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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elk Plain, WA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Elk Plain nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Elk Plain, WA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Elk Plain or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Elk Plain.

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 Krain, Birch and Enumclaw.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Elk Plain, WA

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Photo of Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure
88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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41 reviews
9.8
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41 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
3 star
2%
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2%
1 star
7%
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The environment is so positive. Everyone is happy. The food is great. My dad loves having lunch and dinner with his friends. He has met some great people and they do fun stuff that gets him involved. He was...
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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1111 Photos available
9.7
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67 reviews
9.7
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67 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
9%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
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My experience has been excellent in all ways. The care service and friendliness of all has been more than I could have hoped. For activities provided are well thought out and fun. The kindness shown to all...
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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Photo of Bonaventure of Puyallup
44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
31%
4 star
31%
3 star
23%
2 star
15%
1 star
0%
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Specific to Memory Care they embrace the complexity of Resident and caretaking family. Residents in Memory Care are no longer managing their lives, Bonaventure understands the difficulties caretaking family...
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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Photo of Brookdale Puyallup South
1010 Photos available
8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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33 reviews
5 star
21%
4 star
37%
3 star
18%
2 star
12%
1 star
12%
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My mom has been there 2 months now, she likes her room, has settled in very nicely Staff are very friendly, helpful Lots of activities for the residents and their families also. They celebrate the holidays ...
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.
Care From the Industry LeaderMemory care shouldn’t mean giving up on a life lived well. We’ve put more than 25 years of industry leading experience into developing a program that provides stability and comfort to those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. We are a compassionate memory care...
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Photo of King's Manor Senior Living Community
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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40%
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60%
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0%
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The staff clearly really care about the residents that live there. You can just feel the "positive vibe" when you walk thru the front door. Coming from another facility it's easy to tell that Kings Manor is...
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.
Welcome to Kings Manor Senior Living Community, a beautiful non-profit home for assisted living services. We are proud of our distinguished history of providing quality care to seniors in the scenic South Sound area.Our goal at King's Manor is to meet each resident's individual needs while...
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Photo of Deer Ridge Memory Care
1111 Photos available
7.5
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15 reviews
7.5
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15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
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The people I met were very pleasant and attentive. The only thing is she had a black pants and hoodie and it came up missing, her name was on the tag, I was told not to bring any nice outfits by 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.
Deer Ridge Memory Care opened on July 6th, 2021! We are part of a family owned and operated company called Koelsch Communities which has been caring for families across the country since 1958. Our Executive Director, William Martin has been a nurse in Memory Care for over 30 years and has a true...
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Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
Review score
45 reviews
7.5
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45 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
34%
3 star
18%
2 star
11%
1 star
4%
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The staff is very friendly administration is helpful. They have frequent turnover of their staff but no issues with that. When there are concerns they typically address it quickly. Hope this helps.
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.
Exceptional Senior Living?Building a great senior life requires a great backdrop. At our vibrant, welcoming community, you’ll find exceptional assisted living care in an environment with maximum home-sweet-home factor. That means fewer worries, more options for interesting things to do, and a...
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8.1
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47 reviews
8.1
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47 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
30%
3 star
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2 star
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The staff is very caring. My mother lives in memory care, and the staff there is wonderful. They take excellent care of my mother. I live out of state and when I come to visit with my daughter who has worked...
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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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.
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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.
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Photo of Pioneer Place Memory Haven
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.
Special needs require special care. Pioneer Place of Tacoma, a secured warm, comfortable environment where we focus on a residents abilities while minimizing their limitations. Exceptional Care, Respect, Understanding, Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life come first. We have three units of...
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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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...

Cost of nursing homes in Elk Plain, WA

The average cost of senior living in Elk Plain is $4,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,853 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Plain, WA vs. nearby cities

Elk Plain, WA
$4,968/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Plain, WA vs. the state and national average

Elk Plain, WA
$4,968/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Plain vs. other types of senior living

$4,954/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,968/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Elk Plain, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,907/mo
Studio
$6,543/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,293/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,738/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Plain over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elk Plain

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elk Plain

Brookdale Olympia East

4.3
I've made a new life here. I try to help out where I can. Leading bible study, publishing a picture resident directory. And writing on the resident calender. This is HOME.

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.

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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Elk Plain nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Plain nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Plain, 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 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Plain, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Plain, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Plain, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Plain, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
0.4%
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elk Plain, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Elk Plain, Washington. See the full list.

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