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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washington is $6,480, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Richardson area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of assisted living in Richardson, WA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $6,480 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Washington vs. 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 state: Washington

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Washington	U.S.	Cost difference
Assisted Living	$6,480/mo	$5,830/mo	11.1% above national median
Memory Care	$8,229/mo	$6,999/mo	17.6% above national median
Independent Living	$4,089/mo	$3,520/mo	16.2% above national median

Assisted Living

Washington:$6,480/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:11.1% above national median

Memory Care

Washington:$8,229/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:17.6% above national median

Independent Living

Washington:$4,089/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.2% above national median

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Richardson, 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 Richardson.

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 Richardson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Richardson

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 ...

Abundant Life Lynnwood

5.0

They take such wonderful care of dad. He has dementia. They are patient and kind and so respectful. It has eased my mind to see how well he is cared for.

Mukilteo Memory Care

5.0

My 98 year old Mother believes she works at her facility … the Mukilteo Memory Care in the PNW. I often find her sitting at or around the nurses’s desk. When we walk around, she will stop and take a pulse or two or call a caregiver over to help a resident. If the staff are laughing together at ...

Richardson review score based on 231 family reviews

8.5

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This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 9 Richardson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Richardson 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

Richardson review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Richardson 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 231 reviews of 9 Richardson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Richardson 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.

Richardson, WA averageNational average

Cleanliness

4.4

Friendliness

4.5

Care services

4.2

4.3

Staff

4.3

4.6

Meals & dining

4.0

4.2

Activities

4.2

4.3

Value for cost*

4.1

4.2

0.01.02.03.04.05.0

*Learn more about cost details

Richardson assisted living services and amenities

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

Richardson, WANational

Full medication management

61.9%

45.5%

Doctor on call

20.1%

29.6%

24-Hour awake staff

92.2%

91.5%

Diabetic care

92.7%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

62.1%

49.4%

Home care agency on-site

26.4%

26.2%

Non-ambulatory care

92.4%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

47.6%

41.2%

Hospice available on-site

57.9%

45.9%

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

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

Richardson, WANational

Dementia behaviors care

55.3%

44.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

37.8%

28.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

33.9%

35.7%

Memory care only community

19.1%

11.9%

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

Richardson, WANational

Nutritionist / dietician

16.5%

23.9%

Low / no sodium

54%

35.8%

No sugar

47.1%

32.7%

Vegetarian

54.8%

31.9%

Pureed meals

24.6%

16.3%

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

Richardson, WANational

Professional chef

45.5%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

53.4%

37%

Room service

52.6%

32.2%

Anytime dining

36.1%

15.7%

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

Richardson, WANational

Activity director

59.4%

40.4%

Pet-focused programs

37.1%

27%

Community service programs

48.6%

26.6%

Devotional activities on-site

60.3%

43.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

59.9%

42.9%

Outings / off-site activities

66.6%

45.5%

Piano or organ

57.1%

36.1%

Arts and crafts center

43%

31.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

52.5%

33.2%

Clubs / games / karaoke

59.5%

40.7%

Live performances

59.3%

40.9%

Dances

39.4%

26.8%

Fitness center

32.1%

21.5%

Fitness classes

58.8%

40%

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State regulations for assisted living in Richardson

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 Richardson protect seniors.

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

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