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The Academy

1216 North Superior Street, Spokane, WA 99202

Independent Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,807

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,671
  • Average State Price: $4,246
  • Average National Price: $4,181



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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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    Community Reviews

    7.7
    The Academy
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 41 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 23 out of 51 communities in Spokane
  • Ranking in State: 543 out of 809 communities in WA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many residents love the community, highlighting its proximity to downtown, grocery stores, and restaurants.
    • The staff, including the manager and maintenance personnel, are frequently mentioned for being friendly, helpful, and efficient in addressing issues.
    • The living environment is described as clean, quiet, and comfortable, making residents feel at home.
    • The building's history and aesthetics are appreciated, along with the amenities such as free laundry facilities and stainless steel appliances.
    • The location is convenient for students of nearby universities, and the community is described as welcoming and warm.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some residents have complained about noise issues, particularly from barking dogs on the 4th floor, which they feel management has not adequately addressed.
    • There are significant concerns and criticisms regarding the displacement of elderly residents when the current owners acquired the property. This action has been described as heartless and greedy by some reviewers.
    • There are mentions of a negative history associated with the building's transition from a retirement community to apartments, which has left a sour taste for some.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some residents appreciate the dog-friendly policy, others find it contributes to noise issues.
    • One review acknowledges the controversy over the displacement of elderly residents but argues that the business decisions should not detract from the current community's quality or staff efforts.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $50,833, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 51.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 101 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 208 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.6 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 8.46% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 6.21% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 4% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 82% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.88 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.54 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 9.07 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 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

    Safeway
    0.2 miles away
    URM Cash and Carry
    0.4 miles away
    Best Asian Market
    1.0 miles away
    Yoke's Fresh Marketplace
    1.0 miles away
    Main Market Coop
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Mission @ Superior
    0.2 miles away
    Mission & Perry Eastbound
    0.2 miles away
    Hamilton @ Sharp
    0.2 miles away
    Mission @ Columbus
    0.2 miles away
    Mission & Perry Westbound
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Global Credit Union
    0.3 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.3 miles away
    BECU
    0.9 miles away
    Washington Trust
    0.9 miles away
    First Interstate Bank
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    St. Lukes Rehabilitation Institute
    1.4 miles away
    Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital
    1.5 miles away
    Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
    1.5 miles away
    MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    Shriners Hospitals for Children Spokane
    1.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Safeway
    0.3 miles away
    1st Avenue Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Community, a Walgreens Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    The Medicine Shoppe
    1.6 miles away
    Riverpoint Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Apple Valley Dental
    1.1 miles away
    Damon Orthodontics
    2.2 miles away
    North Hill Dentistry
    2.6 miles away
    Grande Smiles
    2.8 miles away
    Cascade Dental Care - South Hill
    2.9 miles away

    Parks

    Mission Park
    0.0 miles away
    Upriver Park
    0.3 miles away
    Upriver Drive Parkway
    0.3 miles away
    Heath Park
    0.4 miles away
    Harry Altmeyer Park
    0.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Logan Square
    0.9 miles away
    The Flour Mill
    1.4 miles away
    River Park Square
    1.5 miles away
    Garland Court
    2.1 miles away
    NorthTown Mall
    2.3 miles away

    Culture

    Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
    0.7 miles away
    INB Performing Arts Center
    1.3 miles away
    Spokane Civic Theater
    1.3 miles away
    Bing Crosby Theater
    1.7 miles away
    Fox Theater
    1.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Rincon Tapatio
    0.2 miles away
    Sushi Sakai
    0.2 miles away
    Indigenous Eats
    0.2 miles away
    Tasty Bun
    0.2 miles away
    The Star
    0.2 miles away

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