Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care

Pine Ridge provides memory care for residents at every stage of memory loss, with individualized care plans and dedicated memory care staff.

Licensed nursing support is available 24 hours a day, and staff assist with activities of daily living.

The Spark program uses the Montessori Assessment Tool, created by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, to identify remaining skills and build on them.

Services include individualized service plans, a pre-admission home visit and assessment, support groups, educational programs and referral services.

Residents can choose spacious private suites or companion suites filled with natural light; studio bedrooms, shared rooms and friendship suites for residents living with dementia are listed.

Rooms have TV and phone outlets, and the community offers routine housekeeping, furnished linens and weekly laundry services.

Respite options are available.

The Spark program encourages residents to take on meaningful roles such as working the front desk or serving neighbors.

Pets are welcome, and a dog walking service is among the listed activities.

Three meals are served daily, plus snacks, with meals served restaurant-style.

The activity calendar lists art therapy, music therapy, arts and crafts, cooking and baking classes, group exercise, bingo, social outings, musical performances and holiday celebrations.

Other listed offerings include a bird watching group, tea parties, veterans' ceremonies, a women's group and Mass services.

Indoor spaces include living rooms with fireplaces, game and activity rooms, private conversation areas, and a spa and beauty salon.

Outdoor features include a courtyard, vegetable and herb gardens for residents, and a lakeside walking path.

Complimentary Wi-Fi and cable services are included or available.

The community is stair free and has a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

The community describes a safe environment for residents with dementia.

Pine Ridge is near the Idaho-Washington border with mountain views, and serves Spokane, Pullman, Cheney and Opportunity as well as border towns such as Post Falls and Rathdrum, Idaho.