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Assisted living costs in Elma average about $5,428 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 131 communities in Elma. Our detailed directory has 1172 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Tumwater and Aberdeen.

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. 

Elma Assisted Living Facilities | 1172 Reviews

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Photo of Gig Harbor at Green Lake Senior Living Memory Care
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So far, so good. The staff seems very nice. The staff has been there long term, which is a good sign. We did just get a memo from them about some changes for the Medicaid application. Not the newest...
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.
Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence was completed in 1994 and is a community designed to care for those suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias. Residents feel safe and comfortable – nestled in a structure styled after a mountain lodge, with stone fireplaces and broad...
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What we really like about Maple Glen is really all the categories above - it is a very clean community, everyone is so nice, there are good activities, etc. Based on our experience so far we would definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Maple Glen by Artegan You're retired from work not from life. At Artegan communities we'll take care of the details so you can get on with your life. You've got better things to do: invent, create, give back, learn, mentor, play, relax, dream. Discover all the opportunities waiting...
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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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I've always talked up Artesian Place and recommended it. It's a terrific place. One of the biggest reasons why I chose it was because it was clean, and it didn't smell like some of these types of places...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Artesian Place is a beautiful 3-story building in the quiet and conveniently located medical district of west side Olympia and the Black Lake area. The building with beautiful finishes and various resident spaces features 60 apartments, 48 large studio and 12 1-bedroom apartments divided amongst...
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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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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.
Photo of Lacey Memory Care
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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
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.
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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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
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.
Photo of Chehalis West Assisted Living
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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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Photo of Ocean Shores Assisted Living
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A hosted Thanksgiving Dinner to visit my parents was such a blessing. The Staff was friendly and dinning decorated for the holiday. My parents were very happy to have a guest. They love living at the beach ....
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.
Exploring Redefined IndependenceSometimes, building your best life takes big steps. For our assisted living residents, it looks like taking a big step forward. Join our vibrant community and you say goodbye to chores, home maintenance, and even cooking. Instead, you replace them with a community...
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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The owners and the people that operate is are fantastic. They are fun and there is a lot of laughter and fun times that go on. That is really important. My mother is eating much better. She likes it except...
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.
Bear Creek Adult Family Home has been providing high-quality care to the senior citizen's in our community since we opened our doors in 2007. Everyday, we strive to provide you and/or your loved one with exceptional service and the best experience on the Peninsula. THE SECRET OF OUR...
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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.
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.
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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It's a pretty nice place. If you want luxury, it's not luxurious living. But it's not terrible. It's on a peninsula, in a nice setting with woods all behind it. It's the only assisted living facility in...
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.
Golden Sands Senior Living provides independent and assisted living services and is the only senior living community in the Long Beach and Ocean Park communities. We are conveniently located in Ocean Park and are adjacent to the senior center and Family Health Centers. Our community offers...
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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...
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.
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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[name removed] and her team are wonderful and caring. Apart from keeping my mother in law very clean and well fed with delicious homemade food, [name removed] and her team are kind and engaging. They go the...
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.
Ravancho AFH located in Olympia, Washington provides the most superior care available to senior citizens who require Alzheimer care. However, we also provide assisted living for elderly individuals who require all different levels of senior care. This center is located nearby a hospital that...
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This place was a mom & pop operation. [name removed] was the director and manager of the place and his wife [name removed] handled pretty much all the hands on care providing for the residents. As far as I...
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.
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Bay Bridge Care Home provided a spacious room for my mom which allows the staff to easily move around as my mom is bed bound and needs assistance to be comfortably positioned in bed. The meals are Home...
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.
Families throughout the Tacoma area will be interested in hearing about how they can get their elders in to the Bay Bridge Care Home. This is one of the most well respected communities in the area, because it provides total care services to senior citizens. If you haven't taken a look at their...
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My mother was in the home in hospice care for 1.5 months. Though I’m not sure how much experience they initially had with hospice care, the staff was patient and caring with my mom, and the hospice nurses...
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.
Grace and Hope Adult Family Home LLC is a residential care home in Lakewood, Washington, in Pierce County. The city of Lakewood is surrounded by natural beauty, and bordered on the north by Chambers Creek. Lakewood is a water lover's paradise and home to three large lakes and three smaller lakes;...
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I like this facility because they were the only facility who was willing to come visit my client to assess him to see if he would be a good fit for their community. When they came to visit him, they had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Beehive retirement and assisted living is located in the quiet town of McCleary, WA. The ambient neighborhood of our community's location offers our residents a wonderful place to call home. At Beehive, we take pride in the convenience that we offer. Our residents are within a walking distance to...
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.
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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.
Brooks Blessings Adult Family Home offers a range of care giving services in an intimate, family environment. Located on the beautiful Mima Prairie just minutes from Olympia, Brooks Blessings provides care and companionship in an exclusive setting. Brooks Blessings AFH is an alternative to...
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I like the care at this community for my mom. The staff are outstanding and very attentive to her needs. She is liking the menu and the great variety to choose from. The community is clean and a great...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Grays Harbor County, look no further than Westhaven Villa. Next to Grays Harbor Community Hospital on Anderson Dr. in Aberdeen, WA, this comfortable community has just the services you need. Our loving caregivers can help whether you need just...

Cost of assisted living in Elma, WA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What families are saying about assisted living in Elma

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elma

Prestige Senior Living Rosemont in Yelm, WA

5.0
I would recommend this place to others. It is a great environment. Calm, calm, collect and everybody is just wonderful here. It feels like a real home and a real family. I am very happy here. Everyone is wonderful, including the staff who are very attentive and very caring to everybody here. ...
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Lacey Memory Care

5.0
If they have an opening for your loved one, take it immediately. [removed] should be considered the leader in the quality of and high level of care one can and should expect in a memory care facility. They seemed both professional and caring and it proved true. . Each staff member was wonderful. ...
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Ocean Shores Assisted Living

5.0
All the staff are very welcoming and nice. It is a very nice living, very clean, and always ready for your needs. If you are a person in need of help this is a perfect place for you to come and live.

Elma review score based on 216 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 216 reviews of 131 Elma assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elma 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

Elma review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Elma, WA131 facilities
8.2
Shelton, WA575 facilities
7.6
Raymond, WA46 facilities

Review subcategories for Elma 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 216 reviews of 131 Elma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elma 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.
Elma, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Care services
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Elma assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elma assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elma, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Elma 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 Elma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
84%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elma 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 Elma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elma, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elma 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 Elma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elma, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elma 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 Elma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elma, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elma 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 Elma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elma, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elma

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