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Photo of The Watermark at Bellevue
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Today my husband is at The Watermark in Bellevue. I pay about $[removed] for his lovely, new one bedroom apartment, the food is high restaurant quality. I eat dinner with him every night, the atmosphere is...
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 WATERMARK AT BELLEVUELive a life that inspires you.The Watermark at Bellevue is a thriving Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the heart of beautiful Bellevue, Washington. With our unwavering commitment to crafting environments that foster dignity, respect, and joy, we’ve created a...
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Photo of The Lodge at Eagle Ridge
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Seems like there's been some front desk turn-over, not sure why. The food is ok, but on my tour it was described as "farm-to-table" and it is more like almost average diner food. The hallways, particulary...
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.
The Lodge at Eagle Ridge is an assisted living community located just outside of Seattle in Renton, Washington. This residential district is conveniently only about 10 miles from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, making it incredibly easy for family to visit from anywhere in the world....
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Photo of Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community
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This is my first time being involved in a care home. I would give an overall 4 for every category. They were really good to my sister. She was able to stop drinking and was clean her entire stay. Again it's...
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.
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a brand new retirement, assisted living and memory care community located in beautiful Federal Way, Washington. Featuring a distinguished Memory Care program consisting of 45 apartments, Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community also includes 30...
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After touring several group homes we immediately felt comfortable with Golden Age. [name removed] has a calm, gentle demeanor and directs a thorough organized home. We have been continually reassured by the...
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.
The Golden Age Adult Family Home is located in Innis Arden of Shoreline, Washington. We are an alternative to full-service nursing homes. We provide a safe and relaxing environment for our residents. Our staff commits to giving the highest quality of care for senior citizens. The Golden Age AFH...
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Photo of A Serenity Adult Family Home
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We would rate everything at a 5. [name removed] was the main caregiver for Kirk. He was wonderful! We appreciated him! Their place was spotless. Very attentive to other residents. Meals were well planned....
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.
We are a young couple (under 50 yo) with vast experience in taking care of older adults (with or without dementia or other mental health issues) and incapacitated people. We love our job and we’re doing everything in our power to make life easier and enjoyable for our residents.Our beautiful,...
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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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Photo of Aegis Living Issaquah
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It's really well run and safe. The food is nutritious. Residents are kept busy with activities like arts and crafts, bingo, bus trips and lots of live music performances. It is also all on one level. Not...
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.
Welcome to Aegis Living IssaquahOur scenic community sits on 10 acres of landscape forest, and is unique for its serenity and wildlife filled surroundings. We are a one level community without the hassle of different floors or use of elevators. Aegis of Issaquah has a different structure than...
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Photo of Graceimani Adult Family Home
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They are very efficient and caring. My brother has choices for his meals and he can ask for extra. I would recommend them to others.
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.
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Photo of Easthill Gardens AFH
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They were very good to my loved one. Just wish the communication was better so I could have helped them help him. I have recommended that location to other people. He needed a lot of care but there was a lot...
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.
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Photo of Hallelujah Adult Family Home
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It was a rocky and lonely road attempting to find the perfect home for my mom of 90 years. She has advanced Alzheimer’s and doesn’t walk. I could not take care of her any longer, juggling full-time work,...
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.
Experience compassionate care in a home-like setting at Hallelujah Adult Family Home. Our staff members have been working in senior care for over 20 years. Our goal is for your loved one to see our place as their new home away from home. We put special emphasis on re-creating a home-like...
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Photo of Lulu's Adult Family Home
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I had Mom all set up in the adult family home at Lulu’s and was very excited. The facility is absolutely beautiful, brand new, excellent atmosphere, with a very loving family on site. [name removed] is a...
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.
Welcome to Lulu's Adult Family Home, a beacon of exceptional care nestled in the vibrant and serene Renton Highlands neighborhood. Our purpose-built, beautiful property embodies our commitment to providing seniors with a safe, comfortable, and engaging living environment that truly feels like...
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Photo of Cambridge Home
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My dad is comfortable, happy and content at Cambridge Home. The care is much better at Cambridge than it was at the much more expensive assisted living facility he lived in previously. The staff at Cambridge...
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.
Our MessageCambridge Home is a home equipped with a team of compassionate, respectful, and empathetic healthcare providers. Your loved ones are granted an environment in which their personal needs are taken care of and they are given the love and respect that they deserve.The aging process...
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Photo of Mariana's AFH Inc.
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I haven't tried any of their food, but they're successful at getting my mom to eat (she usually refuses). Activities, n/a (mom's health too frail for many activities). on the pricier side, but they're...
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.
Mariana's AFH Inc. is a residential care home located in the stunning Newcastle City, Washington, located in King County. Our community lies in a geographical set-up that captures the beauty of nature at its best. The tall trees around the home offer a cool breeze that provides a homely feeling....
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I have recently placed my mother at Soundview Elder Care and we have both been pleased with the excellent care she has been given. The caregiver and the owners have been very attentive to my mother’s needs....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Sound View is comfortable nested on Ventana cliff, in the city's exclusive Puget Sound area. The charm of the house blend with the perfect location, to create a unique, delightful and friendly feeling of being at home, as soon as you step in. We believe that our knowledge, respect and compassion...
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Like most is friendliness and approachability of staff, excellent activities, great assessment by clinical staff. Front desk staff do such a great job of welcoming everyone and keeping track of many details....
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.
Located across stunning Lake Washington on the Eastside, our new community will be minutesfrom downtown Bellevue restaurants and shopping, easy access to Highway 520, a short drive tothe Microsoft campus, and only a half-mile from Overlake Medical Center and Clinics.Inspired by the lush nature...
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Photo of Homebridge Adult Family Home
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My sister and my niece actually found this facility in Tacoma. I ended up liking the facility because it seemed to be rated well, was centrally located in Tacoma making it easier for my mom's adult children...
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.
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Photo of Aegis of Kirkland
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Great facilities with an incredibly warm and helpful staff. My mom had just lost her husband of 70 years and moving into Aegis of Kirkland has helped her adapt to her new situation, create new friends and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Charming and intimate describes Aegis of Kirkland, where we specialize in assisted living and dementia care. With fresh baked bread every day, a welcoming secured courtyard for relaxing strolls, and a private dining room to host friends and family, this is home as it was meant to be. Aegis of...
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My mom has been at Highlands Home Care in Woodinville for 11 months. They are WONDERFUL to her. She tells people that ask how she is doing, or how she likes it, that she is doing great, that everyone is...
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.
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Photo of Meridian at Stone Creek
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Mom can't see very well and will skip activities that are available. [name removed], the activities coordinator, will personally come get her to encourage participating, and Mom always has a great time. 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.
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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The staff is excellent, the activities are plentiful and the is food excellent. The apartments are Different sizes, one would have to see them. I would recommend it to others who are currently searching for...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows (AZ) Auburn, WA Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows is a highly rated community in Auburn WA which offers both assisted living and memory care. Auburn is ideally situated for those wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Cascade foothills, views of Mt. Rainier...
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Facility is very clean, friendly staff.The only thing we noticed was when my daughter made a visit several times she found [name removed] in TV room by herself and not fully dressed. All by herself...
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.
Arbor Village, located in Kent, Washington, is a retirement community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Senior Living. As well as Memory Care services. Our expert team understands challenges of memory loss not only for residents, but their families as well.Our independent living...
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Al (general manager), [name removed](community coordinator) are both outstanding.. We love the aids in memory care ([name removed], [name removed], [name removed]and others) the staff turn over has been...
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.
Aegis Lodge, Kirkland At Aegis Lodge in Kirkland, our residents enjoy the best of all: a wonderful well-trained caring staff and an atmosphere difficult to find elsewhere, surrounded by nature, walking paths and five-star dining but yet close to Evergreen Hospital and Seattle's eastside doctors....
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Definitely would recommend to others. Everyone there is so helpful. Especially [name removed] she has helped us and guided us through everything. My mother-in-law is not easy to deal with but they are...
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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.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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Overall has been great. Cleanliness is great. Friendliness is like a 3.5 for front desk, but the other staff are delightful. Quality of care is awesome--they have been right there when mom needed help even...
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.
Welcome to The Lakeshore, an Era Living community. The Lakeshore offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living and Assisted Living care. The Lakeshore is located on the southern shore of Lake Washington with beautiful panoramic...
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STAFF: I would divide administrative and support. I can't count the times I have been touched when seeing Support staff in the 'gathering' room when passing by a resident just reach out and give a comforting...
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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Cost of assisted living in Lester, WA

