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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ayer, WA
Ayer is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 40 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ayer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ayer is about $4,591, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 449 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Estes, Kahlotus and Sulphur.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ayer, WA
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Walla Walla Valley, we provide specialized care for people with complex medical conditions with the goal of helping them return to the community. Whether short-term patients or long-term residents, we provide the highest quality healthcare services with a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Coventry House, the Columbia Basin’s premiere assisted living community! A community designed to provide independence, safety, privacy and the highest quality care in a comfortable environment. The outstanding staff at Coventry House offers all the security and convenience of the 21st...
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.
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.
Rosetta Olympia — Kennewick Building has a warm, home-like atmosphere. The caregivers are attentive and keep residents happy and entertained. I could not be more pleased with my caregivers, We assist with activities of daily living and medication monitoring. Our residence has private and shared...
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.
We are an 11-room facility with 7 private and 4 semi-private rooms, providing specialized Dementia and Alzheimer’s care, although we accept those without these diagnoses. All rooms have half bathrooms, and shower rooms are conveniently located. We offer assistance with daily living and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ayer, WA
The average cost of senior living in Ayer is $4,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washtucna, WA with an average of $3,796 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ayer, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ayer, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ayer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ayer
Ciel Senior Living of Tri-Cities Memory Care in Kennewick, WA
3.8
My loved one was previously a resident at Ciel Senior Living of Tri-Cities Memory Care, but we took him out and he is much happier being at home. This facility just kept getting more expensive and I couldn't see that they did that much more for him.
Callaway Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Kennewick, WA
5.0
I would honestly give a 5 to Callaway in all categories. They were amazing, helpful, kind, clean, and a better value than the mess of [community name removed] that we moved her out of. Calloway was amazing for her in every regard. She became much healthier with them until the disease ...
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Ciel Senior Living of Tri-Cities in Kennewick, WA
5.0
The people at Columbia Crossing are great. They really care about their residents. Very clean facility, and good to work with family. Great food too. We highly recommend!
Ayer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ayer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ayer, 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 Ayer nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ayer 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
74.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ayer nursing homes
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 Ayer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ayer, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ayer nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ayer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ayer, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ayer nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ayer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ayer, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ayer nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ayer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ayer, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Callaway Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Parkview Estates and Trustwell Living at Whitman Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ayer, Washington. See full list of communities.
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