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Fairwinds - Spokane

Fairwinds - Spokane is an assisted living community in Spokane, WA.

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Fairwinds - Spokane

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  • Interior

    A cozy hotel lobby with comfortable seating and elegant decor.

  • Decor

    A modern living room with stylish furniture and abundant natural light.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and lamps, featuring a large window covered with blinds.

  • Dining

    An elegant restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for dining.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets and modern appliances.

  • Lighting

    A well-lit hair salon with multiple styling chairs and mirrors, featuring a comfortable waiting area.

  • Artwork

    A cozy lounge with comfortable seating and artwork on the walls.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a television on the wall.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room featuring armchairs, a grand piano, a fireplace, and decorative artwork.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym with various exercise machines in a bright, welcoming space.

520 East Holland Avenue, Spokane, WA 99218

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4.5 from 104 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Fairwinds - Spokane

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining stands out

Residents repeatedly describe the dining as restaurant-style and better than expected.

Dining is one of the most consistent bright spots, with residents saying the food is better than other places they compared it to and that it feels more like ordering off a menu than cafeteria meals. Multiple reviewers also mention a chef-prepared experience and a dining room that residents actually enjoy using. The kitchen and dining team also come up in day-to-day terms, including responsiveness to dietary needs.

  • An elegant restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for dining.
  • An elegant and spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and ambient lighting.
  • A well-decorated dining room with a round table and chairs, elegant lighting, and tasteful wall decor.
common 18 reviews mention this

Clean, modern, spacious feel

Many reviewers highlight how clean and well-kept the building feels.

A large share of reviews describe the facility as very clean and well maintained, often paired with comments about bright, modern spaces. Several people also mention room size (including studio and multi-bedroom layouts) and the sense that residents have enough common areas to move around comfortably. Even when reviews were mixed on price or care, the overall upkeep and cleanliness usually stayed positive.

common 16 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe a busy schedule of events and social time.

Many reviewers say there is always something going on, with frequent activities like exercise/yoga-style programming, game nights, and group activities that help people interact. Several reviews mention scheduled events and outings, and one reviewer describes a full calendar that helped with adjustment after moving in. Residents also describe wellness and fitness options as part of staying active day to day.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and competence

Most reviews describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive to concerns.

Across reviews, residents and families commonly describe staff as trained, helpful, and attentive to individual needs. Communication and responsiveness come up positively in multiple stories, including when residents have health concerns or need support to settle in. A few negative reviews also exist, but the overall pattern is that families feel supported by the people working there.

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24-hour supervision and nursing support

Reviews cite ongoing nursing coverage and regular check-ins.

Some residents and families point to around-the-clock support, including mentions of 24/7 nursing staffing and staff checking residents during mornings and nights. This lines up with the community’s described care coverage, including a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision support. For people monitoring safety as needs change, those coverage details appear to matter in reviews.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Price feels high to some families

Multiple reviewers say the cost is expensive and affects value.

Several reviews call out price as a major downside, with some saying it is too expensive to afford and others describing the overall value as not matching the care they expected. In a few stories, families compare costs to other options or note surprise at how pricing plays out over time. Even some generally positive reviewers still mention affordability as the main concern.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care and communication concerns

A small set of reviews describe problems with communication and control decisions.

Some negative reviews describe frustration with how decisions are handled and how families are communicated with, including disputes involving visitation-related control and power-of-attorney expectations. Others also mention communication breakdowns after a medical event, where family members say they were not informed promptly. While many reviews are positive about staff, these accounts consistently point to reliability of communication as a weak spot for a few families.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Spokane International (10 miles away) Spokane International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Shopko Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Rosauers Supermarkets (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
  • Payless Drug Stores (0.5 miles)
  • Sav-On Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Northwest Dermatology (0.2 miles)
  • Providence Pulmonary and Sleep Disorder Clinic - Spokane (0.3 miles)
  • Mt. Spokane Pediatrics (0.3 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic (0.3 miles)
  • Spine Team Spokane (0.3 miles)
  • Lee Rhonna Arnp (0.5 miles)
  • Providence Urgent Care - Hawthorne (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (0.7 miles)
  • Frank's Diner (1.1 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (1.1 miles)
  • Pooles Public House On (1.9 miles)
  • Fizzie Mulligans (1.9 miles)
  • Twigs Bistro (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Whitworth Chapel (0.8 miles)
  • Prince of Peace Lutheran (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Providence Holy Family Hospital Anti Coag Unit (2.5 miles)
  • Providence Holy Family Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Spokane Va Medical Center (4.5 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Little Garden Cafe (4.6 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.1 miles)
  • Hold Your Grounds Espresso (5.5 miles)
  • Atticus Coffee & Gifts (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Franklin Park (2.7 miles)
  • Indian Trail Park (3.5 miles)
  • Corbin Park (4.1 miles)
  • Webster Park (4.5 miles)
  • Bidwell Park (5.5 miles)
  • Ice Age floods Playground (5.5 miles)
  • The United States Pavilion, Expo '74 (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Northtown Mall (2.8 miles)

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