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Assisted living costs in Alder average about $6,521 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 446 communities in Alder. Our detailed directory has 3168 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Spanaway, Yelm and Graham.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Easthaven Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care
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I chose this community because is was for my husband and his sister already lived there as well. I liked the cleanliness and friendliness. I liked the way the staff cared for the residents. The rooms...
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.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Thurston County, look no further than Easthaven Villa. Located just a block off of Highway 510 on quiet Cullens Road in Yelm, WA, this comfortable community has just the services you need. Our loving caregivers can help whether you need just a...
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My sister and my niece actually found this facility in Tacoma. I ended up liking the facility because it seemed to be rated well, was centrally located in Tacoma making it easier for my mom's adult children...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am grateful for the owners and caregivers, they go way above and beyond for my grandma and all the residents really. They truly love each resident as their own family and are very meticulous in their work....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
COMPASSIONATE AND QUALITY CARESilver Creek AFH is a family-run home committed to provide only the best care. This home is operated by a husband and wife duo, Annie and Romeo. Annie and Romeo's combined experience as critical care nurses, taking care of people at their sickest and vulnerable,...
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So hard to deliver my Dad to a care facility. But, I liked MH right from the beginning. Caring, helpful staff and care givers. I have not met one person here who isn't wearing a smile. I know my Dad can get...
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.
Memory Haven is a community dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. In a nurturing residential environment, our team members provide programs tailored to meet the individual needs of people with dementia and memory loss.Many of our...
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The Young House s very welcoming and feels like a family atmosphere and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At The Young House Care Home, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life specific to your needs. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our...
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My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We placed her after an extensive search in the local area to the Cottages of Lacey. They group people mostly according to their stage of dementia and the...
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.
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I rate them 5 on all categories. Exceptionally professional and caring. The director's competence and professionalism. Immediately we knew we wanted our mother to live there.
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.
Locally & privately owned and operated from its opening in 1997, Memory Care at The Lodges creates a home-like setting for Dementia care. Each of our secured Lodges has just 16 resident rooms clustered around the main activity, dining and living room areas. This floor plan greatly reduces...
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The staff has changed since our loved one has been at Living Court Assisted Living Community, but overall the quality of care is good when I am able to visit and the food that is served is great
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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.
Assisted Living on Jensen provides a thoughtfully designed, safe, and vibrant environment where older adults can thrive in Enumclaw, WA. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with convenient on-site amenities, engaging activities, and personalized assistance from our dedicated team. Our...
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Cascade Place has a very nice environment. The residents who live there all get along well. The staff are amazing. Overall, I would say it is a great place. We chose it because we liked a smaller...
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.
Cascade Place is located in a quiet neighborhood in Enumclaw, Washington. We are just two blocks North of Enumclaw Park near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and our mountain views are stunning. We pride ourselves on caring for our residents wholeheartedly. We offer: On site nursing...
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. Mom was at Expressions for about a year, overall the experience was very good but I cannot say enough about the staff that cared for her. They want above and beyond...
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.
White River Assisted Living & Memory Care provides a beautifully designed, safe, and tranquil environment where seniors can thrive with the support they need. For those living with cognitive decline, our memory care neighborhood offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with individualized care that...
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It is an older building. But still clean, just a bit dated. Staff was friendly and professional. Huge opportunity with activities. Meals looked good.
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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.
A Little Assistance. A Lot of Life.You deserve to upgrade your senior living, and this is a great place to do it. Our community is located in the beautiful city of Tacoma, surrounded by all the conveniences of shopping, fine dining, medical services and nearby entertainment. Our award-winning...
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The community has a well established director, receptionist, and nursing staff, they have been there for a number of years and do a great job managing the community and care.They offer an activities calendar...
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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.
We are pleased you are considering Cascade Park Vista as your new home. Whether you need care for a loved one, or for yourself, Cascade Park Vistais the perfect choice! Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Vista is...
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The staff members at Sharon Care Center get 10 stars and the care services are just about as good as you can get. We would recommend this community to other families who are searching for a place for their...
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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They have church every Sunday, a beautician, people that do nails, games, and a work out type regimen for them to do sitting down. They have barbeques and are willing to take them out if they wish to go to...
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.
Chehalis West Assisted Living, located in scenic Chehalis, Washington, is an assisted living facility featuring individual apartments for residents. We currently offer assisted living in studio alcove apartments, two other types of studio apartments and two one-bedroom model apartments. Chehalis...
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We visited 3 places. This was clean and both caregivers were nurses, that was the main reason. My loved one was not active with the activities.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Golden Parklane Adult Family Home is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.
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We would rate everything at a 5. [name removed] was the main caregiver for Kirk. He was wonderful! We appreciated him! Their place was spotless. Very attentive to other residents. Meals were well planned....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are a young couple (under 50 yo) with vast experience in taking care of older adults (with or without dementia or other mental health issues) and incapacitated people. We love our job and we’re doing everything in our power to make life easier and enjoyable for our residents.Our beautiful,...
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I would highly recommend Harbor View Adult Family Home. [name removed] and her staff are are very kind and caring people. It is a very clean home with a spectacular view. It truly feels like a home, and not...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Since childhood our hearts were very close to elder people. Every weekend at the church we have visited and took care of them. After years we decide to do something more meaningful and helpful. Few years ago we bought this house and put a lot of energy and time to create a beautiful home. The...
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I honestly have no complaints about the facility. I think that the staff members at Evergreen Park are just great. I am just very happy with them. I give them a five-star rating overall and for many of the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Evergreen Park AFH - West Campus is a senior care home located in Federal Way, WA. Spend one day exploring our beautiful Dash Point State Park, and you're sure to fall in love with Federal Way, WA. Enjoy the company of visiting family by packing a picnic to enjoy in the great outdoors, or walk...
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Highly recommend this beautiful adult home. Very welcoming, clean and safe place for my mom. The owner has an extensive knowledge in medical field and care for patients. Every staff member here provides...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
It is a big spacious  house that is situated on more than an acre lot, surrounded by beautiful landscape, in West Hill Auburn. There is full access to the living room,kitchen and dining room. Nice covered patio. And lots more. Family visit is openly welcome.
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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...
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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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The community is clean and safe. Most of the care givers and staff are very friendly and are watchful of your loved one. We visited Mom all most every day. She was there 4 months.
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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The only problem was the year and a half wait to get in. The staff are friendly and considerate and the other residents are friendly. I would recommend this to others.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
It is important that bodies and our minds remain active. Our goal is to help residents enjoy living each and every day. We encourage all residents to live life to its fullest in our home. Villa Vecchio is a home where your loved one comes to live! Bright and open spaces are critical to good...
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For the 1st time in 3 years, I don't worry about my moms well being. She is part of a family that laughs and supports each other. Most importantly, she doesn't ask, "are they nice to me, do they like me". ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At A Marine Hills Adult Family Home LLC we are an adult care facility that caters to Alzheimer's patients and will work with their loved ones in a family type environment. We offer many different memory care programs that are designed specifically for aging patients that are suffering from...
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My sister-in-law was moved to Cherry Blossom in Renton, WA from an independent living facility. It has now been about 2 months and she is finally getting into a good routine. We've always liked the staff,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Golden Circle Adult Family Home is a residential care home for seniors located in Kent, WA in King County. Kent is just south of Seattle, so it offers all the exciting opportunities city living provides but without all the traffic. This vibrant community offers a wide variety of shopping, dining,...
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Cost of assisted living in Alder, WA

