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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in University Place, WA
Assisted living costs in University Place average about $4,840 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 114 communities in University Place. Our detailed directory has 575 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.
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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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
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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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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
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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.
Special needs require special care. Pioneer Place of Tacoma, a secured warm, comfortable environment where we focus on a residents abilities while minimizing their limitations. Exceptional Care, Respect, Understanding, Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life come first. We have three units of...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Cost of assisted living in University Place, WA
The average cost of senior living in University Place is $4,840 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ketron Island, WA with an average of $4,752 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in University Place
Recent reviews for assisted living in University Place
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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Chateau at Valley Center in Renton, WA
5.0
My sister and I could not be more pleased with the care our parents have received while living at the Chateau at Valley Center. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The staff is amazing and truly care for the residents. The facilities are beautiful and always seasonally ...
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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.
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Excellent communication between families and staff. Several reviews mention the importance of clear and frequent communication between community staff and families. At community Brookdale Allenmore AL, the community relations director went above and beyond to answer questions and provide assistance during the move-in process. At community Genc ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Communities offer a range of activities tailored to the interests of their residents. At community Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, residents enjoy a variety of well-thought-out activities, including movies every night, painting, games, outings, and more. Community The Village Senior Living r ...
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Highly accommodating staff. Staff members at various communities are accommodating to residents and their families. At community Brookdale Allenmore AL, staff worked to accommodate a family member's needs and were very receptive and helpful. At community King's Manor Senior Living Community, the entire staff wanted to ...
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Great food and dining experiences. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At community Gig Harbor Court, the dining room offers excellent food and vibrant conversations, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience. At community The Lodge at Mallard's La ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Communities provide clean and well-maintained living spaces for their residents. At community The Village Senior Living, the entire building is being remodeled, making it look beautiful. At community Brookdale Allenmore AL, the facility is clean and well-maintained, making residents feel com ...
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Friendly and welcoming staff. Community staff members are friendly and welcoming to residents and their families. At community Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, staff members greeted residents by name and were always helpful and attentive. At community Gig Harbor Court, staff members frequently stopped to talk with residen ...
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University Place review score based on 157 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 89 University Place assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The University Place 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
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Review subcategories for University Place 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 157 reviews of 89 University Place assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare University Place 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.University Place, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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University Place assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University Place assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University Place, 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 University Place 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 University Place 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
70.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.4%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in University Place 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 University Place Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
University Place, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in University Place 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 University Place partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
University Place, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.3%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.3%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in University Place 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 University Place communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
University Place, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University Place 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 University Place offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
University Place, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in University Place
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 University Place protect seniors.
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Lakota Hills Senior Care, Gerry Care Adult Family Home and A Serenity Adult Family Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near University Place, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 114 assisted living facilities near University Place, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in University Place, Washington are Cogir of Kent, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Gig Harbor Court. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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