| Community | Volunteer in Spokane, WAOther Local Organizations |
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| Mission | Rockwood Retirement Communities promote independence, wellness, and lifelong vitality by providing housing and services to seniors, with a commitment to excellence. |
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| Opportunities | Contact the organization to explore possible ways to work together. |
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| About | Our story starts in the mid-1950s, when members of Spokane’s Central United Methodist Church, guided by the initiative of Mr. O.W. Young, began planning for a new kind of faith-based retirement community. In 1957, Spokane United Methodist Homes was formed as a nonprofit corporation doing business as Rockwood Retirement Communities. In 1960, a seven story apartment tower, The Manor, (renamed The Ridge) opened on the South Hill of Spokane, offering an innovative retirement lifestyle. In 1987, construction began on Rockwood South Hill’s private homes called Rockwood Forest Estates. With this exclusive neighborhood of beautiful, unique homes, Rockwood expanded the continuum to include an option for private residential living with access to services and programs. In 1999, a new Wellness Center was built that provided residents with private skilled nursing studios and 30 specialized memory care suites. Eventually, the 2nd and 3rd floors of The Ridge tower were converted to assisted living apartments, adding depth to the continuum of care. In 2016, in response to growing market demand, The Summit at Rockwood South Hill opened. This 11-story apartment tower added larger apartment homes with full kitchens and balconies, many of which boast sweeping views of Spokane. Today, the organization has grown and includes not only Rockwood South Hill, but also Rockwood at Whitworth and Appleway Court. |
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