Assisted Living Communities in Poulsbo, Washington

Assisted living facilities in Poulsbo charge $5,750 per month on average for housing and services. While this exceeds the national norm by $1,250, it’s $250 lower than the Washington average. Other cities in the region are generally more affordable for those seeking residential care, with seniors in Longview paying $5,300 per month. Similarly, in Yakima and Olympia, rates come in roughly 15% lower than in Poulsbo. Even so, Poulsbo may be a budget-friendly alternative to Seattle, where assisted living residents typically pay $6,750 for care.

 

In Poulsbo, assisted living facilities charge monthly median rates of $5,750 for care.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Assisted living is the most economical option recorded in the Poulsbo region, with seniors who choose this type of care paying $5,750 per month on average. This is significantly lower than the cost of home care, with those who choose non medical in-home care paying $6,673 and those who qualify for specialized home health care paying $7,007. Nursing home care, which offers housing and around-the-clock medical support, exceeds the cost of assisted living by 82%.

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, licenses assisted living facilities in Poulsbo and the rest of the state. This department publishes information on the minimum licensing requirements facilities follow and conducts background checks on caregivers. It also maintains a list of all licensed assisted living facilities in the state.

 

• Washington doesn’t have a state income tax, offering annual savings for those moving to Poulsbo for care from another state. While property taxes can be a significant expense for some seniors, opting for assisted living may be an affordable alternative to maintaining ownership of a home.
• Kitsap Transit’s ACCESS program is available to older adults and features shared-ride paratransit services, supplementing the transportation services assisted living facilities provide. Before obtaining services, seniors are generally required to fill out an application to establish their eligibility.
• The American Lung Association gives Kitsap County, where Poulsbo is located, an F for short-term particle pollution, but it assigns the community a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels. To keep residents comfortable and active, even on high-particle days, assisted living facilities offer a variety of indoor recreational activities throughout the year.
• The cost of living in Poulsbo is a little high, with the city rating 126.1 on an index set to a national norm of 100. Local housing costs are considerably higher here than in other cities across the state and nation, but assisted living may be a budget-friendly alternative to living alone.
• Property crime occurs slightly more frequently in Poulsbo than in a typical U.S. city, but violent crime is comparatively unusual. On a 100-point scale, the city scores 44.5 for property crime compared to 35.4 nationally, but its violent crime score is 12.2 versus the national norm of 22.7. For those concerned about property-related offenses, assisted living may be safer than living alone.
• Poulsbo’s weather is mild throughout the year, appealing to many seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors. In the winter, average daytime temperatures are in the mid-40s, and the city only gets about 3 inches of annual snowfall. Summers are comfortable with low humidity and highs in the 70s, and the city gets 41 inches of rain annually. Many assisted living facilities keep residents comfortable by providing individual climate controls in bedrooms.