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Memory care in Puyallup 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 Puyallup is about $5,054 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 909 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Pioneer Place Memory Haven
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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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, 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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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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
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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.
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The staff are wonderful, supportive and understanding of my mother in law's condition. The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. The community is clean and they take care of any issues as needed....
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.
Cascade Park Gardens was constructed in 1995, and is located just West of the Tacoma Mall, Pierce County's dominant shopping center. From the large fireplaces that welcomes you, to our cozy entertainment and activity rooms, you will appreciate the warm and homelike atmosphere of Cascade Park...
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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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Cost of memory care in Puyallup, WA

The average cost of senior living in Puyallup is $5,054 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilkeson, WA with an average of $5,035 per month.

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

Puyallup, WA
$5,054/mo
$5,186/mo
$5,159/mo

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

Puyallup, WA
$5,054/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,054/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,071/mo
Studio
$5,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,367/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,771/mo

Senior living costs in Puyallup 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: Puyallup, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePuyallup, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,054/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,032/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,626/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Puyallup, WA:$5,054/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Puyallup, WA:$5,032/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Puyallup, WA:$3,626/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Puyallup, WA, over time

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

Puyallup, WAWA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Puyallup, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Puyallup 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
Puyallup, WA$8,030/mo$6,736/mo+19.2%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Puyallup, WA
2024 average cost:$8,030/mo
2023 average cost:$6,736/mo
Percent change:+19.2%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Puyallup

Recent reviews for memory care in Puyallup

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.

The Lodge at Mallard's Landing in Gig Harbor, WA

4.5
We had both parents in Memory Care at Mallards Landing most of their time was during COVID. We were very appreciative of the care they received. All protocols and protection were used during lockdown. Out of lockdown we were confident they were being cared for and received genuine caring ...
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Hillside Assisted Living in Kent, WA

5.0
This is our second living experience at Staff Suites. Our mom and dad were here in 2014 when he fell ill. He was taken very good care of until he left us. Our mom lived on her own for a while, then later decided she needed a little more help and Stafford was the first place she thought of when ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and supportive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care shown by staff towards residents. At Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, families appreciate the helpfulness and responsiveness of the administrative team. At Brookdale Puyallup South, staff were praised for their professionalism and compassion during ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and attractiveness of the facilities. At Meridian at Stone Creek, residents enjoy the large common areas and beautiful outdoor spaces, while Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup residents mention the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the community.
Individualized care for residents' specific needs. Numerous reviews discuss the personalized attention that residents receive. At Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, staff accommodate residents' unique needs, allowing some to bring therapy dogs for visits. At Meridian at Stone Creek, caregivers ensure that each resident's condition is communica ...
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Engaging activities for residents. A variety of activities are mentioned in reviews as keeping residents active and engaged. At Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, residents enjoy shows and outings, while Meridian at Stone Creek offers a wide range of activities designed for those in memory care.
Supportive communication with families. Reviews highlight the importance of clear and effective communication between staff and families. At Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, families are kept informed about their loved ones' conditions and participate in regular meetings. At Brookdale Puyallup South, the sales director and executi ...
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Accommodating to dietary restrictions and preferences. Several reviews mention the high quality of the food, with many expressing gratitude for the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences. At Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, the dining room is likened to a restaurant, while Meridian at Stone Creek offers a menu with a variet ...
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Puyallup review score based on 244 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 244 reviews of 31 Puyallup memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Puyallup 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

Puyallup review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Puyallup, WA31 facilities
8.4
Edgewood, WA42 facilities
8.5
Sumner, WA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Puyallup 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 244 reviews of 31 Puyallup memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Puyallup 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.
Puyallup, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Puyallup memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Puyallup memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Puyallup, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Puyallup 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 Puyallup Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Puyallup, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Puyallup 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 Puyallup partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Puyallup, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
64.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Puyallup 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 Puyallup communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Puyallup, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Puyallup 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 Puyallup offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Puyallup, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
74.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
58.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Puyallup

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, The Rivers at Puyallup and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are the top-rated memory care facilities near Puyallup, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Puyallup, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Puyallup, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Merrill Gardens at Tukwila. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Puyallup, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup, 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 Puyallup, Washington ranges from $55 to $11415. The average Memory Care cost in Puyallup, Washington is $5,054. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Puyallup, 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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