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The cost of independent living in Cheney is about $3,486 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 196 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Gallery at Spokane
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The staff is very genuine and kind. Friendlier than any other place I have seen. It has an intimate feeling, yet elegant and sophisticated at the same time, with the modern décor and open feeling.
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.
The Gallery at Spokane is the newest community to join the Stellar Senior Living family. Featuring some of the largest floor plans in the region, the community will offer a unique environment nestled in the popular South Hill neighborhood. Early reservations are recommended as this beautiful...
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Photo of South Hill Village
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77 Floor plans available
9.4
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Plus: Fantastic facility. Clean. Pleasant common spaces. Plenty of activities. Maintenance staff very responsive to issues or just requests for help (hanging pictures etc). Staff liaison person is caring and...
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.
Exceptional staff, engaging activities and an active social life are what set us apart from the rest. We offer quality independent living, assisted living, and memory care services for our seniors. Our residents are happy to call our community home, where they can enjoy the beautiful surroundings...
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Photo of Solista Spokane by Cogir
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It is a friendly environment. Overall facility is cleaner. Some issues with housekeeping caused by personnel changes. The staff is helpful and addresses concerns. The food is good with several options. It's...
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.
Cozy interiors and friendly fellowships are waiting for you at Solista Spokane by Cogir— a Cogir Senior Living community offering daily entertainment, a robust list of amenities, and great independent living services. This multi-story and tastefully furnished community is located in a historic...
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Photo of Legacy Court Senior Living
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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.
At Legacy Court Senior Living, we take pride in providing exceptional care while offering a vibrant and enriching lifestyle for our residents. Nestled in the heart of our community is a compassionate and dedicated team, ensuring personalized support that goes beyond expectations.
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Photo of Avamere at South Hill
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66 Floor plans available
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Highly recommend. I have personally had a wonderful experience. My Mom is thriving and happy. Which was my want for her. The care is great. Very clean and staffed appropriately. Our issues are addressed...
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.
Our mission is to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is at the core of everything we do – guiding each interaction along the way.At Avamere at South Hill, we are proud to offer a warm and nurturing environment for retired adults. Avamere at South Hill promotes health, friendship, and...
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My mother lived at Moran Vista for 8 months and I am very grateful for the wonderful care she received there. I visited often and regularly saw how all staff (medtechs/caregivers to office personnel to...
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.
Moran Vista is a newly expanded senior living community located in the attractive South Hills Moran Prairie area in Spokane, Washington. Our new three-story building offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living apartments. Specialty care for those residents with Alzheimer’s and other kinds...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Cedar Summit Estates
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.
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: 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.
Unique Senior living where you are seen as an individual, with your own personality, special life history and unique personal choices. We are committed to recognizing your value and honoring your uniqueness. Treat yourself to a bright , spacious environmentwhere your energies are free from...
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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
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.
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: 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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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.
Photo of Mallon Place
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 Park Tower Apartments
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.
Photo of Hart Terrace Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in Cheney, WA

The average cost of senior living in Cheney is $3,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Malden, WA with an average of $2,366 per month.

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

Cheney, WA
$3,486/mo

Independent living costs in Cheney, WA, vs. state and national averages

Cheney, WA
$3,486/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,641/mo
Independent Living
$3,486/mo

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

Studio
$4,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,604/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,560/mo

Senior living costs in Cheney 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: Cheney, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCheney, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,486/mo$4,148/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,371/mo$5,292/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,641/mo$5,141/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Cheney, WA:$3,486/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Cheney, WA:$4,371/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Cheney, WA:$4,641/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Cheney, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cheney 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 Cheney, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cheney 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
Cheney, WA$2,262/mo$2,171/mo+4.2%
Washington$3,613/mo$3,363/mo+7.4%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Cheney, WA
2024 average cost:$2,262/mo
2023 average cost:$2,171/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,613/mo
2023 average cost:$3,363/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cheney

Recent reviews for independent living in Cheney

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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The Academy in Spokane, WA

5.0
The Academy, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful historic building situated in a park. The decor is just beautiful. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The staff is very friendly and caring and attentive to my mom's care needs. Mom's room is very nice, we have brought in her things ...
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Cheney independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheney independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cheney, 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 Cheney 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 Cheney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cheney, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cheney 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 Cheney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cheney, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheney 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 Cheney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cheney, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gallery at Spokane, South Hill Village and Solista Spokane by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cheney, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near Cheney, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Cheney, Washington is Broadway Court Estates. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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