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Pierce County 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 233 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Pierce County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Pierce County is about $5,861, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Photo of Murano Senior Living
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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.
Murano specializes in creating an experience of unmatched hospitality for residents and guests alike. We offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, and state of the art programs such as Bridges and Bridges Bistro for those in early stages of memory loss. Our community also offers...
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9.5
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106 reviews
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My brother is exceptionally happy there. Their medical staff is very attentive to his needs, the staff is kind and the food and dining times are great. Lots and lots of activities in and outside of the...
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.
Within the Queen Anne neighborhood, you’ll find a traditionally modern community encompassed by bright green shrubs called Cogir of Queen Anne. Designed to provide residents comfort and peace in retirement, the community offers lively programming, attentive care, and a safe environment. Choose...
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9.5
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I have worked with Sunrise for decades now. First with my mom for assisted and then memory care. My sister when her MS got so bad she couldn’t be home. And now my brother-in-law is in assisted living. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.4
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51 reviews
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I would give it a 4. The care and staff are wonderful. I wish they did more activities with the residents, that's the only reason I didn't give a 5. I would recommend
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.
Located on picturesque Oyster Bay in Bremerton, WA, Bay Pointe Retirement Community has offered a gracious and ideal location for seniors for 20 years. The community is nestled in a waterfront neighborhood 2 miles from local shops and eateries, 1/2-mile Hwy 3 and about 2 miles from the Naval...
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We were looking for a place that would not overwhelm mom. Some place comfortable and honey. This place is great! All the staff are very caring and the details of moving are well understood. I would recommend...
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.
Perched on the hillside, The Willows features magnificent Sound and mountain views, walking paths, gazebo, raised garden beds, trees, courtyard, and beautiful landscaping. All this and ample parking makes The Willows an ideal place to call homeCascades of Bremerton designed Independent living...
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The apartments are beautiful and well-appointed. The staff is incredibly caring, food is tasty. Love that the dining room is open 7 am to 7 pm! The facility is kept very clean, and issues are attended to in...
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.
You’re going to love it here. Merrill Gardens at Tukwila boasts beautiful views, engaging programming and much more. With spacious apartments, stunning common areas, and a variety of amenities to serve you, Merrill Gardens offers a wonderful place to call home.It's all about choice. Choose from...
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9.3
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My dad has indicated that they serve chicken too much. I scored the activities a five because they offer a ton of activities. I score my parents a 1 because they don't take advantage of all of the...
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.
Exploring a Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to declare independence from chores, household maintenance and the stress that often comes from living at home. Instead, our independent living and assisted living seniors live a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them...
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9.3
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The people here are fantastic & the place is kept up nicely. I wouldn’t say change anything. It’s run very smoothly. Of course, the parking can be the pits but very busy area. My evaluate: the parking is...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northgate with easy access to I-5, Northgate Plaza offers high-quality care and an enriched senior living lifestyle within a familiar North Seattle neighborhood. The community is close to the Northgate Mall shops and restaurants as well as public parks, houses...
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The food is excellent. The staff is kind, accommodating and professional. The unit is wonderful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Welcome home to Cogir of Kirkland Senior Living. Our brand new assisted living community is nestled perfectly along the Kirkland waterfront. We’ve designed our community to offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant, comfortable, and fulfilling lifestyle in a safe and caring environment. If...
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My brother in law has been very challenging a few times. The staff at Arbor Village has been very good. We live out of it state. We receive regular updates from the staff Cost is reasonable. It is more than...
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.
Arbor Village, located in Kent, Washington, is a retirement community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Senior Living. As well as Memory Care services. Our expert team understands challenges of memory loss not only for residents, but their families as well.Our independent living...
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1111 Photos available
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9.2
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We are very happy with the move to the Hamptons. I feel like it is a much homier environment. There is always staff around and they really work with the residents to keep a calm atmosphere.
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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Room large, kept clean, has view over valley. Occasionally a person smells a bit, but the staff discreetly addresses their issue. Clothes, including towels and bedding are kept clean. Common areas are...
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.
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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9.0
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Our overall experience is very good. Wish the apartment size would be larger. The building is very clean and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and competent. They take very good care of the...
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.
Chateau Valley Center is a trusted, locally owned, family-owned and operated senior living community in Renton, Washington, serving families across Fairwood, Kent, and South Seattle for over 20 years. Located just steps from Valley Medical Center and close to local parks, shopping, and cultural...
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The food is absolutely amazing My dad is very happy with the dining options. The apartment is small, but posh. The kitchen is great, walk-in closet very spacious. Beautiful shower perfect for one person. The...
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.
THE WATERMARK AT BELLEVUELive a life that inspires you.The Watermark at Bellevue boasts exceptional Independent Living residences just steps away from our thriving Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the heart of beautiful Bellevue, Washington. With our unwavering commitment to crafting...
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9.0
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The staff is great and really engages with everyone positively. There are many daily activities to choose from. The dining room is ok, there are amazing staff who work in the dining room and others who are...
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.
Centered in one of the most vibrant and creative cities in the world, GenCare Lifestyle at Ballard Landmark in Seattle, Washington is one of the area's premiere active retirement and assisted living communities. The neighborhood of Ballard is trendy and unapologetic in its sophistication....
