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8 Best Nursing Homes in Balch, WA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Balch nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Balch, WA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Balch or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Balch.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marmac, Chain Hill and Stimson.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marmac, Chain Hill and Stimson.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Balch, WA
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8.6
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6 reviews
The staff was amazing, they kept us updated on everything that was going on. They were extremely helpful and kind to my mom. They treated her with respect and we liked the family setting. The food choices...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. The Hampton Memory Care is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those living with this disease and other memory loss. We are a free-standing, specialized...
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We moved my Mom from in July from Brookdale in Olympia. It was the best decision we could have made for my Mom. The facility is smaller. The caregivers are wonderful. The food is wonderful. Mom gets much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Welcome to our newly remodeled 20 bed facility. This facility is under new owners and management. Management and staff are highly trained in dementia care as well as elder care. The staff here have years of experience and have worked together for years. The rooms at the facility do not have...
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I am currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and my experience has been very good so far. The friendliness and staff are great. The cleanliness, care services and food are good. Overall, I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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The staff members at Sharon Care Center get 10 stars and the care services are just about as good as you can get. We would recommend this community to other families who are searching for a place for their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Cooks Hill Manor is a very quiet and clean community. The staff is very caring and seems to genuinely care about the residents. No body is ever in a bad mood and it is a little creepy that everyone is so...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cooks Hill Manor is known for its small-town, country feel and great customer service. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become like family to us. We take pride in the care and service we provide to our residents and their families, and are...
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They have church every Sunday, a beautician, people that do nails, games, and a work out type regimen for them to do sitting down. They have barbeques and are willing to take them out if they wish to go to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Chehalis West Assisted Living, located in scenic Chehalis, Washington, is an assisted living facility featuring individual apartments for residents. We currently offer assisted living in studio alcove apartments, two other types of studio apartments and two one-bedroom model apartments. Chehalis...
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I like this facility because they were the only facility who was willing to come visit my client to assess him to see if he would be a good fit for their community. When they came to visit him, they had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Beehive retirement and assisted living is located in the quiet town of McCleary, WA. The ambient neighborhood of our community's location offers our residents a wonderful place to call home. At Beehive, we take pride in the convenience that we offer. Our residents are within a walking distance to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Balch, WA
The average cost of senior living in Balch is $4,483 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toledo, WA with an average of $4,032 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Balch
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Balch
Olympics West Senior Living in Tumwater, WA
4.1
My loved one is currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and overall, the experience has been very good. The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff and care services are also good. My loved one is doing well.
The Hampton in Tumwater, WA
4.5
It was overall a positive experience, considering the situation and I would recommend and have recommend this facility to other people. For me, it was location and ability to visit. All care needs were arranged on site. I also really like the secure facility to eliminate wondering away.
Beehive Retirement and Assisted Living in McCleary, WA
5.0
It was such a relief to find a clean caring place that my mother could afford. The transition went easier than any thought. She is once again talking to others (the other residents are her age). While short term memory may be gone, they all remember the 1930's and 40's like it was yesterday. ...
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Balch nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balch nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balch, 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 Balch nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Balch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Balch, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Balch nursing homes
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 Balch Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Balch, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balch nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Balch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balch, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
87.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Balch nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Balch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Balch, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balch nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Balch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balch, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
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Bonaventure of Lacey Senior Living, The Hampton and Wellspring Centralia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Balch, Washington. See full list of communities.
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