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If your loved one needs memory care in Pierce County, A Place for Mom can help. With 245 memory care facilities in Pierce County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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44 Photos available
9.9
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41 reviews
9.9
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41 reviews
5 star
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After being my husband's full-time caregiver for several years, I knew a change in lifestyle was imminent. I moved to Merrill Gardens at Wright Park to have the security and comfort of knowing others were...
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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1111 Photos available
9.8
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76 reviews
9.8
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76 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
9%
3 star
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I am especially impressed with the responsiveness of the staff. When I have questions or concerns, the staff responds very quickly to me. I would absolutely recommend to others.
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...
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88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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50 reviews
9.8
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50 reviews
5 star
68%
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22%
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We are already there and we love it there. We like the cleanliness and we would recommend Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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...
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Photo of Cogir at The Narrows  Tacoma Assisted Living
88 Photos available
9.3
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78 reviews
9.3
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78 reviews
5 star
74%
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Food is fine, all day dinning helps to be flexible but service can be slow sometimes. And run out of dinner rolls quickly at dinner time, which was a surprise. When we first moved in it was a Friday, 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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44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
5 star
33%
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11%
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Very nice place to live. Employees all friendly and helpful. Other residents friendly and ready to assist. Very clean and well maintained. Restaurants very good. Creative food menu. Very clean. I would...
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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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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23 reviews
5 star
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Originally, I expected to have to stay on top of staff, etc. as I worried about the kind of care Mom would get. The Village was a wonderful surprise. After my husband and I toured the facility, we were...
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.
The Village Senior Living offers expansive common areas, large apartments and an array of services & amenities for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our community is four stories with apartments on the first three floors dedicated to assisted living and personal care...
Photo of The Rivers at Puyallup
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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49 reviews
9.1
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49 reviews
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Staff is friendly and helpful. They treated my mom with love and kindness like she was their own family. They really did treat us like family. They had great communication throughout the entire process. My...
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.
At The Rivers at Puyallup, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Puyallup is an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community located just outside of downtown Puyallup, a quiet town with many...
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9.0
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56 reviews
9.0
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56 reviews
5 star
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Staff were thoughtful and activities were enriching. Dad loved the food and the structure they provided to his day was so helpful in his recovery.
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.
Weatherly Inn-Tacoma is an assisted living community located on the shore of Horsehead Bay in the city of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Walking distance from Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Weatherly Inn-Tacoma residents and visitors have easy access to excellent...
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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231 reviews
9.0
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231 reviews
5 star
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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.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Escape to The Meridian at Stone Creek and discover luxurious senior living in Milton, Washington.Journey beyond the predictable and uninspiring. Visit The Meridian at Stone Creek and truly appreciate all the possibilities that await right...
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1818 Photos available
9.0
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27 reviews
9.0
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27 reviews
5 star
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I would give the staff a 4 however there are also 5's, quality of care 5, food 5 (mom has gained 25 lbs since she started living there), cleanliness 4/5. My only complaint is that the residents have to...
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.
Outside the main entrance to Patriots Landing Retirement Community near Puget Sound, WA, fly the flags of the U.S. Army, the Air Force, The U.S. Navy, and the Marine Corps. In a nod to those who have served our county, Patriots Landing was initially designed exclusively for retired and former...
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Photo of The Lodge at Mallard's Landing
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
57 reviews
8.8
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57 reviews
5 star
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I have lived here for 7 weeks and am very happy with The Lodge at Mallard's Landing. The staff is kinda and attentive, the food is delicious and they have many fun activities. Other residents are welcoming...
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.
Come enjoy the good life at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing!Our senior living lifestyle offerings provide you with the level of care you may need to live the life you love. Nestled in the greenery of the Pacific Northwest, our customized on-site services and impressive amenities truly set The...
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Photo of Hearthside Manor
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
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They have a great staff and it's a smaller facility. I would definitely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Hearthside Manor is a memory care community that offers 34 private bedrooms, secure non-challenging environment, licensed nurses on staff, dementia trained caregivers, 3 nutritious meals served daily, snacks available 24 hours, daily activities and entertainers, individualized service plans,...
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99 Photos available
8.4
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44 reviews
8.4
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44 reviews
5 star
59%
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My Mom [removed name] is a resident there. Although she is new to Avista, she already feels safe and cared for. The staff are so sweet to her. I live in ID so it is comforting to know she is well taken...
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.
At Avista Sumner, our caring and devoted staff work to make each resident feel like family. We are located in beautiful Sumner, Washington, just a short light rail ride south of Seattle. We are very close to downtown Sumner and about four miles west of Lake Tapps.Sumner is a wonderful place to...
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Photo of Brookdale Harbor Bay
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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32 reviews
8.2
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32 reviews
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Absolutely everyone there is so kind and helpful and caring. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would without hesitation recommend this community to other families.
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.
Memory Care at its FinestIt’s time to get some help on the senior journey. Fortunately, you’ve found one of the premier memory care communities in the Harbor Bay area.We are a warm and welcoming memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our community features a valued location with...
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Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.1
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51 reviews
8.1
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51 reviews
5 star
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The staff is friendly, nice variety of food is served, many activities for all levels of participation. I would definitely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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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1616 Photos available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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5 on all of them Stafford is a great place!! It is safe and feels very homey. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Stafford Suites is a 72 apartment community located in the quaint town of Sumner.  We offer studio, one and two bedroom apartments on a month to month basis.  All apartments include kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink; spacious bath with easy-access features, including...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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The staff clearly really care about the residents that live there. You can just feel the "positive vibe" when you walk thru the front door. Coming from another facility it's easy to tell that Kings Manor is...
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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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37 reviews
8.0
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37 reviews
5 star
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Staff is wonderful - warm and friendly. Grounds and housing is kept immaculate. Food is tasty and they offer a large variety of choices.
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.We are close to shopping, dining, and other services in...
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Photo of Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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The onboarding experience was seamless, smooth and comforting. Staff was engaging, smiling and happy at all times. But even more was the large number of tenants who were well dressed and engaged in all kinds...
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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Photo of Gig Harbor at Green Lake Senior Living Memory Care
77 Photos available
8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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24 reviews
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So far, so good. The staff seems very nice. The staff has been there long term, which is a good sign. We did just get a memo from them about some changes for the Medicaid application. Not the newest...
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.
Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence was completed in 1994 and is a community designed to care for those suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias. Residents feel safe and comfortable – nestled in a structure styled after a mountain lodge, with stone fireplaces and broad...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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131 reviews
9.8
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131 reviews
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Friendly and helpful staff, clean facility and good food cooked to order all day. I would recommend Farrington Court to others.
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.
Farrington Court is a 62+ Senior Community that offers comfortable, spacious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Stellar Senior Living, who has set high standards for the retirement industry. Farrington Court offers a wide variety of...
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88 Photos available
9.8
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66 reviews
9.8
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Overall it is a very nice place. Open and bright, and good amenities for when/if she becomes more limited in her capacities. Overall we're pretty happy with it. The staff have all been wonderful and there...
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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9.8
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24 reviews
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I like to thank all of you for welcoming my father and take such good care of him. It is the biggest blessing in 2025. I know that taking care of people with memory problems is not a easy job and I wanna let...
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.
North Seattle community offering Memory Care in a purpose built, secure community.Diverse range of gracious amenities, events and activities to enrich mind, body and spiritCharming community with beautifully landscaped courtyard in a quiet, leafy neighborhood close to parks and green spacesNearby...
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88 Photos available
9.7
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27 reviews
9.7
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27 reviews
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The apartment size is good and it is great to have a walk in closet to easily access clothing at a good height. The staff are nice especially the permanent staff. Some of the care team may be temp staff 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.
Located minutes outside of Bellevue and downtown Redmond, Fairwinds Redmond offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community.We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who, for over 30 years, has led the industry in the development and management of elegant...
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11 Video available
2020 Photos available
9.6
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30 reviews
9.6
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30 reviews
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My in-laws have been at the Murano for 6 months. My 95-year-old mother is moving in next month. There have been staffing shortages in the dining room but they are back to full. Management listens and...
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.
Specialized Care:Our community offers Enhanced Assisted Living in our Pearl program. We can help with rehabilitation and are trained in Parkinson's Disease Care. Our Opal program is for those needing a safe memory care environment. We focus on socialization and natural therapies to give our...
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Cost of memory care in Pierce County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Pierce County is $7,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include King County, WA with an average of $7,676 per month.

