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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fircrest, WA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fircrest 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 Fircrest, 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 Fircrest or another care type is right for you. Browse 48 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fircrest.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mid Beacon Hill, Beacon Hill and Industrial District West.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Forest Beach, Vaughn and Home.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Fircrest, WA
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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.
From the moment you enter Maple Creek you’ll feel the warmth and caring, from the staff and tenants. Maple Creek overlooks the beautiful Ponce De Leon Creek, surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of nature.Maple Creek is located directly across the street from the Lakewood Town Center....
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Special needs require special care. Pioneer Place of Tacoma, a secured warm, comfortable environment where we focus on a residents abilities while minimizing their limitations. Exceptional Care, Respect, Understanding, Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life come first. We have three units of...
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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fircrest, WA
The average cost of senior living in Fircrest is $4,950 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,863 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fircrest
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fircrest
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.
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila
4.6
My 87 year-old mom has lived at Merrill Gardens at Tukwila (formerly Holden Southcenter) for 18 months, and it truly is a wonderful place. This review might sound a bit over-the-top with praise, but my platitudes are genuine.
As you can see from the photos, the facility itself is gorgeous -- ...
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Fircrest nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fircrest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fircrest, 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 Fircrest 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 Fircrest 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
68.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fircrest 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 Fircrest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fircrest, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
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
56.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fircrest 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 Fircrest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fircrest, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fircrest 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 Fircrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fircrest, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fircrest 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 Fircrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fircrest, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fircrest, Washington. See full list of communities.
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