Assisted Living Communities in Puyallup, Washington
Located 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.
"Holmes Assisted Living is the best place I've ever found for my sister. Everything has been great, and she loves it. It is clean and well maintained, and they have a 24-hour nurse. It's a great place...."
"I toured Mount St. Vincent, there’s a beautiful view, and there’s a great feeling of love and care that goes along with expertise. It’s an older building, but it’s very well-kept and managed that it felt very comfortable and very cozy. The staff was ..."
"Mom is at Yitref Adult Family Home. I love the staff. They're very friendly and caring. They've worked with us with our financial situation. For what I'm looking for, it's kind of exactly what we wanted. It doesn't feel like a facility. It feels like..."
"I've chosen River Rock Adult Family Home for mom because it was a very nice facility, the people were nice, it looked comfortable, it smelled good, and it is close to my home. It just fit all those little buckets, and they had a space available. She ..."
"Grand Care Home was lovely. A couple owns it and it's a house where you will have your own bedroom. It's got a nice backyard and a view of the ocean right there. It's a lovely place with lovely people. They do jigsaw puzzles and it's got a TV for the..."
"My husband is absolutely happy at Pineview Adult Family Home LLC and so are we. The staff who work there are very very nice people, and the communication is excellent. The room works for him. It's perfect. Since he's bedbound, he doesn't really parta..."
"My 94 year old sister has been a resident at this facility for over a year. She moved here from a assisted living facility and Arbor Rose has been even better for her than I expected. It is small so each resident gets personal attention and care. I n..."
"I liked the cottages in Mirror Lake Village. It's like living in an apartment. I met the director, Samantha. I asked about gluten-free meals, and they said they offered it. When I called back, they didn't offer it. They have a TV room and games for t..."
"Pioneer Place of Tacoma is very clean, and the staff is very nice and caring. They take very good care of my grandmother, who is pleased to be there. They have bingo, singing, and different activities every day, and she enjoys them all. The dining ar..."
"Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre was very nice. It's a bit pricey, but it's a beautiful facility. They have different clubs with crafts and stuff like that. They have nice areas where you could go out and sit. There are a lot of flowers. People who a..."
"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 ..."
"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..."
"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 ..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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 ..."
"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..."
"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..."
"They give great care to their residents. I moved my wife there from an Assisted living facility because she needed more care than the assisted living facility could provide. she also need some medical care which could not be done at the assisted livi..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Puyallup, WA and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Puyallup, WA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Puyallup
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Puyallup, WA
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Puyallup
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Puyallup
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.
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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...
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...
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...