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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a King County 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 King County, 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 King County or another care type is right for you. Browse 361 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in King County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sand Point, Windermere and Madison Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Landsburg, Ravensdale and Georgetown.

Nursing Homes Facilities near King County, WA

Cost of nursing homes in King County, WA

The average cost of senior living in King County is $5,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renton, WA with an average of $5,129 per month.

Nursing homes costs in King County, WA, vs. nearby counties

King County, WA

$5,941/mo

Snohomish County, WA

$6,088/mo

Pierce County, WA

$5,861/mo

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

King County, WA

$5,941/mo

Washington state

$5,805/mo

U.S. national average

$5,847/mo

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

Assisted Living

$6,677/mo

Memory Care

$7,563/mo

Independent Living

$4,227/mo

Nursing Homes

$5,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in King County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$5,872/mo

Private

$5,922/mo

Senior living costs in King County 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: King County, WA

Column state: Washington

Column national: U.S.

Community type	King County, WA	Washington	U.S.
Nursing Homes	$5,941/mo	$5,805/mo	$5,847/mo
Assisted Living	$6,677/mo	$6,450/mo	$5,805/mo
Memory Care	$7,563/mo	$8,247/mo	$6,971/mo
Independent Living	$4,227/mo	$4,017/mo	$3,510/mo

Nursing Homes

King County, WA:$5,941/mo

Washington:$5,805/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Assisted Living

King County, WA:$6,677/mo

Washington:$6,450/mo

U.S.:$5,805/mo

Memory Care

King County, WA:$7,563/mo

Washington:$8,247/mo

U.S.:$6,971/mo

Independent Living

King County, WA:$4,227/mo

Washington:$4,017/mo

U.S.:$3,510/mo

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

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

Your Guide to VA Benefits

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

Medicare and Medicaid

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

What families are saying about nursing homes in King County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in King County

Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2

Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...

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.

Norse Home in Seattle, WA

5.0

The experience has been going very well for my friend. The community is a good fit for her and she likes it very much. My friend likes the meals they provide. Every time we have been there it has been clean, it is quiet impressive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

King County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in King County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in King County, 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 King County 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 King County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

King County, WANational

Full medication management

63.8%

2.4%

Doctor on call

29.2%

9.4%

24-Hour awake staff

80.3%

25.9%

Diabetic care

82.2%

26.5%

*Visiting health care professionals

64.8%

9.7%

Home care agency on-site

28.9%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

80.3%

22.7%

Respite or short term stays

53%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

63.5%

17.2%

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

Availability of select dementia care services in King County 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 King County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

King County, WANational

Dementia behaviors care

62.5%

3.8%

Specialized memory care training for staff

46%

0.2%

Secured community and/or wander guard

44.4%

5.3%

Memory care only community

21%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in King County 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 King County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

King County, WANational

Nutritionist / dietician

33%

0.5%

Low / no sodium

60.3%

1.3%

No sugar

54.6%

1.3%

Vegetarian

60%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in King County 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 King County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

King County, WANational

Professional chef

52.4%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

54%

0.4%

Room service

52.7%

0.3%

Anytime dining

38.1%

0.7%

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

Availability of select programs and activities in King County 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 King County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

King County, WANational

Activity director

62.2%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

42.5%

0.2%

Community service programs

44.1%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

60.3%

6.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

62.5%

0.4%

Outings / off-site activities

65.4%

6.4%

Piano or organ

54.9%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

54%

0.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

55.6%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

61.6%

0.4%

Live performances

62.2%

0.4%

Dances

44.8%

0.2%

Fitness center

36.5%

0.2%

Fitness classes

61.9%

0.4%

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