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Memory care in Lakebay 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 Lakebay is about $5,199 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 246 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Just enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner hosted for the residents and their family and friends !! This was outstanding- the food, company, and environment. This place always has the best activities...
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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I was asked to write a review for Cogir at The Narrows, and I’m happy to do so! The rating was on a scale of 1-5, I wish it were higher and rate 5++++ Our experience at Cogir has been absolutely wonderful!...
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.
Cogir at The Narrows in Tacoma, Washington, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community aims to improve seniors' quality of life by providing plenty of opportunities for activity and social interaction. The grounds of the community feature...
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The residents are active, out and about, doing things. Not like a lot of other places we saw where the halls were ghost towns. Food is excellent. Everyone is so friendly and we would absolutely recommend The...
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.
Come enjoy the good life at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing!Our senior living lifestyle offerings provide you with the level of care you may need to live the life you love. Nestled in the greenery of the Pacific Northwest, our customized on-site services and impressive amenities truly set The...
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The staff were patient and caring. There was staff turnover that made activities inconsistent since there weren't always enough activity directors. Overall it was a good place to have my husband. The...
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.
At Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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Someday it did smell like urine when you walked in the door very rare, though.. I did feel like they could have spent more attention with them. Activity director was awesome. It's just staff did not follow...
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.
Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence was completed in 1994 and is a community designed to care for those suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias. Residents feel safe and comfortable – nestled in a structure styled after a mountain lodge, with stone fireplaces and broad...
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind 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.
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I am so happy we found this wonderful facility for our mother. Mom had a stroke in July of 2014, and we had just about despaired over her care, and then Debra invited us to move (early!). Mom has dementia...
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.
Our goal at the Haven in Allyn is to provide the most excellent care possible. Our passion is to make you happy and comfortable in an environment that is loving, kind, compassionate, and safe. The Haven in Allyn is a new model in Assisted Living / Long Term Care. We cater to the needs and desires...
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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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Harbor Place at Cottesmore is a premier retirement and assisted living community located on the campus of Cottesmore of Life Care. The beautiful campus setting offers a full continuum of care with 40 retirement living apartments, 60 assisted living apartments and a 104-bed-nursing center. ...
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Cost of memory care in Lakebay, WA

The average cost of senior living in Lakebay is $5,199 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clover Creek, WA with an average of $5,077 per month.

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

Lakebay, WA
$5,199/mo

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

Lakebay, WA
$5,199/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,199/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,427/mo
Studio
$5,143/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,678/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,633/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,800/mo

Senior living costs in Lakebay 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: Lakebay, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakebay, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,199/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,835/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,879/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Lakebay, WA:$5,199/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Lakebay, WA:$4,835/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Lakebay, WA:$3,879/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Lakebay, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Lakebay 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.

Lakebay, WAWA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Lakebay, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lakebay 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakebay, WA$8,320/mo$7,365/mo+13.0%
Washington$6,469/mo$6,446/mo+0.4%
National$5,504/mo$5,509/mo-0.1%
Lakebay, WA
2024 average cost:$8,320/mo
2023 average cost:$7,365/mo
Percent change:+13.0%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,469/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,504/mo
2023 average cost:$5,509/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lakebay

Recent reviews for memory care in Lakebay

Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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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.

Park Vista by Bonaventure in Port Orchard, WA

5.0
The community is very accommodating, and appropriate for dementia residents. They do have activities for the residents to choose from. The staff are quick to respond to any questions or concerns the family may have.

Lakebay review score based on 56 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 8 Lakebay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakebay 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

Lakebay review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lakebay, WA8 facilities
8.3
Herron Island, WA24 facilities
8.5
Raft Island, WA17 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakebay 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 56 reviews of 8 Lakebay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lakebay 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.
Lakebay, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Lakebay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakebay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakebay, 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 Lakebay 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 Lakebay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakebay, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakebay 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 Lakebay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakebay, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakebay 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 Lakebay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakebay, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakebay 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 Lakebay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakebay, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakebay 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 Lakebay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakebay, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Lakebay

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living and The Lodge at Mallard's Landing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lakebay, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Lakebay, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lakebay, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Brookdale Harbor Bay. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Lakebay, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lakebay, 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 Lakebay, 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 Lakebay, Washington ranges from $55 to $11415. The average Memory Care cost in Lakebay, Washington is $5,199. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lakebay, Washington typically starts at $55. 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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