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10 Best Nursing Homes in University Place, WA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a University Place 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 University Place, 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 University Place or another care type is right for you. Browse 45 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in University Place.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Riverview, Georgetown and Rainier Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Forest Beach, Vaughn and Home.
Nursing Homes Facilities near University Place, WA
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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...
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.
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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...
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Cost of nursing homes in University Place, WA
The average cost of senior living in University Place is $4,969 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,863 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University Place, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in University Place
Recent reviews for nursing homes in University Place
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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University Place nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University Place nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University Place, 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 University Place 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 University Place 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
70%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in University Place 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 University Place Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
University Place, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in University Place 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 University Place partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
University Place, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in University Place 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 University Place communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
University Place, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University Place 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 University Place offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
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
70%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
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 University Place, Washington. See full list of communities.
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