Learn more about Ponderosa Care Center   and other Senior Living communities providing  services around Spokane, Washington.

WebPage

Description of Ponderosa Care Center  

left

independent-living

An explanation of retirement living costs. Visit to learn more about finding the right retirement community or to find a retirement community near you.

Discover the typical cost of living in a retirement community, what&#39;s included in the cost of a retirement communities and what to expect in various types of retirement communities.

The Cost of Living in a Retirement Community

An article defining Activities of Daily Living. Learn more about Senior Care by browsing our library of insightful articles or find senior care using our comprehensive directory.

Learn about activities of daily living, how ADLs are assessed and what the results can mean if you&#39;re considering long-term care for yourself or a loved one.

A Primer on the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

A brief overview of veterans benefits, what they offer, and how to learn more about them.

Some veteran benefits can help with assisted living costs. Discover which ones can, how to apply and how to find the ideal assisted living community for your loved one.

Veterans Benefits: A Brief Overview

Veterans Benefits

Learn more about the pros and cons of buying long-term insurance and how to use it to pay for senior care.

Learn about long-term care insurance for seniors, what services are covered, who is eligible, its benefits, how to sign up, and viable alternatives to this policy.

Long-Term Insurance: Planning for Your Future

Life insurance can be a powerful financial retirement tool if used properly. Learn how.

A life settlement from life insurance provides financial freedom for retirees. Discover how life settlements work, how much you&rsquo;ll get, eligibility requirements, and more.

Financing Your Retirement with Life Insurance

An article explaining what PACE Programs are. Learn more about PACE Programs or search our nationwide directory to find home care near you.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) combines all the services offered by Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more about the program, eligibility, and how to apply for PACE.

PACE Programs: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

As the population ages and Baby Boomers face the realities of paying for care for their parents and for themselves, it becomes clear that the biggest hurdle to senior care is paying for it.

Learn about the cost of long-term care and ways you can pay for care, including Medicaid, VA benefits and the PACE program, in this guide for older adults.

Paying for Long-Term Care: How to Overcome this Costly Hurdle to Safeguard Your Future

Paying for Long-Term Care: An Overview

Learn about tips for senior downsizing, how to make the downsizing process as easy as possible, and senior downsizing options.

From saving money to avoiding household chores, there are dozens of great reasons to downsize. Read our free guide for tips on navigating the process.

Senior Downsizing Guide

Senior Downsizing Tips

memory-care

For seniors coping with dementia, one of the greatest frustrations is the inability to do those things they once loved. Activities and hobbies that used to be second nature might start to feel fuzzy or distant. This harsh reality can be discouraging for the person suffering from dementia, as well as the friend or loved one who is trying to engage them.

Learn about the benefits of activities for people with dementia and find a list of dementia-friendly things to do in this comprehensive guide.

Activities To Do With Seniors Who Have Dementia

12 Activities for People With Dementia

 Articles and Resources

Photos of Ponderosa Care Center  

Costs at Ponderosa Care Center  

Expand your provider search by geography and care type.

Browse Nearby

According to <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genworth&rsquo;s&nbsp;2018 Cost of Care</a>&nbsp;study, Spokane&rsquo;s average monthly cost for assisted living matches the national average of $4,000&nbsp;and is lower&nbsp;than the state average of $5,135. When compared to all other major cities in Washington,&nbsp;Spokane has the lowest prices for assisted living. Costs&nbsp;are similar to other midsized cities in Washington such as&nbsp;Bellingham&nbsp;($4,250) and Yakima ($4,500).

Assisted Living Costs in Spokane

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

Senior care service costs vary widely depending on the number of hours of direct care provided weekly, the medical needs of the senior, and whether room and board are included. In Spokane, nursing home care is more than double the cost of assisted living, while adult day health care services are about one-third the cost of assisted living. Hourly homemaker services for seniors and home health aides cost $5,100, which is $1,100 more than assisted living in Spokane. It’s important to factor in living expenses such as property taxes and insurance, rent, groceries and home maintenance when considering the actual cost of in-home senior services.&nbsp; Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart 
<li>Assisted living: $4,000</li>
<li>Homemaker services: $5,100</li>
<li>Home health aide: $5,100</li>
<li>Adult day health: $1,300</li>
<li>Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $8,836&nbsp;</li>

Care Cost Comparison

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Spokane

VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance 
 
Spokane&rsquo;s honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses who are VA pension eligible&nbsp;may qualify for additional benefits through the <a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aid and Attendance and Housebound Program</a>. Funds from this program can top up a VA pension; however, Veterans cannot receive either Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits concurrently with VA disability benefits.&nbsp; 
 
The Aid and Attendance benefit may be available to those who meet one of the following requirements:&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Need daily assistance from a caregiver to eat, bath, dress or navigate the everyday environment safely</li>
	<li>Be bedridden</li>
	<li>Have corrected vision of 5/200 or worse in both eyes</li>
	<li>Live in a nursing home&nbsp;</li>
	 
	 
	 
	&nbsp;
	<li>The Housebound pension top-up may be awarded to qualified applicants who are confined to their primary residence as a result of their disability or disabilities and have a VA disability rating of 100 percent. 
	 
