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10 Best Nursing Homes in Index, WA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Index, WA

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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Index, WA

The average cost of senior living in Index is $5,274 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gold Bar, WA with an average of $4,856 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Index, WA, vs. nearby cities

Index, WA
$5,274/mo
$4,856/mo
$5,183/mo

Nursing homes costs in Index, WA, vs. state and national averages

Index, WA
$5,274/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Index, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,231/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,274/mo

Nursing homes costs in Index, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,196/mo
Studio
$4,837/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,505/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,015/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,935/mo

Senior living costs in Index vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Index, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIndex, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,274/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,247/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,231/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,189/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Index, WA:$5,274/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Index, WA:$5,247/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Index, WA:$5,231/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Index, WA:$4,189/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Index, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Index and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Index, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Index have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Index, WA$6,277/mo$6,164/mo+1.8%
Washington$6,454/mo$5,968/mo+8.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Index, WA
2024 average cost:$6,277/mo
2023 average cost:$6,164/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Index

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Index

Sunrise of Edmonds

4.6
I definitely recommend it if someone can afford it. The food is great when they do community events each month but not a lot of choices that my dad likes on regular meals.

Norse Home in Seattle, WA

5.0
The experience has been going very well for my friend. The community is a good fit for her and she likes it very much. My friend likes the meals they provide. Every time we have been there it has been clean, it is quiet impressive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

Stafford Suites Kent

5.0
This is our second living experience at Staff Suites. Our mom and dad were here in 2014 when he fell ill. He was taken very good care of until he left us. Our mom lived on her own for a while, then later decided she needed a little more help and Stafford was the first place she thought of when ...
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Index nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Index nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Index, 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 Index 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 Index that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Index, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Index 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 Index Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Index, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Index 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 Index partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Index, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
63.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Index 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 Index communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Index, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Index 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 Index offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Index, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
49.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.2%
0.5%
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Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Index, Washington. See full list of communities.
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