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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lakewood, WA
Lakewood 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 26 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lakewood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lakewood is about $5,099, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 463 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Forest Beach, Little Hoquiam and Hartstene.
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Lakewood, WA
The average cost of senior living in Lakewood is $5,099 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,917 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lakewood, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lakewood
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lakewood
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.
Brookdale Federal Way
4.0
My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila
4.6
My 87 year-old mom has lived at Merrill Gardens at Tukwila (formerly Holden Southcenter) for 18 months, and it truly is a wonderful place. This review might sound a bit over-the-top with praise, but my platitudes are genuine.
As you can see from the photos, the facility itself is gorgeous -- ...
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Lakewood nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakewood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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
73.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lakewood 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 Lakewood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakewood 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 Lakewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakewood 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 Lakewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakewood 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 Lakewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lakewood, Washington. See full list of communities.
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