Puyallup has several assisted living facilities that cater to seniors who want to maintain their independence while receiving the help they need with daily living activities. These residential care facilities offer a community-based alternative to nursing homes, providing personalized services and lifestyle programs designed to support older adults. Puyallup’s average assisted living cost of $5,138 per month is almost $840 higher than the U.S. median of $4,300, but about 12% lower than the Washington average of $5,750.
This guide covers important points to consider when opting for assisted living in Puyallup, as well as its expected costs and helpful local resources.
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17607 91st Ave. E., Puyallup, WA, 98375
4.1
(25 reviews)
"My father is doing all right at Silver Creek by Bonaventure, but they are not as responsive to some things as I would like to see. That's probably my only complaint right now. Other than that, he's doing fairly well there. He just misses his wife and..."
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4610 6th Street Place SE, Puyallup, WA, 98374
3.9
(24 reviews)
"I'm seriously considering Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup. Everyone there was very accommodating and very friendly. The facility is extremely nice, so I was impressed with that, and that's probably why I am more interested. They are a little bit more ex..."
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14503 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA, 98375
4.3
(7 reviews)
"My father moved into Bonaventure of Puyallup. The staff there is super, super friendly. They have good amenities and they're just so helpful and on the ball. We went to dinner last night and the medical director showed up to give my dad his pills; it..."
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123 Fourth Avenue NW, Puyallup, WA, 98371
4.5
(13 reviews)
"My father-in-law has been at Brookdale Puyallup for two years. They have very professional, attentive staff. They have done some upgrades to the apartments. My father-in-law just moved out of one into another, and it's amazing. The fine dining room i..."
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515 5th Street Sw #A, Puyallup, WA, 98371
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We really like The Artful Lodger, it's a super nice place and it's very clean. The staff is very nice, caring, and helpful to the people that are there. The meals are great, and my parents are doing really well. It's a big piece of property so they h..."
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707 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA, 98374
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited assisted living at Wesley Bradley Park. It's amazing. If we choose one, that's where we'll go. I don't have a person living there yet. They were very nice and helpful, but not pressuring. It didn't feel like I was in a sales pitch. We were ..."
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511 10th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA, 98372
3.8
(10 reviews)
"The staff seemed friendly enough and the stories about them were all quite good. The amenities seemed pretty good with lots of activities throughout the week. The facility itself was very well kept and maintained with a lot of care and hard work. The..."
READ MORE13306 72nd Ave. E, Puyallup, WA, 98373
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The room I was shown was very comfy and the decorations made me feel at home. Hospitality was amazing and Brenda had a very lovely daughter. For dinner I was served Spaghetti and as a former home cook the Spaghetti was delicious and fresh. The only p..."
READ MORE1813 South Meridian Street, Puyallup, WA, 98371
3.0
(1 reviews)
"While staff and the facility are very nice. The food here is terrible. Meals are served cold, over cooked and unhealthy. If you have a food allergy or diabetic these are not addressed at this facility. Sadly the nice kitchen here is not used for co..."
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209 19th Street NW, Puyallup, WA, 98371
"Cardinals Cottage Adult Family Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Cardinals Cottage Adult Family Home is lo..."
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1111 S 376th St, Milton, WA, 98354
4.6
(61 reviews)
"We moved my brother to Meridian at Stone Creek. We chose this place because he wanted to be around more people. We also like it because it's not that far from where his house was. They seem to have really friendly people and some nice spaces for them..."
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9515 198th Avenue East, Bonney Lake, WA, 98391
4.4
(19 reviews)
"My stepdad is in Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure. It's a very nice place and very well-taken care of. The staff is really good, they bend over backward for you. It's just a very nice facility. He's got a studio, it's got a good layout, and it has a small ..."
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35419 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA, 98003
4.4
(13 reviews)
"My aunt has been with Village Green Retirement Campus for 12 years and it's a great place. The staff's attitudes are really great. The front desk staff are very good. She had a two-bedroom apartment and it's very nice. Each have their own washing mac..."
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607 28th Avenue, Milton, WA, 98354
4.6
(9 reviews)
"I went to Mill Ridge Village. Everything was very nice, I just didn't feel comfortable about it. It was more of a gut feeling. The staff was great. I toured both the studio and one-bedroom, and they were very nice. They all have their own shower, and..."
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5713 Parker Rd E, Sumner, WA, 98390
4.4
(8 reviews)
"It was wonderful, and I will rate everything in there a five. I haven't tried the food, but I looked at what was being served and things; it's more homestyle. It was nice, like something that you would have at home. They did offer a couple of differe..."
