Pricing ranges from
    $5,214 – 6,256/month

    Willow Grove

    1620 E Mead St, Spokane, WA 99218
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Professional caring staff and facilities

    I chose this community for my parent and have been very pleased - professional nursing, bright caring staff, and an accommodating new owner with a straightforward flat-fee structure. The remodeled, comfortable rooms (electric recliner, cable TV, roomy cabinet with fridge) and tasteful dining area serve nutritious meals, and the activities program is excellent. The grounds are beautiful and well kept, it's conveniently near grocery stores and away from heavy traffic - overall a solid, recommendable option in the Spokane area.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.83·(6)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Attractive, well-maintained grounds
    • Comfortable, well-furnished resident rooms
    • Recently remodeled, brighter rooms
    • Nutritious, well-regarded meals
    • Engaging activities program
    • Professional nursing and trained caregiving staff
    • Accommodating ownership and transparent flat-fee pricing
    • Convenient, low-traffic location near shopping
    • Above-average reputation compared with local homes

    Cons

    • Interior cleanliness and maintenance inconsistencies
    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and responsiveness
    • Administrative and admissions communication gaps
    • Static, inflexible activity scheduling
    • Uninspired or institutional interior ambiance
    • Delays in admissions and placement processes

    Summary of reviews

    Care quality and clinical operation: The facility offers professional nursing and caregivers trained to assist with basic activities of daily living; families describe it as appropriate for medium-risk residents and cite a clear, flat-fee structure for different assistance levels. Clinical staffing is a noted strength in several accounts, but there is also evidence of variability in day-to-day responsiveness and conduct among individual staff members.

    Staff and culture: Ownership transition and recent leadership involvement are described positively — an accommodating owner and a brighter, more cheerful staff presence after remodeling. That said, reviewers describe inconsistent staff professionalism and occasional impatience, indicating variable staffing performance. Prospective families may expect competent clinical staffing overall, coupled with some variability in bedside manner and responsiveness.

    Dining and activities: Dining is a relative highlight. Multiple comments reference nutritious, well-liked meals and a pleasant dining area. The activities program is described as engaging and a contributor to an above-par resident experience. At the same time, the weekly activity schedule has been characterized as unchanged and somewhat inflexible, suggesting limited variety or adaptability in programming for residents seeking more varied scheduling.

    Facilities and maintenance: Exterior spaces and landscaping are consistently described as attractive and well cared for. Interior impressions are mixed: reviewers noted comfortable resident rooms with modern conveniences (reclining chairs, cable TV, refrigerator, ample storage) and recent room remodels that improved atmosphere, but others cited staining and cleanliness issues in carpets and bathroom walls and a generally uninspired or institutional ambiance in some common areas. Overall, maintenance and interior housekeeping appear inconsistent and may vary by unit or timing.

    Management and communications: Management presence and an accommodating owner are positive elements, and the transparent flat-fee pricing is straightforward for families. However, there are notable administrative weaknesses around admissions and eligibility communication: examples include contradictory information and extended placement delays that caused emotional distress for at least one family. These indicate process and communication gaps in the admissions/eligibility workflow rather than a clinical-care failure.

    Notable patterns and takeaway: The facility shows clear strengths in exterior upkeep, recent room improvements, clinical staffing, dining, and activities. Counterbalancing those positives are operational issues in interior maintenance, inconsistent staff demeanor, static activity scheduling, and weaknesses in admissions communication that have led to placement delays. Families should weigh the facility's clinical and amenity strengths against the potential for variable interior upkeep and administrative friction when making placement decisions.

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    Location

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    Willow Grove is located at 1620 E Mead St, Spokane, WA, 99218.

    About Willow Grove

    Willow Grove sits at 1620 E Mead St. in Spokane, Washington, and has been around a while as a small, locally owned assisted living and memory care place, where you find private and shared rooms, with 20 beds available most of the time and services that try to match what each person needs, whether it's help with daily living like bathing, dressing, bathroom needs, or specialized support for dementia, Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injuries, or higher medical needs. The building feels like a regular house with a cozy library, indoor lounges with fireplaces, a beauty salon, garden, and quiet yard spaces, and there's a close-knit group of staff always awake and on call, along with nurses, a doctor on call, visiting therapists, and access to podiatrists and dentists for extra care. Rooms come with private baths and some have kitchenettes, and residents can choose from studios, private, or semi-private options, and sometimes they'll find the rooms furnished at no extra cost, which really helps. There's always someone to help with things like medication, blood sugar, meals made at home every day-three times a day, plus snacks-and special diets for diabetes or high blood pressure if they need that, and staff help with things like laundry, making beds, and keeping everything clean and tidy.

