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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Bay, WA
Assisted living costs in South Bay average about $4,748 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in South Bay. Our detailed directory has 368 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.
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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.
We are providing 24/7 compassionate care to senior adults with certain medical conditions such as: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson, Stroke, Diabetes (Treated with medication), Special diet, Wheelchair or Bed bound, Incontinence and Terminal Illness, Mental Health. Care is provided in a warm...
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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.
A Place Called Home has seven locations throughout the beautiful states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Located in the mid-west, seniors can enjoy the seasonal weather and beautiful sites. The globally acknowledged senior care provider has sophisticated living environments, as well as their top notch...
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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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.
Santo Niño specializes in providing elderly, dementia, post-CVA, diabetic, and hospice care. As a licensed nurse and previously a doctor in the Philippines, I’ve had extensive experience in caring for the elderly. This includes 20 years of medical experience as well as hospital and nursing 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.
Santo Nino AFH II is located in Olympia, WA in Thurston County. This residential care home provides help to you on a regular basis in an area that you will love to call home. Those who spend any amount of time in Olympia find that it has much to do and see. Residents and guests enjoy checking out...
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The people are very nice. They do have a dog on site which bites. I don't think it bites the people that are living there, but people that visit. (Probably just protecting loved ones like any good house...
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.
Golden Valley AFH is a senior residential care home that is located in the capital state of Olympia, WA and in Thurston county. Olympia is located on the Budd Inlet and is just a few miles East of the large Capital State Forest, which spans over hundreds of miles. The group home setting itself is...
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My father is 94, old and frail, and I feel completely assured that he is being given the best of care in a warm and loving environment. He likes the food, and the staff. I like it that they keep him warm...
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.
Cassidy's Adult Family HomeCassidy's Adult Family Home is located in Tumwater, WA in Thurston County. This residential care home provides daily support to you in an area that is beautiful. Those who spend time in Tumwater and Thurston County appreciate the natural beauty that is available there....
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The Peace Adult Family Home community is Very nice. It's always comfortable, clean, and they're always cooking. The Peace Adult Family Home facility is a nice place. I would recommend it to anyone.
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.
The Peace Adult Family Care Home is a 24 hour care center with the comforts of a home. Here we provide the care and attention your loved one and family needs and deserves. We take great pride in accommodating and pleasing their residents as well as members of the residents’ family. We provide...
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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...
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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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...
Cost of assisted living in South Bay, WA
The average cost of senior living in South Bay is $4,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McCleary, WA with an average of $4,567 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Bay, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Bay, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Bay vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Bay, WA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in South Bay over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Bay, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Bay
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Bay
Titlow Adult Family Home in Tacoma, WA
5.0
[name removed] was such a caring person, she took great care of my husband. She always treated him with respect and compassion. [name removed] was excellent at keeping me informed of everything regarding my husband. My children and I are extremely happy with the care that was given to my ...
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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.
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.
South Bay review score based on 93 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 37 South Bay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Bay 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
South Bay review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Bay 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 93 reviews of 37 South Bay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Bay 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.South Bay, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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South Bay assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Bay, 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 South Bay 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 South Bay 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
94.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Bay 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 South Bay 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
94.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Bay 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 South Bay 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
27%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Bay 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 South Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Bay 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 South Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
27%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Bay
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 South Bay protect seniors.
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Gerry Care Adult Family Home, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Gig Harbor Court are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Bay, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near South Bay, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Bay, Washington are Gig Harbor Court and Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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