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Residential care homes in Mercer Island often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Mercer Island is $7,894 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 1359 care homes in Mercer Island and read 1414 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as Seattle, Kent and Port Orchard.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Mercer Island, WA

Cost of care homes in Mercer Island, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mercer Island is $7,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bremerton, WA with an average of $5,882 per month.

Residential care home costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. state and national averages

Mercer Island, WA

$7,894/mo

Washington state

$7,686/mo

U.S. national average

$5,079/mo

Residential care home costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$6,521/mo

Memory Care

$7,920/mo

Independent Living

$4,262/mo

Residential Care Home

$7,894/mo

Residential care home costs in Mercer Island, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$6,453/mo

Private

$7,521/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer Island vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Mercer Island, WA

Column state: Washington

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Mercer Island, WA	Washington	U.S.
Residential Care Home	$7,894/mo	$7,686/mo	$5,079/mo
Assisted Living	$6,521/mo	$6,480/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$7,920/mo	$8,229/mo	$6,999/mo
Independent Living	$4,262/mo	$4,089/mo	$3,520/mo

Residential Care Home

Mercer Island, WA:$7,894/mo

Washington:$7,686/mo

U.S.:$5,079/mo

Assisted Living

Mercer Island, WA:$6,521/mo

Washington:$6,480/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Mercer Island, WA:$7,920/mo

Washington:$8,229/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Mercer Island, WA:$4,262/mo

Washington:$4,089/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

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Residential care home costs in Mercer Island, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home costs have shifted over the past five years in Mercer Island 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.

Mercer Island, WAWA stateNational

Residential care home cost trends in Mercer Island, WA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home costs in Mercer Island 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Mercer Island, WA	$6,701/mo	$6,886/mo	-2.7%
Washington	$6,214/mo	$6,402/mo	-2.9%
National	$4,801/mo	$4,687/mo	+2.4%

Mercer Island, WA

2024 average cost:$6,701/mo

2023 average cost:$6,886/mo

Percent change:-2.7%

Washington

2024 average cost:$6,214/mo

2023 average cost:$6,402/mo

Percent change:-2.9%

National

2024 average cost:$4,801/mo

2023 average cost:$4,687/mo

Percent change:+2.4%

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What families are saying about residential care home in Mercer Island

Recent reviews for residential care home in Mercer Island

Best Care Manor in Shoreline, WA

5.0

The community is outstanding. The staff is wonderful and attentive. The meals are excellent and fresh. and cook and made to order. They do offer a lot of activities. This is the next best thing to family care. This is a home like atmosphere with a few residents. The staff are more than caring, ...

1 Joyful Adult Family Home in Mountlake Terrace, WA

5.0

Hello, I would like to share my experience. I came here to give my elderly grandma a home. The owners very nice . A few weeks later my grandma told me they take good care of her. She said they give her good food at the dinner table and watched TV together. They took care of any need she had. I ...

Rose Park Manor, RN in Kenmore, WA

5.0

The staff at this community are helpful and friendly. The food was ok, however I wish they would have asked my mom what her preferences were with regards to her diet. The price was a little high. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming environment. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere of the communities, with staff members going above and beyond to make residents feel at home. At Grace at Camas Adult Family Home, the owner is described as welcoming and easy to speak to. At Education Hill AFH, the caregivers are sai ...

Highly skilled and attentive caregivers. Several reviews highlight the professionalism and expertise of the staff in caring for residents' needs. At Advanced Care, the caregivers are described as experienced in dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia residents, and at Angels' Arms LLC, the owner and staff are both nurses who provide ...

Customized care for unique resident needs. Residents' individual needs are often mentioned in reviews, with communities offering personalized care plans. At Verdant Grove, the community accommodates residents' needs without following a schedule. At Great Leaf Home Care, LLC, the cleanliness and friendliness were great, and the care s ...

Delicious and nutritious meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Safeside Homes, the meals are described as excellent and great for seniors. At El Shaddai Adult Family Home, the staff makes sure residents get three meals a day plus snacks and drinks throughout the ...

Collaborative and supportive staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with both their loved ones and community staff. At Yos and Adam Adult Family, the caregivers helped the resident make sure she took all her medications daily and made sure her topical medication was applied properly. At Highlands Home Care ...

Active social and recreational opportunities. Residents find enjoyment in the various social and recreational activities offered at communities. At Cambridge Home, residents are treated to birthday parties complete with cake and presents. At Alpine Residences of Bridle Trails, the home has an activities director who coordinates games an ...

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