Independent Living, Assisted Living and Respite Care in Spokane, WA.
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Maplewood Gardens, a Vineyard Park community, combines the warmth of a close-knit community with an active lifestyle that often surprises first-time visitors. Independent living, assisted living and respite care are available here in one of the premier senior living communities in the Spokane region – where the lobby is never quiet, the fireside room is almost always hosting something and staff move through the building with the focused energy of a team that knows exactly what it’s doing.
The location is hard to beat. Nestled between Gonzaga University and Mission Park, with the Centennial Trail running through the backyard and the Spokane River just off it, Maplewood Gardens sits in one of the most walkable and scenic stretches of the city. Safeway is within walking distance. Spokane Falls, Riverfront Park and the historic Davenport Hotel are all close by. And if you’re a Zags fan, you’re in the right neighborhood.
What families notice on a tour isn’t a polished atmosphere. It’s a real one. Residents everywhere, ready to say hello. Staff who know everyone by name. Over 50 pets calling the community home. A place that feels, as the team here puts it, more like an extended family than a senior living campus.
Jessica Bockelie
Community Relations Director
(509) 475-9928
Independent living at Maplewood Gardens trades the obligations of homeownership for more freedom and fewer responsibilities – chef-prepared meals, amenities that make every day special, a choice of daily activities and a building full of friendly neighbors. You gain a hassle-free lifestyle, more time, more connection and more of the city at your doorstep.
Assisted living at Maplewood Gardens offers customized daily support with medications, personal care and everyday routines – all seamlessly woven into community life. Care is built specifically around you instead of standard schedules, and provided by staff who know your preferences, routines and needs.
Maplewood Gardens offers fully supported short-term respite stays for older adults recovering after a hospitalization, families who need temporary relief or older adults considering a longer-term move. During your stay you have full access to meals, activities and care services.
From cozy gathering areas to activity spaces, every part of Maplewood Gardens is designed to be part of daily life. The fireside lounge is the natural center of daily life. The restaurant-style dining hall connects to the courtyard at the heart of the building. The courtyard is also where Grill and Chills happen every other week during summer, where the dietary team fires up the grill, residents eat outside in the sun and the afternoon takes care of itself.
Beyond those anchors, the community has a computer and game room, library, therapy gym, hair salon and a private dining room available for family celebrations. There’s a DVD lending library, laundry rooms on every floor and a resident market that is entirely managed by residents themselves. The community garden faces the river. On a clear day, that view is its own amenity.
Maplewood Gardens runs a very active programming calendar, and the residents shape a meaningful part of it through an involved resident council that has real input into what happens here. The annual Elvis Event is the undisputed highlight of the year. Held every summer in the courtyard, it’s the kind of tradition that residents spend the following eleven months looking forward to and reminiscing about simultaneously. Gonzaga Basketball Tailgate Parties draw a crowd, while Hoopfest, Spokane Indians Baseball games and the Spokane County Fair give the calendar regular reasons to get out into a city that rewards it.
Inside, weekly Wii bowling with Gonzaga University students has become a cross-generational fixture. The monthly reptile petting zoo is exactly as memorable as it sounds. Karaoke, bingo, Let’s Travel the World parties, church services, Bible studies, seasonal spirit weeks and children’s dance school performances fill the week with variety. Children from local dance schools perform for residents in the fireside room. The executive director performs guitar concerts. Second Harvest food donations go out weekly. “Townhall with Devon and Sam” keeps residents informed by leadership and heard every month. “Coffee with Tyler” gives residents a monthly informal forum with the Resident Care Director over coffee and conversation.
The dining program at Maplewood Gardens has developed a reputation thanks to years of consistent quality. Cooks who have been part of the community for a decade or more produce what residents repeatedly describe as the best baked goods and homemade soups. The salad bar, managed by a team member who has been here since 2001, has become a quiet institution of its own.
Restaurant-style service means servers take orders and bring food to the table. A to-go option lets residents eat in their apartments when they’d rather watch television than visit the dining room. Home-style cooking draws on county fair favorites alongside daily homemade soups and fresh-baked desserts. The Dining Director’s reputation with meat, grilled or otherwise, is well established among residents. On sunny days, the courtyard comes alive with summer barbecues and shared meals.
Maplewood Gardens hasn’t used agency staff in more than three years, which means every person caring for a resident is someone who knows them, has chosen to be here and is part of a team with real continuity. Many clinical and dietary staff have been part of the community for a decade or more. Many of our medication technicians began their careers here and grew into their roles through training and experience. The team is multilingual, diverse across departments and led by people who stay connected to residents rather than managing from a distance.
The residents who thrive most at Maplewood Gardens are curious, social and ready to be part of something. Many are still driving, making their own plans and looking for a community that can keep up with them. Others have arrived after difficult chapters and found, in the words of more than a few residents, a genuine new lease on life. People have lived here for decades and say they never want to leave. The community is large enough to offer a wide variety of friendships, interests and activities, whether they’re sports fans, veterans, artists, crafters, former teachers, lawyers, nurses or chefs.
Healthcare support is extensive and practical. In-house providers cover therapy, wound care, podiatry and ENT services. Providence Hospital’s PACE Program, Optum Health, PacWest, Frontier Behavioral Health, Restoration Wound Care, Dearconess Hospital, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation, Soundview Dental and Consonus Pharmacy, which delivers medications directly to the community, round out a network broad enough to handle most needs without requiring residents to go far.
Independent living is ideal for older adults who want freedom from home maintenance while remaining active and self-directed. Assisted living provides additional support with medications, personal care and daily routines while encouraging residents to remain involved in the activities, friendships and experiences they enjoy.
Services are tailored to each resident’s individual needs and may include medication management, personal care assistance, wellness monitoring and support with activities of daily living. The goal is to help residents maintain as much independence as possible while receiving the support they need.
Yes. Through our Stay Together program, qualifying couples may continue living together even if one partner begins needing additional daily support. The program is designed to help spouses and companions remain close, maintain familiar routines and continue sharing meaningful time together while each person receives the individualized care they need. If one partner’s needs progress to memory care, our team will navigate that conversation carefully and with as much time and support as possible.
Absolutely. More than 50 pets call Maplewood Gardens home, making it one of the most pet-friendly senior living communities in Spokane. Residents who enjoy animals appreciate the companionship, conversation and sense of home that pets bring to everyday life.
Maplewood Gardens offers independent living and assisted living with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment options. Residents can choose the residence that best fits their lifestyle while enjoying access to dining, activities, transportation and community amenities.
Yes. Team members are available 24 hours a day to provide support, respond to emergencies and assist residents whenever needed. Families appreciate knowing help is always available while residents continue enjoying as much independence as possible.
Yes. Vineyard Park communities participate in Washington State Medicaid programs for qualifying individuals. Eligibility requirements and available accommodations vary by community, and our team is happy to explain the application process, answer questions about coverage and help families understand the available options.
1100 North Superior
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 489-9510
Devon Alexander
Regional Director of Operations
Phone: (509) 475-9928
Jessica Bockelie
Community Relations Director
