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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Washington is $5,805, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Elma area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Elma, WA

Cost of nursing homes in Elma, WA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $5,805 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Washington vs. 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 state: Washington

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Washington	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$5,805/mo	$5,847/mo	0.7% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,480/mo	$5,830/mo	11.1% above national median
Memory Care	$8,229/mo	$6,999/mo	17.6% above national median
Independent Living	$4,089/mo	$3,520/mo	16.2% above national median

Nursing Homes

Washington:$5,805/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:0.7% below national median

Assisted Living

Washington:$6,480/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:11.1% above national median

Memory Care

Washington:$8,229/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:17.6% above national median

Independent Living

Washington:$4,089/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.2% above national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elma

Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

4.5

My loved one is a resident at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma and things have been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The food and activities are also great.

Fieldstone Cooper Point Olympia

4.0

I spent 6 months living at Fieldstone Cooper Point in Olympia. I was comfortable and enjoyed the caregivers and staff. My reason for leaving was to move closer to my family. The Assisted living community I moved to is much like Fieldstone. Friendly staff members who address everyone, including ...

Lacey Memory Care

5.0

If they have an opening for your loved one, take it immediately. [removed] should be considered the leader in the quality of and high level of care one can and should expect in a memory care facility. They seemed both professional and caring and it proved true. . Each staff member was wonderful. ...

Elma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elma, 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 Elma 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 Elma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Elma, WANational

Full medication management

80.7%

2.5%

Doctor on call

36.8%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

91.2%

23.7%

Diabetic care

91.2%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

78.9%

10%

Home care agency on-site

35.1%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

93%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

56.1%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

82.5%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elma 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 Elma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Elma, WANational

Dementia behaviors care

78.9%

Specialized memory care training for staff

54.4%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

56.1%

5.5%

Memory care only community

28.1%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elma 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 Elma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Elma, WANational

Nutritionist / dietician

36.8%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

70.2%

1.4%

No sugar

64.9%

1.4%

Vegetarian

73.7%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Elma 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 Elma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Elma, WANational

Professional chef

54.4%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

57.9%

0.5%

Room service

63.2%

0.3%

Anytime dining

42.1%

0.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Elma 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 Elma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Elma, WANational

Activity director

71.9%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

45.6%

0.3%

Community service programs

49.1%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

77.2%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

75.4%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

80.7%

6.6%

Piano or organ

61.4%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

63.2%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

59.6%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

71.9%

0.4%

Live performances

73.7%

0.4%

Dances

56.1%

0.2%

Fitness center

33.3%

0.3%

Fitness classes

68.4%

0.4%

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