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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essex, WA
Assisted living costs in Essex average about $4,600 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Essex. Our detailed directory has 49 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Lacey and Chehalis.
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The staff was amazing, they kept us updated on everything that was going on. They were extremely helpful and kind to my mom. They treated her with respect and we liked the family setting. The food choices...
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. The Hampton Memory Care is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those living with this disease and other memory loss. We are a free-standing, specialized...
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We moved my Mom from in July from Brookdale in Olympia. It was the best decision we could have made for my Mom. The facility is smaller. The caregivers are wonderful. The food is wonderful. Mom gets much...
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.
Welcome to our newly remodeled 20 bed facility. This facility is under new owners and management. Management and staff are highly trained in dementia care as well as elder care. The staff here have years of experience and have worked together for years. The rooms at the facility do not have...
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I am currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and my experience has been very good so far. The friendliness and staff are great. The cleanliness, care services and food are good. Overall, I would...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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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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Cooks Hill Manor is a very quiet and clean community. The staff is very caring and seems to genuinely care about the residents. No body is ever in a bad mood and it is a little creepy that everyone is so...
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.
Cooks Hill Manor is known for its small-town, country feel and great customer service. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become like family to us. We take pride in the care and service we provide to our residents and their families, and are...
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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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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.
Park Place was uniquely designed and custom built for an Adult family Home. Our large open floor plan allows for plenty of room to relax as well as privacy for special events or gatherings. All 6 of our Resident Rooms are private with attached bath. Our caring staff has over 30 years combined...
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This is a nic community for my mom. This is a small community. She is very happy with the meals and that they do ask her eqach day what she is wanting daily. They do have a small variety of 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.
Oak Wood Haven AFH is located in Centralia, WA as part of Lewis County. This residential care home sits in a city with a small population that was a stopover point for stagecoaches in pioneer days. Today, it's the hAssisted Living way point between Tacoma and Kalama. Centralia is a nice, quite...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
SIM Adult Family Home is an assisted living facility in a quite residential neighborhood of Tumwater, WA. This facility offers its residents the care they need for the rest of their lives, so they don't have to worry about living in a foster home, paying bills, mortgages, or seeing their health...
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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.
Located in Tumwater, Washington, Tumwater Meadows Adult Family Home prides itself on its 'non-institutional' approach to caring for senior citizens into their old age. We strive to create a comfortable, enjoyable environment for our patrons while retaining their independence through activities...
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Cost of assisted living in Essex, WA
The average cost of senior living in Essex is $4,600 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pe Ell, WA with an average of $4,168 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex, WA vs. nearby cities
Essex, WA
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Essex, WA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Essex over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Essex, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Essex
Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex
Ravancho AFH in Olympia, WA
5.0
I would enthusiastically recommend Ravancho adult family home to anyone. This far, it has been an incredibly positive experience for our family, offering exceptional care, a warm and supportive environment, and a dedicated staff who truly go above and beyond.
Memory Care at The Lodges in Lacey, WA
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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Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Lacey, WA
3.9
My loved one is getting the care he needs and my parent has plenty of opportunities to interact with the community without the worry of leaving my loved one alone.The care staff is great. Very responsive to my loved ones needs and quick to form a bond with them. The service staff is adequate. ...
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Essex assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
91.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
91.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Essex 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 Essex Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
91.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Essex protect seniors.
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Gerry Care Adult Family Home, Kelly Adult Family Home and Bonaventure of Lacey Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex, Washington. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Essex
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- Chehalis, Washington
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- Tenino, Washington
- Yelm, Washington
- Pe Ell, Washington
- Garden City, Washington
- Union Mill, Washington
- East Olympia, Washington
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