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Assisted living costs in Metum average about $6,605 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 985 communities in Metum. Our detailed directory has 6942 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Port Orchard.

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.
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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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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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.
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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Kind and attentive people. I highly recommend this wonderful 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.
Tremendous colonial home, over 3700 sf with everything on the first floor. Large bedrooms with awning picture windows, lots of light and a terrific staff make it a joy to live here! Close to all amenities, fenced, air-conditioned and has a wonderful deck area with personal swing benches....
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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.
It can be a difficult situation when it comes time to talk about putting your loved one in a senior care facility. But having the right information on hand can and will help the process run a lot smoother. Esther AFH II continues to be one of the greatest senior citizen homes for seniors looking...
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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, 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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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.
The Parkside Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Auburn, Washington. The center is surrounded by immaculately cared for lawns with mature trees. Located twenty minutes from Seattle, and ten minutes from Tacoma, Auburn is an historical town with the...
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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.
Quiet, serene lakefront featuring view rooms. All bedrooms have a huge walk-in closets, along with cable outlets and telephone jacks. Home is light and bright and tastefully decorated…….very nice! Wonderful patio on lake side with lush landscaping and vivid flowers! Handicapped access, call...
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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.
Marine View AFH is a Washington State licensed adult family home. It is home away from home and located on the golf course community of Twin Lakes. Our experienced and certified staff provide loving personal care in an intimate family environment. We take pride in the aptitude to provide all...
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Photo of Meridian AFH II
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.
Meridian Adult Family Home II of Federal Way, Washington, is a residential care home located near Dash Point State Park and close to Puget Sound. This award-winning facility offers the very finest in a private, home-like community for seniors needing assisted care. Meridian prides itself...
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they have a excellent staffs and good service
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.
MM Infinity Care Adult Family Home is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Federal Way, Washington which is in King County. Federal Way is located along the Puget Sound and embraces the natural beauty of the area. You can wander through the two different botanical...
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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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Best place! Warm family friendly environment!! Love this place!
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 Angela’s Adult Family Home, you will enjoy personalized care in a loving environment; it is located in a quiet friendly neighborhood. The facility will accept male and female clients. The facility has two semi-private rooms and two private rooms. Upstairs has a semi-private room with private...
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.
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.
Caring Abode Adult Family Home offers the best of two worlds- 7-day/24-hour Assisted Living and Compassionate Care.  We provide daily activities for today's active seniors to maintain a consistent quality of life. Caring Abode Adult Family Home provides a clean, caring home for your loved...
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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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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
Senior Care is dedicated to providing an atmosphere where residents are able to maintain optimum levels of physical and mental ability while being cared for with dignity in a home like setting. Owned by a Medical Assistant that lives on site, Senior Care AFH provides private and semi-private...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Metum, WA

The average cost of senior living in Metum is $6,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $5,898 per month.

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

Metum, WA
$6,605/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,605/mo
$7,981/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,380/mo
Studio
$4,420/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,630/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,345/mo

Senior living costs in Metum 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: Metum, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMetum, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$6,605/mo$6,529/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,981/mo$8,261/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,337/mo$4,100/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Metum, WA:$6,605/mo
Washington:$6,529/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Metum, WA:$7,981/mo
Washington:$8,261/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Metum, WA:$4,337/mo
Washington:$4,100/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Metum, WA, over time

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

Metum, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Metum, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Metum 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
Metum, WA$5,981/mo$5,837/mo+2.5%
Washington$5,949/mo$5,711/mo+4.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Metum, WA
2024 average cost:$5,981/mo
2023 average cost:$5,837/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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 Metum, 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 Metum.

What families are saying about assisted living in Metum

Recent reviews for assisted living in Metum

Aegis of Greenwood in Seattle, WA

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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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1 Joyful Adult Family Home in Mountlake Terrace, WA

5.0
Hello, I would like to share my experience. I came here to give my elderly grandma a home. The owners very nice . A few weeks later my grandma told me they take good care of her. She said they give her good food at the dinner table and watched TV together. They took care of any need she had. I ...
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Rose Park Manor, RN in Kenmore, WA

5.0
The staff at this community are helpful and friendly. The food was ok, however I wish they would have asked my mom what her preferences were with regards to her diet. The price was a little high. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at their community. For instance, at Murano Senior Living, the staff are described as 'loving and provides great care'. At Cogir of Mill Creek, residents share that they feel 'content' and 'happy' living there. The staff's dedication ...
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Diverse activities for residents. A variety of activities catering to different interests is a key feature in several communities. At Mountlake Terrace Plaza, residents enjoy 'tons of activities' that keep them engaged and active. The staff at Cogir of Queen Anne offer a 'great activity program' with 'many choices'. Resident ...
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Quality dining experiences. High-quality meals and dining experiences are highlighted in numerous reviews. For example, at Laurel Cove, the food is described as 'delicious' and 'timely'. At Emerald City Senior Living, the 'terrific food' is a major factor in residents' satisfaction. Communities ensure that dietary rest ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Several reviews praise the cleanliness, upkeep, and overall design of the communities' living spaces. At Cogir of Kirkland, for example, residents enjoy 'pristine' bathrooms and a 'renovated patio and dining room'. At Brookdale West Seattle, the 'beautiful grounds' and 'top-notch facilities' ...
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Accessible and accommodating staff. Staff members' willingness to accommodate residents' needs is a consistent theme. At Cogir of Queen Anne, the activities team offers a 'spectacular program' and 'superb menu quality'. At Aegis Living of Queen Anne on Galer, the care team is 'loving and provides great care' to the residents. ...
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Focus on safety and security. Many communities prioritize residents' safety and security, giving families peace of mind. At Wyatt House Retirement Center, the staff have 'welcomed' the family 'with open arms' and are 'capable, empathetic, generous, and fun'. The 'warm and loving community' at Brookdale West Seattle ensur ...
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Metum review score based on 1,275 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1275 reviews of 985 Metum assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Metum 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

Metum review score compared against nearby cities

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Metum, WA985 facilities
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Bremerton, WA987 facilities
8.0
Everett, WA419 facilities

Review subcategories for Metum 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 1,275 reviews of 985 Metum assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Metum 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
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.4
Care services
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3.1
Staff
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3.3
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Metum assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Metum assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Metum, 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 Metum 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 Metum 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%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Metum 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 Metum Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Metum, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Metum 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 Metum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Metum, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Metum 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 Metum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Metum, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Metum 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 Metum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Metum, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Metum

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