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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Puget, WA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Puget, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Puget, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Puget incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Puget memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Puget, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northeast Tacoma, Salishan and Lincoln International District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Federal Way and Lacey.

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Photo of The Sequoia Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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18 reviews
8.9
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18 reviews
5 star
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28%
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6%
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6%
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The building is very well kept and inviting and the staff is friendly. My Mom got one of the mid sized rooms and it was a perfect size for her.
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.
Comfortable living arrangements and commitment to service make The Sequoia an attractive community within itself. Residents enjoy living in private apartments—furnished and decorated with their favorite things. Each apartment is designed for safe, comfortable living, with cable TV, a...
Photo of Brookdale Olympia East
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8.8
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37 reviews
8.8
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37 reviews
5 star
32%
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41%
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The staff are very friendly and responsive when Steve calls. The dining facility is open from 7am - 7pm and they are generous in bringing extra when asked. The apartment is spacious and has great light!
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.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve a  lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better. Our community offers independent...
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Photo of Garden Courte Memory Care
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8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
56%
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38%
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3%
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Garden Courte Memory Care was one of three facilities in the greater Olympia area we looked into. All were very clean, consistent in Medicaid plans, and staff capabilities. The choice came down to the best...
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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8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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24 reviews
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Initially we thought mom was going into assisted living and toured with that in mind. There was a variety of types of rooms all had a kitchenette and spacious enough for mom. We had lunch in the dining room....
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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My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We placed her after an extensive search in the local area to the Cottages of Lacey. They group people mostly according to their stage of dementia and the...
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.
Photo of Memory Care at The Lodges
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6.5
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9 reviews
6.5
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I rate them 5 on all categories. Exceptionally professional and caring. The director's competence and professionalism. Immediately we knew we wanted our mother to live there.
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.
Locally & privately owned and operated from its opening in 1997, Memory Care at The Lodges creates a home-like setting for Dementia care. Each of our secured Lodges has just 16 resident rooms clustered around the main activity, dining and living room areas. This floor plan greatly reduces...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Few places are as stunningly beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. Fewer still encompass the gracious lifestyle, peace of mind and opportunities of Panorama. Located in Lacey, Washington on a beautiful 120-acre campus near the picturesque state capital of Olympia, Panorama is an evergreen oasis,...
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Cost of memory care in Puget, WA

The average cost of senior living in Puget is $5,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $4,868 per month.

Memory care costs in Puget, WA, vs. nearby cities

Puget, WA
$5,115/mo
$5,050/mo

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

Puget, WA
$5,115/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,115/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,315/mo
Studio
$4,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,884/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,033/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,300/mo

Senior living costs in Puget 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: Puget, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePuget, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,115/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,794/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,764/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Puget, WA:$5,115/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Puget, WA:$4,794/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Puget, WA:$3,764/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Puget, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Puget 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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Memory care cost trends in Puget, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Puget 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
Puget, WA$7,179/mo$6,820/mo+5.3%
Washington$7,415/mo$6,617/mo+12.1%
National$6,180/mo$5,815/mo+6.3%
Puget, WA
2024 average cost:$7,179/mo
2023 average cost:$6,820/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$7,415/mo
2023 average cost:$6,617/mo
Percent change:+12.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,180/mo
2023 average cost:$5,815/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Puget

Recent reviews for memory care in Puget

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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The Rivers at Puyallup

4.9
The location was close. The memory care unit was new. Each resident has a private bedroom. As my husband was dying, his care was exceptional and I felt supported. The staff were especially caring and supportive.

Puget memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Puget memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Puget, 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 Puget 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 Puget that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Puget, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Puget 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 Puget Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Puget, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Puget 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 Puget partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Puget, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
85.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Puget 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 Puget communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Puget, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
85.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Puget 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 Puget offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Puget, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Puget

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 Puget protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sequoia Assisted Living, Brookdale Olympia East and Garden Courte Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Puget, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Puget, Washington. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Puget, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Brookdale Harbor Bay. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Puget, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Puget, 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 Puget, 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 Puget, Washington ranges from $767 to $15620. The average Memory Care cost in Puget, Washington is $5,115. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Puget, Washington typically starts at $767. 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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