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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kent, WA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kent 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 Kent, 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 Kent or another care type is right for you. Browse 41 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kent.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wedgwood, Ravenna and View Ridge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Landsburg, Ravensdale and Trude.

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Photo of Renton Assisted Living
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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.
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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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.
If you are looking for a luxury retirement, you’ve found it at Bonaventure of Maple Valley. We’re here for you, no matter if you need independent living or memory care.At Bonaventure of Maple Valley, we focus on community, care, and comfort for our residents. To that end, we are pleased to be...
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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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...
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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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.
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
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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, 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.
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.
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Provides: Memory 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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Kent, WA

The average cost of senior living in Kent is $5,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumner, WA with an average of $4,977 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kent, WA vs. nearby cities

Kent, WA
$5,213/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kent, WA vs. the state and national average

Kent, WA
$5,213/mo
U.S. national average
$4,882/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kent vs. other types of senior living

$5,182/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,213/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kent, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,506/mo
Studio
$4,201/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,540/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,965/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,418/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kent over time

Kent, WAWA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kent

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kent

Deer Ridge Memory Care in Puyallup, WA

5.0
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

5.0
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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Kent nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kent, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.8%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kent 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 Kent Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kent, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.3%
3.8%
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
46.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kent 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 Kent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent 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 Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
63.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent 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 Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
56.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.7%
0.4%
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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 Kent, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 41 nursing homes facilities near Kent, Washington. See the full list.

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