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This is an especially attractive facility if a person needs Medicaid, or will need Medicaid in the future Great location close to shopping and we found it helpful to be able to go walk down to the lake on...
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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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All staff members were extremely nice and helpful. They took special care of my mother from her beginning stay took she took her last breath. I'm ever so grateful for The Ridge, for all of them and how they...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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This is a nice community. The staff is nice and caring. The care that is offered to my mom is wonderful and she had adjusted well. The community is clean and we were happy with the meal that was offered to...
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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.
San Juan Villa San Juan Villa, in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, is a small assisted living community that focuses on memory care services designed for people with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The community sits in a small town filled with historic places, making...
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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 staff is always available to help out and answer questions. They stay on top of medical issues. Staff is eager to help and always lots of smiles. They know their residents and are extremely accomodating.
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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.
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Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
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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.
Discovery Memory Care is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other types of memory impairments. We know that dementia is progressive and understand how unique and special your loved one is. In a nurturing, residential environment, our team members provide...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We recently moved my Mom from an appartment near Seattle to Clearbrook Inn to take advantage of the Assisted living. We are finding the quality of care exceptional with a broad base of activities provided.
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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.
Clearbrook Inn is one of three outstanding locations for assisted living offered by Encore Communities. Locally owned for two generations, Encore Communities has been a leader in providing superior retirement living and health care services to families living in Kitsap, Mason and Jefferson...
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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, 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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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.
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace’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...
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Port Townsend, WA

The average cost of senior living in Port Townsend is $5,267 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $4,345 per month.

Memory care costs in Port Townsend, WA, vs. nearby cities

Port Townsend, WA
$5,267/mo

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

Port Townsend, WA
$5,267/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,267/mo

Memory care costs in Port Townsend, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,330/mo
Studio
$5,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,696/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,054/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,137/mo

Senior living costs in Port Townsend 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: Port Townsend, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Townsend, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,267/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,281/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,356/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Port Townsend, WA:$5,267/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Port Townsend, WA:$5,281/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Port Townsend, WA:$4,356/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Port Townsend, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Port Townsend have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Port Townsend, WA$8,357/mo$7,986/mo+4.6%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Port Townsend, WA
2024 average cost:$8,357/mo
2023 average cost:$7,986/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Port Townsend

Recent reviews for memory care in Port Townsend

Brookdale Stanwood

4.4
Really enjoy working with the staff. We have a family member in Assisted Living but are struggling with what to do next as she shows signs of mid-stage dementia. Time to move her or too soon? Staff are so patient with her and us ... Very professional and knowledgable.

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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Port Townsend review score based on 822 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 822 reviews of 218 Port Townsend memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Port Townsend 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

Port Townsend review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Port Townsend, WA218 facilities
7.9
8.1
Coupeville, WA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Port Townsend 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 822 reviews of 218 Port Townsend memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Port Townsend 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.
Port Townsend, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Port Townsend memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Townsend memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend 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
79.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Townsend, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Townsend, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
63.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
65.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
74.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
51.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Port Townsend

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