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If your loved one needs memory care in Alpha, A Place for Mom can help. With 89 memory care facilities in Alpha, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Alpha incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Alpha memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Alpha, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Yelm, Chehalis and Centralia.
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Heritage House is wonderful! The care givers are really terrific with our mom. Since placing her in the memory care facility, it has given our family peace of mind, just knowing she cant just walk out...
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.
Heritage House at Mountain View is nestled at the base of majestic Mount Rainier in Buckley, Washington. This facility is easily accessable because it is located on Highway 410 which leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the White Pass Ski Area. Buckley is a quick drive from Tacoma, 30...
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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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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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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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
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.
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 memory care in Alpha, WA

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $4,802 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toledo, WA with an average of $4,003 per month.

Memory care costs in Alpha, WA, vs. nearby cities

Alpha, WA
$4,802/mo
$4,810/mo
$4,828/mo

Memory care costs in Alpha, WA, vs. state and national averages

Alpha, WA
$4,802/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Alpha, WA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,802/mo

Memory care costs in Alpha, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,065/mo
Studio
$4,907/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,930/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,339/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alpha, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$4,802/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,161/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,633/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, WA:$4,802/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, WA:$4,161/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, WA:$3,633/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Alpha, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alpha 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Alpha, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alpha 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alpha, WA$7,871/mo$7,171/mo+9.8%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Alpha, WA
2024 average cost:$7,871/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$8,099/mo
2023 average cost:$7,415/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Alpha

Recent reviews for memory care in Alpha

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.

The Lodge at Mallard's Landing in Gig Harbor, WA

4.5
We had both parents in Memory Care at Mallards Landing most of their time was during COVID. We were very appreciative of the care they received. All protocols and protection were used during lockdown. Out of lockdown we were confident they were being cared for and received genuine caring ...
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Delaware Plaza in Longview, WA

3.7
In general our experience has been positive. The residents in the community still need an outside advocate to follow up on their requests. The staff communication has been responsive to the family if we have questions or concerns. There are some concerns with the delivery of meals due to the ...
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Alpha review score based on 373 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 373 reviews of 82 Alpha memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alpha review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alpha review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Alpha, WA82 facilities
8.4
Mossyrock, WA68 facilities
8.3
Napavine, WA62 facilities

Review subcategories for Alpha memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 373 reviews of 82 Alpha memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alpha resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alpha, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Alpha memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alpha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alpha, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.9%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha memory care

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 Alpha Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
61%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
59.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
72%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
51.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Alpha

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alpha protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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