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44 Photos available
9.9
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41 reviews
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After being my husband's full-time caregiver for several years, I knew a change in lifestyle was imminent. I moved to Merrill Gardens at Wright Park to have the security and comfort of knowing others were...
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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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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131 reviews
9.8
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131 reviews
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Friendly and helpful staff, clean facility and good food cooked to order all day. I would recommend Farrington Court to others.
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.
Farrington Court is a 62+ Senior Community that offers comfortable, spacious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Stellar Senior Living, who has set high standards for the retirement industry. Farrington Court offers a wide variety of...
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88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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50 reviews
9.8
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50 reviews
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We are already there and we love it there. We like the cleanliness and we would recommend Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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9.8
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64 reviews
9.8
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The Staff has been fantastic. The food is basically the same thing over and over. Not a lot of selection. She is still working on way finding, when I say this it is getting off the elevator on her floor,...
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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9.8
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76 reviews
9.8
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76 reviews
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I am especially impressed with the responsiveness of the staff. When I have questions or concerns, the staff responds very quickly to me. I would absolutely recommend to others.
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.
Our Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...
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9.5
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77 reviews
9.5
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77 reviews
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Food is fine, all day dinning helps to be flexible but service can be slow sometimes. And run out of dinner rolls quickly at dinner time, which was a surprise. When we first moved in it was a Friday, 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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44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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26 reviews
9.3
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26 reviews
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Very nice place to live. Employees all friendly and helpful. Other residents friendly and ready to assist. Very clean and well maintained. Restaurants very good. Creative food menu. Very clean. I would...
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.
Bonaventure Puyallup is a beautiful place to live.with stunning apartments, amazing care and medical staff, and a magical resident culture, this is truly a wonderful place to live.we have Independent Suites, Assisted Living Suites and private Memory Care suites. We can take someone on their...
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1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.3
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122 reviews
9.3
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122 reviews
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The cost is pricey, but all facilities like this are. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food could definitely be better! A wider selection is needed. Mom is already bored with the food. It seems...
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.
Exploring a Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to declare independence from chores, household maintenance and the stress that often comes from living at home. Instead, our independent living and assisted living seniors live a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them...
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1111 Photos available
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9.2
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23 reviews
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Originally, I expected to have to stay on top of staff, etc. as I worried about the kind of care Mom would get. The Village was a wonderful surprise. After my husband and I toured the facility, we were...
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.
The Village Senior Living offers expansive common areas, large apartments and an array of services & amenities for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our community is four stories with apartments on the first three floors dedicated to assisted living and personal care...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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We are very happy with the move to the Hamptons. I feel like it is a much homier environment. There is always staff around and they really work with the residents to keep a calm atmosphere.
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. The Hampton Memory Care is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those living with this disease and other memory loss. We are a free-standing, specialized...
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Photo of The Rivers at Puyallup
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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49 reviews
9.1
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49 reviews
5 star
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Staff is friendly and helpful. They treated my mom with love and kindness like she was their own family. They really did treat us like family. They had great communication throughout the entire process. My...
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 The Rivers at Puyallup, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Puyallup is an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community located just outside of downtown Puyallup, a quiet town with many...
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1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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32 reviews
9.0
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32 reviews
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They were very welcoming a soft place for my father to land after a rough transition in his life. The driver was exceptional and accommodating. My dad really appreciated the staff that helped him with his...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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31 reviews
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He is happy, and they treat him with respect. They contact me with any problems or concerns. Yes, we would recommend Garden Courte Memory Care community to other families.
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.
Finding senior care that embraces independent living while respecting the person can be a difficult task. Our loved ones have unique personalities which mandate that different needs be met. The right home will help our loved ones to remain as independent as possible while still meeting their...
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9.0
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56 reviews
9.0
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Staff were thoughtful and activities were enriching. Dad loved the food and the structure they provided to his day was so helpful in his recovery.
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.
Weatherly Inn-Tacoma is an assisted living community located on the shore of Horsehead Bay in the city of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Walking distance from Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Weatherly Inn-Tacoma residents and visitors have easy access to excellent...
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9.0
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27 reviews
9.0
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27 reviews
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I would give the staff a 4 however there are also 5's, quality of care 5, food 5 (mom has gained 25 lbs since she started living there), cleanliness 4/5. My only complaint is that the residents have to...
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.
Outside the main entrance to Patriots Landing Retirement Community near Puget Sound, WA, fly the flags of the U.S. Army, the Air Force, The U.S. Navy, and the Marine Corps. In a nod to those who have served our county, Patriots Landing was initially designed exclusively for retired and former...
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9.0
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20 reviews
9.0
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The activities would be a 2. They are understaffed. Which makes overall experience and value for the money a 3. They need more staff. They need to actually DO the activities on the schedule. More exercise...
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.
Weatherly Inn: A place like no other... Where we know you like family! Weatherly Inn has a strong heritage of pursuing excellence, creating a truly unique place. Opened in 1999, the Kent Memory Care Facility is a private family business. Larry Bunn, DDS was the general contractor and operations...
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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229 reviews
8.9
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Meridian at Stone Creek is wonderful. It was not a hard choice too decide to move our mom in. From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcome and comfortable. Sales Director was positive, and her energy,...
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.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Escape to The Meridian at Stone Creek and discover luxurious senior living in Milton, Washington.Journey beyond the predictable and uninspiring. Visit The Meridian at Stone Creek and truly appreciate all the possibilities that await right...
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My wife was a resident here for 13 months, and the care she received throughout that time was outstanding. The staff consistently demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and genuine concern for both...
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.
Welcome to our newly remodeled 20 bed facility. This facility is under new owners and management. Management and staff are highly trained in dementia care as well as elder care. The staff here have years of experience and have worked together for years. The rooms at the facility do not have...
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9.0
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63 reviews
9.0
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Facility is very clean, friendly staff.The only thing we noticed was when my daughter made a visit several times she found [name removed] in TV room by herself and not fully dressed. All by herself...
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.
Arbor Village, located in Kent, Washington, is a retirement community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Senior Living. As well as Memory Care services. Our expert team understands challenges of memory loss not only for residents, but their families as well.Our independent living...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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I have lived here for 7 weeks and am very happy with The Lodge at Mallard's Landing. The staff is kinda and attentive, the food is delicious and they have many fun activities. Other residents are welcoming...
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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55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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23 reviews
8.8
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My father did not attend any activities, his choice. My Father needs to be told that he needs to shower, change clothes, get up and walk around and go outside. It seems like he needs more care than an...
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.
Fountain Court is an assisted living community located near the foothills of Mount Rainier in Maple Valley, Washington. Our community offers residents beautiful scenery with our gardens. Maple Valley also has all of the beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer, and it is only a short drive to...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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22 reviews
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22 reviews
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They have a great staff and it's a smaller facility. I would definitely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Hearthside Manor is a memory care community that offers 34 private bedrooms, secure non-challenging environment, licensed nurses on staff, dementia trained caregivers, 3 nutritious meals served daily, snacks available 24 hours, daily activities and entertainers, individualized service plans,...
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8.7
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31 reviews
8.7
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31 reviews
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I would give them all a five we are very happy with everything my mother in law doesn't partake in the activities so I really can't speak for that. The apartment size is bigger than we thought lots of closet...
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.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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Meals and dining - Memory care 2, assisted living 4 Activities - Memory care 3, assisted living 4 We have a bit of a different perspective maybe. My dad has alzheimer's and he originally went into memory...
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.
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a brand new retirement, assisted living and memory care community located in beautiful Federal Way, Washington. Featuring a distinguished Memory Care program consisting of 45 apartments, Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community also includes 30...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Auburn
1616 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
5 star
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Merrill gardens was very nice. It was all [name removed] desire to leave. Staff were very accommodating with our particularly difficult and unique situation.
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.
We offer senior living in the heart of charming downtown Auburn, near the transit center and city hall. Enjoy living in the middle of downtown Auburn, close to a variety of stores, multiple restaurants, entertainment options and the Sounder train station.The community offers spacious private...
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Cost of memory care in Carlson, WA

