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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Port Orchard, WA for 2024

The waterfront community of Port Orchard offers state and national parks, age-friendly recreational opportunities and whale watching, promoting a peaceful retirement for seniors. It’s home to an estimated 17,000 residents, 14% of whom are seniors. The city’s weather is pleasant throughout the year, giving retirees plenty of opportunities to enjoy the local amenities, and high access to health care supports lifelong wellness. Port Orchard also has a range of long-term care options for seniors, including several assisted living communities.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who have minimal medical needs but are seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle with access to personal care services. This residential option includes meals, individualized care plans and social and recreational activities. Residents live in private and semiprivate housing units, and in some communities, pets are permitted. On average, assisted living costs $5,750 per month in Port Orchard. By comparison, state and national norms come in at $6,000 and $4,500, respectively.

This guide can help readers determine if assisted living in Port Orchard is right for them by highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of living in this city. It also gives more details on local long-term care costs and ways to pay for services.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Port Orchard

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, regulates assisted living facilities in Port Orchard and the rest of the state. It enforces rules related to staffing, housing requirements and scope of care through a stringent licensing process and regular check-ins. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Port Orchard

  • Port Orchard is a relatively cost-effective place to obtain medical care, with fees for services such as hospitalizations and doctor’s office visits coming in about 17% below national norms. There are no hospitals in the city proper, but St. Michael Medical Center – Bremerton is located just 3 miles from the city.
  • Washington doesn’t impose a state income tax, making it among the more favorable states in the nation for seniors living on fixed incomes. Because seniors only pay federal income taxes on their retirement income, they may have more money to put toward assisted living expenses in Port Orchard.
  • The American Lung Association gives Port Orchard an F for 24-hour particle pollution and a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels. While this may be a concern for those managing lung or heart conditions, assisted living residents have access to indoor recreational activities and amenities on high-particle days.
  • Port Orchard’s weather is pleasant throughout the year, making it a prime retirement option for active seniors. Summers are comfortable with high temperatures in the mid-70s and winters are mild with daytime temperatures in the mid-40s, and the city gets just 4 inches of annual snowfall.
  • On a 100-point crime index that assigns higher ratings to cities with more criminal activity, Port Orchard rates 27.7 for violent crime and 80.5 for property-related offenses. By comparison, the nationwide respective norms are 22.7 and 35.4. Residential care may be a good option for older adults who have safety concerns.

Paying for Assisted Living in Port Orchard

In Port Orchard, assisted living facilities charge approximately $5,750 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Port Orchard is among the more cost-effective places in Washington to obtain care, with rates coming in about $250 below the state norm at $5,750 per month. In Seattle, care costs are about $1,000 higher than in Port Orchard, but seniors may save about $450 per month over local norms by obtaining care in Longview. Seniors in Yakima pay comparatively competitive rates of $4,975, and in Olympia, care costs come in at $4,805. Nationally, rates are well below Port Orchard’s norm at $4,500.

    Port Orchard

    $5,750

    Washington

    $6,000

    United States

    $4,500

    Seattle

    $6,750

    Olympia

    $4,805

    Longview

    $5,300

    Yakima

    $4,975

    The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

    At $5,750 per month, assisted living is the most economical senior care option in Port Orchard. Seniors who arrange private care at home pay $6,673 per month for nonmedical in-home care, and those who need skilled nursing pay $7,007. Nursing home residents receive a higher level of care than what’s available in assisted living, and they pay approximately $10,479 per month for medical support and semiprivate accommodations.

      In-Home Care

      $6,673

      Home Health Care

      $7,007

      Assisted Living Facility

      $5,750

      Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

      $10,479

      Note: Data for Port Orchard was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bremerton, was used instead.

      Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Port Orchard

      Qualifying seniors in Port Orchard may receive financial assistance with assisted living expenses through the state's Medicaid Elderly and Physically Disabled waiver program and the SSI-E Supplement. 

      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 Port Orchard

      Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard, please visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

      Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Port Orchard

      Port Orchard 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

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