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Yelm is a small, rural town located at the south end of Puget Sound in Washington, offering scenic natural beauty and a downtown area with quaint shops and restaurants. The city is home to over 10,600 residents, with a senior population comprising 7.3%. Residents can enjoy warm weather from July to August for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and fishing, and find quality health care at Yelm Family Medicine, which offers services including physicals, lab work and minor surgeries.Â
Yelm also has affordable assisted living for seniors seeking daily living support to live comfortably. Assisted living is a type of residential care that includes housing, daily meals and 24-hour trained staff to assist with personal care tasks and lifestyle services such as housekeeping and laundry. Daily activities are also available to encourage resident engagement. Seniors in Yelm pay about $4,805 per month for assisted living, which is higher than the national median of $4,500 but lower than Washington's statewide average of $6,000.
This guide explores Yelm's quality of life and compares local assisted living costs to those in surrounding cities. Additionally, readers can find resources to help them access long-term care.Â