Riverview Terrace

Riverview Terrace, located in Spokane, WA, is a Life Plan Community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care all on a 34-acre campus that includes Riverview Village and the Riverview Lutheran Care Center, and what folks seem to notice right off is the big mix of living options, because you see everything from village homes with garages, to studio apartments, to larger deluxe two-bedroom places, most of them either in the independent living neighborhood or over in the terrace apartments, and you don't even have to move later if you go from independent to assisted living since you can stay in the same room, which is handy and not common around here. Residents get pretty involved in campus life, lots of music and performances happen in the chapel under the Riverview Presents program that brings in guest artists, and there's activities like woodworking in the community woodshop that also lets residents try their hand at making things for the nonprofit foundation that helps folks in the community with extra expenses. The outdoor spaces have roses, raised-bed gardens, and some beehives-residents can donate their harvest to local causes if they want-plus there's walking paths, swimming, and a fitness center, so you see people out year-round whether they're gardening or just relaxing.

Dining fits a range of tastes with a cafeteria-style restaurant, choices like kosher or vegetarian meals, and a café called Riverbrew where they roast coffee and sell some merchandise, and most apartments come with kitchenettes if folks want to do some of their own cooking. Services include laundry, housekeeping, pet care, help with medical appointments, and things like nail care and massages, though some are extra charges. There's a 20,000-square-foot Memory Care Center-Rooms at the Veranda-built especially for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, with security, wayfinding cues, and bright art to help people find their way, and they make sure there's activities and supervision throughout the day. Assisted living services cover most needs-help with wheelchairs, dressing, bathing, medications, diabetic care and insulin, and special diets-with a licensed nurse on staff around the clock and a doctor on call, and care gets adjusted to people's changing health so folks don't have to leave if they need more help over time.

The Lutheran Care Center handles skilled nursing and has all kinds of therapists on staff: physical, occupational, speech, and even aquatic therapy, with nurses and aides who manage wound care, oxygen, and respiratory therapy, plus they help with behavior problems and work to prevent wandering for those at risk. The campus lets residents keep small pets, landscape their yards, and be part of decision-making about community life, with a staff-to-resident ratio that meets or beats state rules. Transportation is set up for shopping, appointments, or outings, and anyone can park on-site. There's activities for every interest-a movie theater, activity room, arts, game room, and regular bible services and other devotional options both on and off campus-plus daily posted schedules for what's going on. Extra support like counseling, hospice, home care, diabetes care, and incontinence help is available, with safety features like medical alert pendants and secured buildings for memory care. Rent's month-to-month without a buy-in, and the community fee is $2,500, with extra charges for a second resident. The place tries to be transparent about care costs since they do a free assessment to figure out care levels before folks move in, and Riverview accepts private pay, veteran's benefits, and some private insurance. Overall, Riverview Terrace is set up for older adults looking to stay active, get a range of health care, or age in place, with social and practical support on hand as needs change.