The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Spokane County, WA for 2024

Of the 471,221 residents of Spokane County, Washington, almost 13 percent are seniors aged 65 and older, the age group in which diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia become prevalent. With over 110,000 Washington residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, there are six memory care facilities in the county to support these seniors, one of which is located in Spokane Valley and the other five are in the city of Spokane.

In Washington, including Spokane County, memory care facilities are called Assisted Living Facilities. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-term Support Administration Department licenses and oversees these facilities.

• Spokane County has harsh winters that could make it difficult for family members to visit their loved ones in care between November and March. Although summer highs reach 84 degrees, winter lows drop down to 25. The area receives 43 inches of snow each year, compared to the national average of 26 inches.
  
• Washington is a tax-friendly state and as such, they don’t apply taxes to pensions, private or public, or to retirement savings account income and Social Security benefits. Seniors living in Spokane County may find that Washington’s tax laws result in them having more funds available to put toward their care expenses.
  
• On a scale where 100 represents the areas with the best air quality, Spokane County ranks 56, a bit less than the U.S. average of 58. Although the air quality in the county is only slightly lower, seniors with COPD or asthma could find breathing difficult in the county.
  
• The cost of living in Spokane County ranks 103.1, only three points higher than the national average of 100. Groceries and healthcare also rank lower; however, housing and transportation both rank higher than the average. Seniors and their families who are scouting facilities in the county may want to take the cost of living into consideration.

Memory Care costs in Spokane County start around $6,271 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Spokane County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Washington page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Spokane County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.