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The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. The staff are friendly and helpful. They offer daily activities. The community is clean and the grounds are nice. There is a park next to it for the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Academy, a Merrill Gardens Community, is a grand historic building in a garden setting next to Mission Park and close to downtown Spokane. The Academy offers retirement and assisted living with a multitude of services and amenities. Convenient Anytime Dining in a restaurant atmosphere means...
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Palouse Hills is such a nice facility. They are really dedicated to what they are doing and it was quite a bit cheaper than others in the area. The turnover is very low because the lady who runs it has been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Clark Place is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the small city of Moscow, Idaho. Moscow is home to the University of Idaho which is one mile south of us, and our residents enjoy the many cultural, educational and entertainment options available there. Our registered dietician...
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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
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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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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.
Since 1921, by partnering with our sponsor churches, the Orchard Ridge community has forged a legacy of compassion and Christian values. The foundation of these core values is something we plan to build on for decades to come.We have a decades-old commitment to providing a loving, nurturing,...
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Love it here! All of the staff are excellent and the grounds are beautiful. Just like my home. I really enjoy the food and the choices we have. We like the finer but simple things in life. The Renaissance...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Everything gets a 5 from me. We are so pleased with the entire experience. Now if I was rating my mom....[name removed] would get a 5 ??
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
A great place to call home! We honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident.Our residents are often seen relaxing by...
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Overall the community is doing a good job at taking care of my loved one. They are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions, but not willing to go above and beyond for the residents meal options. This...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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The staff is friendly and very helpful. I think the apartments are adequate size and there are many amenities are offered. If you have any questions you just have to call and ask or come in to see.
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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.
Holman Gardens Retirement offers an independent living community to seniors in Spokane, WA. This community is a part of a great city that has much to offer. Spokane is located in Spokane County, and residents and guests enjoy checking out the Riverfront Park as well as Manito Park. Those who are...
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Our Mom was at another facility since October. At first, they were wonderful, but the quality of care plummeted since April 2025. Mom was always dirty, hungry and afraid. We moved her to Guardian and once...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Guardian Angel Homes offers a wide range of care from minimal assistance to meeting the special needs of our Alzheimer's and Dementia residents. Our house managers and staff consist of experienced caregivers committed to the health, safety and well-being of our residents We endeavor to provide...
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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
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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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The facility is well kept and the management is attentive and interactive with us tenants. The facility is well located and the tenants are like a big family. The facility has a large array of opportunities...
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 Coeur d'Alene 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 $1,425 which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, cable television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Fairfield Care is an assisted living community that offers high-quality personalized care to residents of Fairfield, Spokane County, Washington. We are located 26 miles south of Spokane, on a hilltop, and in a farming town. Fairfield Care enjoys the best views of the North Idaho Mountains. We are...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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
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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.
The Courtyard at Colfax is a 45 bed community that caters to the elderly, ages 60 and over. We believe taking care of our resident’s needs and preferences is our number one priority. We have trained staff to assist each resident in their own special ways with their own unique needs. We serve...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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 South Hill 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 $1,225, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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People here are wonderful...the residents and staff are vibrant and welcoming. Can not imagine a better environment to truly live life! I have lived here for a year and am constantly surprised with all the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Because choice counts: Waterford on South Hill offers many different living styles to fit everyone’s budget. Choose from a wide selection of homes. Shed the responsibilities and costs of home maintenance while preserving the privacy you desire. At Waterford, quality counts: We invest...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
If you’re looking for fun, active times during your retirement years, you will love Orchard Crest Retirement Community. Our beautiful new community offers many options along with flexibility and choice. Our slogan “your life, your home” results from local ownership and our sincere philosophy to...
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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
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fairbanks, WA

The average cost of senior living in Fairbanks is $3,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spokane, WA with an average of $3,185 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairbanks, WA, vs. nearby cities

Fairbanks, WA
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$3,643/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairbanks, WA, vs. state and national averages

Fairbanks, WA
$3,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fairbanks, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,174/mo
Independent Living
$3,356/mo

Independent living costs in Fairbanks, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,490/mo
Studio
$4,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,555/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,598/mo

Senior living costs in Fairbanks vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairbanks, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairbanks, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,356/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,172/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,174/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fairbanks, WA:$3,356/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fairbanks, WA:$4,172/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fairbanks, WA:$4,174/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairbanks, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairbanks and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Fairbanks, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairbanks have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairbanks, WA$2,543/mo$2,786/mo-8.7%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Fairbanks, WA
2024 average cost:$2,543/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:-8.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairbanks

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairbanks

The Renaissance at Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d’Alene, ID

4.7
The level of care is excellent. The cleanliness of the complex is excellent. Their administrative services could leave a little to be desired as far as the billing. There's issues that have come up with billing, which they told me are related to a new software program they're using. But ...
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Sapphire at Moran Vista in Spokane, WA

4.4
This place is incredible, really. My experience looking at different facilities was truly eye-opening. The facilities were on par money-wise but were dreary and very institutional. Sapphire at Moran Vista is comfortable and warm feeling. The staff are pretty much all great and very personable. ...
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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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Fairbanks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbanks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbanks, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbanks, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbanks, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
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