The average cost of senior living in Carlson is $7,155 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morton, WA with an average of $7,155 per month.

Memory care costs in Carlson, WA, vs. state and national averages

Carlson, WA
$7,155/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Carlson, WA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,155/mo

Memory care costs in Carlson, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,866/mo
Studio
$6,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,996/mo

Senior living costs in Carlson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carlson, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlson, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$7,155/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,365/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,311/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Carlson, WA:$7,155/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Carlson, WA:$5,365/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Carlson, WA:$3,311/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Carlson

Recent reviews for memory care in Carlson

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.

The Lodge at Mallard's Landing in Gig Harbor, WA

4.5
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 lockdown we were confident they were being cared for and received genuine caring ...
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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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Carlson review score based on 30 family reviews

9.1
Review score2 facilities30 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 2 Carlson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carlson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carlson review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Carlson, WA2 facilities
8.6
Olympia, WA0 facilities
8.7
Longview, WA0 facilities

Carlson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlson, 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 Carlson memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Carlson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.7%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.8%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.7%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.5%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carlson memory care

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 Carlson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.7%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.2%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlson memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carlson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlson memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carlson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlson memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Carlson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlson, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.3%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.8%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.2%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.6%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Carlson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Carlson protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carlson, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 97 memory care facilities near Carlson, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Carlson, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Cogir of Kent. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 97 memory care facilities near you in Carlson, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carlson, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Carlson, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Carlson, Washington ranges from $2500 to $13133. The average Memory Care cost in Carlson, Washington is $7,155. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Carlson, Washington typically starts at $2500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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