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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fair Harbor, WA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fair Harbor 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 Fair Harbor, 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 Fair Harbor or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fair Harbor.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gatewood, Northeast Tacoma and Fauntleroy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Coyle, Crosby and Triton.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Fair Harbor, WA

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Staff is very professional and extremely responsive to needs/requests. Meals and meal times are flexible as dining room is open from 7:00am to 7:00pm. You may also take meals to your apartment. A large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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55 Floor plans available
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The facility is very nice, clean, beautifully appointed, friendly helpful people and great communication. There is a variety of activities every day, including outings and musical performances and many...
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.
At Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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My mother recently moved in and I absolutely love it! The staff is sweet and kind. Everybody always looks so happy - the residents and staff. There are so many daily activities, my mom is always busy. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Across the board I would give Brookdale a 4. The staff is very attentive to my brothers needs and as a result, [name removed] is doing amazingly well. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care at its FinestIt’s time to get some help on the senior journey. Fortunately, you’ve found one of the premier memory care communities in the Harbor Bay area.We are a warm and welcoming memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our community features a valued location with...
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9.0
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I would absolutely recommend to others. My mom is mostly content there. They deal with her dementia and they are not a memory care place. The staff are mostly caring, committed people. Like everyone else...
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.
At Liberty Place, we provide thoughtful attention while giving residents the daily assistance they need. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Sinclair Inlet in Port Orchard, Washington. We provides luxurious senior living in a small close knit community that is surrounded by...
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We had both parents in Memory Care at Mallards Landing most of their time was during COVID. We were very appreciative of the care they received. All protocols and protection were used during lockdown. Out of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Come enjoy the good life at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing!Our senior living lifestyle offerings provide you with the level of care you may need to live the life you love. Nestled in the greenery of the Pacific Northwest, our customized on-site services and impressive amenities truly set The...
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8.0
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Someday it did smell like urine when you walked in the door very rare, though.. I did feel like they could have spent more attention with them. Activity director was awesome. It's just staff did not follow...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence was completed in 1994 and is a community designed to care for those suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias. Residents feel safe and comfortable – nestled in a structure styled after a mountain lodge, with stone fireplaces and broad...
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I’ve had my father living here for several months and they have been caring towards him. As far as memory care facilities go I would recommend them. The food has looked fairly good but my dad sometimes...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Located in Washington state's beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, Orchard Pointe Memory Care Community offers a specialized program of care designed to meet each resident's unique needs. We know how important it is to provide a stable, therapeutic environment for those experiencing dementia. Our...
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I am so happy we found this wonderful facility for our mother. Mom had a stroke in July of 2014, and we had just about despaired over her care, and then Debra invited us to move (early!). Mom has dementia...
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.
Our goal at the Haven in Allyn is to provide the most excellent care possible. Our passion is to make you happy and comfortable in an environment that is loving, kind, compassionate, and safe. The Haven in Allyn is a new model in Assisted Living / Long Term Care. We cater to the needs and desires...
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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The best part of Narrows Glen is the staff members and management that make everyone feel welcome and secure. I am very pleased with the care involved with daily life for example the detail of the meal...
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.
Welcome to Narrows Glen! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, Washington.Make yourself at home at Narrows Glen in Tacoma, Washington. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new...
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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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...

Cost of nursing homes in Fair Harbor, WA

The average cost of senior living in Fair Harbor is $5,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $4,887 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fair Harbor, WA vs. nearby cities

Fair Harbor, WA
$5,023/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fair Harbor, WA vs. the state and national average

Fair Harbor, WA
$5,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fair Harbor vs. other types of senior living

$5,009/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,023/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fair Harbor, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,208/mo
Studio
$5,606/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,299/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,165/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,650/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Fair Harbor over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fair Harbor

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fair Harbor

Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Brookdale Federal Way

4.0
My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.

Fair Harbor nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fair Harbor nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fair Harbor, 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 Fair Harbor 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 Fair Harbor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fair Harbor, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fair Harbor 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 Fair Harbor Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fair Harbor, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fair Harbor 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 Fair Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fair Harbor, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fair Harbor 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 Fair Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fair Harbor, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fair Harbor 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 Fair Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fair Harbor, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Gig Harbor Court and Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fair Harbor, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Fair Harbor, Washington. See the full list.

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