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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nelson, WA
If your loved one needs memory care in Nelson, A Place for Mom can help. With 43 memory care facilities in Nelson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Nelson incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Nelson memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Nelson, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Denny Creek, Rockdale and Snoqualmie Pass.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Denny Creek, Rockdale and Snoqualmie Pass.
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I have a family member at Highgate. I had my concerns when we first moved in but the new care coordinator has gone above and beyond with her staff to make sure they are doing everything they are supposed to....
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.
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Everything is fine! My dad likes his meals, especially the chicken. He gets room cleaning weekly. The staff are all polite, high school students help in the dining room and the manager and staff are more...
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.
Red Oak Residence of North Bend is a family run community of seniors who strive to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. In operation for over 18 years, Red Oak's smaller size allows us to provide highly individualized boutique services. Our commitment to treat your family like...
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.
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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I have made my home at Fieldstone West for 18 months. I appreciate living in such a safe, caring and lovely community. All staff, no matter their position, are friendly, caring and make the residents feel...
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.
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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
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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.
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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Team members are always helpful, caring and loving! Everyone here treats the residents with respect and dignity - this is family!
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.
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When looking for a new place to live, I was really drawn to Ponderosa. I heard great things about it. My move in process was really fast and was made easy for me. I would recommend Ponderosa to anyone;...
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Nelson, WA
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $4,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, WA with an average of $4,016 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Nelson, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Nelson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Nelson, WA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Nelson
Recent reviews for memory care in Nelson
Fieldstone Memory Care Yakima
5.0
They're awesome - the friendliness, the cleanliness, the independent rooms with their own bathrooms - it's huge for our loved one. We spent a lot of time looking around and this was our number one choice by far. When we walked in, we just knew. This was it. When we go to visit, we see the ...
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Cascade Place in Enumclaw, WA
5.0
I am very happy with the care at this community. The staff are helpful and keep me informed on her progress. The meals are good and very healthy that she does enjoy. The community is very and that is a good feeling. She is doing some of the activities that she does enjoy and likes playing cards ...
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Brookdale Yakima
4.3
This is a nice community. The staff has been great and are always helpful and want to make sure that everything is going good for my parents. They are not yet participating in a activities. I would recommend this for excellent care for loved ones.
Nelson review score based on 77 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 35 Nelson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Nelson 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
Nelson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Nelson 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 77 reviews of 35 Nelson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson 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.Nelson, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
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Nelson memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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
74.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
68.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg, Bonaventure of East Wenatchee and Fountain Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Nelson, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near Nelson, Washington. See the full list.
The 43 memory care facilities near you in Nelson, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Nelson, 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 Nelson, 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 Nelson, Washington ranges from $1095 to $8620. The average Memory Care cost in Nelson, Washington is $4,257. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Nelson, Washington typically starts at $1095. 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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