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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elma, WA

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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 1174 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. 

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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.
St. Nino Adult Family Home is located in beautiful west central Washington State, in Spanaway, which has been ranked as one of the least stressful cities in America. Our private home has a reputation for providing excellent care at an affordable price. We are proud of our mission, which is to...
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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.
WELCOME! St. Nino Adult Family Home, is a private home offering an alternative to assisted living and professional nursing care in a residential neighborhood environment, for senior adults unable to live alone due to their physical limitations.OUR MISSION… is to provide highest level of...
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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
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.
Renaissance Court Adult Family Home is a state licensed home owned and operated by Licensed Nursing Home Administrators. We believe that being an elder in the community is priceless and a valuable resource to their family, loved ones and community. Our mission is to aide each elder that we care...
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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.
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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.
Gentle Family Home Gentle Family Home is a senior residential care home located in the coastal city of Port Orchard, WA and in Kitsap county. Port Orchard is located just west of the larger city of Seattle and is connected to Seattle Island, via the Washington State Ferry. The city is located...
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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

8.1
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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
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.8
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
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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
84.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living and The Village Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elma, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 131 assisted living facilities near Elma, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Elma, Washington is Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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