5 Memory Care Facilities near Spokane Valley, WA

In Spokane Valley, more than 15 percent of residents are 65 years of age or older. While many of the city's seniors are in good health and able to live independently, there are some who've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia, which affect 110,000 seniors throughout the state. For those with dementia who are no longer able to live on their own, there are four memory care facilities in the area that provide residential care.

These facilities are officially known as assisted living facilities and often provide multiple levels of care, including memory care and basic assisted living services. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is responsible for overseeing the operation of all assisted living facilities in the state.

• There's no state income tax in Washington, which may be a huge benefit for families who are working with a small budget for memory care expenses. With no state income tax, all forms of retirement income, including pension and social security benefits, are tax-free.
  
• The Spokane Valley Area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as MultiCare Valley Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• The air quality in Spokane Valley and throughout Spokane County is reasonably good according to the American Lung Association. Although there are some high-pollution days throughout the year, the air in the city poses minimal risk to seniors.
  
• Property crime rates in Spokane Valley are high. For every 1,000 residents in the city, an average of 45.14 property crimes occur each year. By comparison, the state averages only 31.74 property crimes per 1,000 residents each year. Families should ensure the memory care facility they choose for their loved one has security measures in place to protect residents from theft and burglary.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Spokane Valley

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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 Valley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Spokane Valley, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Directory of Winners in the Spokane Valley Area

Spokane Valley-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.