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Memory care in Ballow offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Ballow is about $7,126 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 278 communities, read 5154 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Gig Harbor and Port Orchard.

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Photo of Aegis of Bellevue Overlake
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Like most is friendliness and approachability of staff, excellent activities, great assessment by clinical staff. Front desk staff do such a great job of welcoming everyone and keeping track of many details....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located across stunning Lake Washington on the Eastside, our new community will be minutesfrom downtown Bellevue restaurants and shopping, easy access to Highway 520, a short drive tothe Microsoft campus, and only a half-mile from Overlake Medical Center and Clinics.Inspired by the lush nature...
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What I like the most about Aegis of Shoreline is the Food, friendliness, and cleanliness. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Assisted Living in Grand Style in North Seattle Nestled in an idyllic, woodsy neighborhood of North Seattle and adjoined to Aegis at Callahan House, our grand Aegis of Shoreline creates an assisted living campus to meet the care needs of all of our residents from light care to two person...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Bright and clean public spaces. Apartment is modern, clean and kept that way by staff. Happy, friendly staff (and residents. ) Staff is courteous and professional . I wish I'd found Sunrise sooner!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Edmonds is an assisted living and memory care community located in Edmonds, Washington, in Snohomish County. Edmonds is a pleasant town just 20 minutes from Seattle, and three minutes from Interstate 5, which is perfectly located for day trips to Portland and Vancouver. The Sunrise...
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I visit my husband frequently and have always witnessed kindness from the staff. It’s very clean and the residents look well cared for. My husband loves all the activities and tells me all the time about...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ciel of Issaquah is a memory care community surrounded by wooded greenery in the suburban area of Issaquah, Washington. Residents can feel at ease knowing they not only reside in a secured community but within miles of local medical facilities.At Ciel of Issaquah, residents receive quality care...
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Photo of Brookdale Olympia East
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The staff has been very helpful and accommodating helping us transition Bill from TX to WA. Food and menu are a highlight for Bill. He enjoys several of the activities and gets along well with the staff and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve a  lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better. Our community offers independent...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Absolutely everyone there is so kind and helpful and caring. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would without hesitation recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Memory Care at its FinestIt’s time to get some help on the senior journey. Fortunately, you’ve found one of the premier memory care communities in the Harbor Bay area.We are a warm and welcoming memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our community features a valued location with...
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My Mom [removed name] is a resident there. Although she is new to Avista, she already feels safe and cared for. The staff are so sweet to her. I live in ID so it is comforting to know she is well taken...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Avista Sumner, our caring and devoted staff work to make each resident feel like family. We are located in beautiful Sumner, Washington, just a short light rail ride south of Seattle. We are very close to downtown Sumner and about four miles west of Lake Tapps.Sumner is a wonderful place to...
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Photo of Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community
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Some of the things we really liked about Woodland retirement is how friendly everyone in management and the other tenants. We eat maybe three or four times in the dining room. They try very hard to get food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bonaventure of Woodland is a luxury senior living community in Lacey, WA, offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel...
Photo of Park Vista by Bonaventure
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Everything was a 5 except for the activities, She was unable to do activities. The staff was great and the food was wonderful. The rooms nice and the whole atmosphere is light and airy. Residents were sweet...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement and Assisted Living. Life is good here in our...
Photo of Brookdale Federal Way
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Definitely would recommend to others. Everyone there is so helpful. Especially [name removed] she has helped us and guided us through everything. My mother-in-law is not easy to deal with but they are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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Photo of The Lodge at Eagle Ridge
1010 Photos available
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Seems like there's been some front desk turn-over, not sure why. The food is ok, but on my tour it was described as "farm-to-table" and it is more like almost average diner food. The hallways, particulary...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lodge at Eagle Ridge is an assisted living community located just outside of Seattle in Renton, Washington. This residential district is conveniently only about 10 miles from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, making it incredibly easy for family to visit from anywhere in the world....
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Photo of The Lakeshore
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Overall has been great. Cleanliness is great. Friendliness is like a 3.5 for front desk, but the other staff are delightful. Quality of care is awesome--they have been right there when mom needed help even...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated along the southern shore of Lake Washington, The Lakeshore offers an exceptional senior living experience where stunning natural beauty, personalized service, and vibrant community living come together. As part of Era Living—a local, family-owned company that has been providing...
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Yes I would recommend to others , they also have a step down program when you run out of funds to flip over to Medicare. Closer to friends and family