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15519 62nd Street Court East, Sumner, WA, 98390
4.6
(5 reviews)
"Stafford Suites was very nice-looking. I was really pleased with it and liked what they offered, like the variety of rooms from studios to two-bedrooms. Overall, I was very impressed with it and the location, too, since it was close to things that I ..."
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6856 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98404
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I am living at Spring Ridge. It's an extremely nice place, with very helpful attendants. Every day, there's about three different things we can do, from outings to Bingo games. The food is very well prepared with a lot of variety...."
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18523 38th Ave. E, Tacoma, WA, 98446
"Vistra Care Adult Family Home LLC began operations way back in August 2019— where residents around and beyond Tacoma, Washington, gained acc..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Puyallup are licensed by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services through the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA). ALFs that accept Medicaid recipients must be licensed to provide one or more of three service packages that are based on specific levels of care.
The average assisted living cost for Puyallup is $5,138 per month, which is more than $800 higher than the U.S. average of $4,300, but over $600 less than Washington’s median of $5,750.
Washington’s Puget Sound region is generally an expensive area for assisted living, with Seattle having the steepest monthly cost at $6,750. Puyallup’s average cost of $5,138 saves seniors over $1,600 per month in comparison. At $5,000, assisted living in Bremerton is slightly more affordable than in Puyallup, while seniors further north in Mount Vernon pay about $700 more at $5,850. Bellingham has the region’s lowest assisted living cost of $4,738 per month.
Puyallup
$5,138
Washington
$5,750
The United States
$4,300
Seattle
$6,750
Bremerton
$5,000
Mount Vernon
$5,850
Bellingham
$4,738
Compared to other types of senior care available in Puyallup, assisted living is relatively cost effective at $5,138 per month. In-home care averages $6,101per month based on 44 hours of assistance per week. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $3,250 per month. The most expensive option is skilled nursing home care, which costs $9,520 for semiprivate accommodations and $11,863 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$3,250
Assisted Living Facility
$5,138
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,520
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$11,863
There are Medicaid programs offered by the state of Washington to pay for the cost of ALF services in Puyallup. Eligible seniors may qualify for the Community First Choice (CFC) State Plan or one of the Home and Community-Based Service 1915(c) waivers which are the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES), New Freedom and Residential Support waivers.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.
Many of the local resources available to Puyallup seniors are provided by Pierce County and based in Tacoma, which is just a few minutes away. Seniors and their families may contact these resources for assistance accessing aging-related services and learning about long-term care options. There are also local resources available for veterans and adults aged 55 and older.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources | (253) 798-4600 | ADR is part of the Pierce County Department of Human Services and is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Puyallup, managing state and federal funding for a comprehensive system of aging-related services and supports. As an Aging and Disability Resource Center, the agency offers long-term care options counseling and program referrals. Its case management services include needs assessments, eligibility reviews and care plan development by case managers and nurses. ADR offers a comprehensive assisted living guide as part of its full range of senior resources. The agency also sponsors free Medicare counseling services through the State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program (SHIBA). |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (253) 798-3789 | Trained volunteers with the Pierce County Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocate on behalf of residents of Puyallup assisted living facilities. They advise seniors and their families about residents’ legal rights and investigate and help resolve complaints about quality of care and other issues. |
| American Legion Post 67 Puyallup | (253) 200-4292 | Puyallup’s accredited American Legion service officers provide free assistance with applications for VA disability compensation, pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits, which can be used to help pay for assisted living care. They can also provide information and referrals to local resources based on the needs of veterans and their families. |
| Puyallup Senior Activity Center | (253) 841-5555 | The Puyallup Activity Center offers a wide range of social and recreational activities for local adults aged 55 and older as well as health and programs, such as free weekly blood pressure checks, monthly foot care services (sliding fee-based) and free lectures on various topics related to aging and senior benefits. The center also hosts free SHIBA consulting and AARP income tax assistance sessions. |
Puyallup-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Bunny
3
Review of Vineyard Park of Puyallup
While staff and the facility are very nice. The food here is terrible. Meals are served cold, over cooked and unhealthy. If you have a food allergy or diabetic these are not addressed at this...
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Jina
3
Review of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup smelled like urine. It was strictly assisted, so there was no moving from assisted to senior living. When my mom recovers from her injuries, she would still be paying a...
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Wendy
5
Review of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
I'm seriously considering Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup. Everyone there was very accommodating and very friendly. The facility is extremely nice, so I was impressed with that, and that's probably...
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