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Photo of Gig Harbor Court
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The staff were patient and caring. There was staff turnover that made activities inconsistent since there weren't always enough activity directors. Overall it was a good place to have my husband. The...
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 Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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The atmosphere at Olympics West looks and feels more like a tastefully decorated hotel than a senior community. Also they had an independent living apartment available on the first floor that has a patio...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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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
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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 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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Initially we thought mom was going into assisted living and toured with that in mind. There was a variety of types of rooms all had a kitchenette and spacious enough for mom. We had lunch in the dining room....
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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The staff is friendly and welcoming, and very available to answer my questions. Unfortunately, there has been a complete turnover in staff since my mom has been there for approximately only one year. I...
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.
Our community, in Olympia, Wash., provides memory care services to seniors in all stages of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, where each resident is surrounded by others with...
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The facility is lovely, new and very well appointed. Rooms are very nice. Lots of activities to choose from and a lot of different things. Currently, they are doing a dog training program for the residents.
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.
If you are looking for a luxury retirement, you’ve found it at Bonaventure of Maple Valley. We’re here for you, no matter if you need independent living or memory care.At Bonaventure of Maple Valley, we focus on community, care, and comfort for our residents. To that end, we are pleased to be...
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The community is clean and safe. Most of the care givers and staff are very friendly and are watchful of your loved one. We visited Mom all most every day. She was there 4 months.
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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The quality of professional care was excellent. My husband was the first resident in Appletree. I wondered if his level of care and attention would decrease after other residents moved in but [name removed]...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Appletree Senior Care is an adult family home based in Kent, Washington that specializes in providing care to elderly and disabled adults who can no longer live alone or comfortably on their own. They pride themselves on providing exceptional, compassionate care and delivering personalized care...
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Everyone was so nice. Always asking if I needed or wanted anything. Lots of variety in the meals, which were delicious. If you didn't show up for meals, they immediately check on you. Lots of fun activities.
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.
Since 1945, we have been serving seniors. Stafford Suites Kent is a 63 apartment senior living community located in the heart of Kent (next door to the Kent Senior Center) located in a neighborhood and close to restaurants, shopping, movie theatre, library and Kent Station. We offer Full Service...
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I would say that in general it's a good place to stay. The only thing I would like to see is if them at times to have at least one more staff in hand & for better meals. They are high on starch and they...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Where love and laughter live. Our home is HCA owned/managed and our mission is to work hard each day to exceed the expectations of our residents and their families. The home is peaceful, bright, and includes a large backyard. Our home features spacious rooms that are full of natural sunlight and...
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Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is very friendly administration is helpful. They have frequent turnover of their staff but no issues with that. When there are concerns they typically address it quickly. Hope this helps.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Exceptional Senior Living?Building a great senior life requires a great backdrop. At our vibrant, welcoming community, you’ll find exceptional assisted living care in an environment with maximum home-sweet-home factor. That means fewer worries, more options for interesting things to do, and a...
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The people I met were very pleasant and attentive. The only thing is she had a black pants and hoodie and it came up missing, her name was on the tag, I was told not to bring any nice outfits by others....
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.
Deer Ridge Memory Care opened on July 6th, 2021! We are part of a family owned and operated company called Koelsch Communities which has been caring for families across the country since 1958. Our Executive Director, William Martin has been a nurse in Memory Care for over 30 years and has a true...
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So hard to deliver my Dad to a care facility. But, I liked MH right from the beginning. Caring, helpful staff and care givers. I have not met one person here who isn't wearing a smile. I know my Dad can get...
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.
Memory Haven is a community dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. In a nurturing residential environment, our team members provide programs tailored to meet the individual needs of people with dementia and memory loss.Many of our...
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I chose this community because is was for my husband and his sister already lived there as well. I liked the cleanliness and friendliness. I liked the way the staff cared for the residents. The rooms...
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.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Thurston County, look no further than Easthaven Villa. Located just a block off of Highway 510 on quiet Cullens Road in Yelm, WA, this comfortable community has just the services you need. Our loving caregivers can help whether you need just a...
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My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We placed her after an extensive search in the local area to the Cottages of Lacey. They group people mostly according to their stage of dementia and the...
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.
Photo of Memory Care at The Lodges
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I rate them 5 on all categories. Exceptionally professional and caring. The director's competence and professionalism. Immediately we knew we wanted our mother to live there.
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.
Locally & privately owned and operated from its opening in 1997, Memory Care at The Lodges creates a home-like setting for Dementia care. Each of our secured Lodges has just 16 resident rooms clustered around the main activity, dining and living room areas. This floor plan greatly reduces...
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Cascade Place has a very nice environment. The residents who live there all get along well. The staff are amazing. Overall, I would say it is a great place. We chose it because we liked a smaller...
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.
Cascade Place is located in a quiet neighborhood in Enumclaw, Washington. We are just two blocks North of Enumclaw Park near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and our mountain views are stunning. We pride ourselves on caring for our residents wholeheartedly. We offer: On site nursing...
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The staff has changed since our loved one has been at Living Court Assisted Living Community, but overall the quality of care is good when I am able to visit and the food that is served is great
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.
Living Court Assisted Living Community has 54 studio and one bedroom apartments. Living Court is located adjacent to a skilled nursing facility and approximately one block from the local hospital. It is near the heart of the city with shopping, medical clinics and the senior center nearby.
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. Mom was at Expressions for about a year, overall the experience was very good but I cannot say enough about the staff that cared for her. They want above and beyond...
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.
One of the most difficult challenges a family can face is finding help for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. That's why we created Expressions, a program designed to respect dignity and independence, while providing a safe, dependable environment. When you first walk in to...
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They have church every Sunday, a beautician, people that do nails, games, and a work out type regimen for them to do sitting down. They have barbeques and are willing to take them out if they wish to go to...
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.
Chehalis West Assisted Living, located in scenic Chehalis, Washington, is an assisted living facility featuring individual apartments for residents. We currently offer assisted living in studio alcove apartments, two other types of studio apartments and two one-bedroom model apartments. Chehalis...
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Cooks Hill Manor is a very quiet and clean community. The staff is very caring and seems to genuinely care about the residents. No body is ever in a bad mood and it is a little creepy that everyone is so...
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.
Cooks Hill Manor is known for its small-town, country feel and great customer service. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become like family to us. We take pride in the care and service we provide to our residents and their families, and are...
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The staff members at Sharon Care Center get 10 stars and the care services are just about as good as you can get. We would recommend this community to other families who are searching for a place for their...
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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It is an older building. But still clean, just a bit dated. Staff was friendly and professional. Huge opportunity with activities. Meals looked good.
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.
A Little Assistance. A Lot of Life.You deserve to upgrade your senior living, and this is a great place to do it. Our community is located in the beautiful city of Tacoma, surrounded by all the conveniences of shopping, fine dining, medical services and nearby entertainment. Our award-winning...
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The community has a well established director, receptionist, and nursing staff, they have been there for a number of years and do a great job managing the community and care.They offer an activities calendar...
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.
We are pleased you are considering Cascade Park Vista as your new home. Whether you need care for a loved one, or for yourself, Cascade Park Vistais the perfect choice! Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Vista is...
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We visited 3 places. This was clean and both caregivers were nurses, that was the main reason. My loved one was not active with the activities.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Golden Parklane Adult Family Home is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.
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Cost of assisted living in Carlson, WA

