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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,250 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 44 assisted living facilities in Tacoma and 30 in surrounding areas.
The Cost of Senior Care in Tacoma, WA
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From independent living to full-time memory care and short-stay respite care, COGIR at the Narrows is a safe, warm atmosphere designed specifically to offer comfort and stimulation to residents with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. Residents are gently…
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The living experience at Brookdale Allenmore II is highly personalized. We take time to know your life stories, your family, your friends and your dreams while helping you stay as independent.
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Bay Bridge Care Home is a privately owned family home overlooking the Puget Sound and both the new and old Narrows Bridges throughout the living and dining rooms. Our home is limited to six residents to ensure personalized quality care.…
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Welcome Home to GenCare Lifestyle at Point Ruston. We’re happy you’re here. GenCare Lifestyle at Point Ruston is a retirement community in the heart of Tacoma offering Retirement Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. This urban waterfront village has access…
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The Village Senior Living, located in Tacoma, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Located in the heart of Tacoma, Merrill Gardens at Tacoma is a community with easy access to nearby amenities and leisure, and our dedicated staff makes us the perfect choice.
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At King's Manor we are dedicated to giving seniors the attention and care they deserve, while encouraging them to stay active and respecting their independence
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Established in 1924, Franke Tobey Jones is a not-for-profit organization. Tudor-style residences are located on 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds adjacent to 700-acre Pt. Defiance Park in Tacoma’s historic North End. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Franke Tobey…
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Charlton Place is a senior assisted living community located in beautiful Tacoma, Washington. Charlton Place has a wonderful, friendly atmosphere. Residents and their families especially enjoy the tranquility and privacy of our large backyard that overlooks Charlton Lake. We offer…
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Located in the center of Tacoma's historic district, Cascade Park Vista offers quality assisted living services and accommodations.
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Peoples Retirement Community opened its doors in 1988. The idea of Pastor Owen Shackett (of Peoples Church) and his wife Betty saw a need for retirement living in this community. Originally designed for independent living, the need for an assisted…
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Charming Adult Family Home is located in the urban port city of Tacoma, Washington. In addition to the spectacular view of Mount Rainier, the city offers seniors a range of local attractions, from a museum and theater district to parks…
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Browns Point Adult Family Home is located in the city of Tacoma, Washington. A picturesque community that sits along the banks of Puget Sound, Tacoma is home to numerous essential medical services, and seniors have access to a wide variety…
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The Northwest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Tacoma, WA. Located on the Puget Sound and 32 miles southwest of Seattle, Tacoma is home to 217,834 residents. The retirement center is close to several shopping and dining…
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Harbor View Adult Family Home is in a scenic residential neighborhood near Dash Point State Park, located on the northeast edge of Tacoma, Washington. It's conveniently near Federal Way and a short drive from downtown Tacoma's hospitals, shopping centers, museums…
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____________________________________ Laid-back, carefree living in the heart of Tacoma, Washington, is found at Weatherly Inn. Our retirement community delivers the first-class services which seniors need to craft the retirement they have always imagined. From our modern décor to the amenity-filled…
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Arbor Rose Adult Family Homes are located across the street from each other in a comfortable, safe, and friendly Tacoma neighborhood. Our two adult family homes provide, 24-hour, long-term care for up to six residents in each home. Licensed since…
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Gloria's House, Adult Family Home, is located near the convenient 6th Avenue District of Tacoma, WA, and about 10 miles north of McChord Air Force Base. Seniors live in a quiet residential neighborhood that's within walking distance of many eateries…
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Sanders Estates Adult Family Home is situated in Tacoma, WA. Residents can enjoy easy access to nearby recreational sites such as Spanaway Lake, Spanaway Lake Park and Sprinkler Recreation Center. A number of stores, fitness centers, golf courses and restaurants…
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Golden Rule Adult Family Home is located in the city of Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma is home to many cultural venues that seniors can visit, like the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum. Seniors can also explore a variety…
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Life Manor Independent Living is set in the heart of Tacoma with easy access to a range of amenities and views of Mount Rainier. Allenmore Hospital, restaurants, a golf course and Snake Lake Nature Reserve are all within six blocks…
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Welcome to Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community! Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community (TLRC) is a nonprofit corporation originally founded in 1938 in Puyallup, Washington. Tacoma Lutheran moved to its current 28+acre campus in 1978. Providing Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and…
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Welcome to Maple Creek Of Lakewood! Maple Creek, located in Lakewood, Washington is close to shopping, medical and community social facilities. Life at Maple Creek is like living at home with meals, housekeeping and maintenance provided. Our residents enjoy their…
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Welcome to Bella On Broadway! Welcome to Bella On Broadway located in the heart of downtown Tacoma. From great views to convenient location, you will quickly discover that Bella is truly better. Bella on Broadway apartments are conveniently located in…
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Kings Manor was nice and homey. The person during the tour was very nice and informative. The dining area was nice. They had a small activity room, craft rooms, and a small library.
Read more Kings Manor reviewsI have a friend at The Village Senior Living. She was there in her own room for several months after a hospital stay, and then she came home. I went there several times. The security was pretty tight getting in and getting out with the doors locking behind you. It was so secure. We didn't go out in the facility when I ...
