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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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Absolutely everyone there is so kind and helpful and caring. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would without hesitation recommend this 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.
Memory Care at its FinestIt’s time to get some help on the senior journey. Fortunately, you’ve found one of the premier memory care communities in the Harbor Bay area.We are a warm and welcoming memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our community features a valued location with...
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2222 Photos available
9.0
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5 reviews
9.0
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My mom has been there a year and it has been nothing but excellent. They had an inspection recently and I think they just had one minor infraction. The food seems a bit dull to me, but my mom eats it...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
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55 reviews
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55 reviews
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The residents are active, out and about, doing things. Not like a lot of other places we saw where the halls were ghost towns. Food is excellent. Everyone is so friendly and we would absolutely recommend 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.
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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2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.1
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98 reviews
8.1
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98 reviews
5 star
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The staff were patient and caring. There was staff turnover that made activities inconsistent since there weren't always enough activity directors. Overall it was a good place to have my husband. The...
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 Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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The owners and the people that operate is are fantastic. They are fun and there is a lot of laughter and fun times that go on. That is really important. My mother is eating much better. She likes it except...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bear Creek Adult Family Home has been providing high-quality care to the senior citizen's in our community since we opened our doors in 2007. Everyday, we strive to provide you and/or your loved one with exceptional service and the best experience on the Peninsula. THE SECRET OF OUR...
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6.8
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22 reviews
6.8
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22 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
14%
3 star
5%
2 star
9%
1 star
40%
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Someday it did smell like urine when you walked in the door very rare, though.. I did feel like they could have spent more attention with them. Activity director was awesome. It's just staff did not follow...
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.
Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence was completed in 1994 and is a community designed to care for those suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias. Residents feel safe and comfortable – nestled in a structure styled after a mountain lodge, with stone fireplaces and broad...
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9.8
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This place was a mom & pop operation. [name removed] was the director and manager of the place and his wife [name removed] handled pretty much all the hands on care providing for the residents. As far as I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am so happy we found this wonderful facility for our mother. Mom had a stroke in July of 2014, and we had just about despaired over her care, and then Debra invited us to move (early!). Mom has dementia...
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.
Our goal at the Haven in Allyn is to provide the most excellent care possible. Our passion is to make you happy and comfortable in an environment that is loving, kind, compassionate, and safe. The Haven in Allyn is a new model in Assisted Living / Long Term Care. We cater to the needs and desires...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sarah's Place is located on 4.5 acres of gentle sloping, wooded property. The residents will be able to sit safely on the patio and enjoy fresh air in a quiet, secure setting with the natural habitat and wildlife. Sarah's Place offers a quality home environment with professional services and...
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Key Center, WA

The average cost of senior living in Key Center is $4,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ketron Island, WA with an average of $4,710 per month.

Assisted living costs in Key Center, WA, vs. nearby cities

Key Center, WA
$4,737/mo

Assisted living costs in Key Center, WA, vs. state and national averages

Key Center, WA
$4,737/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Key Center, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,737/mo
$4,918/mo

Assisted living costs in Key Center, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,532/mo
Private
$7,875/mo
Studio
$6,342/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,342/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,650/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,650/mo

Senior living costs in Key Center 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: Key Center, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKey Center, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$4,737/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,918/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,465/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Key Center, WA:$4,737/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Key Center, WA:$4,918/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Key Center, WA:$3,465/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Key Center, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Key Center 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.

Key Center, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Key Center, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Key Center 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
Key Center, WA$6,379/mo$5,564/mo+14.7%
Washington$4,670/mo$4,557/mo+2.5%
National$4,588/mo$4,533/mo+1.2%
Key Center, WA
2024 average cost:$6,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,564/mo
Percent change:+14.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$4,670/mo
2023 average cost:$4,557/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,588/mo
2023 average cost:$4,533/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Key Center, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Key Center.

What families are saying about assisted living in Key Center

Recent reviews for assisted living in Key Center

Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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Olympics West Senior Living in Tumwater, WA

4.7
They are understaffed at the moment. So far I am pretty happy with this community. They have been shut down a few times due to covid but everything so far is well taken care of. The people seem to be happy here.

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.

Key Center review score based on 44 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 13 Key Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Key Center review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Key Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Key Center, WA13 facilities
8.5
Stansberry Lake, WA22 facilities
8.7
Raft Island, WA47 facilities

Review subcategories for Key Center assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 44 reviews of 13 Key Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Key Center resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Key Center, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Key Center assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Key Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Key Center assisted living

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 Key Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Key Center assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Key Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Key Center assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Key Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Key Center assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Key Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Key Center, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Key Center

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Key Center protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Harbor Bay, Agape Care Adult Family Home and The Lodge at Mallard's Landing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Key Center, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 19 assisted living facilities near Key Center, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Key Center, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Merrill Gardens at Tukwila. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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