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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Elma, WA
Memory care in South Elma 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 South Elma is about $4,720 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 137 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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8.6
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The staff was amazing, they kept us updated on everything that was going on. They were extremely helpful and kind to my mom. They treated her with respect and we liked the family setting. The food choices...
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. The Hampton Memory Care is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those living with this disease and other memory loss. We are a free-standing, specialized...
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The staff members at Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care are very friendly and super helpful and upbeat. The menus and preparation disappointing. Alternatives are mostly fried food. They are adding evening...
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.
Our Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...
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4 reviews
What we really like about Maple Glen is really all the categories above - it is a very clean community, everyone is so nice, there are good activities, etc. Based on our experience so far we would definitely...
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.
Welcome to Maple Glen by Artegan You're retired from work not from life. At Artegan communities we'll take care of the details so you can get on with your life. You've got better things to do: invent, create, give back, learn, mentor, play, relax, dream. Discover all the opportunities waiting...
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8.0
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18 reviews
I am currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and my experience has been very good so far. The friendliness and staff are great. The cleanliness, care services and food are good. Overall, I would...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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7.6
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29 reviews
Brookdale has very caring staff. They listen when we have concerns and do their best to correct issues. Communication with us is good if mom falls or shows a medical change. They make sure to call us and...
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.
Our community, in Olympia, Wash., provides memory care services to seniors in all stages of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, where each resident is surrounded by others with...
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7.0
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24 reviews
I have found overall that Alpine Way Continuing Cate Center has done a good to great job servicing my father. They need an additional driver to take residents to and from shooing but we are trying to make...
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.
Comfortable Environment Alpine Way in Shelton, Wash., is a great place for senior citizens to live in a comfortable environment with assistance from professionals. Elderly residents can choose from an assortment of living styles or services depending on their individual needs. Senior living...
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6 reviews
I spent 6 months living at Fieldstone Cooper Point in Olympia. I was comfortable and enjoyed the caregivers and staff. My reason for leaving was to move closer to my family. The Assisted living community I...
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've always talked up Artesian Place and recommended it. It's a terrific place. One of the biggest reasons why I chose it was because it was clean, and it didn't smell like some of these types of places...
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.
Artesian Place is a beautiful 3-story building in the quiet and conveniently located medical district of west side Olympia and the Black Lake area. The building with beautiful finishes and various resident spaces features 60 apartments, 48 large studio and 12 1-bedroom apartments divided amongst...
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I like this facility because they were the only facility who was willing to come visit my client to assess him to see if he would be a good fit for their community. When they came to visit him, they had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Beehive retirement and assisted living is located in the quiet town of McCleary, WA. The ambient neighborhood of our community's location offers our residents a wonderful place to call home. At Beehive, we take pride in the convenience that we offer. Our residents are within a walking distance to...
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I like the care at this community for my mom. The staff are outstanding and very attentive to her needs. She is liking the menu and the great variety to choose from. The community is clean and a great...
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.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Grays Harbor County, look no further than Westhaven Villa. Next to Grays Harbor Community Hospital on Anderson Dr. in Aberdeen, WA, this comfortable community has just the services you need. Our loving caregivers can help whether you need just...
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Riverside Place was really good. My father loved it there. They did a very nice job except for his diet. He's on a renal diet and it didn't fit him there.
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.
A great place to call home! We honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen relaxing by...
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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 South Elma, WA
The average cost of senior living in South Elma is $4,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westport, WA with an average of $3,772 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in South Elma
Recent reviews for memory care in South Elma
Olympics West Senior Living in Tumwater, WA
4.1
My loved one is currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and overall, the experience has been very good. The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff and care services are also good. My loved one is doing well.
The Hampton in Tumwater, WA
4.5
It was overall a positive experience, considering the situation and I would recommend and have recommend this facility to other people. For me, it was location and ability to visit. All care needs were arranged on site. I also really like the secure facility to eliminate wondering away.
Beehive Retirement and Assisted Living in McCleary, WA
5.0
It was such a relief to find a clean caring place that my mother could afford. The transition went easier than any thought. She is once again talking to others (the other residents are her age). While short term memory may be gone, they all remember the 1930's and 40's like it was yesterday. ...
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South Elma review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 12 South Elma memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Elma 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
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Review subcategories for South Elma 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 28 reviews of 12 South Elma memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Elma 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.South Elma, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.4
4.1
Activities
3.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.3
4.0
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South Elma memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Elma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Elma, 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 South Elma 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 South Elma 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
100%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Elma 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 South Elma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Elma 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 South Elma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
91.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Elma 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 South Elma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Elma 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 South Elma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
91.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
91.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
91.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
91.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hampton, Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care and Maple Glen Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Elma, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near South Elma, Washington. See the full list.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in South Elma, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Elma, 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 South Elma, 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 South Elma, Washington ranges from $767 to $10915. The average Memory Care cost in South Elma, Washington is $4,720. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Elma, 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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