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We’re asked to wear a lot of hats in life like loving husband, model employee, and supportive parent, but one of the most challenging roles to fill is caregiver. Caregivers are often forced to walk fine lines, lines like being available to keep an eye on their dad in case he takes another fall,...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Maple Valley
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They are trying. There are staffing challenges and they have little to no help from corporate. They went through like 4 executive chefs in as many months. Things are much better now in the kitchen. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you are looking for a luxury retirement, you’ve found it at Bonaventure of Maple Valley. We’re here for you, no matter if you need independent living or memory care.At Bonaventure of Maple Valley, we focus on community, care, and comfort for our residents. To that end, we are pleased to be...
Photo of Brookdale Olympia West
88 Photos available
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When you walk into the facility it's bright and welcoming. It's always decorated for the different seasons. I'm impressed with the cleanliness of the facility. When I brought my mom in for assessment, the...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community, in Olympia, Wash., provides memory care services to seniors in all stages of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, where each resident is surrounded by others with...
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Photo of The Sequoia Assisted Living
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The building is very well kept and inviting and the staff is friendly. My Mom got one of the mid sized rooms and it was a perfect size for her.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Comfortable living arrangements and commitment to service make The Sequoia an attractive community within itself. Residents enjoy living in private apartments—furnished and decorated with their favorite things. Each apartment is designed for safe, comfortable living, with cable TV, a...
Photo of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
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Staff is wonderful - warm and friendly. Grounds and housing is kept immaculate. Food is tasty and they offer a large variety of choices.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.We are close to shopping, dining, and other services in...
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The onboarding experience was seamless, smooth and comforting. Staff was engaging, smiling and happy at all times. But even more was the large number of tenants who were well dressed and engaged in all kinds...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of King's Manor Senior Living Community
99 Photos available
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The staff clearly really care about the residents that live there. You can just feel the "positive vibe" when you walk thru the front door. Coming from another facility it's easy to tell that Kings Manor is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Kings Manor Senior Living Community, a beautiful non-profit home for assisted living services. We are proud of our distinguished history of providing quality care to seniors in the scenic South Sound area.Our goal at King's Manor is to meet each resident's individual needs while...
Photo of The Arbor at Bremerton
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The staff have been amazing with caring for dad. This disease is difficult and they are there every step of the way holding his hand when I can’t be. Management has been helpful and responsive when needed,...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Arbor at Bremerton is Bremerton's premier memory care community. Offering shared and private rooms for 64 wonderful residents. This one level community boasts a spa-like, walk- in bath and ample secured outdoor areas for resident enjoyment. We are part of the Avamere Family of Companies and...
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Honestly all a 5 and as for friendliness it would be a 10. All the staff know the residents and they even recognize me and chat about my family. It is the reason I felt comfortable with having my parents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Crista Shores, which is a part of the CRISTA Senior Living family is located on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula. Here you can take in the picturesque beauty of Dyes Inlet, with sealife, bald eagles, and beach views outside of each apartment. Stroll along the five-mile Clear Creek Trail with a...
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5 on all of them Stafford is a great place!! It is safe and feels very homey. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Stafford Suites is a 72 apartment community located in the quaint town of Sumner.  We offer studio, one and two bedroom apartments on a month to month basis.  All apartments include kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink; spacious bath with easy-access features, including...
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1. Great experience. 2. Very clean (window, walls, floor, carpet). 3. Everyone was friendly (employees and guest). The employees enjoy their job. You can see it in their faces and how they interact with you...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Aegis Living Kent is a standalone memory-care community, offering specialized and focused Life's Neighborhood programming. Specializing in high-acuity care and supporting challenging behaviors, we offer a unique single-story community with sprawling resident-accessible outdoor...
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The Aegis care team is so loving and provides great care to my wonderful friend [name removed]! As much as she did not want to leave her home, this Queen Anne location worked perfectly for her and her family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
This assisted living and memory care residence offers urban style living for seniors. Residents can walk to Kerry Park, with breathtaking city, mountain and Puget Sound views, and enjoy shopping, restaurants and the arts. Aegis of Queen Anne on Galer offers a choice of one bedroom or studio...
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Living here for almost 3 years, I find it supportive, accepting, and stimulating as needed. There are activities to chose from but also privacy when needed. The rood service is good. As a vegetarian I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer senior living in the heart of one of Seattle's most popular neighborhoods, close to the downtown core. Enjoy being part of the historic Ballard neighborhood close to shopping, dining and entertainment. This community is modern yet intimate with a ton of amenities including a theater,...
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Cost of memory care in Ballow, WA

