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

There are 8 Assisted Living Facilities in the Buckley area, with 1 in Buckley and 7 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Buckley is $4,295 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Enumclaw with an average starting cost of 3,683.

To help you with your search, browse the 500 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Buckley. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Buckley 4.88 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Sammamish with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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Buckley is located in Pierce County, Washington, and sits at the base of Mount Ranier. It's well known for its annual Log Show, which attracts visitors from all over the state. Buckley is also renowned for its beautiful scenery and friendly, small-town charm. The county is home to more than 875,000 residents, 13.4 percent of whom are over the age of 65. While there's only one assisted living facility located in Buckley, an additional 21 are located in nearby areas such as Bonney Lake, Milton and Auburn.

• Buckley has an array of community resources available to seniors, including group classes that teach seniors fitness, computer skills and art, as well as one senior center.
• The Buckley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The state of Washington has no state income tax, meaning that seniors are able to retain more of their Social Security and other retirement income to use towards the cost of assisted living.
• Beyond the Borders offers transportation options including shared ride and dial-a-ride services throughout the county, making it easier for seniors to safely travel throughout Buckley and the surrounding area.
• Seniors with respiratory illnesses don't need to worry about breathing the air in Buckley, as the air quality has been given a passing grade by the American Lung Association.
• The overall cost of living in Buckley is nearly 35 percent higher than the U.S. average. Seniors with limited income may want to consider assisted living in a less expensive area.

Assisted Living costs in Buckley start around $4,295 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 Buckley 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.

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.