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North Central Care Center in Spokane, WA

North Central Care Center is a nursing home community in Spokane, WA.

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North Central Care Center in Spokane, WA

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  • Interior

    A spacious interior room with wooden flooring, featuring several tables and ample natural light from large windows.

  • Building

    The entrance to a healthcare center, emphasizing accessibility and service.

  • Architecture

    A modern commercial building captured at dusk, highlighting its architecture and surrounding parking lot.

  • Bedroom

    A view of a hospital patient room featuring two twin beds and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

  • Trees

    A serene outdoor space featuring well-maintained grass, a vibrant tree with fall foliage, and a shaded seating area.

  • Windows

    A clean and comfortable hospital patient room with a bed, window, and essential amenities.

  • Landscaping

    A modern house with a well-maintained garden and clear blue sky.

  • Artwork

    A cozy waiting area with comfortable chairs, a piece of artwork, and ample natural light.

  • Bathroom

    A spacious, accessible bathroom designed for both personal hygiene and exercise.

  • Waiting Area

    A cozy barber shop interior featuring a styling chair, wooden cabinets, and decor on the walls.

N 1812 Wall Street, Spokane, WA 99205

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 43 reviews
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Overall Review of North Central Care Center

common 32 reviews mention this

Staff care and professionalism split

Residents and families describe both strong staff support and serious failures in care and communication.

A large share of reviews praise the nurses, nurse aides, and therapists as kind, caring, and competent, with some families saying staff treated them like family and communicated well. A smaller but very pointed set of reviews describe neglect, aggressive behavior, and problems with how needs were handled, including claims of medication issues and lack of timely diagnosis. Several comments also advise paying close attention and staying on top of care, which suggests the experience can vary by person and situation. Cleanliness and responsiveness to rehabilitation needs come up alongside these staff experiences.

common 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mentioned often

Residents mention cleanliness as both a strong point and, in some cases, a concern.

Some reviews specifically call out that the center is clean and that it does not smell bad, with others describing a bright, cheerful environment. Several positive comments also link cleanliness with an overall sense of safety and comfort. On the negative side, other reviewers say the building smells strongly and that residents were living in filth. Because these mentions appear in both directions, it seems to be a frequently observed day-to-day factor that affects how families feel about the stay.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy follow-through

Rehabilitation progress is described, but multiple reviews report inconsistent therapy delivery.

Some families praise physical and occupational therapy as encouraging and helpful, including stories about walking again and getting discharge planning for home therapy and appointments. Others say therapy was inconsistent or not delivered as promised, such as claims that daily therapy did not happen or that PT/OT did not follow the intended plan. There are also accounts that communication around therapy goals and timelines could be unclear, requiring families to advocate more than expected. Overall, therapy quality appears to depend heavily on how services were scheduled and explained during the stay.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality and consistency come up

Food is described with both approval and complaints about meals and variety.

A couple of reviews say the food is very good, and another mentions breakfast being handled poorly with meals described as cold. A separate review links meal service to health concerns, including high cholesterol after being served eggs every morning. Other negative comments complain about limited food diversity, describing repeated grilled cheese and soup dinners. Because these points show up in multiple directions, dining satisfaction does not appear consistent across residents.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and social life

Many reviews mention activities and social engagement during the stay.

Several families highlight activities as part of what made the experience feel more supportive, including holiday celebrations and resident activities. Other reviews describe the environment as home-like and include details such as gardening and companion animals, with dementia care reviews also pointing to engagement and gentle interaction. A review about autism also raises concerns about how the community supports residents with that diagnosis, suggesting activity and engagement may not work well for everyone. Taken together, activity programming and daily engagement are a visible part of how residents and families judge quality.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 101 resident community capacity 101 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (6 miles away) Spokane International (6 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

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Spokane, Washington is a bustling hub of healthcare facilities, dining options, pharmacies, cafes, parks, hospitals, transportation services, and entertainment venues. With several physicians' offices and clinics nearby, access to medical care is convenient. The variety of restaurants ranging from casual dining at Sonic Drive-In to upscale options like Clinkerdagger provide a diverse culinary experience. Pharmacies such as Medicine Shoppe and Walgreens are easily accessible for medication needs. Parks like Ice Age floods Playground and Riverfront Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. In terms of healthcare services, hospitals like Deaconess Medical Center and Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane are within close proximity. Transportation options through Spokane Transit Authority make getting around the area convenient. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of amenities that cater to various needs making it an attractive option for senior living in Spokane.

Physicians

  • Unify Community Health, Mission Avenue (0.4 miles)
  • Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • The Psychiatry Group (1 miles)
  • Garland Vision Source (1.3 miles)
  • Inland Psychiatry & Psychology (1.4 miles)
  • Advanced Hearing Aid Center (1.5 miles)
  • Occupational Medicine Associates (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • King of Ramen (0.5 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.6 miles)
  • Bark Rescue Pub (0.6 miles)
  • Clinkerdagger (0.7 miles)
  • Maxwell House Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Vina Asian Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Anthony's Home Port (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Medicine Shoppe (0.6 miles)
  • Yoke's Foods (0.9 miles)
  • Yoke's Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Reliant Rx (1 miles)
  • Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Rosauers Supermarkets (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Hold Your Grounds Espresso (0.9 miles)
  • Atticus Coffee & Gifts (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Browne's Bistro (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Little Garden Cafe (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Ice Age floods Playground (0.7 miles)
  • Corbin Park (0.7 miles)
  • The United States Pavilion, Expo '74 (0.8 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (1 miles)
  • Coeur D'Alene Park (1.8 miles)
  • Franklin Park (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Seattle Childrens Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • Deaconess Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane (1.6 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Medical Center Helistop Heliport (1.8 miles)
  • St Luke's Rehabilitation Institute (1.8 miles)
  • Spokane Kidney Center (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Spokane Transit Authority Sta (1.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Northtown Mall (2 miles)

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