Island Health and Rehabilitation
835 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
"Skilled Medical and Rehabilitation Services At The Island Health and Rehabilitation Center we have skilled medical services for patients and..."
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835 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
"Skilled Medical and Rehabilitation Services At The Island Health and Rehabilitation Center we have skilled medical services for patients and..."
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1919 112TH STREET SOUTHWEST, Everett, WA 98204
"Everett Center is a senior living community in Everett, WA, offering Memory Care and Assisted Living options. It provides various care servi..."
READ MOREComparing the monthly average fees for shared rooms in nursing homes, West Seattle’s prices are more than $2,800 higher than the national average of $7,756. West Seattle costs also exceed Washington’s state average of $9,581 by over $1,000.
West Seattle, as part of the greater Seattle metro area, is one of Washington state’s most expensive cities for nursing home care. Its average costs are almost equal to the Bremerton area’s median of $10,646 and Mount Vernon’s monthly average of $10,357. Seniors in the Olympia area pay $9,520, which is about $1,100 less than what facilities in West Seattle charge. In Wenatchee, nursing home costs are even cheaper at $9,034, which is almost $1,600 under prices here.
West Seattle
$10,624
Washington
$9,581
The United States
$7,756
Bremerton
$10,646
Olympia
$9,520
Mount Vernon
$10,357
Wenatchee
$9,034
In West Seattle, the average price for nursing home semiprivate rooms is $10,624 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $11,954 per month.
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.
Pricing is often a major factor when families in West Seattle need to explore long-term care options for their aging loved one. Adult day health care is the most affordable choice with an average monthly cost of $2,027. Home care and home health care share similar costs of about $6,670 and $6,673, respectively. Assisted living is slightly higher at $6,750. Nursing homes are typically the priciest placement arrangement for seniors. Shared rooms cost about $10,624 per month, and private accommodations cost approximately $11,954.
Home care
$6,670
Home health care
$6,673
Adult day health care
$2,027
Assisted living
$6,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,624
Nursing home (private room)
$11,954
Note: Data for West Seattle was unavailable, so data for the wider city, Seattle, was used instead.
The following resources are available for West Seattle’s seniors and their caregivers. These services offer support that can enable elderly individuals to remain in their homes longer. Families may also find some programs helpful for making nursing home care easier to understand and afford when it becomes the best option for placement.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Senior Center of West Seattle | (206) 932-4044 | The Senior Center of West Seattle is a hub for information and referrals for transportation, meal delivery, health and wellness programs and public benefits. Social workers help members with aging-related counseling and in-home services. Additionally, volunteer attorneys provide free legal consultations regarding elder law. The center offers financial help for seniors who have difficulty paying the $50 annual membership fee. |
Community Living Connections of Seattle & King County | (844) 348-5464 | Seniors can speak with Community Living Connections advocates for free, confidential consultations and planning assistance with long-term care needs. The agency helps clients determine eligibility for public benefits and aging-related services. The staff streamlines access to an extensive network of community resources and family caregiver support as well. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 562-6028 | Washington State’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program promotes and protects the rights and safety of residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen listen to and investigate grievances involving care quality, abuse and other issues of resident dignity. They also advocate for residents’ rights before legislative bodies and state agencies. |
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Tim W
5.0
Review of The Hearthstone
I was in Hearthstone for 4 weeks of rehab following a hospital stay for surgery. I was in a double room but never had a roommate. It was quiet and comforting once I adjusted to the daily routine....
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Informed son
2.0
Review of Saint Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Staff is kind, present. The room was stark with a small TV, and hospital like bathroom, and dim lighting. Support staff are good, yet, the physical therapy necessary for my mother was extremely...
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MS2001
1.0
Review of Park West Care Center
My mom had a heart infection that went undiagnosed and untreated for weeks and which eventually led to her having a massive stroke that rendered her comatose (non-responsive). About 2 years...