Memory care costs in Pierce County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Pierce County, WA
$7,793/mo

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

Pierce County, WA
$7,793/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,793/mo

Memory care costs in Pierce County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,423/mo
Studio
$6,165/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,080/mo

Senior living costs in Pierce County 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: Pierce County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePierce County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$7,793/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,856/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,106/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Pierce County, WA:$7,793/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Pierce County, WA:$5,856/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Pierce County, WA:$4,106/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Pierce County, WA, over time

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

Pierce County, WAWA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Pierce County, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Pierce County 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 average 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
Pierce County, WA$8,382/mo$7,869/mo+6.5%
Washington$7,963/mo$7,716/mo+3.2%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Pierce County, WA
2024 average cost:$8,382/mo
2023 average cost:$7,869/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$7,963/mo
2023 average cost:$7,716/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Pierce County

Recent reviews for memory care in Pierce County

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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Pierce County review score based on 1,833 family reviews

8.4
Review score58 facilities1833 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1833 reviews of 58 Pierce County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pierce County 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

Pierce County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Pierce County, WA58 facilities
8.6
Thurston County, WA25 facilities
8.7
King County, WA171 facilities

Review subcategories for Pierce County 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 1,833 reviews of 58 Pierce County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pierce County 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.
Pierce County, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Pierce County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pierce County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pierce County, 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 Pierce County 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 Pierce County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.4%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
55.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.4%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.7%
65%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pierce County 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 Pierce County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.2%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pierce County 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 Pierce County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pierce County 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 Pierce County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pierce County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
19.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Pierce County 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 Pierce County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pierce County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
23.7%
41%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Pierce County

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