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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lester, WA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lester 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 Lester, 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 Lester or another care type is right for you. Browse 201 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lester.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Krain, Ravensdale and Georgetown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Krain, Ravensdale and Georgetown.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Lester, WA
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Lester, WA
The average cost of senior living in Lester is $5,211 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cle Elum, WA with an average of $4,232 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lester, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lester, WA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lester, WA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lester
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lester
Regency Newcastle
4.8
Really enjoyed my stay. Wonderful staff. Breakfast is served a little to early for me.I really like the varirty of activities. I was at Newcastle 14 days i met a lot of nice people with each of them having an interesting story to tell.
Aegis of Kirkland
5.0
I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5.
My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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Lester nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lester, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lester 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 Lester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lester, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester 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 Lester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
59.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
59%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lester, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
52.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
0.4%
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Sunrise of Bellevue and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lester, Washington. See full list of communities.
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