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10 Best Nursing Homes in Downs, WA

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Downs is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 20 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Downs, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Downs is about $5,435, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 118 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Downs, WA

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Photo of Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center
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22 Floor plans available
9.4
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9.4
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The staff are amazing. They truly care about the residents. I am grateful that we were able to find Summer Wood. Our loved one needed a facility that was more secure and Summer Wood fit the bill. Thank you A...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a free-standing, specialized community that is dedicated to providing a program of care and activity for persons with cognitive limitations related to Alzheimer's disease or other related dementia. We offer long-term care, short term respite stays...
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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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31 reviews
8.8
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31 reviews
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The staff and facility are focused on supporting and helping the tenants and make sure everyone is looked after and cared for. They have treated my dad very well and he is happy being there! This means the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A Community that Specializes in YouIf you or your loved one is dealing with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or some other cognitive challenge, you deserve a specialist. And you’ve found one. While other communities provide a wide range of care levels, we specialize in just one: memory care.You’ll find...
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52 reviews
8.5
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I'm not happy I have to be here but the place is real nice and the people are great, nice, friendly, and the food is good enough." He is spot on.. all who come to visit comment how clean and bright, new and...
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.
Avista Senior Living Spokane is a recently updated and flourishing single-level community that offers residents a variety of choices and amenities. We offer assisted living and memory care services in Spokane, WA and, with our highly-trained personal care staff, we give residents the care they...
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Monroe House was the greatest place ever. The staff was more caring and patient towards the residents and family than at other communities, I believe. They tried to include my loved one in all the...
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.
Monroe House is a Genesis senior living community located in stunning Moses Lake, Washington. The lake, for which our town is named, is the largest body of fresh water in the county and provides over 120 miles of shoreline to relax and enjoy. At Monroe House we offer high quality senior living...
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Our experience with Avamere at Moses Lake has been simply outstanding! Despite living out of state, we have been able to coordinate everything over the phone. The staff has gone above and beyond to...
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.
Avamere at Moses Lake offers independent and assisted living accommodations for seniors in the Grant County, Washington area. Moses Lake offers many natural and beautiful scenic areas for our residents to enjoy. Our residents look forward to attending town festivals such as the Spring Festival...
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33 Floor plans available
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7.5
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7.5
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The Ed of Brookdale from the open house I attend was so friendly and attentive. She was making a smoothie for a resident there. She was so caring. I came in with a family member of a resident and you can...
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.
Full Life. Fuller Hearts.Our assisted living programs are built to provide our seniors with exactly the life they’re capable of. Our residents live without the worry and hassle that often comes from living at home. And because they have a huge, ever-changing list of activities to get involved...
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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.
Offering a homelike environment for seniors desiring retirement living or needing the services of assisted living. Community Pride Ritzville is a family of 21 apartments with a country setting.Beautifully decorated community within close proximity to the hospital and medical services. Main...
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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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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.
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Photo of Cheney Assisted Living
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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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 Lake Ridge Solana Alzheimer's Care Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
SunBridge Special Care Center - LakeRidge is a unique, specialized facility designed to serve Alzheimer's residents. We are well-known and respected for exceptional programming, family education and personalized, compassionate care. Our 74-bed skilled nursing facility provides a range of...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Moses Lake is one of Central Washington's premier healthcare providers. In our postacute unit, we provide treatment for patients who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Many patients are released from the hospital after...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Downs, WA

The average cost of senior living in Downs is $5,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Malden, WA with an average of $2,366 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Downs, WA, vs. nearby cities

Downs, WA
$5,435/mo
$5,096/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs, WA, vs. state and national averages

Downs, WA
$5,435/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,198/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,435/mo

Nursing homes costs in Downs, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,724/mo
Studio
$5,724/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,535/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,420/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,037/mo

Senior living costs in Downs vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Downs, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowns, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,435/mo$5,141/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$4,765/mo$5,292/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,198/mo$5,141/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$3,203/mo$4,148/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Downs, WA:$5,435/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Downs, WA:$4,765/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Downs, WA:$5,198/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Downs, WA:$3,203/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Downs, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Downs 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Downs, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Downs 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
Downs, WA$8,396/mo$8,122/mo+3.4%
Washington$6,454/mo$5,968/mo+8.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Downs, WA
2024 average cost:$8,396/mo
2023 average cost:$8,122/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Downs

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Downs

Brookdale Hearthstone Moses Lake

4.8
From the get go, the staff was on their toes. Everyone had a job to do, and the ease with which we were able to move our friend into a room was seamless. There was compassion in their agenda.

Brookdale Nine Mile in Spokane, WA

5.0
On all 8 items I would have to give top scores. 5 across the board. I found all the folks at Brookdale to be friendly and helpful, and the health care staff were awesome. My only concern was that they should have been in more of an acute care facility. Their needs were more than the average ...
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Avista Spokane

5.0
The nicest cleanest best place ever! After 39 years as an RN I would recommend everyone to this place for their loved ones. I appreciated [name removed] the Administrator for his kindness and patience and [name removed] for her outstanding care of the residents. Such a positive experience for ...
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Downs nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downs nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downs, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Downs nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Downs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Downs, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Downs nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Downs Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Downs, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Downs nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Downs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downs, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Downs nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Downs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downs, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Downs nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Downs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downs, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Brookdale Nine Mile and Avista Spokane are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Downs, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Downs, Washington. See the full list.

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