Conveniently located close to Tacoma and Seattle, Puyallup is home to 42,361 people, and more than 16% of them are seniors 65 and above. Residents have many highly rated physicians to choose from in the Puyallup area, including doctors who specialize in bone health, mobility issues, hearing loss and other issues that commonly affect seniors as they age. For quick access to world-class specialty care, seniors can visit MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, which U.S. News and World Report rated as high-performing in cardiology, heart surgery and three other procedures and conditions.
Nursing homes, also referred to as skilled nursing facilities, are ideal for people who need a high level of supervision and medical care that can’t be provided in their homes. In addition to skilled nursing, residents can receive speech, physical and occupational therapy services. Some nursing homes also have special care units for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. In Puyallup, a semiprivate nursing home room costs an average of $9,520 per month, which is higher than the national average of $7,756. For seniors who don’t need nursing home-level care, cheaper options include home care and assisted living.