    Residents get a schedule with morning exercise, wellness programs, music and art, group games, movies, crafts, and even outings or holiday parties, or they can spend time in the garden or the media room, and you'll see spiritual support like chapel every week and devotional services on and offsite. There's special care for those at risk of getting lost, with wandering-prevention bracelets, and the facility offers hospice care when families need it, plus respite and extra care for people who need a bit more, including wheelchair help, two-person transfers, and incontinence care. Willow Grove feels like a place that tries to keep routines going every day, letting people live as independently as they can while still helping with what's needed, and families stay involved with special events.

    The place accepts private pay, social security, VA benefits, and some private insurance, but there are fees for community, respite, buy-in, and extra care, and room rates depend on if it's a studio, one-bedroom, or shared room, so people can pick what fits best, and amenities like a reading room, fitness spot, library, jacuzzi, steam room, and outdoor smoking (in certain places) make it more comfortable. Willow Grove has 24/7 caregivers, a strong staff ratio, and an owner who's been doing senior care a long time, and you can find out more or get directions on their website legacy1864.com. This place stands out for treating each person with care and dignity while supporting independence, creating a caring community, and offering daily routines for connection, comfort, and health, while addressing boredom or loneliness through thoughtful activities and personal attention.

    People often ask...

    Willow Grove offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,214 per month.

    Willow Grove offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 3 photos of Willow Grove on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1620 E Mead St, Spokane, WA 99218.

    No, Willow Grove 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 number2399
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity25 residents
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    29

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    04 Jun 2026Life Safety
    Observed no deficiencies. No violations were observed during the visit.
    01 Dec 2025Inspection
    Found deficiencies across health care coordination, medication availability, negotiated service plans, staff training, and initial assessments.
    • WAC 388-78A-2350Coordination of health care services
    • WAC 388-78A-2240Nonavailability of medications
    • WAC 388-78A-2140Negotiated service agreement contents
    • WAC 388-78A-2090Full assessment topics
    • WAC 388-78A-2490Specialized training for developmental disabilities
    05 Jun 2025Life Safety
    Inspected with several fire-safety deficiencies noted, including penetrations not adequately protected, improper use of power taps and extension cords, and a nonfunctional emergency light; some issues were corrected. Overall approval status was disapproved.
    • IFC 703.1 2021Penetrations - Maintaining Protection
    • IFC 603.5 2021Relocatable power taps and current taps
    • IFC 603.6 2021Extension Cords
    • IFC 1031.10.2 2021Power Test
    • NFPA 72 14.4.5.4.1Smoke alarms - maintenance
    • IFC 907.8.3 2021Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    01 Jun 2025Investigation
    Investigated the allegations and found no deficiencies.
    19 Apr 2024Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies across medication management, fluid intake tracking, assessments, care planning, and safety procedures due to incomplete documentation, missing trainings, and unaddressed orders.
    • WAC 388-78A-2210Medication services
    • WAC 388-78A-2240Nonavailability of medications
    • WAC 388-78A-2320Intermittent nursing services systems
    • WAC 388-78A-2730Licensee's responsibilities
    • WAC 388-78A-2140Negotiated service agreement contents
    • WAC 388-78A-2100Ongoing assessments
    • WAC 388-78A-2090Full assessment topics
    • WAC 388-78A-2371Investigations
    02 Jan 2024Inspection
    Investigated the complaint and found that a resident's access to snacks purchased for personal use was restricted, violating personal property and resident rights.
    • RCW 70.129.100Personal property -- Storage space
    • WAC 388-78A-2660Resident rights
    01 Dec 2023Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Revised the disposition of findings by deleting two statements. It also added an interview detail about the negotiated care plan and behavioral interventions.
    01 Nov 2023Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Identified deficiencies and scheduled an informal dispute resolution to address them.
    • WAC 388-78A-2600
    • WAC 388-78A-2660
    • WAC 388-78A-2130
    05 Oct 2023Investigation
    Investigated the allegations about restraining a resident and refusing admission without a dictated medication regimen, and cited deficiencies in policies and procedures and in negotiated service agreement contents.
    • WAC 388-78A-2600Policies and procedures
    • WAC 388-78A-2140Negotiated service agreement contents
    01 Oct 2023Enforcement Letters
    Imposed civil fines for three violations related to policies and training, restraints by untrained staff, and missing behavioral interventions in the service plan.
    • WAC 388-78A-2600(1)(a)(2)(j)(i)(ii)(iii)Policies and procedures
    • WAC 388-78A-2660(3)Resident rights
    • WAC 388-78A-2130(1)(c)Service agreement planning

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