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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ford, WA

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Photo of North Point Village
1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
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87 reviews
8.6
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87 reviews
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Northpoint has been so good for my mother. When she came there, she was malnutritioned and non-communicative. Now she has color in her face and she is smiling again. The staff is fabulous. There are some...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
North Point Village is a warm and welcoming senior living community in the Spokane Washington area. We’re ideally situated in a beautiful part of the city, close to shopping, dining, and local activities. Our compassionate staff is dedicated to the well-being of our residents, offering assisted...
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88 Photos available
8.5
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49 reviews
8.5
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49 reviews
5 star
69%
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All five stars. I would tell others that this was the only facility that we even looked at. It was clean and the staff were compassionate. Since moving in they have continued to be very friendly and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Avista Spokane, our senior living community, we provide compassionate care in a, neighborhood setting. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care.We...
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5 star
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21%
3 star
6%
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9%
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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
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.
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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Photo of Royal Park Retirement Center
66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
5 star
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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
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.
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8.5
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8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
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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
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.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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The staff has been very helpful. My family member is very happy, and it's nice that he doesn't have to mow the yard and shovel snow - all the things it takes to keep up a home. We feel he's safe at...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Mill Road 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 $1,300, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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5 star
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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.
For exceptional senior living for active folks over 55 to assisted living and care for the elderly, Fairwood Retirement Village near Spokane is the place to be. Twenty acres surrounded by evergreens and meadows puts an entirely new meaning on safe, maintenance free senior lifestyles. We offer the...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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5 star
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I moved in here on the 11th of Sept and so far I'm very very happy with the place. My apartment was just like moving into a new place, everything didn't even look like it had been used. There are a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vintage at Spokane is the premier 55+ Independent Senior Living Community! Enjoy low rent and amazing amenities! All units come with a full size stackable washer and dryer! As our new resident you have access to your indoor heated pool and spa, movie theaters, computer room, libraries and much...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Magnolia Care Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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2.0
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It's an excellent place for that transition. The floorplan is a good floorplan. The maintenance of the building is not great, but it's acceptable. They do a relatively good job of maintaining the facility...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Ford, WA

The average cost of senior living in Ford is $2,833 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reardan, WA with an average of $3,017 per month.

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

Ford, WA
$2,833/mo
$3,017/mo

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

Ford, WA
$2,833/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,237/mo
Independent Living
$2,833/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$5,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ford over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Ford

Aspen Quality Care in Spokane, WA

5.0
I love Aspen Quality Care, it is just like a big extension of our family. We went with this community because it was smaller and it really does feel like a home with a family. Our loved one is getting wonderful care and everyone has been so sweet and supportive and helpful and caring. I do not ...
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Royal Park Retirement Center in Spokane, WA

5.0
Our experience has been wonderful so far, it truly is a community atmosphere. It is smaller which we like and much nicer then the bigger communities. We would recommend Royal Park Retirement Center to others.

Avista Spokane

5.0
To the director, head nurse, and all staff at Wind River, I have been a caregiver, off and on, for more than 20 years. I have worked privately and overseen the care of clients who have entered facilities. In the lockdown year, I hired on at a sister facility of yours just to be near one of my ...
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Ford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford, 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 Ford 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 Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ford, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford 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 Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford 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 Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ford, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
40%
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North Point Village, Avista Spokane and Aspen Quality Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ford, Washington. See full list of communities.

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