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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sumner, WA
Memory care in Sumner 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 Sumner is about $5,016 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 857 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you 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.
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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.
Wesley Homes Lea Hill, Auburn's newest retirement community, offers the feeling of small-town living - with neighbors just like you and friendly support staff. Situated on 19 acres, just west of Green River Community College, Wesley Homes Lea Hill provides a variety of living accommodations...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence are committed to providing the highest quality of life through excellent care to our residents, while preserving their dignity and self-respect. Garden Terrace offers the full continuum of care from the very beginning stages of the Alzheimer’s...
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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.
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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.
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...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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Heritage House is wonderful! The care givers are really terrific with our mom. Since placing her in the memory care facility, it has given our family peace of mind, just knowing she cant just walk out...
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.
Heritage House at Mountain View is nestled at the base of majestic Mount Rainier in Buckley, Washington. This facility is easily accessable because it is located on Highway 410 which leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the White Pass Ski Area. Buckley is a quick drive from Tacoma, 30...
Cost of memory care in Sumner, WA
The average cost of senior living in Sumner is $5,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,917 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Sumner
Recent reviews for memory care in Sumner
Regency Newcastle
4.8
Really enjoyed my stay. Wonderful staff. Breakfast is served a little to early for me.I really like the varirty of activities. I was at Newcastle 14 days i met a lot of nice people with each of them having an interesting story to tell.
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.
Brookdale Federal Way
4.0
My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and attentive staff. Reviews from Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and The Rivers at Puyallup mention the caring and supportive nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' comfort and well-being. One review shares a heartfelt story about a family member receiving exceptional care during the ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Several reviews, such as those from Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Deer Ridge Memory Care, express appreciation for the clear and regular communication between caregivers and loved ones. Families value being kept informed about their relatives' care and well-being.
Wide range of engaging activities. At Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, residents find joy in the diverse array of activities offered, including games, social events, and interactive programs. Many families, like those from Brookdale Foundation House and Meridian at Stone Creek, mention the importance of keeping their loved ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are priority concerns for families, as expressed in reviews for Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Meridian at Stone Creek, and Brookdale Puyallup South. Residents and their families value well-maintained living spaces, common areas, and outdoor grounds.
Individualized care plans. Reviews from Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Meridian at Stone Creek, and Deer Ridge Memory Care indicate that personalized care plans are essential for addressing each resident's unique needs. Families appreciate the tailored approach to ensuring their loved ones receive appropriate care ...
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A warm and welcoming environment is crucial for creating a positive experience for both residents and their families. As shared in reviews from Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Meridian at Stone Creek, and Deer Ridge Memory Care, friendly staff and a homelike atmosphere contribute to overa ...
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Sumner review score based on 209 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 209 reviews of 34 Sumner memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sumner 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
Sumner review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sumner 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 209 reviews of 34 Sumner memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sumner 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.Sumner, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Sumner memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumner memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumner, 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 Sumner 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 Sumner 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
73.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sumner 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 Sumner Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumner, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumner 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 Sumner 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
38.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumner 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 Sumner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
55.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumner 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 Sumner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumner, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
52.9%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sumner, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Sumner, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sumner, Washington are Cogir of Kent, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Gig Harbor Court. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Sumner, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sumner, 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 Sumner, 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 Sumner, Washington ranges from $1230 to $12373. The average Memory Care cost in Sumner, Washington is $5,016. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sumner, Washington typically starts at $1230. 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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