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Memory care in Swofford 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 Swofford is about $5,014 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 1088 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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...
Photo of Maple Creek of Lakewood
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.
From the moment you enter Maple Creek you’ll feel the warmth and caring, from the staff and tenants. Maple Creek overlooks the beautiful Ponce De Leon Creek, surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of nature.Maple Creek is located directly across the street from the Lakewood Town Center....
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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.
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.
Photo of Spring Meadows
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.
Spring Meadows is a pioneer in offering assisted living to older and disabled adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the services they need.  You will find a wide range of assistance offered in a country setting where privacy is respected and maximum independence is...
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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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Cost of memory care in Swofford, WA

The average cost of senior living in Swofford is $5,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelso, WA with an average of $3,857 per month.

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

Swofford, WA
$5,014/mo
$5,062/mo
$5,047/mo

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

Swofford, WA
$5,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,014/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,380/mo
Studio
$5,496/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,246/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,940/mo

Senior living costs in Swofford 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: Swofford, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwofford, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,014/mo$5,140/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,768/mo$5,256/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,545/mo$4,145/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Swofford, WA:$5,014/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Swofford, WA:$4,768/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Swofford, WA:$3,545/mo
Washington:$4,145/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Swofford, WA, over time

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

Swofford, WAWA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Swofford, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Swofford 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
Swofford, WA$7,982/mo$7,299/mo+9.4%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Swofford, WA
2024 average cost:$7,982/mo
2023 average cost:$7,299/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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 Swofford

Recent reviews for memory care in Swofford

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.

Delaware Plaza in Longview, WA

3.7
In general our experience has been positive. The residents in the community still need an outside advocate to follow up on their requests. The staff communication has been responsive to the family if we have questions or concerns. There are some concerns with the delivery of meals due to the ...
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Heritage House Morton

5.0
The feeling of comfort and content consumes me with each visit. The reassurance of knowing my loved one is receiving genuine care provided with compassion and love. Caregivers who truly care and show it. The positive feed back from other people who live there is continued content and happiness! ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate communication with families. Several families praise the open and responsive communication between staff and loved ones, with reviews for Memory Care at The Lodges, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, and Brookdale Olympia West expressing gratitude for regular updates and clear dialogue.
Thoughtfully planned activities. Reviews for Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Deer Ridge Memory Care, and Memory Haven highlight the enjoyment residents find in a range of activities, including music, games, and group gatherings.
Friendly and caring staff members. Numerous reviews from communities like Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Brookdale Olympia West, and The Rivers at Puyallup extol the virtues of the staff, citing their compassion, attentiveness, and genuine care for residents.
Properly maintained facilities. Multiple reviews across communities such as Brookdale Olympia West, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, and The Rivers at Puyallup laud the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, noting well-maintained living spaces and dining areas.
Individualized care and attention. Families at Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, The Cottages at Lacey, and Memory Haven emphasize the importance of personalized care, citing thoughtful responses to specific resident needs and concerns.
Delicious and varied meals. Nutritious meals are a highlight at communities like Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Deer Ridge Memory Care, and Brookdale Olympia West, with residents looking forward to regular, satisfying meals catering to their dietary preferences.
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Swofford review score based on 252 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 252 reviews of 60 Swofford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swofford 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

Swofford review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Swofford, WA60 facilities
8.3
Mossyrock, WA69 facilities
8.3
Morton, WA76 facilities

Review subcategories for Swofford 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 252 reviews of 60 Swofford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swofford 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.
Swofford, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Swofford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swofford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swofford, 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 Swofford 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 Swofford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swofford, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swofford 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 Swofford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swofford, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swofford 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 Swofford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swofford, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
65%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Swofford 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 Swofford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swofford, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swofford 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 Swofford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swofford, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Swofford

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