	To apply for Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits, visit the Spokane VAMC&nbsp;Field Office at 4815 N. Assembly St., Spokane, Washington, or call (509) 434-7732.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,000 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisting living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on Assisted Living Community in Spokane and several in surrounding areas.<ul><li>Assisted living: $4,000</li><li>Nursing home semiprivate room: $8,836</li><li>In-home care: $5,100</li><li>Adult day health services: $1,300</li></ul>

Assisted Living in Spokane, WA

Assisted Living Articles and Resources

Spokane residents aged 19 and over may be eligible for Medicaid, known as <a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/apple-health-medicaid-coverage/eligibility" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington Apple Health</a>,&nbsp;if they meet specific financial requirements. Washington seniors aged 65 and older may qualify for Washington Apple Health Classic Medicaid that may include no-cost coverage, assistance with Medicare premiums and help to pay for long-term services and care through Apple Health Long-Term Services.&nbsp; 
 
In order to qualify for Medicaid waivers for home and community-based services or nursing home Apple Health coverage, Washington residents 65 and older must meet income and asset criteria. For single applicants, the income limit is $2,313 and the asset limit is $2,000, while married couples (with both spouses applying) are subject to an income limit of $4,626 and a $3,000 combined asset limit.&nbsp; 
 
For Medicaid eligibility, income includes money from any source, including pension payments, wages, stock dividends, alimony payments, Social Security Disability Income and Social Security Income.&nbsp; 
 
Assets counted on a Medicaid application include cash, bonds and real estate other than the applicants&rsquo; primary residence. Excluded items include personal belongings, vehicles, household items, irrevocable burial trusts and the applicants&rsquo; primary residence up to a set value. To prevent Medicaid fraud, Washington State has a five-year look-back program to ensure applicants have not disposed of assets in order to meet Medicaid asset limits.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/program-administration/long-term-care-partnership-information" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Health Long-Term Services</a>&nbsp;provides coverage for institutional services (nursing home) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/program-administration/dda-home-and-community-based-hcb-waivers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home and Community-Based Services</a>, which includes services within a home, residential or assisted living&nbsp;setting.&nbsp; 
 
Eligibility requirements for Long-term Care Medicaid in Washington also include: 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Citizenship and Washington State resident verification</li>
	<li>A valid social security number</li>
	<li>Meeting the aged, disabled or blind criteria</li>
	<li>Home equity of $552,000 or less</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

 
Long-term Care Medicaid applicants in Washington must make a declaration of interest in an annuity which names the State of Washington the remainder beneficiary.&nbsp; 
 
For assistance with the Apple Health enrollment process, contact the <a href="https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/_content/Homepage.html?bmctx=0AEAA394708DA064E6B26483FFD7FA649E81C75EAEB0F5F0D9612716977CBCE4&amp;contextType=external&amp;username=string&amp;password=secure_string&amp;challenge_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%2F_content%2FHomepage.html&amp;request_id=-1359193198965531612&amp;authn_try_count=0&amp;locale=en_US&amp;resource_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%252FHBEWeb%252F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington Healthplanfinder</a>&nbsp;at (855) 923-4633.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Medicaid in Washington

Detailed profile of Assisted Living Facility in Spokane, WA. Average cost is 4000 per month. Reviews, ratings, costs, pictures, amenities, and more.

