostly working class area, with an average household income of $31,829. With roughly 32,000 people residing ...
Sullivan Park Care Center is a 125 unit senior housing community located nearby the Green Acres neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median household income of $45,625. It is ...
Liberty Cottage is a senior community situated within the Minnehaha neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 18,000 individuals living in the 99217 zip code. With an average household income of ...
5410 W Princeton Pl
Spokane, WA 99205
Princeton Place Adult Family Home is a care home situated within the Northwest area of Spokane, Washington. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with approximately 43,000 poeple living in the 99205 zip code. With a median per-family income ...
5329 West Rifle Club Court
Spokane, WA 99208
Situated within the Balboa-South Indian Trail neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, Brookdale Nine Mile is a senior housing community serving residents over the age of 55. With roughly 50,000 poeple living in the zip code of 99208, the encompassing area ...
101 E Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
Rockwood At Hawthorne is a senior housing community located near by the Five Mile-Prairie area of Spokane, Washington. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with approximately 17,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 99218. It is ...
312 W Hastings Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
Fairwood Northridge is a senior community located at 312 W Hastings Rd in Spokane, Washington. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 17,000 individuals living in the 99218 zip code. It is a primarily middle ...
2620 S Grape Tree Dr
Spokane, WA 99203
Located at 2620 S Grape Tree Dr in Spokane, Washington, Touchmark On South Hill is a senior housing community serving residents over the age of 55. The encompassing area has a dense population, with about 21,000 residents in the ...
1616 E 30th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
Situated in the Rockwood neighborhood, Harvard Park is a senior community in Spokane, Washington. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with roughly 21,000 individuals living in the zip code of 99203. With a median per-household income of $63,513, ...
14111 E 3rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
Located at 14111 E 3rd Ave, Still Waters Cottages is a care home in Spokane, Washington. With around 25,000 residents in the zip code of 99216, the surrounding area is densely populated. It is a primarily middle income ...
601 South Park Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
Brookdale Park Place is situated close to the Chief Garry Park area of Spokane, Washington. It is a senior housing facility serving individuals over 55. With an average per-household income of $47,842, the community is in a mostly ...
1216 N Superior St
Spokane, WA 99202
The Academy, A Merrill Gardens Community is a senior community located in the Logan area of Spokane, Washington. With approximately 23,000 people residing in the 99202 zip code, the surrounding area is heavily populated. It is a mostly ...
520 East Holland Ave
Spokane, WA 99218
Fairwinds - Spokane is a senior housing facility situated near by the Nevada-Lidgerwood neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with an average per-family income of $57,574. It has a medium-density population, ...
5910 W Red Cloud Ct
Spokane, WA 99208
Located within the North Indian Trail area of the city, Vesta Adult Family Home is a residential care facility in Spokane, Washington. With around 50,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 99208, the neighboring area has a dense ...
1110 E Westview Ct
Spokane, WA 99218
Brookdale North Spokane is a senior care facility for individuals over 55. It is situated nearby the Nevada-Lidgerwood neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. With about 17,000 residents in the zip code of 99218, the encompassing area has an average ...
1616 East 30th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
Located within the Rockwood area of the city, Harvard Park is a senior community serving Spokane, Washington. The neighboring area is densely populated, with about 21,000 people residing in the zip code of 99203. It is a generally ...
3918 S Bernard St
Spokane, WA 99223
Classy Retreat AFH is a 6 bed home care facility located within the Latah Valley area of Spokane, Washington. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 30,000 individuals living in the zip code of 99223. With a ...
4505 S Helena
Spokane, WA 99223
Classy Retreat is a senior care facility located in the Moran Prairie neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median per-household income of $62,106. With about 30,000 residents in the ...
1801 E Upriver Dr
Spokane, WA 99207
Riverview Retirement Community is a senior housing facility located within the Logan neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The neighboring area is densely populated, with around 32,000 individuals residing in the 99207 zip code. With a median household income of ...
4621 South Willamette Court
Spokane, WA 99223
Home Share Healthcare is a 3 room nursing care facility located within the Moran Prairie neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. With an average per-family income of $62,106, the facility is in a predominantly middle income area. It has a ...
1617 N Calispel St
Spokane, WA 99205
Fairview Assisted Living is a senior care facility located in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-family income of $43,761. It is heavily populated, with roughly ...
10412 East 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
Sunshine House is a senior care community located at 10412 East 9th Ave in Spokane, Washington. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with about 36,000 individuals living in the zip code of 99206. It is a generally middle ...
803 E Metler Ln
Spokane, WA 99218
Mary Ann's Home Care is a 4 bed senior community. It is located at 803 E Metler Ln in Spokane, Washington. With a median per-household income of $57,574, the community is in a mostly middle income area. ...
4 E 14th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
Classy Retreat Adult Family Home is a 6 unit home care facility. It is situated within the Manito-Cannon Hill neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The facility is in a mostly working class area, with a median per-household income of ...
524 W 15th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
Classy Retreat is located in the Cliff-Cannon area of Spokane, Washington. It is a 6 bed senior care community. The neighboring area is densely populated, with roughly 21,000 residents in the 99203 zip code. With an ...
