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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yelm, WA for 2024

 

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. 

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. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Yelm

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration regulates and licenses assisted living communities in Yelm and throughout the state. The agency offers resources such as guides and webinars to protect the rights, security and well-being of long-term care residents.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Yelm

 

  • Based on a 100-point index, Yelm has lower violent crime rates than the U.S. average, ranking at 16.7 compared to 22.7. However, Yelm's property crime rates are higher at 73, while the United States scores at 35.4. Fortunately, assisted living communities can help residents feel safer with security measures, including 24-hour surveillance and keypad entries. 
  • Yelm's cost of living is 14% higher than the national average, with higher costs for necessities such as housing, groceries and transportation. Additionally, health care is 22% higher than national figures, although assisted living communities typically have fixed monthly rates, which may help with affordability. 
  • Washington doesn't have a state income tax, meaning Social Security, pension and retirement income is tax-free. Sales and property tax rates are higher than national averages, but tax breaks on monthly income payments can provide extra funding to offset these higher rates and help with assisted living costs. 
  • Yelm experiences a moderate climate with four distinct seasons throughout the year. Temperatures fall between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and drop to 25 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Average annual snowfall is high at 48 inches, but 139 sunny days per year provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Assisted living communities also offer indoor activities and amenities to help residents stay active during unpleasant weather. 
  • Yelm is in a rural area with no local hospital, but it provides access to primary care services at Yelm Family Medicine and Sea Mar Yelm Medical Clinic. The closest major hospital is Providence St. Peter Hospital, and Providence Health & Services is the second largest facility in Washington, featuring a 24-hour emergency department, as well as cancer and surgical care. Many assisted living communities also offer care coordination services with external providers and transportation to off-site medical appointments. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Yelm

 

Assisted living communities in Yelm charge a monthly rate of $4,805, although this price can vary, depending on location and amenities. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Yelm pay $4,805 per month for assisted living, which is higher than the national norm of $4,500 but lower than Washington's statewide average of $6,000. It's also one of the most affordable options in the region. Assisted living communities in Seattle offer care for about 40.5% more, while those in Bremerton cost 19.7% more. Residents in Yakima pay a higher rate of $4,975, but prices drop in Bellingham, where seniors pay 4.3% less than in Yelm.  

Yelm

$4,805

Washington

$6,000

United States

$4,500

Seattle

$6,750

Bremerton

$5,750

Yakima

$4,975

Bellingham

$4,600

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is an economical senior care option at $4,805, although adult day health care has a lower monthly rate at $1,625, offering daytime activities only. Seniors wishing to remain at home can access home care, which offers help with daily living tasks, or home health care, which includes medical assistance, for about 38.9% more than assisted living. A nursing home is an alternative residential care option that offers 24-hour medical supervision for seniors with an illness or injury. Residents pay a higher monthly rate of $9,764 for a semi-private room. 

In-Home Care

$6,673

Home Health Care

$6,673

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$4,805

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,764

Note: Data for Yelm was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Olympia, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Yelm

Seniors with limited income in Washington may be able to get help paying for assisted living costs through the Medicaid Personal Care (MPC) or Washington Medicaid COPES programs, both of which are provided by the state. 

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 Yelm

Yelm 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 Yelm, please visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Yelm

 

Yelm 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.

Laws and Regulations in Washington

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