Read more The Village Senior Living reviewsThe Village's staff was quite pleasant and we had a nice meal. The rooms were really clean. The residents we spoke with were happy being there.
Read more The Village Senior Living reviewsI moved mY Mother into Merrill Gardens in late 2013. The management of the facility and operations were very good until early 2014. the Director was replaced and ever since then the quality of service has taken a turn for the worse. There are many staff problems now and the service is not good.
Read more Merrill Gardens at Tacoma reviewsGenworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study shows that Tacoma’s $4,250 average monthly cost of assisted living is slightly over the national average ($4,000) but significantly less than in much of the surrounding area. Costs in other Western Washington cities, such as Seattle ($5,750), Bremerton ($5,720) and Longview ($5,000), more closely reflect the state median of $5,135. Cities located further inland, including Yakima ($4,500) and Wenatchee ($4,125), have assisted living costs similar to those in Tacoma.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Tacoma, so data for the closest area, Olympia, was used.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas
Aside from adult day health services, assisted living is one of the least expensive types of senior care in Tacoma. At $9,064, 24-hour skilled nursing home care is more than double the average monthly cost of assisted living. Services that allow individuals to receive care at home, such as homemakers and home health aides, cost more than assisted living care and only cover the cost of care. Additional expenses, such as mortgage payments, utilities, meals and home upkeep, aren’t included in their costs.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Washington’s Medicaid program is known as Apple Health. This program aids low-income residents by providing them with health care services through a managed care plan. Benefits include doctors visits, hospitalization, mental health services, prescription drugs and laboratory services, depending on the participant’s designated scope of care.
Seniors aged 65 and older, as well as blind and disabled individuals, may qualify for Apple Health if their monthly income is below $771, while married couples may be eligible if their combined monthly income is below $1,157.
Tacoma residents wishing to enroll in Apple Health can apply online, visit their local Department of Social and Health Services Community Services office or call (877) 501-2233.
Apple Health may provide long-term services and supports to seniors who qualify based on income requirements and an assessment of individual needs. The following programs offer these services.
Community First Choice Option
The Community First Choice Option provides seniors with benefits such as nursing care, care coordination, respite and activities of daily living, including bathing, eating and dressing. As the aim of this program is to help keep seniors out of nursing homes and in the community, participants can reside in their own homes or in alternate living facilities, such as an assisted living home, while receiving services.
To qualify for CFCO, seniors must demonstrate the need for an institutional level of care, meet the Apple Health income requirements and have no more than $2,000 in assets as an individual and no more than $3,000 in assets as a married couple.
Community Options Program Entry System Waiver
The COPES waiver may also be available to those living at home or in an assisted living facility who are looking for additional services not already provided through Medicaid or CFCO. After deducting certain expenses, such as health insurance premiums and medical bills, seniors must have monthly income under $2,313 and assets under $2,000 (individual) or $4,000 (married with both spouses applying). To qualify, seniors must also be 65 or older or disabled and need assistance with at least two activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing or eating.
COPES recipients may receive services such as skilled nursing care, home-delivered meals, adult day care and skills training. Because this waiver isn’t an entitlement program, qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list to receive benefits. Interested seniors can apply online.
Veterans Aid and Attendance
For veterans and their surviving spouses living in Tacoma, payments in addition to their current monthly pension may be available through the Veterans Aid and Attendance program. To qualify, individuals must require caregiver assistance to perform activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, be a nursing home patient, bedridden or legally blind. Written applications detailing one’s daily habits and need for care can be mailed to the St. Paul VA Regional Office or submitted in person at a local Regional Benefits Office.
Elderlife Bridge Loans
Elderlife Financial bridge loans provide a short-term line of credit to those wishing to transition to an assisted living facility. Money can be used to pay for rent, moving expenses and move-in fees and is often available soon after an application is approved. A low interest rate makes the loans relatively inexpensive. Eligibility is based on factors including income, assets and credit scores, which are often combined from multiple family members serving as co-applicants, and applicants should have a plan for permanent long-term care funding in place. Seniors can apply online or by calling (888) 228-4500.
Tacoma senior centers serve as places for community gatherings and socializing as well as hubs for low-cost or donation-based meals, wellness programs, tax assistance and other essential services. Fun activities such as yoga, line dancing, pottery and cultural classes keep seniors creative and physically fit.
Pt. Defiance-Ruston Senior Center
5340 N Bristol St., Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 752-6621
Lighthouse Senior Activity Center
5016 A St., Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 426-1282
Beacon Senior Center
415 S 13th St., Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 301-3369
Along with benefits counseling and services, the Tacoma Vet Center hosts events for local veterans and their family members such as yoga classes, support groups and live music. The Pierce County Veterans Assistance programs provides emergency meals and rent and medical assistance based on need.
Tacoma Vet Center
4916 Center St. # E, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 565-7038
Pierce County Veterans Assistance Programs
1305 Tacoma Ave S, Ste. # 104, Tacoma, WA 98402
(800) 992-2456
A comprehensive senior resource center, the Pierce County Area Agency on Aging provides legal services, food banks, driving classes, benefits information and other assistance. The county also runs a long-term care ombudsman program and classes on topics such as Alzheimer’s, yoga and caregiving.
Pierce County Community Connections Resource Center/Aging & Disability Resources
3602 Pacific Ave, Ste. 200, Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 798-4600
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