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8800 Madison Avenue N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My aunt spent her last few months at Madrona House. Being on the Island, close to home, helped make that time peaceful and comfortable for the whole family. My family was able to visit her several times a day without the long drives to Silverdale or ..."
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6016 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I LOVE The Weatherly!! We have a friend that had surgery & ended up there & she would never leave. It’s lovely there; beautifully decorated and landscaped. The staff are super nice, knowledgeable, patient and attentive. The food is great…lots of ..."
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14900 1st Avenue NE , Shoreline, WA 98155
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into Aegis Living of Shoreline soon. They have a pretty high level of care there; we looked into their assisted living level. Our visiting experience was pretty good, otherwise we wouldn't be sending her there. The apartments..."
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7445 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I toured Aegis Living Mercer Island. It was a beautiful facility with lots of extras and excellent programs. The units were modern and had a very nice design setup...."
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1040 S Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98108
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The staff here are so wonderful and caring. My mother-in-law is in stage 6 Alzheimer's and wanders, scared, and previously wanting to go home. Now this is her home. The staff treat her so well, as if she were their mother! Mostbfacilities (even o..."
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655 South 189th Street, Burien, WA 98148
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My grandmother has been in Blue Haven for one month. It's wonderful, and I love it for her. It's a very updated, completely renovated home, and all of the rooms are private. The staff is very kind, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. They can accom..."
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720 Seneca St., Seattle, WA 98101
4.6
(3 reviews)
"With its beautiful views of the city this place is so upscale that you would expect to see a star walk out the front door. The staff is exceptional and full of life. They offer the residents more to do than there are hour's in the day. The outings th..."
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18 1st St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother moved into Merrill Gardens at Auburn. It's a very professional, very friendly, and caring community. Everyone seems to care for one another and take care of one another. My mother never felt alone when she went in. The minute she went in, t..."
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4450 Davis Avenue South, Renton, WA 98055
4.6
(9 reviews)
"We brought my 91 year old Mom to Chateau Valley Center for respite care and assisted living when she broke her arm and could no longer live independently. It is the absolute best place for her. They took amazing care of her when her assistance needs ..."
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5311 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Norse Home has been great for my mother. There are lots of activities that she's involved in. There's a fantastic view of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains and the food has been good. She's been very happy there. It's in a wonderful part of S..."
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5340 North Bristol Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I am currently staying at Franke Tobey Jones Retirement Estates and it is a fabulous place. It is a continuous care community on a very large piece of property that's beautiful with independent duplexes and nice apartments for independent living, so ..."
$2,730
2959 76th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law has moved to Vineyard Park at Mercer Island's memory care. The appearance of the facility is good. They're just refurbishing it, so it's very clean and well-maintained. The staff members are excellent. They've all been there for an..."
$5,685
201 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98109
4.5
(14 reviews)
"I went to the Merrill Gardens at Kirkland. I liked the fact that this was in a city. They were very good. They had a gym and a hair salon.They had activities. The staff did not follow up with me, but they were friendly. It's near shops and restaurant..."
$3,295
16625 1st Ave S, Normandy Park, WA 98148
4.5
(18 reviews)
"I toured Normandy Park Senior Living. They were very helpful. They showed us around. Everything was fine. It was clean. They have a fitness center, a movie room, and a dining room. The staff were very helpful and very friendly...."
$3,800
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7290 Rosemount Circle, Tacoma, WA 98465
4.5
(22 reviews)
"I toured Merrill Gardens at Tacoma. They are very nice. The one main thing that was missing in a lot of them when I toured, and that goes for both Washington and California, is the unit for a laundry facility for a washer/dryer. Merrill Gardens did h..."
$2,600
4340 Borgen Blvd., Gig Harbor, WA 98332
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Penrose Harbor was nice, the staff was very friendly and outgoing. It was just way more expensive than the one we chose. It was new, so it was very clean and nice, the memory care facility was also nice. It was great. They painted the doors like book..."
$4,139
9723 Steele St S, Tacoma, WA 98444
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Charlton Place was the only place that would accept my insurance. It was nice. It was very clean. The outside is dated, but the inside is nice. I was shown a model unit. They had it decorated very nicely. The staff was all very nice. They showed me t..."