The average cost of senior living in Alder is $6,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morton, WA with an average of $5,365 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alder, WA, vs. state and national averages

Alder, WA
$6,521/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Alder, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,521/mo
$7,920/mo

Assisted living costs in Alder, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,259/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$7,340/mo

Senior living costs in Alder 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: Alder, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlder, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$6,521/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,920/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alder, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alder, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alder, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Alder, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alder 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Alder, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Alder 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 average 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
Alder, WA$5,981/mo$5,837/mo+2.5%
Washington$5,949/mo$5,711/mo+4.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Alder, WA
2024 average cost:$5,981/mo
2023 average cost:$5,837/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,949/mo
2023 average cost:$5,711/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alder, WA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Alder

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alder

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.

Evergreen Senior Care in Seattle, WA

4.0
I like the care that my grandmother is getting in this community.We like that it is very clean. We wanted a smaller community for her. The staff is very nice and caring. The meals are very good and she is happy with the variety. She does stay involved with activities. She likes that they do ...
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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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Alder review score based on 635 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 635 reviews of 446 Alder assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alder review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Alder review score compared against nearby cities

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Olympia, WA573 facilities
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Seattle, WA994 facilities

Review subcategories for Alder assisted living

When assisted living 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 635 reviews of 446 Alder assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alder resident and family assisted living 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.
Alder, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Alder assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alder assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alder, 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 Alder assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alder that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alder, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alder assisted living

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 Alder Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alder, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alder assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alder, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alder assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alder, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alder assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alder, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
24%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alder

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alder protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alder, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 446 assisted living facilities near Alder, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Alder, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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