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Assisted living costs in Balch average about $5,428 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 165 communities in Balch. Our detailed directory has 1566 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Centralia and Tumwater.

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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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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So far the manager is a wonderful guy. He's had to hire some new people, and i'm okay with some of them, but I have had issues with another, but that kind of goes with it. It's just a wonderful place and it...
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.
Situated in the vibrant, peaceful and lovely town of Tacoma, Washington, the Magic Hands Adult Family Home is a caring and nurturing place dedicated to providing a safe and vibrant community for your loved one. Magic Hands Adult Family Home offers the following services and amenities. Assisted...
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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.
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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 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
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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.
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
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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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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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.
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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.
The Arbor Rose is a privately owned resident home that offers a family atmosphere where our residents can live in comfort and safety. Our goal is to provide the highest level of loving, healthy and personal care for our residents on a daily basis.Our newly remodeled home is nestled in a peaceful...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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The reason that I and dad choose the “Agape House” for my mom is because when we walked in the first thing we noticed was the setting. The people were friendly and everything was clean it was a place that I...
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.
Agape' is a place of love, our philosophy:'living is better blending the generations together'. Joann has worked in eldercare for the past 7 years. It is really her calling. Our children and grandchildren share in the service to our residents. Our home is lakefront with spectacular views,...
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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.
We invite you to consider Somerset as your new home and look forward to welcoming you as a future resident. We strive to accommodate the changing needs of today’s seniors while creating a sense of home and family atmosphere.Somerset offers a variety of apartments: Studio, modified one-bedroom,...
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Heritage House Morton is a very nice facility and it has worked very well for my family, and I'm glad that there hasn't really been any issues.
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.
Heritage House is located in Morton, Washington along the banks of the Tilton River. The facility is located in a natural area wheredeer, bald eagles, otters and other wildlife play. Morton annually hosts a timber carnival which attracts people from throughout the northwest and Canada.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Balch, WA

The average cost of senior living in Balch is $5,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $5,365 per month.

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

Balch, WA
$5,428/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,428/mo
$6,795/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,632/mo
Studio
$4,376/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,055/mo

Senior living costs in Balch 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: Balch, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBalch, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$5,428/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,795/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,881/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Balch, WA:$5,428/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Balch, WA:$6,795/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Balch, WA:$3,881/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Balch, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Balch.

What families are saying about assisted living in Balch

Recent reviews for assisted living in Balch

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

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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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Balch review score based on 293 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 293 reviews of 165 Balch assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Balch 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

Balch review score compared against nearby cities

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Balch, WA165 facilities
8.2
Shelton, WA575 facilities
7.6
Raymond, WA46 facilities

Review subcategories for Balch 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 293 reviews of 165 Balch assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Balch 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.
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Cleanliness
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3.4
Friendliness
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3.5
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Balch assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balch assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balch, 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 Balch 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 Balch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Balch, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
82.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Balch 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 Balch Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Balch, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balch 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 Balch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balch, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Balch 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 Balch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Balch, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balch 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 Balch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balch, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
48%
Dances
Dances
28.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Balch

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 Balch protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living and Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Balch, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 165 assisted living facilities near Balch, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Balch, Washington is Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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