$2,995
4506 NE 17th Street, Renton, WA 98059
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is living in Bethany Adult Family Home. They're absolutely spotless, they take magnificent care of all the residents, the food is lovely, the conditions are neat, clean, orderly and very professional. The residents all have 24 hour care. Th..."
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11 W Aloha St, Seattle, WA 98119
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I really liked Bayview Retirement Community. It had a beautiful lobby and a friendly atmosphere. It’s very clean; the staff is great. ..."
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620 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Murano Senior Living is a brand-new place. It's a great facility with awfully nice staff people. I would give them high ratings. I have a good friend who's there in the memory care that I was able to visit, and I was also able to go to assisted livin..."
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Assisted Living
Robin
4.0
Review of Brookdale Federal Way
The only snafu that we had at Brookdale Federal Way was that the key that my mother had didn't work for her apartment; otherwise, moving her in was easy. We had places to park, and so unloading was...
Assisted Living
Ron81
4.0
Review of Brookdale Foundation House
I toured Brookdale Foundation House. The layout of the place and the cleanliness were very nice. The food is good. The staff who showed us around was exceptional. I don't like the upstairs apartment.
Assisted Living
Jodie
4.0
Review of Brookdale Foundation House
My husband moved to Brookdale Foundation House. It's a beautiful property. They got trees all around it and everything was really nice but the food wasn't as good as the other community. It was all...
Seniors in Federal Way pay $5,750 for assisted living, which is very high compared to the national norm of $4,500 but economical compared to Washington’s average of $6,000. In Seattle, care costs are $1,000 higher than in Federal Way at $6,750, but in Mount Vernon, rates are a little lower at $5,500. Seniors in Longview pay $5,300, $450 less than in Federal Way, and in Olympia, costs are nearly $1,000 less at $4,805.
Federal Way
$5,750
Washington
$6,000
United States
$4,500
Seattle
$6,750
Olympia
$4,805
Longview
$5,300
Mount Vernon
$5,500
While care costs may vary depending on factors such as location and amenities, monthly assisted living rates in Federal Way average $5,750.
Assisted living is one of the more affordable long-term care options in Federal Way, with seniors paying approximately $5,750 for monthly care. Cost data for adult day health care isn’t available locally, but statewide, rates average $2,600, so this may be a cost-effective alternative for some seniors. In-home care is costlier than assisted living at $6,673, and seniors who need skilled nursing at home pay $7,007 for home health care. Nursing home care is pricier, with monthly costs starting at $10,479.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living Facility
$5,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,479
Note: Data for Federal Way was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bremerton, was used instead.
Federal Way has numerous nonprofit government and private organizations and programs to help seniors understand their long-term care options, find ways to pay for assisted living and connect with community-based services that meet their needs. The following table provides current information on local resources for seniors in Federal Way.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle/King County Area Agency on Aging | (206) 684-0660 | The Area Agency on Aging administers a range of services to those aged 60 and over to promote their independence and well-being. Seniors in Federal Way can contact the agency for personalized assistance with researching assisted living facilities and finding options for paying for care. |
| Federal Way Senior Center | (253) 838-3604 | The Federal Way Senior center hosts activities for older adults in the city. Members participate in activities, such as sewing circle, social bingo, crafts and table games, and live entertainment is available throughout the month. The center is also available to rent for private gatherings. |
| Federal Way Vet Center | (253) 838-3090 | The Federal Way Vet Center provides confidential, personalized assistance to older veterans in the city, helping them apply for programs and services available through the state and the federal Veterans’ Administration. The center can help seniors apply for programs, such as Aid and Attendance, and determine whether they qualify for veterans’ home placement. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (206) 694-6785 | RSVP is a volunteer network open to Federal Way area residents aged 55 and over. Service opportunities vary throughout the year but may include reading with school-aged children, assisting those affected by natural disasters and teaching English as a second language. |
| Northwest Justice Project | (888) 201-1012 | Northwest Justice Project provides civil legal services at no cost to those aged 60 and over in Federal Way. Seniors can contact the office for help with navigating care-related issues that arise in assisted living and with applying for state and federal financial assistance programs. |
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