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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Washington is $5,805, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Olympia area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Olympia, WA

Cost of nursing homes in Olympia, WA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $5,805 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Washington vs. 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 state: Washington

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Washington	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$5,805/mo	$5,847/mo	0.7% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,480/mo	$5,830/mo	11.1% above national median
Memory Care	$8,229/mo	$6,999/mo	17.6% above national median
Independent Living	$4,089/mo	$3,520/mo	16.2% above national median

Nursing Homes

Washington:$5,805/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:0.7% below national median

Assisted Living

Washington:$6,480/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:11.1% above national median

Memory Care

Washington:$8,229/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:17.6% above national median

Independent Living

Washington:$4,089/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.2% above national median

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Nursing homes costs in Olympia, WA, over time

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

Olympia, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Olympia, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Olympia 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Olympia, WA	$7,134/mo	$6,759/mo	+5.6%
Washington	$6,956/mo	$6,714/mo	+3.6%
National	$6,098/mo	$5,866/mo	+4.0%

Olympia, WA

2024 average cost:$7,134/mo

2023 average cost:$6,759/mo

Percent change:+5.6%

Washington

2024 average cost:$6,956/mo

2023 average cost:$6,714/mo

Percent change:+3.6%

National

2024 average cost:$6,098/mo

2023 average cost:$5,866/mo

Percent change:+4.0%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Olympia

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Olympia

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.

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 ...

Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

4.5

My loved one is a resident at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma and things have been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The food and activities are also great.

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

75.4%

2.5%

Doctor on call

34%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

90.1%

23.7%

Diabetic care

92.1%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

73.8%

10%

Home care agency on-site

33%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

91.1%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

55%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

72.8%

17.5%

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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

71.2%

Specialized memory care training for staff

51.3%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

50.3%

5.5%

Memory care only community

24.6%

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

37.2%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

67%

1.4%

No sugar

61.8%

1.4%

Vegetarian

67.5%

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

55%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

59.7%

0.5%

Room service

58.6%

0.3%

Anytime dining

43.5%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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

68.1%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

46.6%

0.3%

Community service programs

48.7%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

70.2%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

69.1%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

75.4%

6.6%

Piano or organ

62.8%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

59.7%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

60.2%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

67.5%

0.4%

Live performances

68.6%

0.4%

Dances

51.3%

0.2%

Fitness center

40.8%

0.3%

Fitness classes

66.5%

0.4%

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