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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fircrest, WA
Memory care in Fircrest 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 Fircrest is about $5,005 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 719 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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I have no complaints at all. I get over there often, and I see good things. I see the staff interacting with the residents. They are very accommodating, they will stop whatever they are doing and help me...
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.
Spring Ridge is a beautifully appointed, new retirement community completed in December 2003, conveniently located in Tacoma close to shopping, doctors and other important services. This locally owned and cozy one-story building offers stress free living by providing all the services, amenities...
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.
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.
Special needs require special care. Pioneer Place of Tacoma, a secured warm, comfortable environment where we focus on a residents abilities while minimizing their limitations. Exceptional Care, Respect, Understanding, Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life come first. We have three units of...
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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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Fircrest, WA
The average cost of senior living in Fircrest is $5,005 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,917 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Fircrest, WA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Fircrest, WA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Fircrest
Recent reviews for memory care in Fircrest
Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA
4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.
Brookdale Federal Way
4.0
My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.
Aegis of Kent
5.0
Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. They really get to know the residents and their families. Very clean and well kept facilities. Seems to have a nice variety of activities and meals. Seamless move in process. Great communication via email and phone calls. They have been great to work with.
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Caring and supportive staff. Reviews for Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Brookdale Harbor Bay consistently mention the compassionate nature of the staff, who provide excellent care and ensure resident dignity is respected. Residents and their families appreciate the friendly and attentive demeanor of the caregivers ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities. Communities like Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Brookdale Harbor Bay offer residents a variety of engaging activities, such as singing, games, and social events, which help keep them active and involved. These activities not only promote fun and enjoyment but also help foster a sense of ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Brookdale Harbor Bay, and Hearthside Manor highlight the importance of cleanliness in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for residents. Staff at these communities prioritize maintaining both private rooms and common areas to ensure ...
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Communication and transparency between staff and families. Effective communication is essential for ensuring residents receive the best care possible. Families of residents at Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Brookdale Harbor Bay, and Meridian at Stone Creek frequently praise the open lines of communication with staff, who regularly update them on ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a crucial factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Reviews for Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Brookdale Harbor Bay, and Brookdale Harbor Bay demonstrate the positive impact of excellent dining experiences, with residents looking forward to mealtimes ...
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Comforting and secure living environment. Residents and their families at Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Brookdale Harbor Bay, and The Lodge at Mallard's Landing express gratitude for the warm and comforting atmosphere at their communities, which helps provide peace of mind and a sense of safety. The staff at these communities g ...
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Fircrest review score based on 180 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 180 reviews of 31 Fircrest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fircrest 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
Fircrest review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Fircrest 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 180 reviews of 31 Fircrest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fircrest 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.Fircrest, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Fircrest memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fircrest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fircrest, 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 Fircrest 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 Fircrest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
74.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.9%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fircrest 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 Fircrest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fircrest, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fircrest 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 Fircrest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fircrest, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fircrest 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 Fircrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fircrest, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fircrest 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 Fircrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fircrest, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 35 memory care facilities near Fircrest, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Fircrest, Washington are Cogir of Kent, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Gig Harbor Court. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 35 memory care facilities near you in Fircrest, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, Washington ranges from $767 to $12000. The average Memory Care cost in Fircrest, Washington is $5,005. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fircrest, Washington typically starts at $767. 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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