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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elk Plain, WA
If your loved one needs memory care in Elk Plain, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Elk Plain, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Elk Plain incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Elk Plain memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Elk Plain, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northeast Tacoma, Salishan and Lincoln International District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Lacey and Federal Way.
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9.8
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40 reviews
Finding a place for my mom that matched her expectations and mine was quite the adventure. Cedar Ridge was very welcoming and allowed us to visit numerous times before we made any type of commitment. This is...
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review score
64 reviews
Our mother is very happy at Fieldstone. The staff are very nice and they take really good care mom. If I have any issues or concerns. I let them know and they take care of it right away.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
My grandmother moved into Kings Manor just over a week and a half ago and is incredibly happy with her choice. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The day she moved in we had staff coming to...
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 to Kings Manor Senior Living Community, a beautiful non-profit home for assisted living services. We are proud of our distinguished history of providing quality care to seniors in the scenic South Sound area.Our goal at King's Manor is to meet each resident's individual needs while...
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33 Floor plans available
7.6
Review score
44 reviews
The staff is very friendly administration is helpful. They have frequent turnover of their staff but no issues with that. When there are concerns they typically address it quickly. Hope this helps.
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.
Exceptional Senior Living?Building a great senior life requires a great backdrop. At our vibrant, welcoming community, you’ll find exceptional assisted living care in an environment with maximum home-sweet-home factor. That means fewer worries, more options for interesting things to do, and a...
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7.5
Review score
31 reviews
Brookdale is great on all categories. It has been the best possible experience for my dad. Brookdale far exceeded my expectations and car for dad.
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.
Care From the Industry LeaderMemory care shouldn’t mean giving up on a life lived well. We’ve put more than 25 years of industry leading experience into developing a program that provides stability and comfort to those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. We are a compassionate memory care...
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66 Floor plans available
7.3
Review score
9 reviews
They have gone through 4 activity coordinators over the past year. Activities are canceled spontaneously with no notice. The food is very slow to be served and mediocre at best. They frequently run out of...
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.
Bonaventure Puyallup is a beautiful place to live.with stunning apartments, amazing care and medical staff, and a magical resident culture, this is truly a wonderful place to live.we have Independent Suites, Assisted Living Suites and private Memory Care suites. We can take someone on their...
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7.2
Review score
14 reviews
Mom is doing well at Deer Ridge. They have been having Staffing issues, need more caregivers. The head nurse, [name removed] is the best! There are a few exceptional caregivers.
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.
Deer Ridge Memory Care opened on July 6th, 2021! We are part of a family owned and operated company called Koelsch Communities which has been caring for families across the country since 1958. Our Executive Director, William Martin has been a nurse in Memory Care for over 30 years and has a true...
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8.4
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44 reviews
Overall my Mom is having a good experience - they have a big turn over of staff and seem to be short handed a lot - it hasn't affected my Mom very much other than the food - it's really hit and miss...
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.
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...
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.
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: 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.
Special needs require special care. Pioneer Place of Tacoma, a secured warm, comfortable environment where we focus on a residents abilities while minimizing their limitations. Exceptional Care, Respect, Understanding, Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life come first. We have three units of...
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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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
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Cost of memory care in Elk Plain, WA
The average cost of senior living in Elk Plain is $4,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,849 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Elk Plain
Recent reviews for memory care in Elk Plain
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.
Brookdale Federal Way
4.0
My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.
Aegis of Kent
5.0
Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. They really get to know the residents and their families. Very clean and well kept facilities. Seems to have a nice variety of activities and meals. Seamless move in process. Great communication via email and phone calls. They have been great to work with.
Elk Plain review score based on 69 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 11 Elk Plain memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elk Plain 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
Elk Plain review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Elk Plain 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 69 reviews of 11 Elk Plain memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elk Plain 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.Elk Plain, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Elk Plain memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Plain memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Plain, 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 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elk Plain, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Plain, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Plain, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Plain, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elk Plain, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Elk Plain, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elk Plain, Washington are Cogir of Kent, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Gig Harbor Court. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Elk Plain, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elk Plain, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Elk Plain, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Elk Plain, Washington ranges from $767 to $15620. The average Memory Care cost in Elk Plain, Washington is $4,964. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elk Plain, Washington typically starts at $767. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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