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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Medical Lake, WA

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Photo of Holiday Harvard Park Retirement
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It is a friendly environment. Overall facility is cleaner. Some issues with housekeeping caused by personnel changes. The staff is helpful and addresses concerns. The food is good with several options. It's...
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.
Harvard Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled within a grove of mature pines atop Spokane's South Hill, Harvard Park offers you a taste of elegant quality and grace in the great inland Northwest. Residents will enjoy our proximity to two excellent...
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8.5
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52 reviews
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I'm not happy I have to be here but the place is real nice and the people are great, nice, friendly, and the food is good enough." He is spot on.. all who come to visit comment how clean and bright, new and...
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.
At Avista Spokane, our senior living community, we provide compassionate care in a, neighborhood setting. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care.We...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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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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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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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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
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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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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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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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
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Medical Lake, WA

The average cost of senior living in Medical Lake is $3,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reardan, WA with an average of $3,017 per month.

Independent living costs in Medical Lake, WA, vs. nearby cities

Medical Lake, WA
$3,355/mo

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

Medical Lake, WA
$3,355/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Medical Lake, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,184/mo
Independent Living
$3,355/mo

Independent living costs in Medical Lake, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,969/mo

Senior living costs in Medical Lake 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: Medical Lake, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMedical Lake, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,355/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,219/mo$5,199/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,184/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Medical Lake, WA:$3,355/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Medical Lake, WA:$4,219/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Medical Lake, WA:$4,184/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Medical Lake, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Medical Lake 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.

Medical Lake, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Medical Lake, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Medical Lake 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
Medical Lake, WA$2,047/mo$2,171/mo-5.7%
Washington$3,602/mo$3,353/mo+7.4%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Medical Lake, WA
2024 average cost:$2,047/mo
2023 average cost:$2,171/mo
Percent change:-5.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,602/mo
2023 average cost:$3,353/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Medical Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Medical Lake

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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Aspen Quality Care in Spokane, WA

5.0
I love Aspen Quality Care, it is just like a big extension of our family. We went with this community because it was smaller and it really does feel like a home with a family. Our loved one is getting wonderful care and everyone has been so sweet and supportive and helpful and caring. I do not ...
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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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Medical Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Medical Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Medical Lake, 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 Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Medical Lake, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Medical Lake, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Medical Lake, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
47%
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