Memory care in Spokane County
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Of the 17 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Spokane County, 17 (100%) have a Type-A or Type-B deficiency in their state record from the past 24 months.
Source: CA CDSS Community Care Licensing · Refreshed 2026-05-11 · Type-A = immediate health/safety risk; Type-B = lesser violation
Licensed memory care facilities indexed in Spokane County
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 100% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full CDSS profile published on StarlynnCare
The public record behind every profile.
About memory care in Spokane County.
How much does memory care cost across Spokane County?
Memory care across Spokane County typically runs $5,000–$10,000/month for an ALF holding a Washington DSHS Specialized Dementia Care contract. Rates vary by region, room type, and level-of-care tier.
What makes a facility "memory care" in Washington?
Washington state licenses memory care communities as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) regulated by DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration (ADSA), Residential Care Services. Facilities here hold a <strong>Specialized Dementia Care contract</strong> with DSHS — a contract tier requiring specialized staff training in dementia care techniques, behavioral support protocols, and enhanced supervision standards. Contract status appears on every StarlynnCare profile and is sourced from the DSHS public lookup.
What's the difference between an ALF and a nursing home in Washington?
Washington ALFs provide residential care — room, board, personal assistance, and medication management — in a community setting. Nursing homes (Skilled Nursing Facilities) provide licensed medical nursing care 24/7 for residents needing IV therapy, wound care, or complex medication management. Dementia care ALFs are appropriate for residents who need memory-specific programming but not continuous skilled nursing.
How many Spokane County facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 17 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Spokane County, 17 (100%) carry a documented inspection or investigation finding in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in Spokane County?
What predicts safety usually isn't what admissions directors highlight. From clinician and family interviews, the most under-asked items: staff-to-resident ratio at night and on weekends, skin-check and wound-prevention protocol, medication management and error reporting, shower frequency, and how the facility handles behavioral escalation. We publish a free 37-question tour checklist you can print (https://www.starlynncare.com/library/37-questions-to-ask-on-a-memory-care-tour).
Does Apple Health (Medicaid) cover memory care in Spokane County?
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) can cover care in contracted ALFs through the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) and other waiver programs, but not all facilities hold Medicaid contracts and waitlists exist. Eligibility depends on functional and financial criteria. Each StarlynnCare profile notes contract status where documented. Contact DSHS at 1-800-422-3263 for current contract and availability information in Spokane County.
Highest-performing facilities by state inspection record.
Fairview Assisted Living Inc
Spokane
Sunshine Terrace
Spokane Valley
The Cottages of Spokane
Spokane
Touchmark On South Hill
Spokane
South Hill Village, Assisted Living & Memory Care
Spokane
Cornerstone Court
Spokane
Fairwood Northridge Llc
Spokane
Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Spokane Valley
Spokane County — every licensed facility, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(14)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Brighton Court Assisted Living
6 citations on fileSpokane Valley · 55 beds · ALF · Memory care
Brookdale Nine Mile
7 citations on fileSpokane · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
Colonial Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
· limited history3 citations on fileSpokane Valley · 51 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fairview Assisted Living Inc
· limited history1 citation on fileSpokane · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fairwood Northridge Llc
· limited history3 citations on fileSpokane · 100 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fields Senior Living at Spokane Valley
4 citations on fileSpokane Valley · 124 beds · ALF · Memory care
North Point Village, Assisted Living & Memory Care
11 citations on fileSpokane · 126 beds · ALF · Memory care
Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
5 citations on fileSpokane Valley · 66 beds · ALF · Memory care
Rose Pointe Assisted Living
12 citations on fileSpokane Valley · 100 beds · ALF · Memory care
South Hill Village, Assisted Living & Memory Care
6 citations on fileSpokane · 170 beds · ALF · Memory care
Sunshine Terrace
· limited history2 citations on fileSpokane Valley · 137 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Cottages of Spokane
· limited history2 citations on fileSpokane · 80 beds · ALF · Memory care
Touchmark On South Hill
· limited history2 citations on fileSpokane · 105 beds · ALF · Memory care
Trustwell Living at Ridgeview Place
5 citations on fileSpokane Valley · 67 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(3)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
