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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mercer Island, WA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Mercer Island, A Place for Mom can help. With 97 memory care facilities in Mercer Island, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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My loved one is a resident at Aegis of Lake Union. Most important is to clearly understand level of staffing. Is there adequate coverage during day and night? It seems like they are not always fully staffed....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Take in sweeping views of Lake Union and the Space Needle from our extraordinary assisted living and memory care community, located in the very heart of the Emerald City. If you love the vibrancy of Seattle, you will feel right at home here in this urban oasis. Aegis Living Lake Union is the...
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I would recommend they provide an onboarding document explaining how everything works, you kind of learn as you go. I also heard from my sister that the charges for medications if they manage resupply is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Village Green Senior Living tree started with the owners and has branched out through the years. Celebrating over 35 years in West Seattle, we have shared and helped improve the lives of more than 3500 families! Thats a lot of folks that have called Village Green home!At Village Green you...
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We chose Brookdale because we loved the staff immediately, the location was convenient, and also because of the amenities that they offered. They also had a much better care program and are more hands on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Premium Senior Living in the Vibrant Heart of SeattleThere are a lot of senior living options in the Seattle area. But not many of them look like this. Not many of them feel like this either, as our residents enjoy a resort-style life, exploring creative pursuits, enjoying entertainment options...
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It is ideal for parents in need of transition to assisted and memory care, and full-service memory care. It has great staff and location, and is a well managed facility. It is on the more reasonable end of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to Queen Anne Manor Senior Living, one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the Queen Anne neighborhood. You’ll find Queen Anne Manor located in the upscale upper Queen Anne neighborhood 1 block from Queen Anne Drive with convenient shopping and dining.ASSISTED LIVINGHere at...
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This is a marvelous place for your relative to live. This community is absolutely stunning. I truly do like all of the staff members that provide care for my loved one. They have activities like telling...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
A Beautiful Place to LiveWest-Seattle-thumbnail-300x203Nestled near the Admiral District in vibrant West Seattle, our new Capri-style assisted living community is inspired by the sun-drenched Mediterranean. Here, residents will enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of downtown Seattle and the...
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The Kenney is really good. They have people who come in and clean up your house for you if choose, which is helpful. It's sort of like having a family to help you take care of some things you're not able...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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The facility was remodeled fairly recently and is lovely. If you are looking for perfection, you are not going to find it here or anywhere else. However, if your expectations are reasonable, you will find...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
El Dorado West is conveniently located close to Seahurst Park, Salmon Creek, Puget Sound, and not far from the Sea-Tac Airport. Relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the excitement of...
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The building was absolutely lovely. The staff and management were all very friendly. The activities were fun and well organized. Food service was sketchy. Twice we had to wait 45 minutes for the food. And...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
A Victorian design complete with a lovely wraparound veranda and clock tower that overlooks Rodgers Park. Vintage charm continues when you step inside the door, from the grand winding staircase to The Boardwalk - complete with the Lotus Flower Yoga Studio, Grand Palace Theater, salt water pool,...
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Excellent food, very friendly and caring staff, many activities. The grounds are lovely. The building shows its age but is going to be replaced soon. Based on my father's experience, I would recommend Ida...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Ida Culver House Ravenna, an Era Living community. Ida Culver House offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living and Assisted Living care. Ida Culver House Ravenna is a community of 90 residences, nestled in the...
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I can only report all of the staff (office, kitchen, househould) were all very kind. My father only had warm words for their attention. It is pricey, but the facility provided so much. Plus, the peace of...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Peters Creek's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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My father is very happy here. He was in another facility and was always agitated. Here he is calmer and happy. He ahs gained weight and looks healthier then in quite a while.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
* NEWLY REMODELED * Redmond Heights Senior Living is the affordable, comfortable, safe place to live. Located in downtown Redmond, we offer access to local parks, shops, and events. Redmond Heights offers Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care at our spacious 3 acre campus. Have piece of mind...
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Everybody's very friendly there and very caring towards the residences. The activity director and her assistants are amazing and the interaction among all who live there is great.
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.
Ciel of Issaquah is a memory care community surrounded by wooded greenery in the suburban area of Issaquah, Washington. Residents can feel at ease knowing they not only reside in a secured community but within miles of local medical facilities.At Ciel of Issaquah, residents receive quality care...
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Their Director of Nursing has been there for several years I think, and seems committed to providing great care. Although she isn't warm and fuzzy she is efficient, professional, responsive and helpful. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Spiritwood at Pine Lake opened its doors to its first residents in June of 2006.  Since that time, residents have enjoyed a wide variety of amenities that have enhanced the quality of their lives.      As a Christian based provider, Spiritwood at Pine Lake affords...
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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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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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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
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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
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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
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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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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.
Cannon House, with 100 assisted living units and 20 senior independent apartments, is located in the heart of Seattle's Central District. This modern, spacious facility was opened in 2002 with the intent to provide first rate and affordable services that would allow all seniors to remain close...
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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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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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.
Welcome to The Park at Belle Harbour, where modern luxury meets urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of independent and assisted living in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & care, community craftsmanship, and unprecedented...
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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.
Welcome to The Inn at Belle Harbour, where those living with the challenges of memory loss are welcomed to a world built around loving care, modern dementia practices, and urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of memory care in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 memory care in Mercer Island, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mercer Island is $5,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renton, WA with an average of $5,126 per month.

Memory care costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. nearby cities

Mercer Island, WA
$5,268/mo
$5,143/mo

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

Mercer Island, WA
$5,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,268/mo

Memory care costs in Mercer Island, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,278/mo
Studio
$4,903/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,486/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,875/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer Island 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: Mercer Island, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer Island, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,268/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,222/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,260/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Mercer Island, WA:$5,268/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer Island, WA:$5,222/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Mercer Island, WA:$4,260/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Mercer Island, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mercer Island 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
Mercer Island, WA$7,357/mo$8,306/mo-11.4%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Mercer Island, WA
2024 average cost:$7,357/mo
2023 average cost:$8,306/mo
Percent change:-11.4%
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

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 memory care in Mercer Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Mercer Island

Murano Senior Living in Seattle, WA

4.8
The reason we gave the meals and dining a 3 out of 5 is because - a) meats are overcooked and tough at least half of the time. The exception is seafood which is good; b) small vegetables portions; c) no options for seasoning preferences such as offering mild and spicy versions for specials and ...
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Aegis of Kirkland

5.0
I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5. My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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Mercer Island review score based on 238 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 238 reviews of 84 Mercer Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mercer Island 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

Mercer Island review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Mercer Island, WA84 facilities
7.8
8.2
Newcastle, WA70 facilities

Review subcategories for Mercer Island 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 238 reviews of 84 Mercer Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mercer Island 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.
Mercer Island, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
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4.2
Care services
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3.9
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Mercer Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
81%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer Island, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercer Island, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
70.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercer Island, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
73.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
70.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
58.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercer Island, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
78.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
77.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
60.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Mercer Island

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 Mercer Island protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Island House, Sunrise of Mercer Island and Aegis Mercer Island are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mercer Island, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 97 memory care facilities near Mercer Island, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Mercer Island, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 97 memory care facilities near you in Mercer Island, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, Washington ranges from $1200 to $15620. The average Memory Care cost in Mercer Island, Washington is $5,268. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mercer Island, Washington typically starts at $1200. 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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