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It's an excellent place for that transition. The floorplan is a good floorplan. The maintenance of the building is not great, but it's acceptable. They do a relatively good job of maintaining the facility...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
South Hill Senior Living South Hill Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Spokane, WA, which is in Spokane County and home to just over 208,000 people. Spokane is a fun and busy town with lots of great stores, shops, sporting events and restaurants. Residents will enjoy going...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cooper George offers the convenience of downtown Spokane’s urban setting with easy accessibility to Spokane’s finest medical services. Located in the heart of medical community, across the street from Deaconess Hospital and only steps away from a variety of other medical offices. Many activities...
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People here are wonderful...the residents and staff are vibrant and welcoming. Can not imagine a better environment to truly live life! I have lived here for a year and am constantly surprised with all the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Because choice counts: Waterford on South Hill offers many different living styles to fit everyone’s budget. Choose from a wide selection of homes. Shed the responsibilities and costs of home maintenance while preserving the privacy you desire. At Waterford, quality counts: We invest...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at South Hill we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,225, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Vay, ID

The average cost of senior living in Vay is $3,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bonners Ferry, ID with an average of $3,035 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Vay, ID vs. nearby cities

Vay, ID
$3,338/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Vay, ID vs. the state and national average

Vay, ID
$3,338/mo
$3,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Vay vs. other types of senior living

$4,165/mo
Independent Living
$3,338/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Vay, ID by room type

Semi-Private
$6,336/mo
Studio
$4,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,516/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,654/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Vay over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Vay

Recent reviews for independent living in Vay

The Renaissance at Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d’Alene, ID

4.7
The level of care is excellent. The cleanliness of the complex is excellent. Their administrative services could leave a little to be desired as far as the billing. There's issues that have come up with billing, which they told me are related to a new software program they're using. But ...
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North Star in Coeur d'Alene, ID

4.9
Moved my mother to Northstar from Arizona. She has been so much happier. The food has been good, friendships have been made very quickly, and she feels like she's home instead of in an "institution." The staff have been stellar at accommodating her needs. They were very patient while she got ...
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Sapphire at Moran Vista in Spokane, WA

4.4
This place is incredible, really. My experience looking at different facilities was truly eye-opening. The facilities were on par money-wise but were dreary and very institutional. Sapphire at Moran Vista is comfortable and warm feeling. The staff are pretty much all great and very personable. ...
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Vay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vay, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vay independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Vay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vay independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Vay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vay independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Vay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, Broadway Court Estates and North Star are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vay, Idaho. See full list of communities.

There are 92 independent living facilities near Vay, Idaho. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Vay, Idaho are Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, Broadway Court Estates and Revel Spokane. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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