The lakefront city of Kirkland is home to more than 93,000 residents, 13% of whom are seniors aged 65 and up. As a suburb of Seattle, Kirkland offers residents many excellent options for health care. The University of Washington Medical Center and Virginia Mason Medical Center are ranked among the best hospitals in the state by U.S. News and World Report, with both facilities highly rated in cancer care, cardiology and geriatric health services.
Nursing homes provide around-the-clock supervision, medical care and assistance with activities of daily living. Many nursing homes have dedicated programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia, who often require a higher level of monitoring and care. Nursing home care is very expensive in Kirkland — a semiprivate room costs $10,624 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, while rates nationwide average just $7,756. Seniors who don’t need full-time care may wish to consider more affordable options, such as assisted living or in-home care.
This guide compares the cost of nursing home care in other parts of Washington, and explains what seniors can expect to pay for other types of care in their area. It also lists several free resources that older adults may find helpful.
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1821 Grove Street, Marysville, WA 98270
3.2
(9 reviews)
"My wife is in Marysville Care Center. The facilities were a little bit older and worn, but the personnel and staff were all super accommodating. My wife needed a larger bed, and they accommodated her without trouble. I wound up bringing meals to my w..."
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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 ..."
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2235 LAKE HEIGHTS DRIVE, Everett, WA 98208
3.1
(6 reviews)
"My mom is in Bethany at Silver Lake. It's kind of like a community with buildings, and she's in one of those buildings. It's got ten or 12 residents in one building, and it's a really nice place. The staff is bending over backward for all their patie..."
READ MORE414 - 17TH SOUTHEAST, Auburn, WA 98002
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The place my sister is at is the Regency Auburn. It is pretty much like most nursing homes. She is in a double room, and it is pleasant. It has a window, small with 2 people in it, and it has a couple of generous closets and a shared bathroom -- very..."
READ MORE555 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Well I had a broken leg from riding a bike to work and I had a schedule with Swedish for a surgery. When I went in there, all the medical staffs were so nice. They provided great hospitality. They also promised that the surgery was no problem. It was..."
READ MORE3540 NORTHEAST 110TH STREET, Seattle, WA 98125
3.0
(3 reviews)
"This facility appears to provide good care. Special services are available for those who need them, including physical therapy. The physical therapy provided was evidently of good quality. The facility also offers a variety of other special service..."
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2821 SOUTH WALDEN STREET, Seattle, WA 98144
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I found the facility to be alright. Funishings and decor were sparse and dated, they felt a little old and dingy. It was often difficult to find people who were working and many were not friendly or helpful. I think that the rooms needed to be fre..."
READ MORE1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
3.0
(3 reviews)
"This facility has continually shown to be a caring and compassionate place for my loved ones. I really appreciate the staff's commitment to giving the residences a meaningful time there, and caring for them, no matter their condition. The facility is..."
READ MORE21008 76th Avenue W, Edmonds, WA 98026
2.9
(11 reviews)
"This is probably the nicest building I’ve seen for nursing homes. It doesn’t smell, and the staff for the most part seem to care. Considering the crazy time we are all living in, I feel they are doing the best they can..."
READ MORE835 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
2.9
(10 reviews)
"I visited my love one in the facility. The staff were very tentative and smiling. I was really happy to see my loved one surrounded by numerous people to care for her. Bainbridge Island is so beautiful and the building being surround by trees was a ..."
READ MORE5925 47TH AVENUE NE, Marysville, WA 98270
2.8
(7 reviews)
"I have gone to Mountain View many times during the day and evening to visit loved ones. I have always found the facility clean, smelling good, and family well cared for. Therapists are great and Mountain View is a really happening place. I'm grateful..."
READ MORE21400 72ND AVENUE WEST, Edmonds, WA 98026
2.7
(4 reviews)
"I recently was able to visit Aldercrest again and I have to say I am overjoyed with the good changes I see!! The last time I visited the top person there was very rude to me because I asked a question. I see he is no longer there. The place is so cle..."
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502 29th Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002
2.6
(6 reviews)
"staff were great. food was good. great team workers...."
READ MORE3725 PROVIDENCE POINT DRIVE SOUTHEAST, Issaquah, WA 98029
2.5
(17 reviews)
"Very Caring staff. I can tell that the processes and audits are pretty tight and well run so it's not people dependent. Would have given 6 stars if I could. ..."
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2611 South Dearborn St, Seattle, WA 98144
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I think my father is happier at Leon Sullivan Health Care Center. ..."
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19235 15th Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177
2.5
(6 reviews)
"Richmond Beach is a really nice place. It's a perfect nursing home. It's beautiful and they have everything. That's where I would probably put my mother if she did want to go there. ..."
