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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mercer Island, WA for 2024

There are 81 Assisted Living Facilities in the Mercer Island area, with 5 in Mercer Island and 76 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Mercer Island is $5,200 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Seattle with an average starting cost of 4,028.

To help you with your search, browse the 1353 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Mercer Island. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Mercer Island 4.21 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Bellevue with an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mercer Island

Situated on an island in southern Lake Washington just five miles southeast of Seattle, Mercer Island is a quiet, scenic alternative for seniors wishing to reside outside of the big city. The island is home to many seniors, with 20.3 percent of the residents over the age of 65. This large population is served by four assisted living facilities (ALFs) on the island. All ALFs in Mercer Island are regulated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and are defined as facilities that offer room and board and assistance with daily living activities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mercer Island

  • The cost of living in Mercer Island is 188.5 percent higher than the U.S. average. While housing is the biggest factor in this percentage, grocery, transportation and health care costs are all slightly above national medians.  
  • Mercer Island has a relatively comfortable year-round climate, scoring a 78 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index. Winters can be a bit chilly, but temperatures generally do not drop below 36 degrees in January. Summers are warm and dry and the average rainfall per year comes in at around 37 inches, below the national average of 39 inches. The city gets very little snow, only around 5 inches per year.  
  • Residents of Washington enjoy tax-free Social Security income, leaving  more money in their budget to help pay for assisted living costs. Pensions and retirement accounts are also not taxed.    
  • Seniors can get around the island easily on the bus, with four Metro Routes and two Sound Transit Routes. These routes also make trips to Seattle. Seniors over 65 may apply for a reduced fare permit.  
  • The city is a safe place for seniors to live and enjoys low violent and property crime rates scoring a 15.7 for violent crime and 21.9 for property crime on a scale of 1 to 100, with 1 being the lowest crime. This is well below the U.S. averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. Mercer Island is safer than 32 percent of U.S. cities.   
  • Mercer Island has an array of community resources for seniors, including the city’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Senior Social program, an organization that provides arts and crafts, exercise programs, classes and games at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Paying for Assisted Living in Mercer Island

Assisted Living costs in Mercer Island start around $5,018 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Mercer Island and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Washington

Bellevue

$5,358

Mercer Island

$5,018

US

$4,000

Seattle

$3,927

Kirkland

$3,547

Redmond

$3,490

Renton

$3,421

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mercer Island

There are three Medicaid programs that help seniors with financial support for assisted living: Community First Choice Option (CFCO), the Medicaid Personal Care (MPC) program and the Washington Medical COPES (Community Options Program Entry System) Waiver, a Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver

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 Mercer Island

Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, please visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mercer Island

Mercer Island-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Washington

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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NatashaBoyer

I visited this facility

Review of Aljoya Mercer Island

Staff are friendly and knowledgeable the facility was well maintained and and adhered to the best housekeeping policies and procedures.

Provider response

Thank you, Natasha! It's very valuable to know that our staff and property (so integral to the safe and inviting home lives of our residents) have made such a great impression. We do hope that you...

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Connie

I visited this facility

Review of Island House

My stepdad will be moving into Island House. We toured it three different times. Living in a place on Mercer Island is the first priority for him. It's just a lot more comfortable to me compared to...

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Assisted Living

Connie

I visited this facility

Review of Aegis Living Mercer Island

Aegis Living Mercer Island is just gorgeous. It's new, so everything in there is big and impressive. They have great staff, and it was a great tour. Everything is just top-notch there. It's also...

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