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10 Best Nursing Homes in Olympia, WA
Olympia 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Olympia, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Olympia is about $5,106, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 409 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 Little Hoquiam, Hartstene and Grant.
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8.9
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35 reviews
I've made a new life here. I try to help out where I can. Leading bible study, publishing a picture resident directory. And writing on the resident calender. This is HOME.
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.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve a lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better. Our community offers independent...
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26 reviews
The staff is wonderful and tireless. I feel secure knowing [name removed] is enjoying a caring environment. The spouses of the residents are all supportive of each other, so we know we aren't alone on this...
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.
Finding senior care that embraces independent living while respecting the person can be a difficult task. Our loved ones have unique personalities which mandate that different needs be met. The right home will help our loved ones to remain as independent as possible while still meeting their...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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17 reviews
It's a very welcoming community with plenty of opportunities to interact with other residents. As far as the staff goes, I would say that some of the night staff could be more responsive and have better...
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.
Comfortable living arrangements and commitment to service make The Sequoia an attractive community within itself. Residents enjoy living in private apartments—furnished and decorated with their favorite things. Each apartment is designed for safe, comfortable living, with cable TV, a...
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8.0
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16 reviews
The staff members at Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care are very friendly and super helpful and upbeat. The menus and preparation disappointing. Alternatives are mostly fried food. They are adding evening...
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.
Our Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...
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9.0
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57 reviews
My mother's dementia became too much after living with me for 3 years. We did a tour of 3 residences and chose Bonaventure of Lacey the first day. The place is lovely and my mom is well cared for. Family...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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8.9
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8 reviews
I rate them 5 on all categories. Exceptionally professional and caring. The director's competence and professionalism. Immediately we knew we wanted our mother to live there.
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.
Locally & privately owned and operated from its opening in 1997, Memory Care at The Lodges creates a home-like setting for Dementia care. Each of our secured Lodges has just 16 resident rooms clustered around the main activity, dining and living room areas. This floor plan greatly reduces...
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8.6
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6 reviews
The staff was amazing, they kept us updated on everything that was going on. They were extremely helpful and kind to my mom. They treated her with respect and we liked the family setting. The food choices...
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. The Hampton Memory Care is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those living with this disease and other memory loss. We are a free-standing, specialized...
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18 reviews
I am currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and my experience has been very good so far. The friendliness and staff are great. The cleanliness, care services and food are good. Overall, I would...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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8.0
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57 reviews
The facility is clean and well maintained. The staff is great … caring, knowledgeable and supportive. The residents are friendly and fun … definitely people I enjoy spending time with. There are lots of...
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.
Bonaventure of Woodland is a luxury senior living community in Lacey, WA, offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel...
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6 reviews
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...
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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7.6
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29 reviews
Brookdale has very caring staff. They listen when we have concerns and do their best to correct issues. Communication with us is good if mom falls or shows a medical change. They make sure to call us and...
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.
Our community, in Olympia, Wash., provides memory care services to seniors in all stages of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, where each resident is surrounded by others with...
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The staff has been very loving to my loved one and treat her with dignity and respect. She moved to another area for her medical condition, it was a change for her and hard for her, but I am very happy with...
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.
At Roo Lan Health Care is Lacey’s original skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, having served the community here for more than 40 years. Our owner Craig LeVee has guided the community for decades on two core principles. One is that the best people give the best care. Roo Lan prides itself...
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I've always talked up Artesian Place and recommended it. It's a terrific place. One of the biggest reasons why I chose it was because it was clean, and it didn't smell like some of these types of places...
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.
Artesian Place is a beautiful 3-story building in the quiet and conveniently located medical district of west side Olympia and the Black Lake area. The building with beautiful finishes and various resident spaces features 60 apartments, 48 large studio and 12 1-bedroom apartments divided amongst...
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3 reviews
My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We placed her after an extensive search in the local area to the Cottages of Lacey. They group people mostly according to their stage of dementia and the...
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, 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.
Few places are as stunningly beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. Fewer still encompass the gracious lifestyle, peace of mind and opportunities of Panorama. Located in Lacey, Washington on a beautiful 120-acre campus near the picturesque state capital of Olympia, Panorama is an evergreen oasis,...
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Cost of nursing homes in Olympia, WA
The average cost of senior living in Olympia is $5,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakville, WA with an average of $4,876 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Olympia, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Olympia
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Olympia
Brookdale Allenmore AL in Tacoma, WA
5.0
Moving our father into Brookdale Allenmore has been made easier by the constant communication and help from [name removed], The Community Relations Director. She has been a great help and source of knowledge during this process. She has always made herself available by phone to answer questions. ...
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Olympics West Senior Living in Tumwater, WA
4.1
My loved one is currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and overall, the experience has been very good. The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff and care services are also good. My loved one is doing well.
The Lodge at Mallard's Landing in Gig Harbor, WA
5.0
My mother moved into this community and she loves it. The convenience, the comfort, and the safety. The staff are very kind and attentive. The food is outstanding and the dining room service is top notch. Gig Harbor is a great city too. I recommend this community.
Olympia nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olympia nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olympia, 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 Olympia 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 Olympia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Olympia, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
93.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
93.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Olympia 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 Olympia Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Olympia, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
93.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Olympia 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 Olympia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Olympia, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
73.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
93.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
93.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Olympia 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 Olympia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Olympia, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
73.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olympia 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 Olympia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Olympia, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
86.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
86.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.4%
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