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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essex, WA

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Assisted living costs in Essex average about $7,044 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 260 communities in Essex. Our detailed directory has 2451 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Centralia and Lacey.

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.
Belmanor Adult Family Home - serving senior citizens in a warm, loving, family atmosphere with 8 years of experience in senior care.You receive a peace of mind knowing that your loved one is in a special place like home where each person feels respected.Our home is located in a quiet and secured...
Photo of Medina Adult Family 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.
Photo of Lakeland Adult Family Home 1
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.
Lakeland Adult Family Home 1 is a residential care home for seniors that is situated in the city of Auburn, Washington in King and Pierce counties. Auburn is a city full of natural beauty and sites. Being so close to Mount Rainier, the views are spectacular and can be enjoyed from the many parks...
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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.
LightHouse Adult Care Services is part of a charming, peaceful and quiet neighborhood in Auburn, Washington. We are a senior living community that transforms a potentially severe life change for seniors into a welcoming experience. Here at LightHouse Adult Care Services, we know our seniors love...
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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.
Helping Hands LMR is a family owned, family operated Adult Family Home specializing in dementia/Alzheimer's/mental health. All residents are provided with private rooms, 24 hour awake staff, wheelchair accessible. Large fenced yard with beautiful landscaping, complete care with daily activities....
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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.
Laurelwood Manor is situated in Laurel, Mississippi and offers the best in senior independent care, independent living and home ownership in this wonderful retirement community in Mississippi. The location of the Manor is ideal for senior citizens and residents are able to enjoy the many...
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Photo of Hope AFH
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.
HOPE ADULT FAMILY is licensed by the Department of Social Health and Services of Washington State. Providing quality care for the Elderly experienced and licensed specialized in Dementia ,Mental Health. Hope Adult Family located in a quite residential Cul-de-sac. Our spacious single-family home...
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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.
Bingham Pond AFHBingham Pond AFH is a residential care home located in Federal Way, WA within King County. Federal Way has a great location between Seattle and Tacoma and it even borders the Puget Sound. The beautiful views are plentiful and the city is a nice, quiet place to live. Family members...
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Cost of assisted living in Essex, WA

The average cost of senior living in Essex is $7,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $5,365 per month.

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

Essex, WA
$7,044/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,044/mo
$8,564/mo

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

Studio
$4,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,725/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,245/mo

Senior living costs in Essex 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: Essex, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssex, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$7,044/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,564/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,046/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Essex, WA:$7,044/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Essex, WA:$8,564/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Essex, WA:$4,046/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Essex, WA, over time

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

Essex, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Essex, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Essex 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
Essex, WA$6,264/mo$5,834/mo+7.4%
Washington$5,949/mo$5,711/mo+4.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Essex, WA
2024 average cost:$6,264/mo
2023 average cost:$5,834/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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 Essex, 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 Essex.

What families are saying about assisted living in Essex

Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex

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.

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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Vineyard Park of Sumner

4.8
I have lived here for six years, and can't think of anything that has irritated me. My son and I visited many communities and chose Stafford because everyone was so nice and my apartment has a mountain view.

Essex review score based on 479 family reviews

8.2
Review score260 facilities479 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 479 reviews of 260 Essex assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex 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

Essex review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Essex, WA260 facilities
8.2
Tacoma, WA956 facilities
8.2
Shelton, WA575 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex 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 479 reviews of 260 Essex assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex 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.
Essex, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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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
77.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.5%
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
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
13.9%
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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
18.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.5%
19.5%
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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
21.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.3%
18.5%
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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
30%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.7%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
47.1%
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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 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 Essex 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, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 260 assisted living facilities near Essex, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Essex, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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