Tacoma WA

Assisted Living Near Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, home of the University of Washington, is a vibrant and active city that attracts art and outdoor enthusiasts. Tacoma is a great place to start your search for assisted living.

Facilities in this area could accept State Medicaid, private payers and long-term care insurance. 

CareAvailability.com has been used by families and care professionals in the Tacoma area to find real-time assisted living openings and provide a comprehensive list of options for care.

We do all the work for you when it comes to finding the best assisted living in and around Tacoma. We do extensive research on the facilities and provide you with the most current information and care availability.

About Assisted Living In Tacoma, WA

Caring for someone who has physical or cognitive care needs can often be difficult in the home or simply not cost effective. Assisted living communities do a wonderful job in filling that need. 

Typically, a resident in assisted living will get help with some or all of their activities of daily living from a trained care professional. In a communal setting, care can be provided to multiple residents with an appropriate staff to resident ratio. 

In addition to providing care to residents, many assisted living communities offer a full range of social, emotional, physical and even spiritual services to their residents. Having a robust life enrichment program may be of great value to some. 

Considerations when looking for care in Spokane, Washington

Tacoma, located in the heart of Pierce County Washington, is a beautiful city at the edge of Puget Sound just south of Seattle. Tacoma has a population of about 225,000 residents with a senior population of about 8.5% total. This makes Tacoma a great place for aging folks to relax and enjoy the beautiful views and with a great selection of companies offering senior care. 

Cities near Tacoma, Washington with Assisted Living

  • University Place, WA.
  • Lakewood, WA.
  • Parkland, WA.
  • Edgewood, WA.
  • Federal Way, WA.
  • Puyallup, WA.
  • Sumner, WA.
  • Spanaway, WA.

How To Pay for Assisted Living

Assisted living costs can sometimes come as a surprise given the constantly rising costs of care. However, there are ways in which some or all of the cost of care may be covered. 

Health Insurance, such as Medicare, will often not cover the expense related to a long-term stay at an assisted living facility. This leaves the cost to be paid for by another source. 

Other means for paying for assisted living include: 

  • Long-term care insurance plans
  • Veteran’s Aid & Attendance benefits
  • Private funds
  • Whole life insurance plans
  • Reverse mortgages

How much does assisted living in Tacoma, WA cost?

The average cost associate with care at an assisted living facility in Tacoma WA is $4000 / month.

The truth is that care, no matter the setting, but especially in nursing homes, requires robust staffing 24/7. The costs of hiring and keeping exceptional caregivers and medically trained staff such as nurses, is very costly. Add in the price of running a medical facility all day and night, pricey medical supplies and needed administrative staff, and you’ve got quite the overhead.

Although the cost can seem overwhelming, it’s smart to look into financial planning for end stage retirement and expected care needs.

Local hospital and healthcare providers in Tacoma, WA

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.
  • St. Joseph Medical Center.
  • St Joseph Medical Center.
  • St. Francis Hospital.
  • CHI Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital.

Other senior care resources for Tacoma, WA

Tacoma and the surrounding area are home to a good number of government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors and their families searching for or currently residing in a memory care community.

To see a list of assisted living communities in Tacoma click here.

FAQs

You can find your local office here: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeholders/aging-disability-resource-centers-adrcs

Independent living communities offer a wide range of retirement living amenities but does not initially offer services related to daily tasks of living such as cooking, cleaning, mobility, toileting, etc. Meanwhile, assisted livings do offer extended care for those who need it, often priced into the individuals monthly rent. 

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