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10 Best Nursing Homes in The Highlands, WA

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The Highlands 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 91 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in The Highlands, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in The Highlands is about $5,644, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1339 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near The Highlands, WA

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Photo of Aegis of Laurelhurst
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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.
Welcome to Aegis of Laurelhurst! Our beautiful new community is nestled in the idyllic neighborhood of Laurelhurst. See how the beauty of the University of Washington provided the inspiration for our community, and how we look to provide an environment for a life well lived. While our community...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
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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.
•Aegis Living has been in business for over 28 years. We pride ourselves by offering the best care for seniors, but also taking excellent care of our staff so that it can reflect on the services we provide for you and your family. It truly is our culture that makes us different. •Our care team is...
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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Cost of nursing homes in The Highlands, WA

The average cost of senior living in The Highlands is $5,644 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yarrow Point, WA with an average of $5,598 per month.

Nursing homes costs in The Highlands, WA, vs. nearby cities

The Highlands, WA
$5,644/mo
$5,659/mo
$5,706/mo

Nursing homes costs in The Highlands, WA, vs. state and national averages

The Highlands, WA
$5,644/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

Nursing homes costs in The Highlands, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,613/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,644/mo

Nursing homes costs in The Highlands, WA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in The Highlands 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: The Highlands, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Highlands, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,644/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$5,456/mo$5,280/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,613/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$4,714/mo$4,183/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
The Highlands, WA:$5,644/mo
Washington:$5,195/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
The Highlands, WA:$5,456/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
The Highlands, WA:$5,613/mo
Washington:$5,195/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
The Highlands, WA:$4,714/mo
Washington:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in The Highlands, WA, over time

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

The Highlands, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in The Highlands, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in The Highlands 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
The Highlands, WA$5,878/mo$6,218/mo-5.5%
Washington$6,455/mo$5,966/mo+8.2%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
The Highlands, WA
2024 average cost:$5,878/mo
2023 average cost:$6,218/mo
Percent change:-5.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,455/mo
2023 average cost:$5,966/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in The Highlands

Recent reviews for nursing homes in The Highlands

Sunrise of Edmonds

4.6
I definitely recommend it if someone can afford it. The food is great when they do community events each month but not a lot of choices that my dad likes on regular meals.

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.

Jefferson House in Kirkland, WA

5.0
I only wish we could of moved in sooner. What we really like about Jefferson House is that It was light, airy, not dark and sad. Based on the experience we have had so far with Jefferson House we would absolutely recommend this community to other families and in fact we have already!

The Highlands nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Highlands nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Highlands, 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 The Highlands 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 The Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
The Highlands, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in The Highlands 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 The Highlands Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
The Highlands, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.8%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in The Highlands 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 The Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Highlands, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
64.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
74.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in The Highlands 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 The Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Highlands, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in The Highlands 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 The Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
The Highlands, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
72.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Edmonds, Brookdale West Seattle and Cogir of Northgate MC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near The Highlands, Washington. See full list of communities.
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