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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ruston, WA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ruston, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Ruston or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ruston.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ruston for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 148 assisted living facilities in the Ruston area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Harrison / Denny Blaine, Madrona and Capitol Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Seattle, Tacoma and Gig Harbor.
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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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Great Care Manor has been doing a really awesome job! The place my mom was at before we were not happy with, but here we've had no issues. They have provided transportation to doctors appointments and make...
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.
Great Care Manor is a newly license Adult Family Home but our friendly and caring staff have more than 15 years of experience in caring elderly. We are committed to provide quality and compassionate care for the elderly. We are located in a quiet neighborhood close to Lake Louise and about seven...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
OUR MISSIONJollyplace is a 24hrs Adult Family Home located in a quiet neighborhood of Lakewood close to Steilacoom.Our focus is to provide skilled and long time care in a compassionate, comfortable environment.The providers (Patrick and Irene) have more than 10 years of experience working with...
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Before we placed my Dad here at Six star, I did not think he would ever have a smile on his face. Now, i always see him smiling, looking and him feeling better and healthier than ever! He says he is very...
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.
Six Star Adult Family Home offers a brand new house with beautiful hard wood floors. We have private and semi-private rooms with cable hook up in every room. Are you tired? Are you hassled? We bring the peace and the compassion, the respect and the commitment. Six Star AFH also offers a beautiful...
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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.
Pure Bliss Adult Family Home is located in Milton City in Pierce County. It is a beautiful home that is licensed for 6 residents both male and female. Our home is spacious with 5 bedrooms.4 bedrooms are private while one huge master bedroom with its bathroom is semi-private. The provider lives on...
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Cost of assisted living in Ruston, WA
The average cost of senior living in Ruston is $4,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ketron Island, WA with an average of $4,713 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ruston, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ruston, WA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ruston, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ruston
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ruston
Regency Newcastle
4.8
Really enjoyed my stay. Wonderful staff. Breakfast is served a little to early for me.I really like the varirty of activities. I was at Newcastle 14 days i met a lot of nice people with each of them having an interesting story to tell.
Titlow Adult Family Home in Tacoma, WA
5.0
[name removed] was such a caring person, she took great care of my husband. She always treated him with respect and compassion. [name removed] was excellent at keeping me informed of everything regarding my husband. My children and I are extremely happy with the care that was given to my ...
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Viktoria AFH in Bellevue, WA
4.5
My mother moved into Viktoria AFH about one month ago, and while she was completely resistant to doing so, she is content and happy. The staff treat her like she is gold, and make her feel loved and special. She loves them and especially the meals that they prepare from scratch every day. ...
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Ruston review score based on 247 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 247 reviews of 107 Ruston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ruston 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
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Review subcategories for Ruston 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 247 reviews of 107 Ruston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ruston 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.Ruston, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Ruston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruston, 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 Ruston 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 Ruston 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
70.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ruston 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 Ruston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruston, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruston 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 Ruston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruston, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruston 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 Ruston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruston, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruston 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 Ruston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruston, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ruston
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ruston protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Lakota Hills Senior Care and A Serenity Adult Family Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ruston, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 148 assisted living facilities near Ruston, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ruston, Washington are Cogir of Kent, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Gig Harbor Court. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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