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10 Best Nursing Homes in Meridian Heights, WA

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Meridian Heights 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 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Meridian Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Meridian Heights is about $5,542, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 673 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Meridian Heights, 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.
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
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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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Meridian Heights, WA

The average cost of senior living in Meridian Heights is $5,542 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumner, WA with an average of $5,162 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Meridian Heights, WA, vs. nearby cities

Meridian Heights, WA
$5,542/mo
$5,541/mo

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

Meridian Heights, WA
$5,542/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$5,520/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,542/mo

Nursing homes costs in Meridian Heights, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,043/mo
Studio
$4,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,516/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,945/mo

Senior living costs in Meridian Heights 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: Meridian Heights, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeridian Heights, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,542/mo$5,140/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,360/mo$5,255/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,520/mo$5,140/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,398/mo$4,145/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Meridian Heights, WA:$5,542/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Meridian Heights, WA:$5,360/mo
Washington:$5,255/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Meridian Heights, WA:$5,520/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Meridian Heights, WA:$4,398/mo
Washington:$4,145/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Meridian Heights, WA, over time

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

Meridian Heights, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Meridian Heights, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Meridian Heights 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
Meridian Heights, WA$6,151/mo$5,698/mo+8.0%
Washington$6,454/mo$5,968/mo+8.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Meridian Heights, WA
2024 average cost:$6,151/mo
2023 average cost:$5,698/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Meridian Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Meridian Heights

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.

Hillside Assisted Living in Kent, WA

5.0
This is our second living experience at Staff Suites. Our mom and dad were here in 2014 when he fell ill. He was taken very good care of until he left us. Our mom lived on her own for a while, then later decided she needed a little more help and Stafford was the first place she thought of when ...
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Meridian Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meridian Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meridian Heights, 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 Meridian Heights 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 Meridian Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Meridian Heights, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Meridian Heights 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 Meridian Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meridian Heights, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meridian Heights 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 Meridian Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meridian Heights, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
69%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
79.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Meridian Heights 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 Meridian Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meridian Heights, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
65.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meridian Heights 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 Meridian Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meridian Heights, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
75.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
65.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
55.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Weatherly Inn-Kent, Cogir of Kent and Farrington Court are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Meridian Heights, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 34 nursing homes facilities near Meridian Heights, Washington. See the full list.
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