Quality of care and staff professionalism
The staff at Avamere at South Hill are consistently praised for their dedication, professionalism, and empathy, particularly highlighting Jackson Williams as a standout team member.
Care & staff
Avamere at South Hill
Avamere at South Hill is an Assisted Living Home in Washington
Avamere at South Hill is an Assisted Living Home in Washington
Avamere at South Hill
Avamere at South Hill is an Assisted Living Home in Washington
Avamere at South Hill is an Assisted Living Home in Washington
Overview of Avamere at South Hill
Avamere at South Hill is focused on promoting an active lifestyle for their assisted living residents who are also eligible to choose either a long-term period stay or respite care. As a boastful member of the renowned Avamere senior living community, the branch at South Hill continues to show that whatever category of living their residents are situated in, they are provided with quality healthcare. Management ensures that residents enhance their lives with care and ease in their newfound homes. The lifestyle promoted in the community provides an environment where residents are able to celebrate their individuality and independence.
Avamere has ensured that residents are able to make their life better; they offer a personalized care program that is designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. Staff is committed to enhancing the lives of the residents, so they provide the necessary additional support needed. Through the community’s helpful features such as wheelchair-accessible showers, high-speed internet, kitchenette, cable or satellite TV, and air-conditioned community– residents can have a wonderful and hassle-free experience.
What families are saying
Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing
The atmosphere at Avamere at South Hill is described as warm, inviting, and engaging, creating a comfortable environment that makes residents feel happy and at home.
Quality of life
Activities, programs, and daily engagement
The quality of events and meals, such as the Christmas Dinner, are highly appreciated, indicating that special occasions are well-executed and add value to the residents' experience.
Activities
Quality of life
Dining
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
95
95-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 28 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
License Status
Operating
Facility Type
Boarding Home
License Expiration
September 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
2461
County:
Spokane
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Sherri Kuehl
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
6 visits/inspections
5 other visits
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 incident investigation
- 5 other inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:July 3, 2024
Type:The facility failed to complete a fingerprint background check for one staff reviewed for credentials.
Inspection history
2024-07-03
The facility failed to complete a fingerprint background check for one staff reviewed for credentials.
2025-01-06
The facility failed to maintain an effective communication system for residents.
2025-02-06
The facility failed to ensure safe medication services and residents received medications as prescribed.
2024-06-13
The facility failed to report allegations of abuse and neglect and complete required background checks.
2025-07-31
No violations found
2024-09-26
Multiple deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Avamere at South Hill
Avamere at South Hill failed to meet several regulatory requirements during inspections conducted on July 3, 2024, December 9, 2024, and January 28, 2025, through February 6, 2025. The July 3 inspection identified a failure to complete a fingerprint background check for one staff member, which was noted as an uncorrected deficiency from a previous inspection. The December 9 inspection revealed that the facility did not maintain an effective communication system for residents, resulting in delayed responses to assistance requests. Additionally, the January 28 inspection found that the facility failed to implement systems that ensured residents received their medications as prescribed, affecting multiple residents. A follow-up inspection on April 3, 2025, confirmed that the deficiencies identified in the earlier inspections had been addressed, and no further violations were found.
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6.7 miles from city center
3708 E 57th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
WA NFCSP
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Community First Choice (CFC)
Washington Community First Choice
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
- General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
- WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
- General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
- WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
- Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Washington SFMNP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors
WA Medicaid COPES
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA Specifics:High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- WA Specifics:High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice
Community First Choice (CFC)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WA Specifics:Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- WA Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- WA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth).
- WA Specifics:High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Requirements:
- General:Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
- Income Limits (2025):~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
- WA Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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