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9.0
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They were very welcoming a soft place for my father to land after a rough transition in his life. The driver was exceptional and accommodating. My dad really appreciated the staff that helped him with his...
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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The staff is kind and caring. There are many activities but [name removed] chooses not to do many of them. The facility is clean always. I just wish they would give [name removed] a paint brush to paint a...
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.
Located in Washington state's beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, Orchard Pointe Memory Care Community offers a specialized program of care designed to meet each resident's unique needs. We know how important it is to provide a stable, therapeutic environment for those experiencing dementia. Our...
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The activities would be a 2. They are understaffed. Which makes overall experience and value for the money a 3. They need more staff. They need to actually DO the activities on the schedule. More exercise...
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.
Weatherly Inn: A place like no other... Where we know you like family! Weatherly Inn has a strong heritage of pursuing excellence, creating a truly unique place. Opened in 1999, the Kent Memory Care Facility is a private family business. Larry Bunn, DDS was the general contractor and operations...
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My experience has been fantastic. I have been here 14 months and everything is better than I expected. The staff has gone over and above to make sure I and my wife, who is in there memory care unit, can be...
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.
Merrill Gardens is an all-inclusive community. Choose from a studio, one-, or two-bedroom private apartment home. Enjoy concierge services, daily scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing and weekly housekeeping.Our Anytime Dining program keeps up with our residents schedule with fresh,...
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11 Video available
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66 Floor plans available
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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.
At our retirement community offering independent and assisted living options for seniors, we’re here to help you seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and yard maintenance for time to pursue a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Ideal Location – Peaceful Setting and Urban ConvenienceTucked among evergreens at the Redmond–Bellevue border across from Marymoor Park, the community offers a peaceful, residential setting with easy access to world-class medical care at Overlake and Evergreen medical centers, plus nearby...
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my mother-in-law loves her apartment. She has a large covered and uncovered deck with access from the living room and bedroom. She loves being able to see the activity on the street and regularly uses the...
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.
Enjoy all bustling downtown Kirkland offers at Merrill Gardens at Kirkland: a wide range of cultural activities, international cuisine and several parks within walking distance. The Kirkland location is an excellent example of how retirement homes fit into their surroundings and take advantage of...
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The overall experience was superlative. The facilities are new, well designed, and well maintained. The food, activities, movies, and other offerings are easy to access, varied, carried out beautifully, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Aegis Living redefines senior living with our new community in the hub of Ballard. Our warm and welcoming community will reflect the cozysmall-town feel of this unique neighborhood and seamlessly blend with a distinctly Northwest style and a nod to its Nordic heritage. Aegis Living Ballard will...
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It really is a good place, very well run, with caring, hard-working employees and friendly residents who go out of their way to be kind and supportive. The number and diversity of activities and outings are...
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.
Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Cascade Mountains, University House Issaquah offers an exceptional senior living experience where natural beauty, lifelong learning, and personalized care come together. As part of the Era Living family—a local, family-owned company serving older adults for...
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Merrill gardens was very nice. It was all [name removed] desire to leave. Staff were very accommodating with our particularly difficult and unique situation.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Pierce County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Pierce County is $5,861 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include King County, WA with an average of $5,941 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Pierce County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Pierce County, WA
$5,861/mo
$6,062/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pierce County, WA, vs. state and national averages

Pierce County, WA
$5,861/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pierce County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,793/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,861/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pierce County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,771/mo
Private
$6,112/mo

Senior living costs in Pierce County 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: Pierce County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePierce County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,861/mo$5,805/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,856/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,793/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,106/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Pierce County, WA:$5,861/mo
Washington:$5,805/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Pierce County, WA:$5,856/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pierce County, WA:$7,793/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pierce County, WA:$4,106/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Pierce County, WA, over time

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

Pierce County, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Pierce County, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Pierce County 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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pierce County, WA$7,065/mo$6,886/mo+2.6%
Washington$6,956/mo$6,714/mo+3.6%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Pierce County, WA
2024 average cost:$7,065/mo
2023 average cost:$6,886/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Pierce County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pierce County

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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Pierce County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pierce County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pierce County, 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 Pierce County 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 Pierce County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.2%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pierce County 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 Pierce County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pierce County 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 Pierce County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Pierce County 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 Pierce County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
46.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Pierce County 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 Pierce County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pierce County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
52.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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