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10 Best Nursing Homes in Des Moines, WA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Des Moines nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Des Moines, WA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Des Moines or another care type is right for you. Browse 53 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Des Moines.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wedgwood, Ravenna and Roosevelt.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Landsburg, Ravensdale and Trude.
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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.
Our assisted living community, located in Renton, Wash., on the shores of beautiful Lake Washington, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and more. And...
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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.
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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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.
Wesley Homes Lea Hill, Auburn's newest retirement community, offers the feeling of small-town living - with neighbors just like you and friendly support staff. Situated on 19 acres, just west of Green River Community College, Wesley Homes Lea Hill provides a variety of living accommodations...
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1st of all I'm going to say that I'm pretty sure no one wants to be put or put their loved ones in a nursing home. That being said, I thank God for Hallmark Manor. Not only do they make sure my mother's...
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The Parkside Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Auburn, Washington. The center is surrounded by immaculately cared for lawns with mature trees. Located twenty minutes from Seattle, and ten minutes from Tacoma, Auburn is an historical town with the...
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I think they did a great job here when my dad was here for rehab. I have worked in these places and no one place is perfect. I would recommend if you need a place.
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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.
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.
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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.
Where it’s home & you’re family!A familiar lifestyle with just the right level of care. Independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care in our brand new Renton location.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence are committed to providing the highest quality of life through excellent care to our residents, while preserving their dignity and self-respect. Garden Terrace offers the full continuum of care from the very beginning stages of the Alzheimer’s...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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.
You come first. That’s what we truly believe at Vashon Community Care (VCC). All of our senior living programs and services are designed to support who you are and the way you want to live.Every aspect of our daily schedule is specially tailored for each individual resident, emphasizing your...
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.
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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...
Cost of nursing homes in Des Moines, WA
The average cost of senior living in Des Moines is $5,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $4,912 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Des Moines, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Des Moines, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Des Moines
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Des Moines
Deer Ridge Memory Care in Puyallup, WA
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We picked this community because it is great, with caring staff. Clean facilities, nice rooms. I would definitely recommend Deer Ridge to anyone.
Brookdale Harbor Bay in Gig Harbor, WA
4.6
Mom moved from another facility and our experience here has been so much more positive. The office staff processes insurance information accurately. The care staff is very involved with the residents.
Aegis of Kirkland
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I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5.
My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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Des Moines nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Moines nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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
67.4%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Des Moines 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 Des Moines Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Des Moines, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Des Moines 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 Des Moines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Des Moines, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Des Moines 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 Des Moines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Des Moines, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Des Moines 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 Des Moines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Des Moines, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.8%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
51.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Des Moines, Washington. See full list of communities.
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