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Cost of assisted living in Quilcene, WA

The average cost of senior living in Quilcene is $5,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $5,249 per month.

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

Quilcene, WA

$5,817/mo

Washington state

$6,480/mo

U.S. national average

$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living

$5,817/mo

Memory Care

$7,662/mo

Independent Living

$3,802/mo

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

Studio

$4,347/mo

1 Bedroom

$5,370/mo

Senior living costs in Quilcene 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: Quilcene, WA

Column state: Washington

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Quilcene, WA	Washington	U.S.
Assisted Living	$5,817/mo	$6,480/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$7,662/mo	$8,229/mo	$6,999/mo
Independent Living	$3,802/mo	$4,089/mo	$3,520/mo

Assisted Living

Quilcene, WA:$5,817/mo

Washington:$6,480/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Quilcene, WA:$7,662/mo

Washington:$8,229/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Quilcene, WA:$3,802/mo

Washington:$4,089/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Quilcene, 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 Quilcene.

Private income options in Washington

Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.

VA benefits in Washington

Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.

Medicare and Medicaid in Washington

Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Quilcene

Recent reviews for assisted living in Quilcene

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 ...

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 ...

Chandler's Square in Anacortes, WA

5.0

Cleanliness - they have not been able to keep the room cleaning schedule that was there when we started due to staffing issues. However all the common areas are clean and the residents are trying to keep their rooms clean. They offer a variety of foods and take my mom's requests seriously and ...

Quilcene review score based on 39 family reviews

8.2

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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 1 Quilcene assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Quilcene 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

Quilcene review score compared against nearby cities

8.2

Quilcene, WA1 facilities

8.5

Oak Harbor, WA4 facilities

8.4

Bremerton, WA18 facilities

Quilcene assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Quilcene assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Quilcene, 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 Quilcene 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 Quilcene that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Quilcene, WANational

Full medication management

68.6%

45.5%

Doctor on call

21.9%

29.6%

24-Hour awake staff

93.4%

91.5%

Diabetic care

94.4%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

69%

49.4%

Home care agency on-site

25.6%

26.2%

Non-ambulatory care

93.7%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

49.6%

41.2%

Hospice available on-site

60.9%

45.9%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Quilcene 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 Quilcene Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Quilcene, WANational

Dementia behaviors care

64.3%

44.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

39%

28.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

39.9%

35.7%

Memory care only community

11.7%

11.9%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Quilcene 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 Quilcene partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Quilcene, WANational

Nutritionist / dietician

31.7%

23.9%

Low / no sodium

61.8%

35.8%

No sugar

57%

32.7%

Vegetarian

63.3%

31.9%

Pureed meals

38.8%

16.3%

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Availability of select dining options in Quilcene 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 Quilcene communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Quilcene, WANational

Professional chef

54%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

60.7%

37%

Room service

59.1%

32.2%

Anytime dining

35.8%

15.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Quilcene 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 Quilcene offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Quilcene, WANational

Activity director

63.8%

40.4%

Pet-focused programs

46.1%

27%

Community service programs

51.4%

26.6%

Devotional activities on-site

57.2%

43.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

64.8%

42.9%

Outings / off-site activities

69.4%

45.5%

Piano or organ

59.5%

36.1%

Arts and crafts center

57.3%

31.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

58.9%

33.2%

Clubs / games / karaoke

64.1%

40.7%

Live performances

63.6%

40.9%

Dances

50.5%

26.8%

Fitness center

36.6%

21.5%

Fitness classes

62.7%

40%

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State regulations for assisted living in Quilcene

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 Quilcene protect seniors.

Learn about Washington assisted living regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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