Proposed 260-Residence Campus Would Extend Rockwood's Mission Across the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rockwood Retirement Communities has announced that it is actively engaged in planning for a new senior living campus in Liberty Lake, Washington. If completed, the proposed community would become Rockwood's third Life Plan campus, joining Rockwood South Hill and Rockwood at Whitworth, and extending the organization's mission-driven approach to vibrant lifestyle offerings for senior living to eastern Spokane County.
The proposed campus is planned within the River District development in Liberty Lake, near the established Trutina at River District community. The project represents a long-term opportunity for Rockwood to expand its presence in a growing area of Spokane County while complementing the thoughtful development and vision Greenstone and the Frank family have brought to the River District. Rockwood is currently completing due diligence, business planning and preliminary design activities. Construction is not anticipated to begin until late 2028, with first occupancy targeted for 2030.
With a projected development cost exceeding $275 million, the Liberty Lake campus would represent a substantial investment in the region and is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs when operational. The project would also expand access to senior living and supportive services for older adults in Liberty Lake and surrounding communities.
Preliminary plans call for approximately 200 independent living residences, 36 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care residences. Planned amenities include multiple dining venues, fitness and wellness spaces, outdoor areas and gathering spaces designed to support an active, connected lifestyle with opportunities for lifelong learning and healthy living.
"Liberty Lake is an exciting opportunity for Rockwood to build on more than six decades of serving seniors in the Inland Northwest," said Jim Maxwell, President and CEO of Rockwood Retirement Communities. "We see an opportunity to create a community that reflects what people value about Rockwood — exceptional service, a strong sense of community and an environment that supports wellness and independence."
Rockwood leaders identified Liberty Lake as a strong fit for the organization's next phase of growth, offering a distinctive combination of recreation, natural beauty and convenience. The community is home to more than 25 miles of multi-use trails, three golf courses and public access to the Spokane River, with nearby Liberty Lake Regional Park providing additional outdoor recreation. With convenient access to Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, residents will also benefit from a broad range of dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities that support an active, engaged lifestyle.
Rockwood is working with Greystone, a senior living consulting firm, to provide strategic advisory and development consulting services as planning for the Liberty Lake campus progresses.
As planning progresses, Rockwood expects to engage with prospective residents, community stakeholders, local leaders, existing Rockwood residents and others interested in the project. Additional information about the community, including design timing, and future reservation opportunities, will be shared as the project advances through the planning and development process.
About Rockwood Retirement Communities
Rockwood Retirement Communities is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that has served seniors in the Inland Northwest for more than 65 years. Rockwood promotes independence, wellness, and lifelong vitality by providing housing and services to seniors, with a commitment to excellence. The organization operates Rockwood South Hill and Rockwood at Whitworth, two Life Plan communities in Spokane, and Appleway Court, an affordable senior housing community in Spokane Valley. For more information, please visit www.rockwoodretirement.org.
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