Olympia is the capital of Washington state. Situated at the southern end of the Puget Sound about 60 miles from Seattle, the city is home to about 55,605 people. Seniors 65 and over make up 18.4% of the city’s population and have access to many highly rated medical facilities, including Providence St. Peter, a Magnet recognized hospital. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room in an Olympia nursing home costs $9,764 per month on average, which is significantly higher than the national average of $7,908.
Staffed with skilled medical professionals who work around the clock to provide needed care to residents, nursing homes are more than senior resident communities. Many of them also provide physical, occupational, speech and other therapies. Because of the high level of care provided, nursing homes tend to be more expensive than other care options such as assisted living and home health care.
This guide compares the costs of various types of senior care in Olympia. It also compares costs in Olympia to those in other cities. Finally, it provides several useful resources for seniors considering their long-term care options.