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The cost of independent living in Darknell is about $3,469 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 1308 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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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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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
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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...
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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My mother-in-law is here. I am a PhD research scientist and my wife is a physician. We would not have chosen this place if it was not good. Not only is it good, but it is absolutely wonderful. I have nothing...
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.
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED QUIET COUNTRY SETTING ELDERLY...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Darknell, WA

The average cost of senior living in Darknell is $3,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rosalia, WA with an average of $2,366 per month.

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

Darknell, WA
$3,469/mo
$3,345/mo
$3,445/mo

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

Darknell, WA
$3,469/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,367/mo
Independent Living
$3,469/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,408/mo
Studio
$4,967/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,965/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,883/mo

Senior living costs in Darknell 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: Darknell, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarknell, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,469/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,191/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,367/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Darknell, WA:$3,469/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Darknell, WA:$4,191/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Darknell, WA:$4,367/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Darknell, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Darknell 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
Darknell, WA$2,543/mo$2,786/mo-8.7%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Darknell, 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:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Darknell

Recent reviews for independent living in Darknell

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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Pinehurst Senior Community

4.0
Caregivers are nice and always there if you need them.

Darknell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darknell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darknell, 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 Darknell 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 Darknell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darknell, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Darknell 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 Darknell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darknell, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darknell 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 Darknell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darknell, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
46.4%
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Broadway Court Estates, North Star and The Gallery at Spokane are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darknell, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Darknell, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Darknell, Washington is Broadway Court Estates. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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