Fairwood Care Home
13805 SE 161st Pl, Renton, WA 98058
"Fairwood Care Home is a senior living community located in Renton, WA. It's within walking distance of Fairwood Golf and Country Club, and s..."
READ MORELocated about 10 miles to the southeast of Tacoma, Puyallup sits along the Puyallup River and provides views of Mount Rainier. It contains 15 assisted living communities, which charge a baseline monthly rate of $8,440 for residential services. This amount surpasses the state norm by around $2,300, and it exceeds the nationwide median of $5,350 by thousands of dollars.
The following guide includes an overview of local assisted living facilities, along with 1105 reviews reviews from residents and visitors. Collectively, these facilities earn an average quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
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13805 SE 161st Pl, Renton, WA 98058
"Fairwood Care Home is a senior living community located in Renton, WA. It's within walking distance of Fairwood Golf and Country Club, and s..."
READ MORE21823 95th Pl S, Kent, WA 98031
"Located in Kent, WA, Angel's Arms LLC is near local amenities, including several dentists and pharmacies within 2 miles away. Residents can ..."
READ MORE4515 N Bristol St, Tacoma, WA 98407
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social an..."
READ MORE4109 246Th St Ct E, Spanaway, WA 98387
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social an..."
READ MORE14054 Military Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98168
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social an..."
READ MORE502 H St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
"Angel Care Adult Family Home Services is situated in a quaint neighborhood of Auburn, WA. The facility's location places residents close to ..."
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In Puyallup, assisted living fees fall near $8,440 per month, based on rates in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. By comparison, Washington’s baseline rate comes in lower at $6,138, and nationally, residents pay a modest median of $5,350. Fees in Puyallup also surpass Olympia’s norm of $5,050. However, local rates compare favorably to Walla Walla, where seniors pay around $9,705.Â
Puyallup
$8,440
Washington
$6,138
United States
$5,350
Olympia
$5,050
Seattle
$7,650
Walla Walla
$9,705
Mount Vernon
$6,391
There are Medicaid programs offered by the state of Washington to pay for the cost of ALF services in Puyallup. Eligible seniors may qualify for the Community First Choice (CFC) State Plan or one of the Home and Community-Based Service 1915(c) waivers which are the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES), New Freedom and Residential Support waivers.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.
Assisted living residents in Puyallup pay around $8,440 monthly. This cost exceeds rates for options that don’t provide housing. For example, adult day health care facilities charge roughly $6,283, and seniors pay approximately $4,195 for home health care. However, nursing homes have higher rates of around $12,547 for shared units.
Home Health Care
$4,195
Adult Day Health Care
$6,283
Assisted Living Facility
$8,440
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,547
Note:Â Since data for Puyallup is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Bremerton, instead.
Many of the local resources available to Puyallup seniors are provided by Pierce County and based in Tacoma, which is just a few minutes away. Seniors and their families may contact these resources for assistance accessing aging-related services and learning about long-term care options. There are also local resources available for veterans and adults aged 55 and older.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources | (253) 798-4600 | ADR is part of the Pierce County Department of Human Services and is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Puyallup, managing state and federal funding for a comprehensive system of aging-related services and supports. As an Aging and Disability Resource Center, the agency offers long-term care options counseling and program referrals. Its case management services include needs assessments, eligibility reviews and care plan development by case managers and nurses. ADR offers a comprehensive assisted living guide as part of its full range of senior resources. The agency also sponsors free Medicare counseling services through the State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program (SHIBA). |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (253) 798-3789 | Trained volunteers with the Pierce County Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocate on behalf of residents of Puyallup assisted living facilities. They advise seniors and their families about residents’ legal rights and investigate and help resolve complaints about quality of care and other issues. |
American Legion Post 67 Puyallup | (253) 200-4292 | Puyallup’s accredited American Legion service officers provide free assistance with applications for VA disability compensation, pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits, which can be used to help pay for assisted living care. They can also provide information and referrals to local resources based on the needs of veterans and their families. |
Puyallup Senior Activity Center | (253) 841-5555 | The Puyallup Activity Center offers a wide range of social and recreational activities for local adults aged 55 and older as well as health and programs, such as free weekly blood pressure checks, monthly foot care services (sliding fee-based) and free lectures on various topics related to aging and senior benefits. The center also hosts free SHIBA consulting and AARP income tax assistance sessions. |
Puyallup-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Carol
5.0
Review of The Rivers at Puyallup
I like everything about The Rivers at Puyallup. It seems to be the place to be. My husband will have assisted living. We will have a one-bedroom. It's a large room and it's very nice. It's very...
Assisted Living
Robert
4.0
Review of The Rivers at Puyallup
We toured The Rivers at Puyallup. We thought that place was nice, but they wouldn't do the level of care that my mom needed so we couldn't get into them. They gave away cookies, and they were...
Assisted Living
Bunny
3.0
Review of Vineyard Park of Puyallup
While staff and the facility are very nice. The food here is terrible. Meals are served cold, over cooked and unhealthy. If you have a food allergy or diabetic these are not addressed at this...