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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garfield, WA

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Photo of Cooper George: Downtown Spokane Apartments WA
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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: 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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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.
Photo of Mallon Place
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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My Mom lives here currently. As far as the facility is concerned, things are going well. Part of the reason for choosing them was because they offer a continuum of care, regardless of what part of life the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Riverview Terrace Retirement Community in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, is nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Riverview Terrace is set along the bank of the Spokane river offering a tranquil setting for residents to focus on re-vitalization rather than retirement....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
Silver Creek is a Senior Housing community located in the idyllic town of Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho, just a stones throw away from the Camelot Estates in a beautiful Northern Idaho setting, and just minutes from the stunning Coeur d'Alene. Silver Creek rests peacefully in an area that is...
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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
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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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I ended up picking this facility for my Mother because when I toured all of the residents looked happy and the staff was engaged. That says a lot about the community and I was impressed. Every time I’m at...
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.
Guardian Angel Homes is a premier, award-winning facility in Post Falls, Idaho specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care.Conveniently located in the heart of Post Falls, Guardian Angel Homes has operated for nearly 20 years. Our staff of caregivers, nurses and other departments receive...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Hearthstone Village Assisted Living is the place for home cooked meals and a warm cozy family-oriented atmosphere.  With double the number of caregivers found at most assisted living facilities, Hearthstone Village is able to provide for individuals' needs quickly, and in a relaxed and...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Hello!    A few short words about "Country Comfort Residential Care".  In all honesty, we are not a large corporate facility, and we don't try to be.  What we do strive for, however, is to be the best at what we are:  an independent and...
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Everything is done so well here at Garden Plaza of Post Falls that I can't believe it. The only complaint I have (which I have found to be the case at most of these places) is that all the activities...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Garden Plaza of Post Falls is like no other campus in the Inland NW. As a brand new community, Garden Plaza offers awe-inspiring courtyards, creeks and fountains in a lavishly appointed community. Garden Plaza was voted 2010’s “Best Senior Living Community” and “Best Assisted Living Community” in...

Cost of independent living in Garfield, WA

The average cost of senior living in Garfield is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spangle, WA with an average of $3,297 per month.

Independent living costs in Garfield, WA, vs. nearby cities

Garfield, WA
$3,302/mo
$3,894/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield, WA, vs. state and national averages

Garfield, WA
$3,302/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,027/mo
Independent Living
$3,302/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,130/mo
Studio
$5,016/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,559/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,576/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,598/mo

Senior living costs in Garfield vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Garfield, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarfield, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,302/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,088/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,027/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Garfield, WA:$3,302/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Garfield, WA:$4,088/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Garfield, WA:$4,027/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Garfield, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Garfield and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Garfield, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garfield have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Garfield, WA$2,491/mo$2,786/mo-10.6%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Garfield, WA
2024 average cost:$2,491/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:-10.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Garfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Garfield

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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The Academy in Spokane, WA

5.0
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 ...
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Riverview Terrace in Spokane, WA

5.0
We love it here! I wish we would have made this choice years ago. My favorite thing about the place is the pool! It is the nicest one in the city. Our condo is very comfortable and the rest of the community is immaculate. I would definitely recommend it!

Garfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garfield, 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 Garfield 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 Garfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garfield, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Garfield 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 Garfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garfield, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garfield 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 Garfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garfield, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
47%
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