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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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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.
Dodd's Adult Family CareDodd's Adult Family Care is a senior care home in Olympia, WA, that serves the Thurston County area. Located in the hub of Olympia, residents can enjoy fine dining, shopping, and nightlife all within walking distance. For the nature enthusiasts, Woodland Creek Community...
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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.
We are providing 24/7 compassionate care to senior adults with certain medical conditions such as: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson, Stroke, Diabetes (Treated with medication), Special diet, Wheelchair or Bed bound, Incontinence and Terminal Illness, Mental Health. Care is provided in a warm...
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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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They encourage family involvement. They are very open to feedback. They are patient and understanding and have been good with dementia issues. The owner is knowledgeable and well versed and insures the...
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.
Anyone who is looking for a great home for their loved one should visit Norflor Manor AFH III. This facility is located in Olympia, WA and can offer support for people of all lifestyles, medical conditions and personal preferences. Norflor Manor AFH III offers unparalleled housekeeping and...
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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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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.
Santo Nino AFH II is located in Olympia, WA in Thurston County. This residential care home provides help to you on a regular basis in an area that you will love to call home. Those who spend any amount of time in Olympia find that it has much to do and see. Residents and guests enjoy checking out...
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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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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.
Santo Niño specializes in providing elderly, dementia, post-CVA, diabetic, and hospice care. As a licensed nurse and previously a doctor in the Philippines, I’ve had extensive experience in caring for the elderly. This includes 20 years of medical experience as well as hospital and nursing home...
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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.
Dodd's Adult Family CareDodd's Adult Family Care is a residential care home located in the stunning Olympia City, Washington, located in Thurston County. Our community is perfectly situated in an environment that is peaceful for seniors. The surrounding terrain is filled with beautiful trees that...
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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.
Dodd's Adult Family CareDodd's Adult Family Care is a residential care home situated in the beautiful Olympia, Washington in Thurston County. Beautiful trees that bring about a cool and fresh environment enclose our community. We are located in a safe, clean, and friendly neighborhood perfect for...
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The people are very nice. They do have a dog on site which bites. I don't think it bites the people that are living there, but people that visit. (Probably just protecting loved ones like any good house...
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.
Golden Valley AFH is a senior residential care home that is located in the capital state of Olympia, WA and in Thurston county. Olympia is located on the Budd Inlet and is just a few miles East of the large Capital State Forest, which spans over hundreds of miles. The group home setting itself is...
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.
Brooks Blessings Adult Family Home offers a range of care giving services in an intimate, family environment. Located on the beautiful Mima Prairie just minutes from Olympia, Brooks Blessings provides care and companionship in an exclusive setting. Brooks Blessings AFH is an alternative to...

Cost of assisted living in Tumwater, WA

The average cost of senior living in Tumwater is $4,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chehalis, WA with an average of $4,484 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tumwater, WA vs. nearby cities

Tumwater, WA
$4,666/mo
$4,664/mo
$4,747/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tumwater, WA vs. the state and national average

Tumwater, WA
$4,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tumwater vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,666/mo
$5,011/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Tumwater, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,836/mo
Private
$6,475/mo
Studio
$5,544/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,959/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,404/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Tumwater over time

Tumwater, WAWA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater.

What families are saying about assisted living in Tumwater

Recent reviews for assisted living in Tumwater

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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Ravancho AFH in Olympia, WA

5.0
I would enthusiastically recommend Ravancho adult family home to anyone. This far, it has been an incredibly positive experience for our family, offering exceptional care, a warm and supportive environment, and a dedicated staff who truly go above and beyond.

Bridgeport Place in University Place, WA

3.8
It ended up costing a ridiculous amount per day because he passed away so soon. They had a minimum charge period, so we had to pay for days even after he died. Including the one time community fee. Make sure those you refer know it is collected even if someone lives there less than 7 days.

Tumwater review score based on 93 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 38 Tumwater assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tumwater 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

Tumwater review score compared against nearby cities

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Tumwater, WA38 facilities
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Olympia, WA45 facilities
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Lacey, WA45 facilities

Review subcategories for Tumwater 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 93 reviews of 38 Tumwater assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tumwater 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Tumwater assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tumwater assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater 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 Tumwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
94.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.8%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tumwater 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 Tumwater Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
92.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tumwater 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 Tumwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
84.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Tumwater 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 Tumwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tumwater 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 Tumwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tumwater, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tumwater

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 Tumwater protect seniors.

Learn about Washington Assisted Living regulations

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Gerry Care Adult Family Home, The Village Senior Living and Kelly Adult Family Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Tumwater, Washington. See full list of communities.

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