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Assisted living costs in Thurston County average about $7,044 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 476 communities in Thurston County. Our detailed directory has 3669 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Lakewood and University Place.

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.
The back yard of the home has a 180-degree view of the golf course. It provides care to senior residents with or without dementia. It provides an excellent environment, wheelchair access, great nutrition, and dedicated personal care. In addition, it provides free medical consultation to its...
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.
Fountain of Life AFH is a senior care home located in Spanaway, Washington in Pierce County. The city is a bedroom community, just south of Tacoma and includes plenty of exciting places for residents to enjoy the city as well as the natural environment around them. Spanaway is just minutes from...
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What we like the most about Coral Wood AFH is that it is clean, kind staff, location, easy to visit, and are accommodating of dietary desires as well as needs
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.
Coralwood AFH is a residential care home based in the pretty city of Lakewood, Washington, which is situated in Pierce County. Historically known as the Lake District, Lakewood is alive with outdoor recreation activities and boasts various family beaches, hiking trails, golf courses, 11 parks and...
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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: 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.
Welcome to the 'Bethany' You always want the very special care for your loved one. We're proud to offer and alternative for those who no longer can live independently. And our warm loving home atmosphere each of our residents gets the personalized care, respect and attention they need. All of...
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My first reaction to House of Hope was it was friendly. The owners really interested in the clients' lives, and they enjoy sharing stories of their own backgrounds. The care has been excellent. They...
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.
Choosing to have an assisted living facility care for you loved one could be one the best experience a family could have. You will not get only satisfaction knowing your senior will get the care he or she needs when you are not present, but you will enable yourself to eliminate most of your...
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, 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.
Joyful Living AFH provides a unique combination of housing, personalized supportive services and healthcare designed to meet the needs of older adults and those with developmental disability. Our goal is to help our residents live a joyful life to its fullest, while maintaining their...
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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.
Emanuel Adult Family Homes, LLC is a residential care home for seniors that is situated in the lovely and vibrant city of Spanaway, Washington which is found in Pierce County. Spanaway has numerous outdoor recreational opportunities for residents. These include Bresemann Forest and the hiking...
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Mashburn AFH LLC had a warmth about it and a caring atmosphere. I visited five different facilities and that is why I chose this one. The residents were out and about and happy and content. My aunt was in a...
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.
Mashburn AFH LLCMashburn AFH LLC is a senior care home located in the magnificent Graham city, Washington in Pierce County. Our happy community is in a beautiful place where senior citizens can relax their mind and bodies without being disturbed. The climate in the region has enabled us safeguard...
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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
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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 Cottage is an assisted living facility located in Lakewood, Washington. Lakewood is a major suburb of Tacoma, Washington. Crystal Cottage is classified as a micro-community type adult care facility. It has a capacity of six clients, providing home type environment, unlike large...
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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.
Sunny Meadows Adult Family Home LLC. is a new Adult Family Home located in Fredrickson Tacoma area. The provider/owner is a nurse with 15 years experience in Geriatric care.Our Mission at Sunny Meadows is to respect our residents traditions, values and honor their dignity and independence,...
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All 5s. Yes, based on the experience we have had with Ginger Creek we would recommend them to other families, they're taking good care of her. I haven't heard my mom complain about her care.
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.
Ginger Creek Adult Family Home allows those with disabilities and special limitations to grow and enjoy the comforts of life, in a safe and pleasant environment fit to their needs. We give individualized care, tailored to meet personal needs. Ginger Creek is equipped with comfortable rooms,...
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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 happily provide the    Following services: .  24-hour compassionate care .  Professional care by experienced, certified staff .  On call RN, LPN .  Non-smoking environment .  Clean and quiet .  Personally designed levels of quality, loving care . ...
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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.
Northcliff Place is an adult family home located in Shelton, Washington. Here at Northcliff our staff specializes in Alzheimer and Dementia care and we are armed with the knowledge and abilities to make your stay comfortable and safe. As an assisted living home it is of the utmost importance...
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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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
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My wife's experience here at this community was excellent. They took very good care her and all her needs. She was in the hospice care part of the facility, and they did everything they could to make her...
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.
Grace Garden is a residential care home located in Lakewood, WA, in Pierce County. Lakewood is populated with many lakes: Lake Lousie, Waughop Lake, Lake Steilacoom, Gravelly Lake and American Lake. Some of these lakes drain into the vast Puget Sound. Lakewood also has a view of the majestic...
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
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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, 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.
Sound View Care Center is located in the prestigious University Place neighborhood.  Our property features sweeping, ever-changing views of the Pacific Ocean's beautiful Gig Harbor Peninsula, Puget Sound, and Fox Island.  Our residents enjoy watching the barges, sailboats, and...
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.
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
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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.
This Adult Family Home is owned and operated by WA State licensed nurses with over 20 years of acute and long term care experience.Our home provides a place for seniors who can no longer live on their own but seek care and support in a home environment. Located in South Tacoma, we are close to...

Cost of assisted living in Thurston County, WA

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

Assisted living costs in Thurston County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Thurston County, WA
$7,044/mo

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

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

Assisted living costs in Thurston County, WA, vs. other senior living options

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

Assisted living costs in Thurston County, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,725/mo

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

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

Thurston County, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Thurston County, WA

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

What families are saying about assisted living in Thurston County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thurston County

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.

Evergreen Senior Care in Seattle, WA

4.0
I like the care that my grandmother is getting in this community.We like that it is very clean. We wanted a smaller community for her. The staff is very nice and caring. The meals are very good and she is happy with the variety. She does stay involved with activities. She likes that they do ...
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Hillside Assisted Living in Kent, WA

5.0
This is our second living experience at Staff Suites. Our mom and dad were here in 2014 when he fell ill. He was taken very good care of until he left us. Our mom lived on her own for a while, then later decided she needed a little more help and Stafford was the first place she thought of when ...
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Thurston County review score based on 709 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 709 reviews of 476 Thurston County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thurston County 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

Thurston County review score compared against nearby cities

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Thurston County, WA476 facilities
8.2
Pierce County, WA726 facilities
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Mason County, WA553 facilities

Review subcategories for Thurston County 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 709 reviews of 476 Thurston County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thurston County 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
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Thurston County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston County, 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 Thurston County 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 Thurston County 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
79%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Thurston County 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 Thurston County 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
81.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thurston County 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 Thurston County 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
18.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston County 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 Thurston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston County 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 Thurston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thurston County

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 Thurston County protect seniors.
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The Hampton, Gerry Care Adult Family Home and Olympics West Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thurston County, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 476 assisted living facilities near Thurston County, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Thurston County, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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