Rockwood has cared for seniors in Spokane since 1960, offering many options like independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab care, and Alzheimer's and memory care services, and both Rockwood South Hill and Rockwood at Whitworth serve as Life Plan communities where folks can find all levels of care on one campus. Residents live in a range of homes, including apartment towers with city views in The Summit and The Ridge, Forest Estates duplexes and houses in a traditional neighborhood, and modern apartments and courtyard homes at the redeveloped Rockwood at Whitworth, which is Spokane's first university-related senior living site, plus Appleway Court brings affordable senior living to Spokane Valley with 62 apartments focused on connection and community. Some rooms are semi-private, and pets are allowed with some restrictions. Each place has its own common areas, restaurants, a fitness center with group classes and workout spaces, spa and salon services, a pool with a Jacuzzi, bistro dining, cable and internet in rooms, WiFi, gardens and patios, and gathering spaces like the Sky Lounge with its city views and outdoor fire pits.
Staff, licensed by the state and trained to listen and adapt, work around the clock, giving person-centered care and helping with things like medication, daily chores, and emergencies. Skilled nurses and aides give extra help and support to those who need it, including hospice and specialized memory support in a dedicated area designed to offer safety for residents with dementia, preventing wandering and confusion. Medication help, healthy meals made from quality ingredients, haircuts, room service, transportation, and parking for visiting friends and family are included, and guests can come during meals or spend the night. The price covers most things, so surprises are few. Residents can bring their own interests, join groups for games or TED talks, go to the symphony or shopping, celebrate monthly events, and take part in activities chosen just for them, helped by staff and volunteers who visit regularly. There are also on-campus skilled nursing and rehab services, resources for families at The White House Living Center, and home care available with trained aides for those who need help while living on their own.
Rockwood's mission is to give seniors housing and services that support independence, wellness, and lifelong vitality, and the nonprofit Rockwood Residents' Foundation and Spokane United Methodist Homes lead the effort. CARF has accredited Rockwood since 1994, granting a five-year renewal, which shows a history of quality care. The South Hill campus sits on a 90-acre scenic site, offering modern and traditional settings surrounded by gardens and forested streets, while Rockwood at Whitworth offers programs with Whitworth University. Community events happen at The Garden Court event space in Spokane, where families and residents can gather for celebrations. Staff are known for being helpful and joyful, and the environment is friendly, caring, and open. Rockwood's all-inclusive pricing covers amenities and services for various care levels, letting residents focus on purpose and meaning in their daily lives.