READ MORE1355 WEST MAIN STREET, Monroe, WA 98272
2.2
(4 reviews)
"The care was pretty good at Regency Care Center at Monroe from what I saw. My dad was there for physical therapy. It seemed a little bit dated, but it was still very nice. The food seemed pretty good. ..."
READ MORE2830 I Street Northeast, Auburn, WA 98002
2.0
(3 reviews)
"I thought my son had good care at North Auburn, and I don't have complaints with the staff. They were very good and very friendly to him. The food was good and had a nice variety with a choice of three juices, hot chocolate, or coffee while waiting f..."
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4700 PHINNEY AVENUE NORTH, Seattle, WA 98103
2.0
(4 reviews)
"We had our mother in for rehab. The facilities are clean the staff is nice to the community and they try to make it a cheerful enviroment. We had a very good communications with the people who did all of our paperwork and help move mom to home, they ..."
READ MORE4430 TALBOT ROAD SOUTH, Renton, WA 98055
1.8
(7 reviews)
"My husband spent 21 days in Talbot Rehab. Now, he is much better. The food was fine, it was clean, it did not have a bad odor -- some of the patients maybe that had problems -- but it was nice, and I think they did a good job. I did have trouble with..."
READ MORENursing home care in Kirkland costs $2,868 more than the national average and about $1,000 more than Washington state overall. Kirkland is among the priciest cities in the country for this type of care, mostly due to its proximity to Seattle.
Yakima has the lowest cost in Washington — on average a semiprivate room there costs $2,716 less than in Kirkland. Longview is more affordable, too, with prices averaging about $2,411 less. In Bellingham, rates are typically $2,107 cheaper than in Kirkland. Kirkland’s nursing home rates are on par with Spokane’s, where a semiprivate room costs $10,615 per month.
Kirkland
$10,624
Washington
$9,581
The United States
$7,756
Yakima
$7,908
Longview
$8,213
Bellingham
$8,517
Spokane
$10,615
A semiprivate nursing home room costs $10,624 in Kirkland, compared to $11,594 for a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
If full-time care isn’t required, seniors and their families have other options that are usually more affordable than nursing home care. Adult day care is the cheapest of these, costing only $2,027 per month. In-home care and home health care services both cost about $6,670. Assisted living communities are only slightly more expensive at $6,750. Comparatively, a semiprivate nursing home room costs $10,624, while a private room is even pricier at $11,954 per month.
Adult day care
$2,027
Home care
$6,670
Home health care
$6,673
Assisted living
$6,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,624
Nursing home (private room)
$11,954
Note: Data for Kirkland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Seattle, was used instead.
Provided are a list of helpful resources for Kirkland seniors and their families. These resources may offer financial assistance to cover care costs and services that may help delay the transition to a nursing home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Services | (206) 684-0660 | ADS serves as the Area Agency on Aging for King County. It maintains a directory of local resources for seniors, including adult day care and health services, transportation and free legal aid. ADS also provides case management, which can arrange for various care services to be provided at home. |
| Peter Kirk Community Center | (425) 587-3360 | The Peter Kirk Community Center hosts a number of programs for seniors aged 50 and up, such as nutrition education, oral health care and the PEARLS depression management program. Transportation is provided to the center and other essential appointments. A social worker is available to assist with life transitions and a variety of mental health concerns. |
| Community Living Connections | (844) 348-5464 | This organization provides free counseling to seniors and their loved ones and can help them plan for their long-term care needs. King County residents can speak to a trained advocate to learn about local resources and get referrals to beneficial services. It also offers support groups for family caregivers and those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. |
| Meals on Wheels | (206) 448-5767 | Operated by Sound Generations, Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious, ready-to-eat meals to seniors who can’t cook or shop for themselves. Meals can meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences, such as kosher, vegetarian, low-sodium and gluten-free. The program is open to King County residents aged 60 and up. |
Nursing Homes
Heather
4.0
Review of Life Care Center of Kirkland
My mom is in the Life Care Center of Kirkland, and she'll be there for a while. It's nice and clean. The room is nothing fancy, but it's nice. Most people have a roommate. The staff seem nice. In...
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Dawn1050
1.0
Review of Life Care Center of Kirkland
My mom was at life care after a fall in Sept 2023 tell I moved her Oct 12 2023.The care was awful my mom pushed bell to go to restroom she is 96 years old she was told to just poop in her diaper no...
Nursing Homes
c
1.0
Review of Life Care Center of Kirkland
My mom was in for strengthening therapy, we were please in the beginning, but then she developed other issues, we felt these were being ignored, felt like they were not trying to help, she was...
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