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

 

Located on Liberty Bay, Poulsbo is a charming city with beautiful scenery, diverse shopping and dining options and a range of long-term care options for older adults. It’s home to 12,000 people and has a large senior community that makes up a fifth of the population. For many seniors, features such as the mild weather, lack of state income taxes and minimal violent crime make Poulsbo a prime retirement destination.

Poulsbo also has several assisted living facilities to accommodate those who require daily care. Unlike nursing homes, these facilities don’t provide around-the-clock medical support, but they administer nonmedical services, such as help with dressing and bathing. Residents also have access to time-saving benefits such as daily congregate meals and housekeeping, and recreational activities are available throughout the year to promote an active lifestyle. In general, seniors in Poulsbo pay $5,750 per month for assisted living, which is higher than the national average of $4,500 but affordable compared to the Washington norm of $6,000.

This guide for assisted living in Poulsbo provides in-depth information on how local assisted living rates compare to those in surrounding cities. It also outlines some programs that can help qualified seniors pay for care.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Poulsbo

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, licenses assisted living facilities in Poulsbo and the rest of the state. This department publishes information on the minimum licensing requirements facilities follow and conducts background checks on caregivers. It also maintains a list of all licensed assisted living facilities in the state.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Poulsbo

 

  • Washington doesn’t have a state income tax, offering annual savings for those moving to Poulsbo for care from another state. While property taxes can be a significant expense for some seniors, opting for assisted living may be an affordable alternative to maintaining ownership of a home.
  • Kitsap Transit’s ACCESS program is available to older adults and features shared-ride paratransit services, supplementing the transportation services assisted living facilities provide. Before obtaining services, seniors are generally required to fill out an application to establish their eligibility.
  • The American Lung Association gives Kitsap County, where Poulsbo is located, an F for short-term particle pollution, but it assigns the community a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels. To keep residents comfortable and active, even on high-particle days, assisted living facilities offer a variety of indoor recreational activities throughout the year.
  • The cost of living in Poulsbo is a little high, with the city rating 126.1 on an index set to a national norm of 100. Local housing costs are considerably higher here than in other cities across the state and nation, but assisted living may be a budget-friendly alternative to living alone.
  • Property crime occurs slightly more frequently in Poulsbo than in a typical U.S. city, but violent crime is comparatively unusual. On a 100-point scale, the city scores 44.5 for property crime compared to 35.4 nationally, but its violent crime score is 12.2 versus the national norm of 22.7. For those concerned about property-related offenses, assisted living may be safer than living alone.
  • Poulsbo’s weather is mild throughout the year, appealing to many seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors. In the winter, average daytime temperatures are in the mid-40s, and the city only gets about 3 inches of annual snowfall. Summers are comfortable with low humidity and highs in the 70s, and the city gets 41 inches of rain annually. Many assisted living facilities keep residents comfortable by providing individual climate controls in bedrooms.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Poulsbo

 

In Poulsbo, assisted living facilities charge monthly median rates of $5,750 for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Poulsbo charge $5,750 per month on average for housing and services. While this exceeds the national norm by $1,250, it’s $250 lower than the Washington average. Other cities in the region are generally more affordable for those seeking residential care, with seniors in Longview paying $5,300 per month. Similarly, in Yakima and Olympia, rates come in roughly 15% lower than in Poulsbo. Even so, Poulsbo may be a budget-friendly alternative to Seattle, where assisted living residents typically pay $6,750 for care.

Poulsbo

$5,750

Washington

$6,000

United States

$4,500

Olympia

$4,805

Longview

$5,300

Yakima

$4,975

Seattle

$6,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is the most economical option recorded in the Poulsbo region, with seniors who choose this type of care paying $5,750 per month on average. This is significantly lower than the cost of home care, with those who choose non medical in-home care paying $6,673 and those who qualify for specialized home health care paying $7,007. Nursing home care, which offers housing and around-the-clock medical support, exceeds the cost of assisted living by 82%.

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 Poulsbo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bremerton, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Poulsbo

In Washington, the Medicaid Personal Care (MPC) and Community First Choice Option (CFCO) programs are available to assist qualified Medicaid recipients in covering the costs of assisted living. Some individuals may also be entitled to The Washington Medicaid COPES (Community Options Program Entry System) waiver program. There are no non-Medicaid funded options in Washington.

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 Poulsbo

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Poulsbo

 

Poulsbo 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.

Laws and Regulations in Washington

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My friend has lived at Brookdale for the past few years. She has a lovely studio apartment, and the Brookdale facility itself has very attractive grounds. While no place is perfect, what endears...

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Our tour at Brookdale Montclair Poulsbo was fine. The staff that took us around was a nice man. We were there twice. He showed us two-bedroom units because we said that's what we wanted, but there...

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