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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.
United Home Care in Seattle Between Brynmaur and Lake Ridge. It's peek a boo of the water. Close to Renton Airport and close to shopping stores.We had private and shared rooms available.Close to downtown Seattle.Hardwood floors,wheelchair accessible, big porch in front and in back.
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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.
Our goal, here at Bellevue Manor, is to provide the highest quality of care that each resident deserves, and in the same time respecting their dignity, privacy and individuality.Every resident is special and important; therefore, our care is individualized. Our adult family home provides personal...
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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.
In Belicina’s Adult Family Home we are dedicated to provide an atmosphere where resident are able to maintain optimum levels of physical and mental ability while being cared and comfortable home, with personalized designed levels of quality care.We invite you to come and join our family home. We...
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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: 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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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.
Heritage Home Care AFH’s have been serving since 1994. Renton Highlands and Newcastle overlooking Lake Washington.Owner Anita Hoffman is a Registered Nurse, as well as, a licensed Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner. These qualifications enable Heritage Home Care the ability to care for...
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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.
Welcome to The Park at Belle Harbour, where modern luxury meets urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of independent and assisted living in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & care, community craftsmanship, and unprecedented...
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I am very pleased with how things are going for my father since he made the move into this community. I am impressed with how clean the property is and every time I visit everything is always well maintained...
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.
When you come live at Grace Alzheimer's Home Care, you can expect world class care no matter what age you may be. Some families may be concerned about their relatives that are suffering from different stages of Alzheimer's disease. This is an unfortunate issue, because it robs many seniors of...
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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
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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 The Inn at Belle Harbour, where those living with the challenges of memory loss are welcomed to a world built around loving care, modern dementia practices, and urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of memory care in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region,...
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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.
Crystal Care Family Home is a home healthcare service provider. It is a smaller-sized residence that specializes in giving patients care and dedicated service. It provides a variety of different services, primarily for elderly patients. We are proud to treat Alzheimer's, dementia, and a variety...
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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.
Every Resident is unique. We work with each resident and their families and create a care plan that meets their specific needs and wishes in a quality residential home that offers, Comfort, Companionship, Safety, and Personalized Care and Services that our loved seniors need and deserve. Coal...
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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.
Grace Gentle Care is an adult care home located in Bellevue, Washington. We offer housing for senior citizens and adults with special needs such as dementia or Alzheimer's. Here at Grace Gentle Care we believe in providing as independent a life as possible for you or your loved ones. We believe...
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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.
Ideal Care Homes offer a five star Assisted Living and Nursing care in a residential neighborhood.  These adjacent homes were built and designed from ground up as a warm, relaxing and homey residence for long or short term custodial and nursing care.  We are a unique blend of...
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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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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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.
We, at Elderly Wellness Adult Family Home, strive to offer the best care services in a home like environment.Our staff is highly trained, very knowledgeable and handpicked to fit our vision. Quality of life is very important to us, and you will be able to quickly notice that: from an upgraded and...
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This is a great place! The facility is very clean and the staff do what they can to cater to my father's needs and requests. Every time I go to see him, he looks just great! I have no complaints about this...
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.
Cascades Adult Family Home is run by a Registered Nurse (RN) that has over 20 years of senior care experience.Cascades Adult Family Home is located in a beautiful and safe location with a view of Lake Sammamish and the Cascade Mountains. Cascades Adult Family Home offers a family-like environment...
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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.
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My mother has recently made the move into this community and I have no complaints of how things are going for her. The staff are fantastic people and I am comfortable with the care they have been providing...
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.
Bethany Adult Family Home is an assisted living community in the beautiful lakeside city of Renton, Washington, in King County. Our inviting, home-like community sits on a large landscaped lot in a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood that offers easy access to the I-90 and I-405. Renton is...
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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.
Rabeth Adult Family Home is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the lovely and interesting city of Seattle, Washington which is in King County. Seattle is a unique city with many sites and attractions. Pike Place Market allows residents to get the best fresh fish around as well...
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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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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.
Royal Adult Family Home Care is a senior care home that is located in Renton, WA in King County. Our community is situated not far from the shores of Lake Washington, next to Cedar River's mouth. We also share neighborhood with Black River Riparian Forest, Gene Coulon Memorial-Beach Park, and the...
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.
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.
Beautiful and quiet neighborhood.Friendly environment. Bright and clean house with deck – handicap accessible.Care services – trained and certified nursing assistant. Medication monitoring – daily exercises.24 hours care – geriatric assistance.Activity – gardening, games, movies.Families and...

Cost of assisted living in Mercer Island, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mercer Island is $5,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renton, WA with an average of $5,289 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. nearby cities

Mercer Island, WA
$5,363/mo
$5,326/mo

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

Mercer Island, WA
$5,363/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,363/mo
$5,521/mo

Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,142/mo
Private
$7,908/mo
Studio
$5,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,828/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,388/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,660/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer Island 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: Mercer Island, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer Island, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$5,363/mo$5,264/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,521/mo$5,163/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$4,490/mo$4,161/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer Island, WA:$5,363/mo
Washington:$5,264/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Mercer Island, WA:$5,521/mo
Washington:$5,163/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Mercer Island, WA:$4,490/mo
Washington:$4,161/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, over time

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

Mercer Island, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Mercer Island, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mercer Island 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 median 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
Mercer Island, WA$6,206/mo$5,922/mo+4.8%
Washington$5,869/mo$5,480/mo+7.1%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Mercer Island, WA
2024 average cost:$6,206/mo
2023 average cost:$5,922/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,869/mo
2023 average cost:$5,480/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mercer Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mercer Island

Aegis at Marymoor in Redmond

4.5
I have not had a lot of experience with facilities but visited 5. Aegis at Marymoor seemed small and homey. The staff are all very friendly and interested in the residents. They try to customize activities when possible. I don’t have any concerns and my wife with dementia considers it her home ...
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Aegis of Greenwood in Seattle, WA

5.0
The staff in the memory care unit was as caring as any staff could be,. They took my dad on trips as long as he was able. But don't think that you can leave all the care of your loved one up to any staff. Visit your loved one often. Also all memory care places are more than willing to let you ...
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Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Bellevue, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila, and Cogir of Queen Anne, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and create a warm and welcoming environment.
Varied and engaging activities. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at different communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, as mentioned in reviews for The Lodge at Eagle Ridge, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila, and Brookdale West Seattle.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food stands out as a major factor in overall satisfaction at communities like Laurel Cove, Cogir of Queen Anne, and Merrill Gardens at Tukwila, where chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Properly maintained facilities. Residents and families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, such as The Lodge at Eagle Ridge, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila, and Brookdale West Seattle, which ensures a comfortable and inviting living environment.
Open and clear communication with families. Reviews highlight the importance of frequent, effective communication between staff and families at communities like Sunrise of Bellevue, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila, and Cogir of Queen Anne, where updates are shared openly and concerns are addressed promptly.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and families often comment on the warm, inclusive atmosphere at different communities, such as The Lodge at Eagle Ridge, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila, and Brookdale West Seattle, where friendships are formed and residents feel at home
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Mercer Island review score based on 292 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 292 reviews of 263 Mercer Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mercer Island 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

Mercer Island review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Mercer Island, WA263 facilities
7.8
8.1
Newcastle, WA310 facilities

Review subcategories for Mercer Island 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 292 reviews of 263 Mercer Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mercer Island 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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Friendliness
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Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
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Activities
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Mercer Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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
80.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.9%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.1%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
79.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
42.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.2%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mercer Island

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