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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lacey, WA for 2024

 

Located minutes from the state capital of Olympia and just under an hour's drive from Seattle, Lacey offers access to major urban amenities to its population of 54,461 people, 17.6% of which are seniors ages 65 or older. Residents can benefit from close access to several high-quality medical facilities in the surrounding areas, with Providence St. Peter Hospital and Multicare Capital Medical Center both nearby in Olympia, and the nationally recognized University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center in the Seattle area.

Assisted living is a common care option for seniors, offering residential care in a homelike environment, often individual rooms or apartment units. The staff provides assistance with daily living activities as needed to seniors requiring a little extra help getting through their days. Seniors looking to retire in the Puget Sound area often benefit from the lower cost of care in the Olympia-Lacey area, where the average monthly cost is $4,805, $1,200 lower than the state average and nearly $2,000 lower than the Seattle area.

This guide provides insight into the benefits and drawbacks of assisted living in Lacey. It also includes several resources seniors may use to assist with costs.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lacey

In Lacey and the rest of the state, assisted living is regulated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. This agency issues licenses and renewals, inspects facilities to ensure they comply with regulations and investigates complaints about facilities. It also offers a facility lookup tool and other resources for choosing a location. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lacey

 

  • Lacey's climate scores 9.2 for summers and 5.2 for winters on the BestPlaces Comfort Index. The area sees a lot of rain, averaging 49 inches per year, compared to the national average of 38 inches. As far as temperatures go, winters typically see a low of 34 degrees and a July high of around 77 degrees, so the temperature is quite comfortable.
  • Property crime in Lacey is higher than the U.S. average. On a scale of 1 to 100, it ranks 48.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. However, violent crime is less frequent, scoring 17.6 compared to the U.S. average of 22.7 on the same scale.
  • The cost of living in Lacey is around 10% higher than the national average. However, the state as a whole averages around 22% higher than the national average, making it a more affordable area to live in Washington.
  • Health care in Lacey is around 22% lower than the U.S. average, and seniors have access to 224 physicians per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 210. Seniors are also only an hour's drive away from the University of Washington Medical Center, which rates highly in geriatrics, cancer care and several common adult procedures and surgeries.
  • Washington as a whole has no income tax, meaning that income generated from pensions, retirement accounts or Social Security payments will not be taxed at the state level.
  • Lacey and most of Thurston County are served by Intercity Transit buses that are equipped with accessibility equipment. There are no fares for riding the bus, including the use of the Dial-A-Lift program, which provides door-to-door transportation for eligible individuals. To be eligible, seniors must have a disability or disabling health condition that prevents them from independently using the fixed bus lines.
  • Lacey has multiple on-ramps to Interstate 5 (I-5), the primary freeway driving throughout the Puget Sound area, granting easy access to surrounding major cities, including Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon. This grants access to several major attractions, as well as the freedom to enjoy everything the Puget Sound region has to offer.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Lacey

 

In Lacey, assisted living averages a monthly cost of $4,805, though the exact figure will depend on the particular community and amenities they may offer.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Lacey offers some of the most affordable assisted living care in the state, nearly $1,200 lower than the state's average monthly cost. However, it's still around $300 more expensive than the national average. Costs increase to the north, with comparable care in Seattle averaging nearly $2,000 more. Both to the north in Bremerton and the east in Wenatchee, care averages around $5,750 per month. To the south in Longview, costs are still about $500 per month higher than in Lacey.

Lacey

$4,805

Washington

$6,000

United States

$4,500

Seattle

$6,750

Bremerton

$5,750

Longview

$5,300

Wenatchee

$5,750

The cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day health care offers seniors daytime care out of the home for $3,200 per month less than assisted living for those who need assistance while a primary caregiver works. Both in-home care and home health care provide assistance in a senior's home for an average of $6,673 for both types of care, despite home health care including medical services. Seniors in need of around-the-clock skilled nursing may benefit from a nursing home facility, averaging $9,764 per month.

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 Lacey was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Olympia, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lacey

Financing for seniors in ALFs in Lacey is available through the state’s Medicaid Waiver program. This program is called the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES). It pays for most types of personal care needs, including assistance with self-administration of medications. Some types of nursing care are also covered for those living in private apartments. 

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 Lacey

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lacey

 

Lacey 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Washington

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Helina

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Review of Woodland by Bonventure

I toured Woodland by Bonventure. I like the location which is closest to me. It was a nice tour. The place was clean. Lisa showed me the first apartment on the way so it could be decorated, and I...

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Elaine

I visited this facility

Review of Woodland by Bonventure

I toured Woodland by Bonventure. I was greeted in a warm way, and I thought it was kind of a nice touch they had at their front desk a sign that said, "Welcome." I had expressed to them what I...

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Mollie

I visited this facility

Review of Bonaventure of Lacey

I visited Bonaventure of Lacey. They've been very, very kind. They have been wonderful. Their facility was lovely, but we're not sure if it's a good fit for my brother-in-law because of how far...

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