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Memory care in Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow is about $7,662 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 289 communities, read 5503 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Everett, Sequim and Lynnwood.

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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, 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.
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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From experience with 4 years of assisted living, the caregivers are good and quick. Although tired of food sometimes, which is part of living in a group scenario. We will be under new ownership as of the end...
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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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.
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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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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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.
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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.
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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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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The Parkside Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Auburn, Washington. The center is surrounded by immaculately cared for lawns with mature trees. Located twenty minutes from Seattle, and ten minutes from Tacoma, Auburn is an historical town with the...
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.
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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.
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Both my parents moved to Sunrise when they were 85 and were in need of full care which they received. The staff are great and became like family to them.. I feel that they couldn’t have been in a better...
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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.
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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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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, 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.
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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, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Port Ludlow, WA

The average cost of senior living in Port Ludlow is $7,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Harbor, WA with an average of $6,925 per month.

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

Port Ludlow, WA
$7,662/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,662/mo

Memory care costs in Port Ludlow, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,113/mo
Studio
$6,837/mo

Senior living costs in Port Ludlow 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: Port Ludlow, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Ludlow, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$7,662/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,817/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,802/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Port Ludlow, WA:$7,662/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Port Ludlow, WA:$5,817/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Port Ludlow, WA:$3,802/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Port Ludlow

Recent reviews for memory care in Port Ludlow

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.

Chandler's Square in Anacortes, WA

5.0
Cleanliness - they have not been able to keep the room cleaning schedule that was there when we started due to staffing issues. However all the common areas are clean and the residents are trying to keep their rooms clean. They offer a variety of foods and take my mom's requests seriously and ...
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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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Port Ludlow review score based on 1,073 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1073 reviews of 289 Port Ludlow memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Port Ludlow 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

Port Ludlow review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Port Ludlow, WA289 facilities
7.7
Oak Harbor, WA31 facilities
8.2
Bremerton, WA282 facilities

Review subcategories for Port Ludlow 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 1,073 reviews of 289 Port Ludlow memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Port Ludlow 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.
Port Ludlow, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
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3.5
Staff
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3.6
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Port Ludlow memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Ludlow memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Ludlow, 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 Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Port Ludlow, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.9%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Ludlow, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Ludlow, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
63.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Ludlow, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.1%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
64%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Ludlow, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.8%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
52.6%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Port Ludlow

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 Port Ludlow protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Cogir of Edmonds are the top-rated memory care facilities near Port Ludlow, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 289 memory care facilities near Port Ludlow, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Port Ludlow, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Cogir of Kent. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 289 memory care facilities near you in Port Ludlow, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Port Ludlow, 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 Port Ludlow, 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 Port Ludlow, Washington ranges from $$2,500 to $$13,133. The average Memory Care cost in Port Ludlow, Washington is $7,662. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Port Ludlow, Washington typically starts at $$2,500. 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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