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Assisted living costs in Yelm average about $7,044 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 567 communities in Yelm. Our detailed directory has 4117 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Lakewood and Puyallup.

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: 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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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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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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.
Central Kitsap Adult Family Home is an assisted living nursing home alternative located in Bremerton, Washington. We work with each of our residents to create a customized care plan. Health care services our facility offers include medication administration, health monitoring and hand feeding....
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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.
T&R Adult Family Home provides professional senior care and is located in Issaquah, Wash. The living conditions are exquisite at our senior living community. Residence enjoy having a spacious living room and a very comfortable bedroom. They will also have a dining room that has access to a...
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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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My mother was a resident with Bainbridge Senior Living for nearly 10 years, 7 at Madison Avenue and 3 years in the Memory Care unit at Madrona House. The staff are wonderful and caring individuals at both...
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.
The Madrona House is an assisted living community located in the beautiful city of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community offers many cozy comforts of home. Dubbed as one of the Best Places to Live in the United States, Bainbridge offers scenic coastal views and plenty of...
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The food at this care home is homemade and mom seems to like the majority of it. The home is kept clean and there is always someone there to take care of her. I would recommend this care 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.
Private Nursing Care has been operating in Issaquah since 1992. This 4200 sq ft home is located on a beautiful private acre and a half, just minutes from the I-90. We provide long term care for the elderly. Our goal is to provide a safe family environment much like being in your own home. ...
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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, 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.
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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.
West Bellevue Senior Care is an adult family home care licensed by the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services to provide care for seniors. We are dedicated to offering a comfortable, respectful, friendly, and loving family-like environment with expert quality care for four...
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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.
Ideal Care Homes offer a five star Assisted Living and Nursing care in a residential neighborhood.  These adjacent homes were built and designed from ground up as a warm, relaxing and homey residence for long or short term custodial and nursing care.  We are a unique blend of...
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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.
The Home in Magnolia is dedicated in providing hospice care, short-term day care and general senior care and service plans. We are known for our commitment to the elderly population in making sure that they live enriched lives that has a good balance. Located in Seattle, Washington our staff...
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This is a great place! The facility is very clean and the staff do what they can to cater to my father's needs and requests. Every time I go to see him, he looks just great! I have no complaints about this...
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.
Cascades Adult Family Home is run by a Registered Nurse (RN) that has over 20 years of senior care experience.Cascades Adult Family Home is located in a beautiful and safe location with a view of Lake Sammamish and the Cascade Mountains. Cascades Adult Family Home offers a family-like environment...
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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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I found this AFH for my mother through a referral agency that highly recommended them, and a stellar review from the daughter of another resident. It is owned and operated by an RN with over 10 years...
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.
Harmony Care AFH is a senior care home located in the beautiful Bellevue city, Washington in the Eastside area of King County. Our home is known for its ideal positioning in a generous neighborhood full of great infrastructure. All our seniors are assured easy access to national hospitals, both...

Cost of assisted living in Yelm, WA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Studio
$4,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,725/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,245/mo

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

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Yelm, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Yelm 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
Yelm, 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%
Yelm, 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 Yelm, 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 Yelm.

What families are saying about assisted living in Yelm

Recent reviews for assisted living in Yelm

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.

Queen Anne Manor in Seattle, WA

4.8
This community is pleasant and that the people are nice. This is also in a very good location. For people who still walk there are a lot of stores and restaurants near by, including a grocery store and drug store.

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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Yelm review score based on 809 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 809 reviews of 567 Yelm assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Yelm 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

Yelm review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Yelm, WA567 facilities
8.2
Tacoma, WA957 facilities
8.2
Shelton, WA575 facilities

Review subcategories for Yelm 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 809 reviews of 567 Yelm assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Yelm 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.
Yelm, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
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Yelm assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yelm assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yelm, 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 Yelm 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 Yelm 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
78.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Yelm 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 Yelm Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Yelm, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Yelm 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 Yelm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yelm, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Yelm 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 Yelm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yelm 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 Yelm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yelm, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Yelm

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 Yelm protect seniors.
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Prestige Senior Living Rosemont, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Farrington Court are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Yelm, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 567 assisted living facilities near Yelm, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Yelm, 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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