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10 Best Nursing Homes in Helen, WA
Helen 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 58 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Helen, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Helen is about $4,704, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 632 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Personally, I think that their initial evaluation for acceptance into the facility should be better done. I did not think that my dad qualified for that type of Residential Care, his needs were more complex....
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.
Lease by December 31st and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Overall it's been a pretty positive experience. A few things need addressing, but I would still recommend checking it out for placement. love the energy! Everyone seems so happy all the time. The biggest...
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.
In our assisted living community, located in Yakima, Wash., and conveniently close to restaurants, medical offices, churches, coffee houses, banks and a post office, you can fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to...
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Team members are always helpful, caring and loving! Everyone here treats the residents with respect and dignity - this is family!
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.
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My father is adjusting well since his move to Homestead Place. They keep the residents busy with a large variety of activities. The facility is clean and appears to be maintained well. It has been a good...
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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my mother spent a year at Guardian Angel Homes in richland 2011-2012. She passed away there. The staff there gave her the utmost quality of care and provided for her dignity also. Always. And I was...
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.
Guardian Angel Homes offers a wide range of care from minimal assistance to meeting the special needs of our Alzheimer's and Dementia residents.Our staff consist of experienced caregivers committed to the health, safety and well-being of our residents. We endeavor to provide a "home away from...
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I have made my home at Fieldstone West for 18 months. I appreciate living in such a safe, caring and lovely community. All staff, no matter their position, are friendly, caring and make the residents feel...
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.
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My Mother used to live at this facility in the independent living. When she first moved in we were made away that there is independent, assisted living, and nursing care. When my mom had a stroke she had to...
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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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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family has been good, and they reach out anytime there is a change with my loved one. The staff take great...
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.
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When looking for a new place to live, I was really drawn to Ponderosa. I heard great things about it. My move in process was really fast and was made easy for me. I would recommend Ponderosa to anyone;...
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.
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My mother, who has been in the care of Good Samaritan Healthcare Center in Yakima, WA is approaching the four year mark of her residency there. She originally was in the rehabilitation wing following an...
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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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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Moses Lake is one of Central Washington's premier healthcare providers. In our postacute unit, we provide treatment for patients who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Many patients are released from the hospital after...
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.
SunBridge Special Care Center - LakeRidge is a unique, specialized facility designed to serve Alzheimer's residents. We are well-known and respected for exceptional programming, family education and personalized, compassionate care. Our 74-bed skilled nursing facility provides a range of...
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: 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: 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.
Cost of nursing homes in Helen, WA
The average cost of senior living in Helen is $4,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granger, WA with an average of $3,534 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Helen, WA vs. nearby cities
Helen, WA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Helen, WA vs. the state and national average
Helen, WA
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Helen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Helen, WA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Helen
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Helen
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.
Brookdale Hearthstone Moses Lake
4.8
From the get go, the staff was on their toes. Everyone had a job to do, and the ease with which we were able to move our friend into a room was seamless. There was compassion in their agenda.
Fieldstone Memory Care Yakima
5.0
They're awesome - the friendliness, the cleanliness, the independent rooms with their own bathrooms - it's huge for our loved one. We spent a lot of time looking around and this was our number one choice by far. When we walked in, we just knew. This was it. When we go to visit, we see the ...
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Helen nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helen nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helen, 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 Helen 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 Helen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helen, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Helen 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 Helen Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helen, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helen 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 Helen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helen, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Helen 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 Helen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helen, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helen 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 Helen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helen, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
0.4%
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