A Better View Adult Family Home

    12420 W Sunridge Dr, Spokane, WA 99026
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate staff, home-like dementia care

    My mother has truly thrived here - the staff and owners are kind, compassionate, and welcoming; they even helped unload the truck when we moved in. The home-like, family atmosphere, excellent dementia and Parkinson's care, and friendly team helped her make friends and feel happy; they were great with my father, too. I'm very pleased overall but still comparing a few other homes.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.80·(5)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, kind staff
    • High-quality dementia and Parkinson's care
    • Supportive, loving, and gracious owners
    • Home-like, family environment
    • Personalized, attentive service (helped with move-in)
    • Makes residents and families feel welcomed and at home
    • Residents are happy and form friendships
    • Reportedly better level of care than nearby facilities
    • Staff attentive to individual needs
    • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere

    Cons

    • Some prospective residents expressed indecision and planned to compare with other homes
    • Limited information in reviews about facilities, dining, activities, and other amenities

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the provided reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently highlight compassionate, kind staff and owners who create a warm, family-style atmosphere. Multiple comments single out the home's quality of care for residents with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, and at least one family explicitly stated that their mother "thrived" while under the home's care. The general impression is of a small, familial adult family home where personalized attention and emotional support are priorities.

    Care quality emerges as a primary strength. Reviewers emphasize excellent dementia and Parkinson’s care and attentive, individualized support for residents’ needs. One reviewer compared the facility favorably against nearby options, saying it provided a better level of care. Several notes about residents being happy, having friends, and being well cared for reinforce the perception that daily care and wellbeing are strong points for this home.

    Staff and management receive repeated praise. Reviewers describe the owner and staff as loving, gracious, and welcoming. Specific behaviors cited include helping with move-in logistics (e.g., unloading a truck), making both residents and family members feel at home, and showing consistent kindness toward residents. These anecdotes point to a hands-on management style and staff who go beyond routine duties to support newcomers and their families — an important factor for families choosing a smaller, home-like setting.

    Social environment and resident experience are also emphasized. Descriptions such as "family home environment," "home-like atmosphere," and mentions that residents have friends indicate a socially supportive milieu where relationships develop. Multiple reviewers explicitly state that their family members are happy, which aligns with the comments on personalized attention and staff warmth.

    Notable gaps and concerns appear largely in what the reviews do not mention rather than explicit criticisms. One prospective resident or family member expressed indecision and planned to compare this home with other options, which suggests that despite strong positive impressions, some families still evaluate alternatives or seek additional reassurance. Additionally, the reviews provide limited or no detail about physical facilities, dining quality, activity programming, medical staffing, safety protocols, or pricing. That absence of information means prospective families should ask targeted questions and request tours or written policies to fill those gaps.

    In summary, the review set paints a clear picture of a small, family-run adult family home with warm, compassionate staff and owners, strong dementia and Parkinson’s care, and an environment where residents appear happy and socially connected. The primary strengths are personalized, attentive care and a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. The main limitations in the dataset are the lack of commentary about amenities, dining, activities, and operational details, and a single note of prospective-family indecision. Prospective families should supplement these positive impressions by visiting, asking about specific services and routines, and comparing options if they want to confirm that the home’s strengths match their particular care needs and expectations.

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    Location

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    A Better View Adult Family Home is located at 12420 W Sunridge Dr, Spokane, WA, 99026.

    About A Better View Adult Family Home

    A Better View Adult Family Home sits in a scenic and quiet part of Nine Mile Falls, Washington, with peaceful views that many find comforting, and the place is known for its strong family-style atmosphere where people share shared living spaces instead of long halls or big, busy rooms, and the home is licensed for up to 6 residents, so people get to know each other pretty well, with staff paying close attention to each person's daily needs and habits, whether someone's needs fit assisted living, memory care for things like Alzheimer's disease, or short-term respite care when families just need a hand for a time. This care home has six assisted living units and a total of six licensed beds, which means it's much smaller than most big retirement places, and that can help create a quiet community. The home welcomes both cats and dogs, which is rare for care settings, and that can mean a lot to people who feel at home with their pets nearby.

    The house sits within a mostly middle-income area, and with a surrounding population of about 6,000, it doesn't feel crowded, so things stay calm, and people can walk outside to the yard or look out at nature without much noise, which a lot of folks like as they get older. A Better View Adult Family Home charges around $3,462 per month for residential care, which tends to cost less than a traditional nursing home, and they don't take Medicare unless they're certified for it, so you'll want to be clear about payment. They've reached an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, so they've stuck to proper quality standards according to that accreditation and that helps families feel a little easier about the care provided.

    The home's staff help with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, focusing on treating residents with as much dignity and independence as possible, and care is available for both ongoing long-term needs and short-term stays. They plan meals carefully to fit different diets, and there are a few cozy, shared spaces like a living room and dining room where everybody can relax or talk, which can help with loneliness that often comes with aging. Community features include transportation, parking, and even complimentary rides for residents, which can really help when doctor trips or errands come up.

    A Better View Adult Family Home covers several areas in and around Spokane County, with service to communities like Spokane Valley, Deer Park, Chattaroy, Colbert, Vancouver, and Ritzville, and has offered both independent living and extra help for memory care when needs change. The rooms are set up to fit seniors, with needed safety features and privacy, and the home also supports hobbies, activities, and social programs to help keep people active and connected, though it stays focused on simple comforts over luxury extras. Overall, the home is built for people who want personal care in a small, home-like setting rather than a big facility, and families often say they appreciate how residents can live with dignity and a bit more independence, even if their health changes.

    People often ask...

    A Better View Adult Family Home offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 12420 W Sunridge Dr, Spokane, WA 99026.

    No, A Better View Adult Family Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number679200
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAdult Family Home
    Capacity6 residents
    Special certificationMental Health, Dementia, Developmental Disabilities
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    16

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    01 Jan 2025Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to TB testing, background checks, infection control, and personnel records; follow-up later confirmed corrections and compliance.
    • WAC 388-76-10265-1-dTuberculosis testing within 3 days of employment (caregivers)
    • WAC 388-76-10265Tuberculosis testing requirements
    • WAC 388-76-10176Background checks – general
    • WAC 388-76-10176-1Provisional hire pending background check
    • WAC 388-76-10176-2Provisional hire – continued failure
    • WAC 388-76-10165NDOB background check – validity
    • WAC 388-76-10165-1NDOB background check renewal cadence
    • WAC 388-76-10165-1-aNDOB renewal specifics
    • WAC 388-76-10255Infection control
    • WAC 388-76-10255-2Infection control – hand hygiene and related practices
    • WAC 388-76-10255-3Infection control – program requirements
    • WAC 388-76-10198Adult family home personnel records
    13 Jun 2023Inspection
    Found deficiencies in staff qualifications, background checks, and training; follow-up confirmed corrective actions and compliance restored.
    • WAC 388-76-10145Qualifications
    • WAC 388-76-10145Qualifications
    • WAC 388-76-10146Background checks
    • WAC 388-76-10145Food services

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