The average cost of senior living in Lester is $5,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cle Elum, WA with an average of $4,207 per month.

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

Lester, WA
$5,141/mo
$4,810/mo

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

Lester, WA
$5,141/mo
U.S. national average
$4,564/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,141/mo
$5,210/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,254/mo
Studio
$4,118/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,389/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,421/mo

Senior living costs in Lester 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: Lester, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLester, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$5,141/mo$5,204/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,210/mo$5,277/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$4,067/mo$4,213/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Lester, WA:$5,141/mo
Washington:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Lester, WA:$5,210/mo
Washington:$5,277/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Lester, WA:$4,067/mo
Washington:$4,213/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lester, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lester 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.

Lester, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lester, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lester 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
Lester, WA$5,835/mo$5,670/mo+2.9%
Washington$5,869/mo$5,480/mo+7.1%
National$5,379/mo$5,133/mo+4.8%
Lester, WA
2024 average cost:$5,835/mo
2023 average cost:$5,670/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,869/mo
2023 average cost:$5,480/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,133/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lester, 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 Lester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lester

Aegis at Marymoor in Redmond

4.5
I have not had a lot of experience with facilities but visited 5. Aegis at Marymoor seemed small and homey. The staff are all very friendly and interested in the residents. They try to customize activities when possible. I don’t have any concerns and my wife with dementia considers it her home ...
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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.

Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

4.1
Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is a good place overall, per all the above ratings I gave. I like that it's located in a nice, beautiful, walkable town!

Lester review score based on 734 family reviews

8.2
Review score533 facilities734 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 734 reviews of 533 Lester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lester 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

Lester review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Lester, WA533 facilities
7.7
Roslyn, WA47 facilities
8.1
Wilderness Rim, WA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Lester 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 734 reviews of 533 Lester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lester 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.
Lester, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
3.9
Care services
3.6
3.6
Staff
3.9
3.8
Meals & dining
3.6
3.5
Activities
3.5
3.5
Value for cost*
3.6
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lester, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.2%
54.5%
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 Lester 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 Lester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lester, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.3%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester 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 Lester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.4%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.2%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lester, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lester

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 Lester protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg, Brookdale West Seattle and Farrington Court are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lester, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 684 assisted living facilities near Lester, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lester, Washington are Farrington Court, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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