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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.
Cozie Adult Family Home is a residential care home in Auburn, WA that serves King County. Auburn is also slightly in Pierce County and has a relatively small population. It is considered a suburb of Seattle and also borders several other areas. HAssisted Living of the Muckleshoot Indian...
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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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
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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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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.
Helping Hands LMR is a family owned, family operated Adult Family Home specializing in dementia/Alzheimer's/mental health. All residents are provided with private rooms, 24 hour awake staff, wheelchair accessible. Large fenced yard with beautiful landscaping, complete care with daily activities....
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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.
The Better Place is a lovely warm private residence.  The Better Place is licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services of Washington.  Our staff  is carefully screened, licensed and trained.  We work very closely with family members and physicians to create an...
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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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I loved them they took great care of my dad but he passed away in April of this year and they took him in January. I appreciate that they took my dad in when everyone else rejected him due to his behavior...
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.
Glory AFH II is a senior care home located in Auburn, WA, which is part of King County. Auburn is a suburb or Seattle and ranks number 14 in terms of size within the state. The smaller town is peaceful and quite beautiful and because it is close to Seattle, there are plenty of entertainment...
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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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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.
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.
Panorama View Adult Family Home is a senior residential care home located in the special city of Auburn, WA and in King county. Auburn is a medium sized city that is just north of Lake Tapps Bay and its beaches. It is also just a short drive to the lakefront of the large Commencement Bay. The...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Portage, WA

The average cost of senior living in Portage is $6,513 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $5,892 per month.

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

Portage, WA
$6,513/mo
$7,521/mo
$6,448/mo

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

Portage, WA
$6,513/mo
U.S. national average
$5,805/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,513/mo
$7,885/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,257/mo
Studio
$4,455/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,286/mo

Senior living costs in Portage 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: Portage, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortage, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$6,513/mo$6,450/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$7,885/mo$8,247/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living$4,232/mo$4,017/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Portage, WA:$6,513/mo
Washington:$6,450/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Portage, WA:$7,885/mo
Washington:$8,247/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Portage, WA:$4,232/mo
Washington:$4,017/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
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Assisted living costs in Portage, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Portage 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
Portage, WA$5,995/mo$5,746/mo+4.3%
Washington$5,954/mo$5,739/mo+3.7%
National$5,513/mo$5,261/mo+4.8%
Portage, WA
2024 average cost:$5,995/mo
2023 average cost:$5,746/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,954/mo
2023 average cost:$5,739/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,513/mo
2023 average cost:$5,261/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portage, 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 Portage.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portage

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portage

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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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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Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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Portage review score based on 134 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 134 reviews of 111 Portage assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portage 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

Portage review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Portage, WA111 facilities
7.9
Bremerton, WA0 facilities
8.0
Everett, MO0 facilities

Review subcategories for Portage 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 134 reviews of 111 Portage assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portage 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.
Portage, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
3.8
Care services
3.7
3.4
Staff
4.0
3.6
Meals & dining
3.7
3.3
Activities
3.5
3.3
Value for cost*
3.7
3.4
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Portage assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portage, 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 Portage 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 Portage that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portage, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.2%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.8%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.4%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portage 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 Portage Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portage, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.9%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portage 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 Portage partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portage, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.8%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage 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 Portage communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage 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 Portage offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.3%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portage

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 Portage protect seniors.
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Farrington Court, Cogir of Kent and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Portage, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 145 assisted living facilities near Portage, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Portage, Washington are Farrington Court, Cogir of Kent and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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