Spokane's Best Assisted Living Facilities for 2023

Nearby Assisted Living Facilities

Other Senior Living in Spokane, WA

Assisted Living Resources in Spokane

<a href="https://www.altcew.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aging and Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington</a>&nbsp;is the Area Agency on Aging serving Spokane, as contracted by the <a href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/agencies-help" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington State Department of Social and Health Services</a>. This agency provides assistance to seniors aged 60 and older, and services include help with accessing transportation, meals and long-term care assistance and benefits. ALTCEW&nbsp;also offers free aid and information to all adults living with a disability.&nbsp;

Community Assistance Agencies

Spokane is home to several senior centers that provide a range of recreational opportunities for&nbsp;older adults. Programs include exercise classes such as chair yoga, weekly billiards games, organized group outings and overnight travel.&nbsp;

Senior Centers in Spokane

Honorably discharged veterans, their families and surviving spouses can get information about services and financial benefits at the Spokane County Regional Veterans Service Center. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs also operates the Mann-Grandstaff&nbsp;VA Medical Center in Spokane where eligible Veterans can access a range of medical services and programs.&nbsp;

Veteran Centers and Hospitals

Reviews of Spokane Assisted Living Facilities

Riverside Senior Living provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Sinceri Living's Spokane, WA community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional independent and assisted living services, amenities, and opportunities we offer. And, the residents at Park Place can rest assured that as their needs change, we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.

Optimum Life and Celebrations provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches the lives of the residents of this independent and assisted living community, their families, and associates alike. Optimum Lifeis a journey of self-discovery including services, features, and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment while balancing six key dimensions of personal wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful. As part of Optimum Life, the mission of Park Place is to encourage our independent and assisted living residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program filling the monthly calendar at Sinceri Living's Spokane, WA community with themed experiences, special events, and group activities that highlight different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.

Our Clare Bridge Place program serves those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Each day, we promise to work to deliver Daily Moments of Success for each resident. The Clare Bridge Daily Path provides structure and activities each day designed to meet specific needs of those with dementia, while the Clare Bridge Dining Program, designed by a gerontologist and registered dietitian, helps residents in need of Alzheimer's care retain the ability to enjoy and master the daily dining experience.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/1916/">Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options</a>

Riverside Senior Living

Sullivan Park Assisted Living is part of the Sullivan Park Campus of Care. Our campus features three senior living communities: independent living at Sullivan Park Cottages, assisted living apartments, and skilled nursing and rehab at our Care Center. The assisted living community is a National Quality Bronze Award recipient because of our commitment to quality.

Our community offers assistance with daily activities and health care in a warm, caring environment. Our care staff is on-site 24 hours every day, and they promote an active lifestyle and encourage interaction with the Spokane Valley community. At Sullivan Park, our promise is to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on the core values of respect, integrity, commitment and trust which are at the center of all that we do. Committed to doing our part towards prevention, brain health treatment and a cure for Alzheimer&#39;s, we are also an active sponsor and supporter of the WALK to End Alzheimer&#39;s.

Sullivan Park Assisted Living Community

Broadway Court Estates is an Independent Living Community, nestled in the beautiful Spokane Valley.

We are family-owned and operated, serving families in the greater Spokane area for over twenty years!

All of our apartment-homes include a full kitchen, equipped with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a dishwasher! From the smallest to our largest home, a full-sized washer and dryer are also included as well as a balcony to get some fresh air! We have a wide variety of 1-bedroom / 1-bathroom floor plans as well as 2-bedroom / 2-bathroom floor plans to fit your needs. 

We pride ourselves on our pricing structure that allows you to pay as little bills as possible; Continental breakfast, our evening dining experience, housekeeping, wireless internet, all utilities (except telephone), DirecTV hookups, and scheduled transportation are all included in your monthly rent. Our community offers a heated swimming pool, a game room, movie theater, and many other common areas to socialize and meet people. Our Activities calendar is filled with memorable events, with three people in our activities department nobody can compete! 

Broadway Court is a warm and cozy environment, a place that touches your heart. We hope that you find this is the "Perfect place to hang your hat!"

Broadway Court Estates

At Brighton Court, our comfortable assisted living studio and one-bedroom apartments include kitchenettes, individual temperature controls, cable TV and phone access as well as full access to all our life enriching activities and our rich culinary program! Our Memory Care communitys intimate design and programming were created to support those with memory impairment. Brighton Court feels like home from the moment you arrive! To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/1916/">Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options</a>

Brighton Court

Learn more about Ponderosa Care Center and other Senior Living communities providing Ponderosa Care Center services around Spokane, Washington.&nbsp;See reviews, prices, photos, services, amenities and more...

Ponderosa Care Center   - Spokane, Washington

Go a bit further out to explore pricing and amenities.

Reviews of Ponderosa Care Center  

Ponderosa Care Center   Amenities

The best way to get to know a community is by scheduling a tour. See the facilities, meet the staff and residents, and get a feel firsthand what it&#39;s like to live at Ponderosa Care Center .

Ponderosa Care Center

Photos of Ponderosa Care Center

Tour Ponderosa Care Center

Reviews of Ponderosa Care Center

Nearby Senior Communities

Assisted Living Nearby