Located about 10 miles to the southeast of Tacoma, Puyallup sits along the Puyallup River and provides views of Mount Rainier. It contains 13 assisted living communities, which charge a...
The following guide includes an overview of local assisted living facilities, along with 1132 reviews reviews from residents and visitors. Collectively, these facilities earn an average quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
2309 South 254th Court, Seattle, WA 98198
4.0
(3 reviews)
My mother-in-law absolutely adores this adult family home! She requires heavy total care and is also diabetic which has led to several problems in finding a facility that both offered the care she needed and that she was happy with. The Loving Ones h...
Pricing not available
1777 High Point Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022
4.0
(7 reviews)
High Point Village was very clean. The people were friendly. I've heard good things about them taking good care of the people that live there. They have exercise classes. They have a crafting area and a community room where they can do puzzles and st...
$3,000
6701 123rd Ave Seq, Bellevue, WA 98006
4.0
(1 reviews)
Sunset Adult family home in Bellevue was very posh and sterile. Everybody was very nice, but looking out from a Bellevue high rise wasn't my idea of a facility for my mother. Personally, I didn't like it. I might as well be living in a condominium at...
Pricing not available
2704 SW 314th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
4.0
(1 reviews)
All Saints Adult Family Home was a very nice home and very clean. The attendant was friendly. It just looked like a very nice place. It seemed that the residents were kind of isolated a little bit, and that was a concern. They had courtyards and an e...
$6,000
15020 5th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
3.9
(12 reviews)
I am on a waiting list for Merrill Gardens at Burien. The main thing I chose this place was because it's close to my daughter. It has an indoor swimming pool just across the street that I can walk to and a reasonable percentage of independent residen...
Pricing not available
1649 East 72Nd Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
3.8
(7 reviews)
My mom fell, broke her hip, and went to rehab at Heartwood. It was clean and had friendly, professional staff. My mom never had any complaints about it. She is very picky, but most of the time the food was good. There were always three or four choice...
Pricing not available
Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
1720 E 67TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98404
3.7
(9 reviews)
My husband moved into Peoples Retirement Community. The food is good and the environment is good. I just like it. The staff has been nice and they're doing their job. They do arts and crafts, bingo, movies and popcorn, and a lot of other activities....
Pricing not available
32300 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, Federal Way, WA 98003
3.6
(9 reviews)
Destiny, Nisha, Lilly, and Janine are WONDERFUL!!! They are amazing at there jobs...
Pricing not available
23600 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
3.6
(21 reviews)
We have been residents of Judson Park for six months now. We are independent living, but it has continuing care through the end of life. It's wonderful. It feels like home. Even though we have only been here for a short time, we have met and enjoyed ...
Pricing not available
2902 I St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
3.6
(3 reviews)
My in-laws are in Parkside. It’s an older building but the rooms are of nice size and they’ve got plenty of room. It’s very homey and the people there are friendly. She likes to get her hair done and go shopping. They’ve got activities there but they...
Pricing not available
491 South 338 Th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
3.3
(6 reviews)
My Husband was in the Garden Terrace Rehab in Federal WA from the 29th of June to the 25th of July. I cannot express our Thanks for such efficient care he received during his rehab visit. I would like to express our thanks for the care from Melinda...
Pricing not available
1301 N Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98406
3.3
(20 reviews)
For 5 years I've been witnesses what my Mother & Father in Law have experienced in 4 levels. (Independent, Assisted, Short Term, Long Term) They have been incredibly thankful from day one in Independent to now assistant. Trials with health, caused th...
Pricing not available
1045 SOUTH 308TH STREET, Federal Way, WA 98003
3.2
(5 reviews)
Staff listen well and respond to requests. Management seems to care. Would recommend ...
Pricing not available
28514 40th Avenue S, Auburn, WA 98001
3.0
(1 reviews)
Bailey Manor was a house and it had a jack and jill bath. I just wasn't comfortable with having a man using the same bath as my mom. It was small, but it was cute, and the residents seemed happy to be there. They seemed to like it. She would have had...
Pricing not available
603 SW Normandy Rd, Normandy Park, WA 98166
3.0
(1 reviews)
Our experience with Blue Haven Adult Family Home II was good up until my loved one fell. He had a problem getting off the commode and onto the wheelchair. He dropped on the floor and broke his leg. It's pretty expensive, and I don't think they were m...
Pricing not available
3919 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
2.5
(2 reviews)
The Facility is very clean and newly updated. About two years ago I was working for a construction company and we did a full renovation on the whole building. I painted all the bed rooms and updated them so they are more convenient and easier on th...
Pricing not available
10420 Gravelly Lake Dr S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499
2.0
(1 reviews)
I toured the Maple Creek of Lakewood. I was pretty disappointed because it's a very old building. The apartment that he was offering me was a little tiny room, for the three thousand a month that I was paying in another place. It would be just big en...
Pricing not available
103 S 197th St., Des Moines, WA 98148
1.5
(2 reviews)
I personally chose this place for my mom in 2021 based on the rave reviews I read of the previous owners. But 3 months after moving my mom, the business was sold. I saw many things go downhill then, like instead of fresh produce in the refrigerator,...
Pricing not available
4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
1.0
(1 reviews)
Sales staff lied to us about aging in place. Several times in the 7 months my mother stayed nursing said they couldn’t provide care. A fall that broke my mother’s arm was treated with negligence by not calling 911 for hours or immediately transportin...
Pricing not available
2000 Mountain View Dr., Enumclaw, WA 98022
Cascade Place is a beautiful 2-story building featuring 42 Apartments, with 4 1-bedroom apartments and 30 large studio apartments, and 8 shared suites. The building encloses an interior courtyard accessible from the first floor with access to gardening, seating areas, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard including a fountain. Cascade Place offers a beautiful open dining room, activity room and cozy common areas allowing residents to gather and socialize! The team at Cascade Place prides themselves on the quality and caring manner in which they work with the Residents and serve the greater community. Our robust activity and life enrichment programming are geared to resident preferences and include Bingo, music and other entertainers to the community, scheduled trips to stores and other desired locations, and wonderful scenic drives and enjoyment of all the area has to offer!To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options
$4,395
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...
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.
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: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}
