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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tumwater, WA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Tumwater, WA

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Photo of The Hampton
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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8 reviews
5 star
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The staff was super friendly and truly seemed to care about my mom. My mother loved the decorations there and felt very at home. We had her in a private room and were able to decorate with some of her things...
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. The Hampton Memory Care is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those living with this disease and other memory loss. We are a free-standing, specialized...
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1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.2
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20 reviews
8.2
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20 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
35%
3 star
10%
2 star
10%
1 star
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Olympics West us a wonderful senior living facility. My sister just didn't give herself a chance to appreciate what they offered. If she does move to another facility she will just not appreciate what we...
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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Photo of The Sequoia Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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18 reviews
8.9
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18 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
28%
3 star
6%
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6%
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The building is very well kept and inviting and the staff is friendly. My Mom got one of the mid sized rooms and it was a perfect size for her.
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.
Comfortable living arrangements and commitment to service make The Sequoia an attractive community within itself. Residents enjoy living in private apartments—furnished and decorated with their favorite things. Each apartment is designed for safe, comfortable living, with cable TV, a...
Photo of Brookdale Olympia East
1010 Photos available
8.8
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37 reviews
8.8
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37 reviews
5 star
32%
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41%
3 star
16%
2 star
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The staff are very friendly and responsive when Steve calls. The dining facility is open from 7am - 7pm and they are generous in bringing extra when asked. The apartment is spacious and has great light!
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.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve a  lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better. Our community offers independent...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Lacey Senior Living
1818 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.7
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65 reviews
8.7
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65 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
28%
3 star
15%
2 star
5%
1 star
14%
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There are lots of really fun activities for all activity levels. The facility is really well maintained. I think the food is pretty good. They always have a specific meal of the day plus a list of every day...
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.
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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8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
38%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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Garden Courte Memory Care was one of three facilities in the greater Olympia area we looked into. All were very clean, consistent in Medicaid plans, and staff capabilities. The choice came down to the best...
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.
Finding senior care that embraces independent living while respecting the person can be a difficult task. Our loved ones have unique personalities which mandate that different needs be met. The right home will help our loved ones to remain as independent as possible while still meeting their...
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Photo of Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community
77 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.5
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64 reviews
8.5
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64 reviews
5 star
38%
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38%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
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I like the closet and storage space in the unit. Maintenance is fairly fast in addressing problems. One thing they should improve on is to increase the size of servings of vegetables in the meals! It 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.
Bonaventure of Woodland is a luxury senior living community in Lacey, WA, offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel...
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Photo of Brookdale Olympia West
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
23%
3 star
26%
2 star
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14%
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The staff is friendly and welcoming, and very available to answer my questions. Unfortunately, there has been a complete turnover in staff since my mom has been there for approximately only one year. I...
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 community, in Olympia, Wash., provides memory care services to seniors in all stages of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, where each resident is surrounded by others with...
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Photo of Fieldstone Cooper Point Olympia
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5 star
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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 Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care
1717 Photos available
7.5
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17 reviews
7.5
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17 reviews
5 star
65%
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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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Photo of Roo Lan Healthcare Ctr
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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
9%
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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...
Photo of Artesian Place
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
53%
4 star
11%
3 star
26%
2 star
5%
1 star
5%
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I've always talked up Artesian Place and recommended it. It's a terrific place. One of the biggest reasons why I chose it was because it was clean, and it didn't smell like some of these types of places...
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.
Artesian Place is a beautiful 3-story building in the quiet and conveniently located medical district of west side Olympia and the Black Lake area. The building with beautiful finishes and various resident spaces features 60 apartments, 48 large studio and 12 1-bedroom apartments divided amongst...
Photo of Memory Care at The Lodges
99 Photos available
6.5
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9 reviews
6.5
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9 reviews
5 star
56%
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3 star
22%
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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 The Cottages at Lacey
77 Photos available
6.0
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3 reviews
6.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
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My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We placed her after an extensive search in the local area to the Cottages of Lacey. They group people mostly according to their stage of dementia and 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.
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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.
Few places are as stunningly beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. Fewer still encompass the gracious lifestyle, peace of mind and opportunities of Panorama. Located in Lacey, Washington on a beautiful 120-acre campus near the picturesque state capital of Olympia, Panorama is an evergreen oasis,...

Cost of nursing homes in Tumwater, WA

The average cost of senior living in Tumwater is $5,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chehalis, WA with an average of $4,494 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Tumwater, WA, vs. nearby cities

Tumwater, WA
$5,044/mo
$5,047/mo
$5,069/mo

Nursing homes costs in Tumwater, WA, vs. state and national averages

Tumwater, WA
$5,044/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Tumwater, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,011/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,044/mo

Nursing homes costs in Tumwater, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,118/mo
Studio
$5,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,765/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,404/mo

Senior living costs in Tumwater vs. state and 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 destination: Tumwater, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTumwater, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,044/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,666/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,011/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,534/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Tumwater, WA:$5,044/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Tumwater, WA:$4,666/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tumwater, WA:$5,011/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tumwater, WA:$3,534/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Tumwater, WA, over time

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

Tumwater, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Tumwater, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tumwater 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
Tumwater, WA$6,574/mo$5,669/mo+16.0%
Washington$6,454/mo$5,968/mo+8.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Tumwater, WA
2024 average cost:$6,574/mo
2023 average cost:$5,669/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tumwater

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tumwater

Patriots Landing in DuPont, WA

5.0
Patriots Landing is a great place to live. The building is bright and clean and the staff friendly and helpful. There are lots of activities if you want to keep busy and a library or your own apartment if you prefer some quiet time. And there are plenty of amenities to suit different interests. ...
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Memory Care at The Lodges in Lacey, WA

5.0
If they have an opening for your loved one, take it immediately. [removed] should be considered the leader in the quality of and high level of care one can and should expect in a memory care facility. They seemed both professional and caring and it proved true. . Each staff member was wonderful. ...
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Beehive Retirement and Assisted Living in McCleary, WA

5.0
It was such a relief to find a clean caring place that my mother could afford. The transition went easier than any thought. She is once again talking to others (the other residents are her age). While short term memory may be gone, they all remember the 1930's and 40's like it was yesterday. ...
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Tumwater nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tumwater nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater 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 Tumwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
93.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
86.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
93.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tumwater 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 Tumwater Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
93.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tumwater 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 Tumwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
93.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
93.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Tumwater 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 Tumwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tumwater, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
73.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tumwater 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 Tumwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tumwater, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
86.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
86.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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The Hampton, Olympics West Senior Living and The Sequoia Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tumwater, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 18 nursing homes facilities near Tumwater, Washington. See the full list.

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