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Memory care in Galena 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 Galena is about $5,639 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 183 communities, read 2894 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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This is a wonderful place to be. The staff does an excellent job at taking care of my loved one. Since coming to this community my loved one has thrived and that makes me very happy. Some of the staff here...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
One of the most difficult times in a family's life is having to find a senior home for their beloved elderly family members. As people age, they require a type of care that isn't necessarily easy to tend to. They require a type of assistance that is there for every hour of the day. With the...
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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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.
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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.
Admiral Heights is located in the heart of West Seattle close to services, restaurants, parks and shopping. Our goal at Admiral Heights is to meet each residents needs while maintaining the highest level of choice and independence. Each resident selects a care program that is unique to their...
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My husband and I have lived here for 5 years. We began in Assisted living for three years. We had some health changes and needed more care so we moved to the nursing home part where we have lived for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...

Cost of memory care in Galena, WA

The average cost of senior living in Galena is $5,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gold Bar, WA with an average of $4,960 per month.

Memory care costs in Galena, WA, vs. nearby cities

Galena, WA
$5,639/mo
$5,456/mo
$4,960/mo

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

Galena, WA
$5,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,639/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,497/mo
Studio
$5,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,939/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,710/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,215/mo

Senior living costs in Galena 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: Galena, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGalena, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,639/mo$5,140/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,478/mo$5,255/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,675/mo$4,145/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Galena, WA:$5,639/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Galena, WA:$5,478/mo
Washington:$5,255/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Galena, WA:$4,675/mo
Washington:$4,145/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Galena, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Galena and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Galena, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Galena have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Galena, WA$8,182/mo$8,265/mo-1.0%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Galena, WA
2024 average cost:$8,182/mo
2023 average cost:$8,265/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Washington
2024 average cost:$8,099/mo
2023 average cost:$7,415/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Galena

Recent reviews for memory care in Galena

Brookdale Stanwood

4.4
Really enjoy working with the staff. We have a family member in Assisted Living but are struggling with what to do next as she shows signs of mid-stage dementia. Time to move her or too soon? Staff are so patient with her and us ... Very professional and knowledgable.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and compassionate staff. Across various communities, the kindness and care of staff members have been frequently mentioned in reviews. Residents and families alike express their gratitude for the long-term friendships built with caregivers, as seen in Sagebrook Senior Living at Bellevue, Cogir of Bothell, and Aegis ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. A wide range of activities catering to the unique needs of memory care residents is another much-appreciated feature. Communities like Weatherly Inn-Kent, Sunrise of Redmond, and Cogir of Bothell offer activities tailored to their residents, allowing them to stay engaged and active.
Flexible care and accommodating environment. The ability to adapt to residents' changing needs and offering accommodating environments is valued by many families. Examples of this include Aegis of Greenwood, where staff went above and beyond to understand a resident's specific requirements, and Cascade Valley, which is known for its fr ...
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Quality communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is essential for peace of mind. Communities like Weatherly Inn-Kent, The Gardens at Town Square, and Cogir of Northgate MC prioritize regular, detailed conversations to ensure everyone is informed and care needs are being met.
Well-maintained facilities with bright and cheerful environments. Well-lit, clean, and cheerful facilities contribute significantly to residents' overall well-being. Communities like Cogir of Bothell, Ciel of Issaquah, and The Terrace at Beverly Lake by Cogir have been praised for their bright and welcoming atmospheres.
High staff-to-resident ratio for optimal care. A higher staff-to-resident ratio is crucial in memory care facilities to ensure each resident receives the attention they need. Communities like The Cottages of Lynnwood, Brookdale Silver Lake, and Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle have been recognized for their attentive c ...
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Galena review score based on 659 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 659 reviews of 166 Galena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Galena 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

Galena review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Galena, WA166 facilities
8.1
Index, WA218 facilities
7.9
Gold Bar, WA30 facilities

Review subcategories for Galena 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 659 reviews of 166 Galena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Galena 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.
Galena, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Galena memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galena, 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 Galena 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 Galena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Galena, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Galena 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 Galena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Galena, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Galena 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 Galena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galena, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
69.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Galena 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 Galena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
70.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
69.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galena 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 Galena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galena, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
77.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
57.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Galena

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 Galena protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Mill Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Galena, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 183 memory care facilities near Galena, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Galena, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Mill Creek. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 183 memory care facilities near you in Galena, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Galena, 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 Galena, 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 Galena, Washington ranges from $570 to $17250. The average Memory Care cost in Galena, Washington is $5,639. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Galena, Washington typically starts at $570. 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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