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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I would give them higher than a 5 if I could on the ratings. My mom is happier than she has ever been here and they have just been phenomenal. The residents and the staff are so friendly. It is perfect for...
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.
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The only issues we have had is the billing as they are charging more than what is needed for our loved one. We have had to dispute this with them. They were able to rectify the situation quickly once it...
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.
Fairwinds — Spokane offers spacious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds...
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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.
Since 1921, by partnering with our sponsor churches, the Orchard Ridge community has forged a legacy of compassion and Christian values. The foundation of these core values is something we plan to build on for decades to come.We have a decades-old commitment to providing a loving, nurturing,...
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This is an open cheerful "home". The staff seem genuine in caring for each residents. There are LOTS of things to do from field trips to bible studies, card games, puzzles, choir and book club)
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.
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The staff is friendly and very helpful. I think the apartments are adequate size and there are many amenities are offered. If you have any questions you just have to call and ask or come in to see.
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.
Holman Gardens Retirement offers an independent living community to seniors in Spokane, WA. This community is a part of a great city that has much to offer. Spokane is located in Spokane County, and residents and guests enjoy checking out the Riverfront Park as well as Manito Park. Those who are...
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It feels like family. You get to know everyone and they get to know you. It's much smaller and doesn't have an institutional feel to it.
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.
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The facility is well kept and the management is attentive and interactive with us tenants. The facility is well located and the tenants are like a big family. The facility has a large array of opportunities...
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 Coeur d'Alene 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 $1,425 which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, cable television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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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: 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: 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.
The Courtyard at Colfax is a 45 bed community that caters to the elderly, ages 60 and over. We believe taking care of our resident’s needs and preferences is our number one priority. We have trained staff to assist each resident in their own special ways with their own unique needs. We serve...
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.
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.
Fairfield Care is an assisted living community that offers high-quality personalized care to residents of Fairfield, Spokane County, Washington. We are located 26 miles south of Spokane, on a hilltop, and in a farming town. Fairfield Care enjoys the best views of the North Idaho Mountains. We are...
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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: 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: 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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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...
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My sister and brother in law live here--I have visited them 3 times now and all 3 times the staff at Rockwood have been exceptional! They are all super-friendly and greet the residents and even us family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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.
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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
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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, 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...

Cost of independent living in Thornton, WA

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $3,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spokane, WA with an average of $3,185 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thornton, WA vs. nearby cities

Thornton, WA
$3,295/mo
$3,356/mo
$3,352/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thornton, WA vs. the state and national average

Thornton, WA
$3,295/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,176/mo
Independent Living
$3,295/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Thornton, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,653/mo
Studio
$4,892/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,598/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Thornton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Thornton

Recent reviews for independent living in Thornton

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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Thornton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
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Broadway Court Estates, North Star and Revel Spokane are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thornton, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 91 independent living facilities near Thornton, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Thornton, Washington are Broadway Court Estates and Revel Spokane. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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