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Staff are friendly and caring, truly display concern and empathy for residents. Food and activities are varied. Home is kept clean. I would absolutely recommend this home to others who are needing to find...
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.
At Gerry Care we take pride in our home and care provided. We offer a relaxed family environment with 24/7 on site care. Gerry Care is all inclusive and your loved one will be pampered! We provide all meals, laundry, nutritional shakes, briefs, in home nail care, hair cuts and residents have...
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I am very pleased about how everyone is so friendly! The opportunity to ask for anything from books to read to help if I fall or become ill. I am happy here.
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.
At our retirement community offering independent and assisted living options for seniors, we’re here to help you seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and yard maintenance for time to pursue a...
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Our dad moved to Merrill Gardens Wright Park a year ago. From our first visit and everyday since, the staff has been kind, respectful and helpful. Staff members have helped our dad maintain his independence...
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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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.
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5 for everything! What we like the most about the community is the friendliness, activities, decorations make it feel like home, great food, good care. We would absolutely recommend the community to other...
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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I’ve only been here a couple days but I’m very happy about the nice people, welcoming atmosphere, good food, and comfortable accommodations. I appreciate the free parking and closed in park for my dog to run...
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.
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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[name removed] was absolutely wonderful and loving towards my father in law. And she runs a tight ship, made sure his medicine was correct and that he was receiving constant care. He was bathed daily and...
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.
Lakota Hills AFH is an adult family home located in Federal Way, Washington in King county. Residents of Lakota Hills AFH have access to a wide selection of services and activities, both within walking distance and within a reasonable car drive, depending on their needs. There is a shopping mall...
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We would rate everything at a 5. [name removed] was the main caregiver for Kirk. He was wonderful! We appreciated him! Their place was spotless. Very attentive to other residents. Meals were well planned....
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.
We are a young couple (under 50 yo) with vast experience in taking care of older adults (with or without dementia or other mental health issues) and incapacitated people. We love our job and we’re doing everything in our power to make life easier and enjoyable for our residents.Our beautiful,...
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They are warm and friendly compassionate. We picked this community because, it was small and felt like a home not an institution.
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.
We are a newly remodeled Adult Family Home located in a quite neighborhood in Kent Washington. We are a licensed WA state Adult family home, and our staff meets the requirements to take care of elderly adults. Our amazing 24 hour care for your loved one, includes everything from help with daily...
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Fieldstone excels in all aspects of care for people with memory disabilities. Caregivers are patient and kind. The facility and resident rooms are always kept clean. Food is very good with a lot of variety...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
You’re going to love it here. Merrill Gardens at Tukwila boasts beautiful views, engaging programming and much more. With spacious apartments, stunning common areas, and a variety of amenities to serve you, Merrill Gardens offers a wonderful place to call home.It's all about choice. Choose from...
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Overall probably like many places I received much prompter assistance when we were in sales mode. After signing the contract they have been less responsive. For example we have been waiting several weeks for...
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.
Specialized Care:Our community offers Enhanced Assisted Living in our Pearl program. We can help with rehabilitation and are trained in Parkinson's Disease Care. Our Opal program is for those needing a safe memory care environment. We focus on socialization and natural therapies to give our...
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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
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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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I was asked to write a review for Cogir at The Narrows, and I’m happy to do so! The rating was on a scale of 1-5, I wish it were higher and rate 5++++ Our experience at Cogir has been absolutely wonderful!...
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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Dawn and her staff provided my grandfather with EVERYTHING he needed to thrive. Asking another person to take care of your family member is hard. I appreciated the order and care for every detail that was...
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.
Dawn Adult Family Home has been open since June 28, 2021. I have 14 years of experience in senior care. What makes this facility unique and special is its way of making you feel at home. We are located in Auburn Washington in the LeaHill area. Were beside Green River College and near Kent,...
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Our loved one has since passed, but they were incredibly loving and caring. We moved Mom from a large assisted living facility in Seattle to Angels' Arms so that she could get more personalized care. She...
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.
At Angels' Arms LLC we pride ourselves on setting the highest standards in adult and elderly care services. With a small resident to caregiver ratio and exceptionally skilled staff, we offer a quality personalized care by working closely with the resident, the family and medical providers.The...
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I am very thankful that I chose Grace at Camas family home for my mom. Mom’s care has been compassionate and gentle. It is a small and well run home that meets the individual needs of the residents. They...
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.
Crest Manor provides a more personal setting for more dignified living. Our home strives to differentiate ourselves from other services by offering absolutely the best care to our seniors in a fun, friendly atmosphere while taking care of their medical, personal and emotional needs.We have both...
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Overall, we couldn't be happier with our selection. Mom is thriving there. The care is excellent. They communicate any concerns, observations, suggestions or updates quickly. [name removed] and the...
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.
We are a loving Adult Family Home,located in Bellevue ,WA area.We have been providing loving care for over 11 years. We strive to make our residents feel at home and to maintain a level of independence. We are located in a lovely and peaceful cul-de-sac that is perfect for strolls and walks...
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My opinion is based only on our interactions through the move in process. Unfortunately, my mother passed the day before she was to move in. Generally yes we had a good impression of the community. She...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill is perfect for those who like being near boutique shopping, theaters, concert and lecture halls and much more. This friendly retirement community is in the First Hill neighborhood, where many of Seattle's best known and highest quality medical practices are...
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The med techs that take care of my mom seem very caring and kind to her, which is my top priority. She feels genuinely loved. The staff is very good at informing me ever time she falls and talks to me about...
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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Wonderful experience getting my mom in to empress Senior living, thank goodness they had space . it is a very new facility great and the staff is intelligent and very helpful. I would recommend this place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My Aunt is happy and comfortable. She does have some issues with laundry that I don't have much info on. You may want to ask her about it. Otherwise, all is good.
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.
Located on picturesque Oyster Bay in Bremerton, WA, Bay Pointe Retirement Community has offered a gracious and ideal location for seniors for 20 years. The community is nestled in a waterfront neighborhood 2 miles from local shops and eateries, 1/2-mile Hwy 3 and about 2 miles from the Naval...
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Mom did not take advantage of social events, but they had a good amount of chances to socialize. They did a good job with a difficult resident.
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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Cascade is good when it comes to information, organization and overall affordability. What we are finding now is things that were promised or we were told were a perk don't seem to be at all. I would give...
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.
Perched on the hillside, The Willows features magnificent Sound and mountain views, walking paths, gazebo, raised garden beds, trees, courtyard, and beautiful landscaping. All this and ample parking makes The Willows an ideal place to call homeCascades of Bremerton designed Independent living...
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Hearthside Manor has proven to be an excellent choice for my mother. She entered the facility one year ago and the staff has been attentive and caring and worked hard to gain her trust. My mom enjoys 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Shelton, WA