12016 E Cataldo Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
Colonial Court is a senior housing facility located at 12016 E Cataldo Ave in Spokane, Washington. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 36,000 people residing in the zip code of 99206. It is a largely ...
5120 S Bernhill Ct
Spokane, WA 99206
Ponderosa Care Center is a senior housing facility located at 5120 S Bernhill Ct in Spokane, Washington. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $52,962. With around 36,000 poeple living ...
13917 N Dartford Dr
Spokane, WA 99208
Located at 13917 N Dartford Dr, Little River Care Center is a senior care community in Spokane, Washington. With a median family income of $58,998, the facility is in a mostly middle income area. It is heavily populated, ...
2719 West Strong Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
Located within the Five Mile-Prairie neighborhood, Providence Adult Day Health is a nursing facility serving Spokane, Washington. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average per-household income of $58,998. With about 50,000 individuals living ...
12322 N Ruby Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
Located at 12322 N Ruby Rd, Cornerstone Memory Care is a senior housing community in Spokane, Washington. With around 17,000 individuals living in the 99218 zip code, the neighboring area has an average population density. It is a ...
1801 East Upriver Dr
Spokane, WA 99207
Riverview Retirement Communitity is a senior community situated within the Logan neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The community is in a generally lower income area, with a median per-household income of $31,829. It has a dense population, with about ...
2021 S Rebecca St
Spokane, WA 99223
Candlelight Homes is a 6 unit senior housing community. It is situated within the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 30,000 poeple living in the zip code of 99223. ...
3319 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
Situated within the Moran Prairie area of the city, Moran Vista Senior Living is a senior care community in Spokane, Washington. The neighboring area is densely populated, with around 30,000 poeple living in the 99223 zip code. It ...
3623 West Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
Emilie Court is a senior community situated in the Balboa-South Indian Trail neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The community is in a largely middle class area, with a median family income of $58,998. It is densely populated, with approximately ...
318 E 10th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
Rockwood Place Adult Family Home is situated within the Rockwood area of Spokane, Washington. It is a 4 room care home. With a median household income of $32,373, the community is in a mostly low income area. ...
1307 S Center
Spokane, WA 99212
Anna's Loving Care Adult Family Home is a residential care home located at 1307 S Center in Spokane, Washington. The encompassing area has an average population density, with roughly 20,000 residents in the 99212 zip code. With an ...
13308 E Guthrie Dr
Spokane, WA 99216
Terri Care Adult Family Home is a 5 bed residential care facility. It is located at 13308 E Guthrie Dr in Spokane, Washington. With approximately 25,000 poeple living in the zip code of 99216, the neighboring area has ...
12803 East 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
Bella Vue Adult Family Home is a home care facility located at 12803 East 9th Ave in Spokane, Washington. The neighboring area has a dense population, with around 25,000 people residing in the zip code of 99216. With ...
Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter The Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is the premier resource for those living with memory loss and their families. The nonprofit offers care and support services, education and advocacy, including diverse early-stage memory loss programs to foster engagement and interaction. Physical fitness at home is a four-week webinar catered to each participant's ability level, while the online community engagement series includes virtual sing-alongs, museum and art tours, guest speakers and more. Memory cafes allow those living with memory loss and their caregivers to meet in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Seniors can also enjoy guided art discussions, zoo walks and routine support groups to interact with their peers and gain social support. 19031 33rd Ave W #301, Lynnwood, WA 98036 (800) 272-3900 |
Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington This regional nonprofit provides seniors with a wide range of programs, services and resources that help enrich their lives. This includes complimentary Medicare webinars and counseling, classes for caregivers, care coordination and in-depth information. At the University Legal Center, law students offer complimentary legal advice, counseling and representation on a full range of topics. Weekly memory loss support groups help keep seniors engaged with memory-enriching activities, educational sessions, coping strategies and socialization. 1222 N Post Street, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 458-2509 |
Corbin Senior Center This privately funded nonprofit offers Spokane's seniors a wide range of programs to boost both physical and mental health. Its programs focus on wellness, socialization and education so that older adults can stay active and engaged through mind-enriching activities. Seniors can also enjoy relaxing chair massages, play bridge and cribbage or immerse themselves in art. In addition, the center offers resources and support specifically for seniors living with memory loss and their families. 827 West Cleveland Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 327-1584 |
Disability Rights Washington This statewide nonprofit helps protect the rights of residents living with disabilities. They offer free advocacy services, benefits information and referrals, problem-solving strategies and complimentary legal services for those facing disability discrimination. Seniors with disabilities are welcome to stop by the local office with any questions or concerns. 901 North Monroe Street, Suite 340, Spokane, WA 99201 (800) 562-2702 |
Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Ombudsmen act as advocates for seniors, helping to protect their rights. They can help older adults navigate Spokane's long-term care options, address concerns, handle complaints and resolve disputes. By working directly with long-term care providers, they help ensure a high level of care. Their services are available over the phone, so seniors are encouraged to call with questions or concerns. (800) 562-6028 |
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