Lena‘s Gentle Care
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Residential Care · Spokane, WA

Lena‘s Gentle Care

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Residential Care · Spokane, WA

Overview of Lena‘s Gentle Care

Lena’s Gentle Care operates as an adult family home in Spokane, WA, providing assisted living, hospice care, and residential care options. Assisted living helps residents with daily support needs, hospice care focuses on end-of-life comfort, and the residential care model delivers these services within a home setting.

Situated in the Hillyard neighborhood, the residential care setting serves seniors and individuals with disabilities. Specific care capabilities encompass disability support, diabetes management, stroke care, oxygen therapy, mental health support, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, pre-hospice care, and Nurse Delegation. Owner Lena Shirobokov opened the home in 2012, equipping the facility with wheelchair-accessible features to aid movement throughout the property.

Individuals reviewing specialized residential care options in Spokane can reach out to Lena’s Gentle Care to inquire about openings or schedule a site visit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #352 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 352nd out of 439 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
23 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Nurse Delegation
Diabetes Management
Oxygen Therapy

Memory & Specialized Care

2 services
Stroke/CVA Care
Mental Health Illness

Additional Services

4 services
Home Cooked Meals
Custom Meal Planning
Daily Health and Activity Documentation
Care Coordination with Medical Professionals

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Wheelchair Accessible Home
Activities
Gardening
Arts and Crafts
Holiday Celebrations and Special Events

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Spokane's city center to Lena‘s Gentle Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.55 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Holy Family Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Lena‘s Gentle Care is located in Spokane, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
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

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General 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

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General 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

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Lena‘s Gentle Care

What neighborhood is Lena‘s Gentle Care in?

Lena‘s Gentle Care is in the Hillyard neighborhood of Spokane.

Is Lena‘s Gentle Care in a walkable area?

Lena‘s Gentle Care has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Lena‘s Gentle Care?

No, Lena‘s Gentle Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Lena‘s Gentle Care?

Yes — there are 47 photos of Lena‘s Gentle Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Lena‘s Gentle Care provide?

Lena‘s Gentle Care offers Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Residential Care.

What is the address of Lena‘s Gentle Care?

Lena‘s Gentle Care is located at 3810 E Princeton Ave, Spokane, WA 99217.

What is the phone number of Lena‘s Gentle Care?

(732) 777-0021 will put you in contact with the team at Lena‘s Gentle Care.

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