97 Memory Care Facilities near Bremerton, WA

The lakeside city of Bremerton, Washington, is located just a short ferry ride from Seattle and is home to more than 40,000 residents, 13.8 percent of whom are 65 years or older. An estimated 110,000 seniors in Washington have been diagnosed with some form of dementia, and for those living in Bremerton, there are more than 55 facilities in the area that provide memory care for this segment of the population. 

Throughout Washington, facilities that provide memory care services are officially known as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and are often housed within existing facilities that are already providing assisted living services to the elderly, as regulations for both levels of care are similar. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services closely regulates ALFs, and those offering memory care services must adhere to the state's dementia care program requirements.

• High crime rates may leave some seniors living in Bremerton feeling unsafe. Each year in the city, 4.87 violent crimes and 38.75 property crimes occur per 1,000 residents. Both these rates are considerably higher than the state averages, which are 3.02 violent crimes and 34.94 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
  
• The Bremerton area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Harrison Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Despite the overall cost of living in Bremerton being nearly 15 percent higher than the national average, seniors living in memory care facilities in the city may find that living in Bremerton is quite affordable, as the cost of healthcare is 17 percent below the national average. 
  
• Bremerton is cloudy and rainy, which may be unpleasant for some seniors, especially those who enjoy spending time outdoors. The city gets 51 inches of rain and only 151 sunny days each year. By comparison, the national average is 39 inches of rain and 205 sunny days annually. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bremerton

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Washington page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Bremerton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Bremerton, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Bremerton-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.