Cogir of Kirkland
6505 Lakeview Drive NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
READ MORELocated in the Seattle Metropolitan Area, Mercer Island offers beach views, along with diverse long-term care options, including 5 assisted living facilities within the city and 77 more nearby. Seniors in this region expect to pay approximately $7,650 per month for this level of care. By comparison, the state median runs hundreds of dollars lower at $6,138, and nationally, the norm comes in around $5,350.
On average, assisted living facilities in the Mercer Island Region receive a consumer satisfaction rating of 4.21 out of 5 stars stars. Check out the 1358 reviews reviews in our directory to learn more about this rating.
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6505 Lakeview Drive NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
READ MORE2900 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98119
"Aegis of Queen Anne at Rodgers Park redefines assisted living as you know it. Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city..."
READ MORE1936 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA, 98102
" Take in sweeping views of Lake Union and the Space Needle from our extraordinary Assisted Living and Memory Care community, located in t..."
READ MORE15419 SE 21st Pl, Bellevue, WA, 98007
"Felicity Senior Care's mission is to provide tailored care that meets the needs of each resident. The provider and resident manager is a reg..."
READ MORE11448 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98178
4.1
(34 reviews)
"The Lakeshore is beautiful, and it's huge. We kept bumping into people who were just lovely; the residents were just so friendly. The place was impeccable, too. They have a lot of arts around; the residents were doing a lot of artwork. For activities..."
READ MORE933 111Th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004
4.6
(16 reviews)
"My 91 year old Mother's move to assisted living was precipitated by a fall and subsequent broken hip. She was living independently and, before her accident, fierce in her insistence that she would never move to a senior community. Our experience at T..."
READ MORE104 Burnett Avenue S, Renton, WA, 98057
4.7
(14 reviews)
"The rooms at Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre were a little older. I loved it was a very busy place, and there were lots of different activities. There were some women playing games, and people chatting on the patio. They just seemed very happy. The ..."
READ MORE201 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA, 98109
4.6
(14 reviews)
"Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is rather upscale and more like a hotel than anything. They have a lot of planned activities. The people are going places all the time and doing things there. The food is fantastic. It's very comfortable and they have exce..."
READ MORE4831 35Th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98126
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Mount St. Vincent, there’s a beautiful view, and there’s a great feeling of love and care that goes along with expertise. It’s an older building, but it’s very well-kept and managed that it felt very comfortable and very cozy. The staff was ..."
READ MORE620 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Murano Senior Living is a brand-new place. It's a great facility with awfully nice staff people. I would give them high ratings. I have a good friend who's there in the memory care that I was able to visit, and I was also able to go to assisted livin..."
READ MORE4766 130th Avenue, Bellevue, WA, 98006
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This is an exceptional choice for both my parents, & we're so RELIEVED to have found such a wonderful assisted care home for them (after a truly horrendous experience on Mercer Island). Both my parents are so much happier, less stressed, feel well l..."
READ MORE700 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"English and Japanese are spoken here mainly. They are attentive and always kind. You can tell the care takers are professional in every way and respect is always shown.There are games played at all levels, so everyone can enjoy it. There is light exe..."
READ MORE1533 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is currently at the Providence Heritage House at the Market. I think it's a really caring place, and he seems to be really adjusting well and making new friends. I like the way the staff is a little more casual compared to the last facilit..."
READ MORE14844 Southeast 18th Place, Bellevue, WA, 98007
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is in Bellevue Loving Care Home, which is an adult family home. They're very professional. The women that own it are two nurses, so they know what they're doing. I feel like Raluca, who owns the home, is very much an advocate as far as getting..."
READ MORE1002 LAKE STREET SOUTH, Kirkland, WA, 98033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront is beautiful. It's new and it's fancy. It's got a nice outdoor atrium sitting area. It's got a nice upstairs lounge that leads out to a patio. Lake Washington is right across the street, so there are a lot of views of..."
READ MORE1845 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake. They're very high-end. We did have a nice meal there. The reason why we kind of rejected them is they had no units that were what my stepdad was looking for. It was very much of a compromise on that. They had..."
READ MORE2514 NE 23rd Pl, Renton, WA, 98056
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Advanced Care AFH is a loving and caring home. Staff provides superior care and goes above and beyond their duties. Our clients and their f..."
READ MORE715 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
"We looked at Skyline Health Services' independent and assisted because they're not sure what we're gonna do. They eventually said we would have to be in assisted living in order for our long-term care policy to work, and that put us into a hazy categ..."
READ MORE1040 S Henderson St, Seattle, WA, 98108
4.7
(3 reviews)
"I had the experience of working the Sea Mar community center for 9 months. I specifically worked with the preschool that shares the space with this building. In that time, I was able to involve the preschool children in the lives of the men and wom..."
READ MORE900 124th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98005
4.3
(7 reviews)
"I did visit Evergreen Court, and I like it, but the money was too much. The rooms were big enough. The people that I saw were fine and friendly. They told me that they provide three meals. They also have a community room where they get together and d..."
READ MOREAssisted living communities on Mercer Island comply with regulations set by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. This department requires assisted living facilities to obtain annual licensing and undergo regular inspections. It also publishes information on factors to consider when choosing a long-term care facility.
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Mercer Island's assisted living communities charge a monthly median rate of $7,650.
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Seniors on Mercer Island pay around $7,650 monthly for assisted living, with local rates outpacing Washington’s typical rate of approximately $6,138, as well as the national median of $5,350. Several nearby cities offer more economically priced care, including Mount Vernon and Olympia, where respective rates come to $6,391 and $5,050. However, Mercer Island offers a budget-friendly alternative to cities such as Bremerton, where facilities charge around an additional $790 per month, and Walla Walla, where rates exceed Mercer Island’s median by about $2,060.
Mercer Island
$7,650
Washington
$6,138
United States
$5,350
Bremerton
$8,440
Olympia
$5,050
Walla Walla
$9,705
Mount Vernon
$6,391
Assisted living costs on Mercer Island come to about $7,650 per month. By comparison, seniors who obtain personal care services, such as medication reminders and help with getting dressed in their own homes, pay around $5,529 for in-home care. Additionally, seniors spend about $600 less on adult day health care, a nonresidential option with personal care and light skilled nursing support. Even so, assisted living costs hundreds of dollars less than home health care, which accommodates seniors who need skilled nursing at home for about $8,389 monthly. Nursing homes, which provide skilled nursing services and 24-hour medical support, also charge higher monthly rates of around $12,167.
In-Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$8,389
Adult Day Health Care
$7,042
Assisted Living Facility
$7,650
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$12,167
Note: Data for Mercer Island was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Seattle, was used instead.
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:
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.
Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, please visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.
Mercer Island 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
NatashaBoyer
5
Review of Aljoya Mercer Island
Staff are friendly and knowledgeable the facility was well maintained and and adhered to the best housekeeping policies and procedures.
Provider response
Thank you, Natasha! It's very valuable to know that our staff and property (so integral to the safe and inviting home lives of our residents) have made such a great impression. We do hope that you...
Assisted Living
Connie
5
Review of Island House
My stepdad will be moving into Island House. We toured it three different times. Living in a place on Mercer Island is the first priority for him. It's just a lot more comfortable to me compared to...
Assisted Living
Connie
5
Review of Aegis Living Mercer Island
Aegis Living Mercer Island is just gorgeous. It's new, so everything in there is big and impressive. They have great staff, and it was a great tour. Everything is just top-notch there. It's also...