Out of an estimated population of 9,831, approximately 31.1% of Port Townsend’s residents are...
Whether it’s to recover after a hospital stay or receive long term care, nursing homes in Port Townsend offer the most extensive medical care after hospitals, with most nursing facilities offering a range of specialized services such as diabetes monitoring, wound care and intravenous therapy. At $10,646 per month, the median cost of nursing home care in Port Townsend is 11.1% higher than the statewide average and 37.26% above the national figure, giving seniors a clear financial incentive to check if home care or assisted living meets their needs.
This guide covers the costs of senior care and it mentions a few programs and government agencies that can help seniors pay for care and reduce expenses.
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751 Kearney Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
3.5
(4 reviews)
"The staff were caring and positive, sincerely concerned with the well-being of their clients and residents both while staying at the Life Care Center and their future health and well-being. The facility itself is fairly new, clean, and well-maintaine..."
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1000 5th Avenue South, Sequim, WA 98382
4.2
(8 reviews)
"Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim is absolutely wonderful. They are doing a tremendous job with my father-in-law. They've been phenomenal helping him and taking care of his needs and making sure his medications and his blood sugar levels are d..."
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19160 Front St. NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
3.7
(11 reviews)
"My husband is going to Martha & Mary. First of all, there is a very big shortage of places people can go to at this time due to lack of staffing, and so our search was very limited. My husband has Lewy Body disease and he also suffered a stroke, so w..."
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1105 27TH STREET, Anacortes, WA 98221
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom moved into Rosario Assisted Living. I have not physically been able to go inside, but looking in through the windows everything seems to be good. COVID made it really tough, but she seems happy and comfortable. The staff are very helpful and f..."
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650 West Hemlock, Sequim, WA 98382
2.8
(9 reviews)
"My husband was sent to Sequim Health from the hospital, and it was good. The first two and a half months were very good, but my husband was anxious to get home because he was doing better. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They had lots of act..."
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311 3rd St NE, Coupeville, WA 98239
"We offer skilled and long-term care services while focusing on the unique qualities of each individual in a compassionate and caring environ..."
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For a month of nursing home care with a semiprivate room, seniors in Port Townsend spend an average of $1,065 more than the majority of seniors in Washington and $2,890 more than most seniors across the country. The most affordable nearby city is Olympia, where one month of nursing home care with a semiprivate room averages $9,520. Seniors in Mount Vernon spend about $289 less per month than seniors in Port Townsend, while nursing home costs in Seattle are only $22 less per month than in Port Townsend.
Port Townsend
$10,646
Washington
$9,581
The United States
$7,756
Seattle
$10,624
Olympia
$9,520
Mount Vernon
$10,357
On average, Port Townsend’s seniors spend $10,646 a month for nursing home care with a semiprivate room and $12,167 monthly for private accommodations.
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.
At $1,521 more per month than a semiprivate room, nursing home care with private accommodations is the most expensive option for senior care in Port Townsend. The median cost of assisted living is less than half the $10,646 seniors pay for nursing home care each month and $1,340 below the median cost of home care. For home care and home health care, average monthly costs are $6,340 and $6,435, respectively.
Home care
$6,340
Home health care
$6,435
Assisted Living
$5,000
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Nursing home (private room)
$12,167
Note: Data for Port Townsend was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bremerton, was used instead.
In the list below, we’ve detailed several government-funded programs and services that may help seniors pay for nursing home care, resolve issues with facilities or lower seniors’ expenses to make care more affordable.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Social & Health Services | (800) 209-5446 | The Department of Social and Health Services is the government organization responsible for enrolling seniors into the state’s welfare programs including Medicaid and other financial assistance programs. The agency’s workers can assist seniors with determining their expected benefits and navigating the paperwork to apply for government funding for nursing home care. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 562-6028 | The state’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Program oversees the regional ombudsman programs managed by local Area Agencies on Aging. State Ombudsmen advocate for the rights of residents in the state’s long-term care facilities and for many seniors they are the only support available for resolving issues related to billing, quality of care and other complaints within a senior care facility. |
| Olympic Area Agency on Aging | (360) 385-2552 | At the Olympic AAA, seniors have access to a variety of helpful programs including home-delivered meals, transportation for medical appointments and the region’s long-term care ombudsman program. The Olympic AAA can also connect seniors with a Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisor who can help residents understand their long-term care insurance options. |
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Anonymous114906150
2.0
Review of Life Care Center of Port Townsend
My mother is at Life Care Center. The thing that I like most about this facility is that it is convenient for us to get to. Some of the staff members are good, but some are probably not too good....
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Frank M
4.0
Review of Life Care Center of Port Townsend
My very elderly mother spent a month in this facility after a fall at home and a subsequent diagnosis of dementia. During my mother's stay I had extensive telephone contact with the staff at the...
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OceanWave
4.0
Review of Life Care Center of Port Townsend
When driving up to Kai Tai Care Center, I was pleased with how well taken care of the grounds were. Having to find my mother an assisted living facility, this was comforting because it reflects the...
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