My mother was a resident at Pine Ridge for 6 months. She was diagnosed with end stage dementia prior to going there. She had a poor appetite and was prone to falls prior to admission. She was mentally alert intermittently. She needed help with daily activities. Her first fall occurred within the first 2 weeks of her being there, bending her glasses and causing multiple facial abrasions. A few weeks later she fell out of bed which resulted in a fractured arm. At this point she was placed in a wheelchair during the day, after prolonged sitting she developed a large pressure sore on her upper spine, I was never informed about the sore but discovered it on my own. My mom was always thirsty, we provided her with her own water bottle, they never offered her drinks despite daily requests to do so. Her teeth were never brushed, her hearing aids were seldom charged or were missing, her glasses were frequently missing only to be replaced with someone else’s , they were always dirty ,her eyes were crusted over on a daily basis, she had dried nasal drainage and food on her face and her clothes were only changed when the hospice aid bathed her twice a week. She was continent and was good about letting them know when she needed to use the restroom, instead of respecting her dignity they insisted on keeping her in a diaper. The experience my mom had at Pine Ridge was a nightmare. I talked with family members of other residents who were pleased with the care their family member received but those residents were able to walk, feed themselves and participate in activities.

Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Offers Assisted Living and Independent Living
3 Reviews

Reviews of Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Assisted Living Reviews for Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
April 26, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Independent Living Reviews for Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
February 15, 2016
I visited this facility
The staff at Pine Ridge was wonderful, very caring, compassionate, and attentive. The food looked, and smelled good; but I never ate it. The rooms were very nice-sized. There were shared rooms, and some private ones; which had quite a bit of room to move around. They had music, games, puzzles, and activities everywhere. With the Alzheimer's, they had something simple as folding towels, trivia, etc.
May 13, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center has wide halls and semi-private rooms. There is plenty of staff at all times. My mom never misses a meal. There is a dessert with every meal, and you cannot disturb her while she is eating. Now, I can see her twice a week easily. Mom is thriving a lot more with more people -- more social life. She is much happier here than she was in the last place.
They had things scheduled all day long whether or not mom gets in on all of it. There is a round walking path that they can follow. There are games, puzzles, and crafts. They said they do horseracing for the men. They put root beer in a beer bottle so that when they’re horse racing, they will have a beer. Someone comes in with music, or there is a piano playing during lunch. It has movie time with popcorn a couple of times. They had bingo. You walk in, and they have a card game going.
About Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a senior living provider in Spokane, Washington that offers residents Assisted Living and Independent Living. Contact Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center for more details on services and rates.
Get CostsMap of Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Senior Living Communities near Spokane County, WA
Senior Living Communities near Spokane, WA
Other Senior Care in Spokane, WA
Helpful Articles
- 11 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living
- Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Independent Living?
- Assisted Living or In-Home Care?
- Assisted Living Checklist: What to Look for, What to Ask
- Cost of Assisted Living
- How to Pay for Assisted Living
- How Levels of Care Affect Assisted Living Cost
- Tips on Moving to Assisted Living
Request Info