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10 Best Nursing Homes in Durham, WA

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Durham 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 339 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Durham, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Durham is about $5,471, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 5326 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Durham, WA

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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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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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.
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...
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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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...
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
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
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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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...
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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.
Admiral Heights is located in the heart of West Seattle close to services, restaurants, parks and shopping. Our goal at Admiral Heights is to meet each residents needs while maintaining the highest level of choice and independence. Each resident selects a care program that is unique to their...
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
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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.
Photo of Harbor Place At Cottesmore
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Harbor Place at Cottesmore is a premier retirement and assisted living community located on the campus of Cottesmore of Life Care. The beautiful campus setting offers a full continuum of care with 40 retirement living apartments, 60 assisted living apartments and a 104-bed-nursing center. ...
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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.
From the moment you enter Maple Creek you’ll feel the warmth and caring, from the staff and tenants. Maple Creek overlooks the beautiful Ponce De Leon Creek, surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of nature.Maple Creek is located directly across the street from the Lakewood Town Center....
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
You feel it the moment you walk in—a certain warmth and friendliness. That’s the heart of The Broadview Center: our incredible team.Many have been with us for years, building lasting relationships and providing consistent, compassionate support. Here, we know our residents, greet families with...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Durham, WA

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $5,471 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilkeson, WA with an average of $5,028 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Durham, WA, vs. nearby cities

Durham, WA
$5,471/mo

Nursing homes costs in Durham, WA, vs. state and national averages

Durham, WA
$5,471/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Nursing homes costs in Durham, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,446/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,471/mo

Nursing homes costs in Durham, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,744/mo
Studio
$5,149/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,452/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,343/mo

Senior living costs in Durham 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: Durham, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDurham, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,471/mo$5,140/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$5,333/mo$5,256/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,446/mo$5,140/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,354/mo$4,146/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Durham, WA:$5,471/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Durham, WA:$5,333/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Durham, WA:$5,446/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Durham, WA:$4,354/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Durham, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Durham 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.

Durham, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Durham, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Durham 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 median 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
Durham, WA$6,520/mo$6,123/mo+6.5%
Washington$6,454/mo$5,968/mo+8.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Durham, WA
2024 average cost:$6,520/mo
2023 average cost:$6,123/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Durham

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Durham

Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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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.

Norse Home in Seattle, WA

5.0
The experience has been going very well for my friend. The community is a good fit for her and she likes it very much. My friend likes the meals they provide. Every time we have been there it has been clean, it is quiet impressive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

Durham nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durham, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Durham 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 Durham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
52.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.8%
0.4%
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Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Durham, Washington. See full list of communities.
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