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Good Samaritan Society - Spokane Valley

17121 E. 8Th Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99016

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,804

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,729
  • Average State Price: $4,246
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Good Samaritan Society - Spokane Valley Description

    Good Samaritan Society - Spokane Valley is a medium 14 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.2 miles outside the small town of Liberty Lake, Washington and is part of the Good Samaritan Society network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 making it the 9th highest rated community in the city out of 14 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.5
    Good Samaritan Society - Spokane Valley
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 36 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 14 communities in Spokane Valley
  • Ranking in State: 568 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.3
    Good Samaritan Society
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1161 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Washington

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many clients and their families have had successful outcomes with the help of the staff.
    • The sign-up process is seamless, with no waitlist or out-of-pocket costs, and the facility accepts Medicaid and Social Security.
    • Residents receive better care than they could at home, with one noting their loved one adjusted in only a week and prefers living there.
    • The facility is described as wonderful, clean, and the staff knowledgeable about the needs of the residents.
    • Event space is well-appointed, tidy, and well-lit, with historic photos of Spokane adding charm.
    • Staff is caring and supportive, especially during difficult times such as the passing of a loved one.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Communication issues reported, including not returning calls and not informing residents or families about important updates.
    • Concerns about the management of the independent living waitlist and perceived dishonesty about wait times.
    • Some staff members described as unhelpful and dismissive.
    • Report of a resident suffering a preventable death due to overmedication and lack of appropriate care.
    • Staffing issues mentioned, affecting the ability to use equipment correctly and take legal breaks.
    • Difficulty reaching staff to check on resident's status, with complaints about the lack of information provided.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • One reviewer mentioned the facility used to be good but had started to decline.
    • Another highlighted the facility as the best assisted living facility they have ever been in, without providing specific details.


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    Health

    Assisted Living

    Independent Living

    Rehabilitation Therapy

    Inpatient Rehab

    Outpatient Rehab

    Long-term Care


    Services

    Caregiver Support

    Grooming

    Home Maintenance

    Personal Assistance

    A Secure Environment

    Laundry and Housekeeping


    Activities

    Community Room

    Library

    Walking Trails

    Chapel

    Daily Activities

    Common Areas


    Community Amenities

    Guest Housing

    Salon

    Laundry Facilities

    Pharmacy Services

    Security

    Beauty/Barber Shop


    Room Amenities

    Paid Utilities

    Emergency Response Systems

    Refrigerator

    Extended Basic Cable TV

    Private Mailbox

    Storage


    Dining

    Dining Room

    Dining Options

    Private Dining


    Transportation

    Transportation Provided

    Scheduled Local Transportation

    Off-street Parking

    Snow Removal



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 97
    Total current residents: 64
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 4
    Number of substantiated complaints: 14
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $43927


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-11 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2018-07-23 2018-07-30 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2018-07-23 2018-07-30 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2018-07-23 2018-07-30 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2018-07-23 2018-07-30 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
    2018-07-23 2018-07-30 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2018-07-23 2018-07-30 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-05-29 $11,700
    2018-06-29 $25,844
    2020-08-19 $21,300
    2020-08-19 $13,845
    2023-02-10 $5,000
    2023-02-10 $3,250
    2023-04-10 $26,832

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Liberty Lake which is 3.2 miles away and has a population of 8,906 (very small town).
    • The average income is $88,022, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 50.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 113 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 191 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.0 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 8.41% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.42% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 90% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.41 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.04 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.72 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 195.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Fred Meyer
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.3 miles away
    Safeway
    2.0 miles away
    Albertsons
    2.8 miles away
    Grocery Outlet
    3.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Sprague @ Flora
    0.5 miles away
    Sprague @ 16720 E
    0.5 miles away
    Sprague @ 16713 E (Eagles)
    0.5 miles away
    Appleway @ Corbin
    0.5 miles away
    Sprague @ Conklin
    0.7 miles away

    Banks

    Horizon Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Banner Bank
    1.1 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Washington Trust Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Numerica
    1.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Valley Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    St. Lukes Rehabilitation Institute
    10.8 miles away
    Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital
    10.9 miles away
    Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
    11.2 miles away
    Providence Holy Family Hospital
    11.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    The Medicine Shoppe
    3.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.1 miles away
    Well Life Pharmacy
    9.6 miles away
    Safeway
    10.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Sunrise Dental
    1.0 miles away
    Turner Dental
    1.1 miles away
    Apple Valley Dental
    1.8 miles away
    Avenue Dental Care
    2.1 miles away
    DaBell & Paventy Orthodontics
    2.2 miles away

    Parks

    Veradale
    0.3 miles away
    Greenacres
    0.4 miles away
    Spokane County
    0.6 miles away
    Spokane Valley
    0.7 miles away
    Morningside Park
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Spokane Valley Mall
    2.1 miles away
    Logan Square
    11.2 miles away
    NorthTown Mall
    11.4 miles away
    The Flour Mill
    11.6 miles away
    River Park Square
    11.6 miles away

    Culture

    Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
    10.9 miles away
    INB Performing Arts Center
    11.4 miles away
    Spokane Civic Theater
    11.5 miles away
    Bing Crosby Theater
    11.7 miles away
    Knitting Factory
    11.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    King's
    0.5 miles away
    De Leon Foods #2
    1.0 miles away
    Mongolian BBQ
    1.1 miles away
    Round Table Pizza
    1.2 miles away
    Shari's
    1.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of WA. It is a medium-sized community with 14 total beds.

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