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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Essex 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 Essex, WA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Photo of Bonaventure of Puyallup
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66 Floor plans available
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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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5 on all of them Stafford is a great place!! It is safe and feels very homey. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Stafford Suites is a 72 apartment community located in the quaint town of Sumner.  We offer studio, one and two bedroom apartments on a month to month basis.  All apartments include kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink; spacious bath with easy-access features, including...
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I placed my 93-year-old father at Avista Senior Living in [date removed]. We needed to move my father from his home in California to Washington State. My husband and I looked at several assistant living...
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Avista Sumner, our caring and devoted staff work to make each resident feel like family. We are located in beautiful Sumner, Washington, just a short light rail ride south of Seattle. We are very close to downtown Sumner and about four miles west of Lake Tapps.Sumner is a wonderful place to...
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8.5
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8.5
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My dads bathroom is very old. However, what we like the most about the Delaware Plaza community is that the staff treat my dad like family and try to encourage him to get involved in activities. We would...
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Delaware Plaza our 24 hour on-site licensed nurses and caregivers offer resident's assistance when needed in an environment of independence and comfort, in the privacy of their own apartment. Our nurses provide individualized medical services day or night, on weekends, and care when responding...
Photo of Brookdale Puyallup South
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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
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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.
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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8.4
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28 reviews
8.4
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I have nice things to say. For me it was close so I could stop and check on her every day. I got to know staff by name. I would recommend yes. I think that mom received a good quality of care. They...
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.
Canterbury Gardens, a Koelsch Community, is exclusively designed for residents with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one the most important decisions you and your family will ever make.At Canterbury Gardens we form a...
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What we like the most about Bridgeport Place is that the community is clean. Staff is responsive. Food is sub par. Portions are small. Not enough choices. Service staff has no customer service
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.
We’re asked to wear a lot of hats in life like loving husband, model employee, and supportive parent, but one of the most challenging roles to fill is caregiver. Caregivers are often forced to walk fine lines, lines like being available to keep an eye on their dad in case he takes another fall,...
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Photo of Wellspring Centralia
1111 Photos available
8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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Really liked Wellspring. Smaller facility with better care and [removed]K less than another facility. The staff are amazing! Mom liked arranging flowers and folding towels. They keep everyone engaged. They...
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.
Welcome to our newly remodeled 20 bed facility. This facility is under new owners and management. Management and staff are highly trained in dementia care as well as elder care. The staff here have years of experience and have worked together for years. The rooms at the facility do not have...
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1616 Photos available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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I would recommend this place to others. It is a great environment. Calm, calm, collect and everybody is just wonderful here. It feels like a real home and a real family. I am very happy here. Everyone is...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont (AR) Yelm, WA Prestige Senior Living Rosemont offers senior independent and assisted living in the small town of Yelm, WA. Yelm retains its small town charm yet is within a reasonable commute distance of both Olympia and Tacoma for medical appointments or...
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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
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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 Meridian at Stone CreekCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.9
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198 reviews
7.9
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198 reviews
5 star
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Good food. Activities staff is amazing. They transported my mom weekly to see my dad until he passed. Clean environment. Abundant activity opportunities. Great on site Physical Therapy.
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.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Escape to The Meridian at Stone Creek and discover luxurious senior living in Milton, Washington.Journey beyond the predictable and uninspiring. Visit The Meridian at Stone Creek and truly appreciate all the possibilities that await right...
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What we really like about Maple Glen is really all the categories above - it is a very clean community, everyone is so nice, there are good activities, etc. Based on our experience so far we would definitely...
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 Maple Glen by Artegan You're retired from work not from life. At Artegan communities we'll take care of the details so you can get on with your life. You've got better things to do: invent, create, give back, learn, mentor, play, relax, dream. Discover all the opportunities waiting...
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Photo of Fieldstone Cooper Point Olympia
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I spent 6 months living at Fieldstone Cooper Point in Olympia. I was comfortable and enjoyed the caregivers and staff. My reason for leaving was to move closer to my family. The Assisted living community I...
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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Photo of Cascade Park Vista
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The community has a well established director, receptionist, and nursing staff, they have been there for a number of years and do a great job managing the community and care.They offer an activities calendar...
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.
We are pleased you are considering Cascade Park Vista as your new home. Whether you need care for a loved one, or for yourself, Cascade Park Vistais the perfect choice! Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Vista is...
Photo of Deer Ridge Memory Care
1111 Photos available
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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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I chose this community because is was for my husband and his sister already lived there as well. I liked the cleanliness and friendliness. I liked the way the staff cared for the residents. The rooms...
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.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Thurston County, look no further than Easthaven Villa. Located just a block off of Highway 510 on quiet Cullens Road in Yelm, WA, this comfortable community has just the services you need. Our loving caregivers can help whether you need just a...
Photo of Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care
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The community is clean and safe. Most of the care givers and staff are very friendly and are watchful of your loved one. We visited Mom all most every day. She was there 4 months.
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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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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Photo of Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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My loved one is a resident at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma and things have been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The food and activities are also great.
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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Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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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99 Floor plans available
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I am currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and my experience has been very good so far. The friendliness and staff are great. The cleanliness, care services and food are good. Overall, I would...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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The staff members at Sharon Care Center get 10 stars and the care services are just about as good as you can get. We would recommend this community to other families who are searching for a place for their...
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.
Photo of Gig Harbor at Green Lake Senior Living Memory Care
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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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The staff has been very loving to my loved one and treat her with dignity and respect. She moved to another area for her medical condition, it was a change for her and hard for her, but I am very happy with...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Roo Lan Health Care is Lacey’s original skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, having served the community here for more than 40 years. Our owner Craig LeVee has guided the community for decades on two core principles. One is that the best people give the best care. Roo Lan prides itself...
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Cooks Hill Manor is a very quiet and clean community. The staff is very caring and seems to genuinely care about the residents. No body is ever in a bad mood and it is a little creepy that everyone is so...
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.
Cooks Hill Manor is known for its small-town, country feel and great customer service. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become like family to us. We take pride in the care and service we provide to our residents and their families, and are...

Cost of nursing homes in Essex, WA

The average cost of senior living in Essex is $4,847 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toledo, WA with an average of $4,032 per month.

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

Essex, WA
$4,847/mo
$4,854/mo
$4,920/mo

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

Essex, WA
$4,847/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

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

$4,838/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,847/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,717/mo
Studio
$4,847/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,068/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,922/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,199/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Essex over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Essex

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Essex

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.

Delaware Plaza in Longview, WA

3.7
In general our experience has been positive. The residents in the community still need an outside advocate to follow up on their requests. The staff communication has been responsive to the family if we have questions or concerns. There are some concerns with the delivery of meals due to the ...
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Essex nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex 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 Essex Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.9%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
59.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.6%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
57.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.9%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
51%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
0.4%
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