The average cost of senior living in Carlson is $4,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonville, WA with an average of $4,511 per month.

Assisted living costs in Carlson, WA, vs. nearby cities

Carlson, WA
$4,770/mo
$4,643/mo

Assisted living costs in Carlson, WA, vs. state and national averages

Carlson, WA
$4,770/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Carlson, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,770/mo
$4,887/mo

Assisted living costs in Carlson, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,571/mo
Private
$6,258/mo
Studio
$5,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,282/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,285/mo

Senior living costs in Carlson 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: Carlson, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlson, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$4,770/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,887/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,447/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carlson, WA:$4,770/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Carlson, WA:$4,887/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carlson, WA:$3,447/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carlson, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlson 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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Assisted living cost trends in Carlson, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carlson 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
Carlson, WA$5,766/mo$5,532/mo+4.2%
Washington$5,870/mo$5,481/mo+7.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Carlson, WA
2024 average cost:$5,766/mo
2023 average cost:$5,532/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,870/mo
2023 average cost:$5,481/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carlson, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carlson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carlson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carlson

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Stafford Suites Kent

5.0
This is our second living experience at Staff Suites. Our mom and dad were here in 2014 when he fell ill. He was taken very good care of until he left us. Our mom lived on her own for a while, then later decided she needed a little more help and Stafford was the first place she thought of when ...
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Patriots Landing in DuPont, WA

5.0
Patriots Landing is a great place to live. The building is bright and clean and the staff friendly and helpful. There are lots of activities if you want to keep busy and a library or your own apartment if you prefer some quiet time. And there are plenty of amenities to suit different interests. ...
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Carlson review score based on 618 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 618 reviews of 344 Carlson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carlson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Carlson review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Carlson, WA344 facilities
8.3
Morton, WA227 facilities
7.6
Eatonville, WA37 facilities

Review subcategories for Carlson assisted living

When assisted living 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 618 reviews of 344 Carlson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carlson resident and family assisted living 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.
Carlson, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Carlson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlson, 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 Carlson assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carlson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carlson assisted living

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 Carlson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carlson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carlson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlson assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Carlson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlson, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carlson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carlson protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Gerry Care Adult Family Home, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carlson, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 432 assisted living facilities near Carlson, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Carlson, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Brookdale Harbor Bay. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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