The average cost of senior living in Shelton is $4,943 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montesano, WA with an average of $4,527 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shelton, WA, vs. nearby cities

Shelton, WA
$4,943/mo
$4,562/mo

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

Shelton, WA
$4,943/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelton, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,943/mo
$5,045/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelton, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,512/mo
Private
$6,485/mo
Studio
$5,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,821/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,710/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,997/mo

Senior living costs in Shelton 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: Shelton, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelton, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$4,943/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,045/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,281/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shelton, WA:$4,943/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shelton, WA:$5,045/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shelton, WA:$3,281/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shelton, WA, over time

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

Shelton, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shelton, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shelton 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
Shelton, WA$5,920/mo$5,502/mo+7.6%
Washington$5,870/mo$5,481/mo+7.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Shelton, WA
2024 average cost:$5,920/mo
2023 average cost:$5,502/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,870/mo
2023 average cost:$5,481/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelton, 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 Shelton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shelton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelton

Murano Senior Living in Seattle, WA

5.0
The staff there are really great, and turnover has been relatively low, which means the people who care for mom on a daily basis are very familiar with her needs. Also, she has friendly people dropping in to check on her frequently throughout the day. In addition to three meals a day, someone ...
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Aegis of Greenwood in Seattle, WA

5.0
The staff in the memory care unit was as caring as any staff could be,. They took my dad on trips as long as he was able. But don't think that you can leave all the care of your loved one up to any staff. Visit your loved one often. Also all memory care places are more than willing to let you ...
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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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Shelton review score based on 882 family reviews

8.2
Review score555 facilities882 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 882 reviews of 555 Shelton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelton 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

Shelton review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Shelton, WA555 facilities
8.5
Herron Island, WA73 facilities
7.4
McCleary, WA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelton 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 882 reviews of 555 Shelton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelton 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.
Shelton, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shelton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelton, 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 Shelton 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 Shelton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelton, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.3%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelton 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 Shelton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelton, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelton 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 Shelton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelton, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelton 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 Shelton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelton, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelton 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 Shelton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelton, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelton

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 Shelton protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Gerry Care Adult Family Home, Brookdale West Seattle and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelton, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 711 assisted living facilities near Shelton, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shelton, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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