10 Best Nursing Homes in Cougar, WA

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Washington is $5,805, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cougar area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cougar, WA

Cost of nursing homes in Cougar, WA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $5,805 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Washington vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Washington

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Washington	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$5,805/mo	$5,847/mo	0.7% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,480/mo	$5,830/mo	11.1% above national median
Memory Care	$8,229/mo	$6,999/mo	17.6% above national median
Independent Living	$4,089/mo	$3,520/mo	16.2% above national median

Nursing Homes

Washington:$5,805/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:0.7% below national median

Assisted Living

Washington:$6,480/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:11.1% above national median

Memory Care

Washington:$8,229/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:17.6% above national median

Independent Living

Washington:$4,089/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.2% above national median

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Nursing homes costs in Cougar, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Cougar 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.

Cougar, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Cougar, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cougar 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Cougar, WA	$7,161/mo	$6,511/mo	+10.0%
Washington	$6,956/mo	$6,714/mo	+3.6%
National	$6,098/mo	$5,866/mo	+4.0%

Cougar, WA

2024 average cost:$7,161/mo

2023 average cost:$6,511/mo

Percent change:+10.0%

Washington

2024 average cost:$6,956/mo

2023 average cost:$6,714/mo

Percent change:+3.6%

National

2024 average cost:$6,098/mo

2023 average cost:$5,866/mo

Percent change:+4.0%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Cougar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cougar

Cornell Estates in Hillsboro, OR

5.0

So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.

Mallard Landing in Battle Ground, WA

4.0

My mom was still active when she was at Mallards and participated in the activities and visited with many of the residents. The overall I think I would give it a five the lowest rating would be the food which I would probably give it a three my mom complained the most about the food.. She was on ...

Homewood Heights Assisted Living in Milwaukie, OR

5.0

I would give 5 on all of the above. We couldn't be happier. We like the fun way they exercise, with beach balls. The music in the building is always pleasant. The entertainment they bring in suits everyone. The food is balanced and yummy. In just 2+ months our father in-law is acclimating ...

Cougar nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cougar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Cougar, WANational

Full medication management

1.1%

Doctor on call

1.3%

4.6%

24-Hour awake staff

5.3%

14.5%

Diabetic care

7.2%

15.6%

*Visiting health care professionals

4.7%

Non-ambulatory care

13.1%

Respite or short term stays

3.4%

3.5%

Hospice available on-site

11.9%

9.6%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cougar nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cougar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Cougar, WANational

Dementia behaviors care

1.2%

1.9%

Secured community and/or wander guard

0.8%

2.8%

Memory care only community

0.2%

0.6%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cougar nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cougar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Cougar, WANational

Nutritionist / dietician

0.2%

Low / no sodium

0.5%

0.6%

No sugar

0.5%

0.6%

Vegetarian

1.9%

1.7%

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Availability of select dining options in Cougar nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cougar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Cougar, WANational

Anytime dining

0.2%

0.3%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cougar nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cougar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Cougar, WANational

Activity director

0.2%

Pet-focused programs

0.2%

0.1%

Community service programs

0.2%

0.1%

Devotional activities on-site

1.7%

3.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

0.2%

Outings / off-site activities

1.7%

3.1%

Arts and crafts center

0.2%

0.1%

Educational speakers / life long learning

0.2%

0.1%

Live performances

0.2%

Dances

0.2%

0.1%

Fitness classes

0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood, Van Mall and The Watermark at the Pearl are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cougar, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 189 nursing homes facilities near Cougar, Washington. See the full list.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cougar, WA

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cougar, WA

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Cost of nursing homes in Cougar, WA

Senior living costs in Washington vs. national costs

Nursing homes costs in Cougar, WA, over time

Nursing homes cost trends in Cougar, WA

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

What families are saying about nursing homes in Cougar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cougar

Cougar nursing homes services and amenities

Availability of select care services in Cougar nursing homes

Availability of select dementia care services in Cougar nursing homes

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cougar nursing homes

Availability of select dining options in Cougar nursing homes

Availability of select programs and activities in Cougar nursing homes

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