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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.
Honeydew Golden Years AFH is a residential care home for seniors that can be found in the city of Renton, Washington which is in King County. Renton is a community built for outdoor recreation. Located in one of the most historically popular salmon fishing areas, this community has parks, trails,...
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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.
Choice Home Care is a senior care home in Renton, WA, which serves King County. Renton is just 10 miles from downtown Seattle on the southeast shore of Lake Washington. The Cedar River is also nearby. The city has a growing number of manufacturers and is well known for its salmon fishing area. It...
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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.
Located in beautiful Issaquah, Washington, Villa Teodora offers world-class senior care, and peace of mind that you've chosen the right place for your loved one. The home boasts a variety of activities and services to choose from, ensuring a happy and healthy experience for our residents. We...
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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.
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What we really like about Evergreen Park is their staff team - they are on top of mostly everything to provide quality care. On some more rate occasions the consistency with communication as been an area...
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.
The provider has 11 years of experience and is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our mission is to provide the highest level of professional, compassion care to our residents to enhance the quality of their lives physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
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The staff is very observant and has contacted me when things seem off. The staff is kind and caring and plays games with the residence. My loved one loves the food and really enjoys it. I would recommend...
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.
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An overall great experience. Had both my dad and, later on, my mom there, when she couldn't manage her household anymore. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a decent, peaceful place for their...
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.
A warm,family environment,we take pride in the compassionate and high level of care we provide to our residents.Conveniently located close to Crossroads Mall,Overlake Hospital,freeways.Provider lives in the home,all staff training meets DSHS requirements.
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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.
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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My father is currently residing here after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. He has multiple medical issues besides the tumor. I am so impressed with the level of care given to him ( and our family). The...
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.
This Adult Family Home is located in Bellevue on a hilltop, has a waterfall and Weowna Beach forest behind, and a beautiful view of the Lake Sammamish. It is operated by an experienced provider, former lab technician, and a licensed physician with experience in Geriatrics. It offers a warm,...
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My wife was in Grace Alzheimer's Center for a total of 18 months including 11 months in hospice. I can't say enough about the fine, caring and loving care she received. She needed complete care with eating...
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.
Alzheimer's is a kind of dementia that causes problems with a person's thinking, memory and behavior. When a person has Alzheimer's he or she develops symptoms slowly over time but in the course of time they become worse; to the point where they interfere with daily tasks. At Grace Alzheimer's...
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The cleanliness of the community is great, and they really do try hard when it comes to the meals and dining service. The activity program is not up and running yet, but they do make sure to get our loved...
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.
Finding appropriate home care can sometimes be extremely difficult. However, Grace Home Care, located in Arcadia, CA, is known for providing outstanding care, regardless of the needs of your loved one. We pride ourselves on taking care of your loved ones and giving them the best care possible,...
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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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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.
KAPAMILYA ADULT FAMILY HOMEWhat is Kapamilya? It is a Filipino word meaning family member or part of a family. Living in someone else’s house can be unsettling and sometimes scary for our loved ones. We will help them cope with these fears by treating them as if they are part of our own family....
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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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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.
Schneider Residence is a senior care home located in the beautiful locality of Seattle, Washington in King County. We are strategically set in a region with great weather conditions. The temperatures are moderate and this makes it possible for our seniors to live comfortably. We are connected to...
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We chose West Seattle Adult Family Home because they have conversion to medicaid. The room sizes here are average, but she has access to the living room and patio which is nice. I would recommend to other...
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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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.
I decided to open All Star on the principle that each person is cared for as if they were my own grandparent. How would I want them to be taken care of? Caring for them has to be a personalized and incomparable experience. From there, things start to fall into place. I discover each resident, by...
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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.
SERVING THE EASTSIDE SINCE 1991As an adult family owner I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the services and programs offered by our facility.Our home is dedicated to provide a friendly family-like environment for seniors, with 24- hour’s supervision.We recognize and respect each...
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They are well staffed at New Horizons #2. The people there are really friendly. From what I have seen it's a good value. They offer plenty of activities here although he's not really participating in them at...
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.
New Horizons #2Welcome to New Horizons #2, a residential care home located in Renton, WA. Enjoy developing a deep understanding for this historic city by visiting the Renton History Museum. This museum is a delight for all ages, and absolutely filled with photos of all past periods. You'll feel...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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.
Tranquil Adult Family home is designed and built to provide the comfort, privacy and quality care you would find in your own home. We have homelike community areas for socializing, dining and entertaining. Personalized plans are reviewed regularly by staff to ensure that we meet the changing...
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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.
Bretton Woods AFH is a senior care home that can be found in Bellevue, Washington. Located in King County, the word 'Bellevue' means 'beautiful view' in French, and is considered one of the best places to live in the United States. A mild seaside climate with very little snow makes this classic...

Cost of assisted living in Mercer Island, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mercer Island is $5,222 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kent, WA with an average of $5,108 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. nearby cities

Mercer Island, WA
$5,222/mo
$5,191/mo

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

Mercer Island, WA
$5,222/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,222/mo
$5,268/mo

Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,222/mo
Private
$6,995/mo
Studio
$5,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,284/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,405/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,938/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer Island 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: Mercer Island, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer Island, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$5,222/mo$5,199/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,268/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,260/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer Island, WA:$5,222/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mercer Island, WA:$5,268/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mercer Island, WA:$4,260/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mercer Island, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mercer Island 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
Mercer Island, WA$6,193/mo$5,922/mo+4.6%
Washington$5,870/mo$5,481/mo+7.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Mercer Island, WA
2024 average cost:$6,193/mo
2023 average cost:$5,922/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mercer Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mercer Island

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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Murano Senior Living in Seattle, WA

5.0
The staff there are really great, and turnover has been relatively low, which means the people who care for mom on a daily basis are very familiar with her needs. Also, she has friendly people dropping in to check on her frequently throughout the day. In addition to three meals a day, someone ...
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Aegis of Greenwood in Seattle, WA

5.0
The staff in the memory care unit was as caring as any staff could be,. They took my dad on trips as long as he was able. But don't think that you can leave all the care of your loved one up to any staff. Visit your loved one often. Also all memory care places are more than willing to let you ...
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Mercer Island review score based on 276 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 276 reviews of 253 Mercer Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mercer Island 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

Mercer Island review score compared against nearby cities

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Mercer Island, WA253 facilities
7.8
8.1
Newcastle, WA311 facilities

Review subcategories for Mercer Island 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 276 reviews of 253 Mercer Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mercer Island 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.
Mercer Island, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Mercer Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
49.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mercer Island

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Island House, Sunrise of Mercer Island and Aegis Mercer Island are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mercer Island, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 332 assisted living facilities near Mercer Island, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mercer Island, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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