The average cost of senior living in Ballow is $7,126 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McCleary, WA with an average of $6,795 per month.

Memory care costs in Ballow, WA, vs. state and national averages

Ballow, WA
$7,126/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Ballow, WA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,126/mo

Memory care costs in Ballow, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,755/mo
Studio
$6,614/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,866/mo

Senior living costs in Ballow vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ballow, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallow, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$7,126/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,588/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,215/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Ballow, WA:$7,126/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Ballow, WA:$5,588/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Ballow, WA:$4,215/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Ballow

Recent reviews for memory care in Ballow

Murano Senior Living in Seattle, WA

4.8
The reason we gave the meals and dining a 3 out of 5 is because - a) meats are overcooked and tough at least half of the time. The exception is seafood which is good; b) small vegetables portions; c) no options for seasoning preferences such as offering mild and spicy versions for specials and ...
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Aegis of Kirkland

5.0
I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5. My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA

5.0
My loved one's experience at The Gardens is going great! The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. This is a wonderful place for my loved one to live!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Brookdale Harbor Bay, residents and their families express appreciation for the personal connections made with the team. At Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, caregivers are commended for th ...
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Variety of fun and engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse offerings at different communities. For instance, at Brookdale Alderwood, activities include movies, trivia nights, and gardening classes, while at Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle, residents participate in music therapy sessions and o ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in creating a comfortable living environment. At Cogir of Bothell, residents appreciate the pristine bathrooms and updated common areas, while at Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, the outdoor spaces and communal areas are regularl ...
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Personalized care tailored to individual needs. Families mention the accommodating nature of care plans at several communities. For example, at Aegis of Kent, staff make adjustments to care based on residents' specific requirements, ensuring their loved ones receive the best possible care. At Merrill Gardens at Tacoma, personalized attent ...
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Communication with families and transparency. Clear and consistent communication with families is emphasized in various reviews. At Brookdale Harbor Bay, the community director holds regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. At Aegis of Kirkland, families appreciate the openness and respo ...
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Supportive and comforting atmosphere. Residents and their families describe the warm and welcoming atmosphere at different communities. For instance, at Cristwood Shoreline, they mention the sense of family and community among the staff and residents. At Cogir of Bothell, the caring environment puts residents at ease and helps t ...
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Ballow review score based on 1,004 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 1004 reviews of 253 Ballow memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ballow review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ballow review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ballow, WA253 facilities
7.8
Bremerton, WA0 facilities
8.0
Olympia, WA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Ballow memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,004 reviews of 253 Ballow memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ballow resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ballow, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.8
Friendliness
3.5
3.9
Care services
3.1
3.6
Staff
3.4
3.8
Meals & dining
3.1
3.5
Activities
3.1
3.4
Value for cost*
3.1
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ballow memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballow memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballow, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ballow memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ballow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballow, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.3%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.3%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ballow memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ballow Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballow, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.9%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballow memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ballow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballow, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.7%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.6%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
67.7%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
74.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballow memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ballow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballow, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.9%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
66.9%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballow memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ballow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballow, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
74.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.1%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.2%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.3%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
65.7%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.1%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
75.2%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
56.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.5%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Ballow

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ballow protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure, Cogir of Edmonds and Farrington Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ballow, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 278 memory care facilities near Ballow, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ballow, Washington are Farrington Court, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 278 memory care facilities near you in Ballow, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ballow, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ballow, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Ballow, Washington ranges from $2500 to $13133. The average Memory Care cost in Ballow, Washington is $7,126. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ballow, Washington typically starts at $2500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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