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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Spanaway, WA

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Assisted living costs in Spanaway average about $4,806 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 98 communities in Spanaway. Our detailed directory has 371 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
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.
Sam's House is a highly rated assisted living facility located in Bolinas, California. Bolinas is a wonderful city that is located in the northern part of California. There are several very valid reasons why people prefer this residential facility. We take pride in offering our residents high...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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The staff are wonderful, supportive and understanding of my mother in law's condition. The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. The community is clean and they take care of any issues as needed....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Cascade Park Gardens was constructed in 1995, and is located just West of the Tacoma Mall, Pierce County's dominant shopping center. From the large fireplaces that welcomes you, to our cozy entertainment and activity rooms, you will appreciate the warm and homelike atmosphere of Cascade Park...
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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.
OUR MISSIONJollyplace is a 24hrs Adult Family Home located in a quiet neighborhood of Lakewood close to Steilacoom.Our focus is to provide skilled and long time care in a compassionate, comfortable environment.The providers (Patrick and Irene) have more than 10 years of experience working with...
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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.
A Better Choice Adult Family Home is a warm and comfy place for someone's loved one. Our home is convieniently located just off Shaw Road in Puyallup and only minutes from South Hill Mall and Good Samaritan Hospital.Myself and my family live on site currently and enjoy treating out residents...
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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.
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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.
Compassion and Care, in Tacoma, WA, is a senior care home that serves Pierce County. Conveniently accessible from Interstate 5, it is located near Fox Island and miles of open beaches. Nearby is Fircrest Golf Club where people can spend the afternoon playing a relaxing game of golf. With the...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Spanaway, WA

The average cost of senior living in Spanaway is $4,806 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clear Lake, WA with an average of $4,681 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spanaway, WA vs. nearby cities

Spanaway, WA
$4,806/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spanaway, WA vs. the state and national average

Spanaway, WA
$4,806/mo
U.S. national average
$4,726/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spanaway vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,806/mo
$4,912/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Spanaway, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,975/mo
Private
$6,654/mo
Studio
$5,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,824/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,532/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Spanaway over time

Spanaway, WAWA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Spanaway, 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 Spanaway.

What families are saying about assisted living in Spanaway

Recent reviews for assisted living in Spanaway

Deer Ridge Memory Care in Puyallup, WA

5.0
We picked this community because it is great, with caring staff. Clean facilities, nice rooms. I would definitely recommend Deer Ridge to anyone.

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.

Spanaway review score based on 96 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 85 Spanaway assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Spanaway 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

Spanaway review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Spanaway, WA85 facilities
8.3
Clover Creek, WA126 facilities
8.5
McChord AFB, WA116 facilities

Review subcategories for Spanaway 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 96 reviews of 85 Spanaway assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Spanaway 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.
Spanaway, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Spanaway assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spanaway assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spanaway, 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 Spanaway 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 Spanaway 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
76.5%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.2%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.6%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Spanaway 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 Spanaway Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spanaway, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.6%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.4%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spanaway 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 Spanaway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spanaway, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.2%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.7%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Spanaway 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 Spanaway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spanaway, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spanaway 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 Spanaway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spanaway, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Spanaway

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 Spanaway protect seniors.

Learn about Washington Assisted Living regulations

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