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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Whittier 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier or another care type is right for you. Browse 135 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Whittier.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Whittier, WA
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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
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Heritage House is wonderful! The care givers are really terrific with our mom. Since placing her in the memory care facility, it has given our family peace of mind, just knowing she cant just walk out...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Heritage House at Mountain View is nestled at the base of majestic Mount Rainier in Buckley, Washington. This facility is easily accessable because it is located on Highway 410 which leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the White Pass Ski Area. Buckley is a quick drive from Tacoma, 30...
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I have a family member at Highgate. I had my concerns when we first moved in but the new care coordinator has gone above and beyond with her staff to make sure they are doing everything they are supposed to....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Everything is fine! My dad likes his meals, especially the chicken. He gets room cleaning weekly. The staff are all polite, high school students help in the dining room and the manager and staff are more...
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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.
Red Oak Residence of North Bend is a family run community of seniors who strive to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. In operation for over 18 years, Red Oak's smaller size allows us to provide highly individualized boutique services. Our commitment to treat your family like...
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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.
The Parkside Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Auburn, Washington. The center is surrounded by immaculately cared for lawns with mature trees. Located twenty minutes from Seattle, and ten minutes from Tacoma, Auburn is an historical town with the...
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I think they did a great job here when my dad was here for rehab. I have worked in these places and no one place is perfect. I would recommend if you need a place.
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My mother needed to build strength after multiple falls and a hospital stay. We chose this place as it was close to family. They accepted her medicare/medicaid and treat her well. She's been there a few...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 5 STAR Rated by Medicare and premier provider of rehabilitative and skilled nursing care. We provide physical, occupational and speech therapies for our short-term residents. Skilled nursing, dementia, and hospice care are also available for those...
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.
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, 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.
Epledalen Retirement & Assisted Living is a family owned and operated facility that has been in operation for over 23 years. We have 21 studio and 21 one-bedroom apartments that either Independent or Assisted Living residents call home. Each apartment has a kitchen that includes a...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Whittier, WA
The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $5,221 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, WA with an average of $4,016 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whittier, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whittier, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whittier
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whittier
Aegis at Marymoor in Redmond
4.5
I have not had a lot of experience with facilities but visited 5. Aegis at Marymoor seemed small and homey. The staff are all very friendly and interested in the residents. They try to customize activities when possible. I don’t have any concerns and my wife with dementia considers it her home ...
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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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Jefferson House in Kirkland, WA
5.0
I only wish we could of moved in sooner. What we really like about Jefferson House is that It was light, airy, not dark and sad. Based on the experience we have had so far with Jefferson House we would absolutely recommend this community to other families and in fact we have already!
Whittier nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whittier, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.7%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whittier 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 Whittier Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whittier, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittier 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 Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittier, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittier 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 Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittier, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
52.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittier, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.3%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
55.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.2%
0.4%
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