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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Burien, WA for 2024

 

Burien boasts a year-round comfortable climate and health care costs averaging 21.6% below the national norm. Due to the city's proximity to Seattle, seniors also benefit from access to some of Washington's best medical providers, such as Jefferson Healthcare, awarded twice for excellence in patient experience. Approximately 14.7% of the city's 50,806 residents are aged 65 or older.

Compared to nursing homes, assisted living communities offer Burien's seniors greater independence and the freedom to enjoy their desired living arrangements. However, residents can still take advantage of daily assistance, as staff helps with various needs, such as meal preparation, transportation and personal care. Seniors typically pay $5,750 per month for assisted living in Burien, which is cheaper than Washington's typical $6,000 rate but more expensive than the U.S. average of $4,500.

This guide discusses the major benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Burien and compares assisted living costs with fees in other locations. It also includes a list of nonprofit organizations that can offer further assistance to seniors in the city.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Burien

The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration of Washington's State Department of Social and Health Services regulates assisted living in Burien and other cities throughout the state. It sets the standards for staffing, food provisions and health and safety that providers must follow.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Burien

 

  • Burien has a high crime rate, with approximately 4,609 crimes per 100,000 people compared to 3,732 for Washington and 2,324 for the entire United States. Fortunately, assisted living communities typically have staff present 24/7 and security features to improve safety.

 

  • The overall cost of living in Burien ranks 15% higher than the national average, making it a rather costly city for retirees with limited income. However, most cities in Washington are expensive, and Burien's cost of living doesn't surpass the state average.

 

  • Burien's sales tax rate sits at 10.1% — much steeper than typical U.S. cities. While this high sales tax may affect seniors' spending power, Washington doesn't tax personal income, offsetting the local tax rate in Burien.

 

  • The area's pleasant climate experiences few dramatic swings throughout the year. Temperatures sit around 36.7 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, which is much warmer than the U.S. average of 21.7. In summer, the temperature generally tops out at about 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit — cooler than the 85.8 degrees Fahrenheit experienced nationwide.

 

 

  • Burien's healthy air quality can help ensure comfort for older adults with lung conditions. It usually measures in the good category of the U.S. Air Quality Index, except during rare events such as wildfires that sometimes occur throughout Washington and surrounding states. 

 

  • As a suburb of Seattle, Burien benefits from Seattle's membership in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, reflecting a commitment to improving living conditions for seniors. Seattle's AARP action plan includes measures to enhance health care access and quality and expand transportation options for older people.

Paying for Assisted Living in Burien

 

Assisted living costs $5,750 per month, on average, in Burien.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities charge $5,750 per month in Burien — $250 less than the state average. However, care costs still measure nearly 27.8% higher in Burien than the national norm. By relocating south of Burien, seniors can save up to $945 per month in Olympia and $450 in Longview. However, assisted living remains most affordable in Walla Walla at $2,539 less than in Burien. Although one of Washington's more expensive cities, Mount Vernon provides assisted living for $250 less than Burien.

Burien

$5,750

Washington

$6,000

United States

$4,500

Olympia

$4,805

Longview

$5,300

Walla Walla

$3,211

Mount Vernon

$5,500

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living ranks as Burien's cheapest form of senior care, averaging $5,750 monthly. In-home care offers similar services, such as daily living support and housekeeping, but costs $923 more. Home health care, which costs $1,257 more than assisted living, provides in-residence skilled nursing and medical treatments. A semi-private room in a nursing home sets seniors back $4,729 every month compared to assisted living, but it also lets them access the highest level of support, catering to seniors needing 24/7 medical care.

In-Home Care

$6,673

Home Health Care

$7,007

Assisted Living Facility

$5,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,479

Note: Data for Burien was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bremerton, was used instead

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Burien

Seniors with low incomes in Washington can get help paying for assisted living care using one of the four Medicaid waivers offered in the state including the COPES Program, Medicaid Personal Care program, the Community First Choice program and the New Freedom Program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Financial Assistance in Washington

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Burien

Burien and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Burien, please visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Burien

 

Burien Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Washington

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Debbie

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Review of El Dorado West

I toured El Dorado West. The people were nice. The place was clean. I visited once before, and they had a fitness area, a television room, a movie room, and a gathering room. The staff was very...

Provider response

Thank you so much for your 5 star review and taking the time to recommend us to others. We are happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience with El Dorado West and enjoyed all our community...

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Assisted Living

Catherine

I visited this facility

Review of El Dorado West

I liked El Dorado West. It was very clean, and the people were very friendly. The lady who gave the tour was very helpful and very friendly. They have a van that takes people to appointments and a...

Provider response

Thank you for such a wonderful compliment Catherine! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

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Krista

I visited this facility

Review of El Dorado West

El Dorado West seemed like a very friendly place, it had a lot of amenities, and really, the one key factor for my parents is that they know someone there so that helped them choose that location....

Provider response

Krista, thank you so much for your 5 star review and taking the time to recommend us to others. We are happy to hear you and your parents have had such a wonderful experience with El Dorado West...

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