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Memory Care Communities in Puyallup, Washington

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Puyallup, WA below include 19 memory care communities with 148 reviews. On average in Puyallup, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care facilities in Puyallup charge approximately $6,006 for residential dementia services monthly. It’s a few hundred dollars above the national norm of $5,625 but significantly lower than Washington’s average rate of $7,500. In most nearby communities, monthly rates surpass Puyallup’s norm, with seniors in Yakima paying $6,219 for services and residents of Longview paying $6,625. Similarly, Bremerton seniors who need dementia support pay $7,188 for services, while facilities in Seattle charge $8,438.

Puyallup

$6,006

Washington

$7,500

United States

$5,625

Bremerton

$7,188

Longview

$6,625

Seattle

$8,438

Yakima

$6,219

Paying for Memory Care in Puyallup

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Puyallup, memory care communities charge about $6,006 per month for residential dementia support.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Puyallup

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Washington

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care rates in Puyallup are moderate compared to other senior care types, with residents paying around $6,006 for services. This is hundreds of dollars less than the $6,673 seniors pay for in-home care, which features nonmedical personal care and companionship, and home health care, which includes personal care and limited skilled nursing services. Additionally, residential dementia care costs thousands of dollars less than nursing home care, which features extensive personal and medical care in a clinical environment. For those who don’t need dementia support but are seeking residential personal care, assisted living costs $4,805, and those who attend adult day health care facilities pay $1,625 for daytime services, such as personal care, skilled nursing and meals.

Memory Care

$6,006

In-Home Care

$6,673

Home Health Care

$6,673

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$4,805

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,764

Note: Data for Puyallup was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Olympia, was used instead.

Free Memory Care Resources in Puyallup

Puyallup 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 Puyallup, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Puyallup

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, licenses all memory care communities in Puyallup. The department officially recognizes these communities as assisted living facilities that specialize in dementia support. Memory care facilities follow standard rules for housing, nutrition services and care planning, along with additional guidelines for security, staffing and staff training.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Puyallup

 

  • Good Samaritan Hospital is in Puyallup proper and provides comprehensive services for seniors, including a 24-hour emergency department, a Level III Trauma Center and rehabilitative services. It also houses the MultiCare Neurosciences Center of Washington, which has specialists who diagnose and treat Alzheimer's and related memory disorders.

 

  • Out of 39 surveyed counties in Washington, Pierce County, where Puyallup is located, ranks 20th for health and sits in the 50-75th percentile for health outcomes and factors. The average life expectancy is slightly higher than the national norm at 78.9, and about 49% of Medicare beneficiaries receive the flu vaccine annually compared to 51% nationwide.

 

  • Puyallup is an expensive place to live compared to the nation as a whole, with an overall cost of living that’s 12.5% above the national average. Utility costs run about 26% higher than the national norm and housing costs are 5% higher, although seniors may reduce their monthly expenses by opting for residential care. Additionally, health care costs come in 18% below national marks, benefiting older adults managing chronic health conditions, such as dementia.

 

  • Puyallup is a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network, indicating that its leaders have made strides toward fostering a welcoming environment for older residents. The city has a livability score of 50 for factors such as high access to parks and grocery stores and the low rate of preventable hospitalizations.

 

  • Washington has no state income tax, which leaves more money in the bank to help pay for memory care expenses in Puyallup. The sales tax rate is higher than average, coming in at around 10.5%, depending on local and county taxes, but prescription drugs are exempt.

 

  • Daytime temperatures in Puyallup range from 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, offering mild weather throughout the year. Noticeable humidity is rare and residents rarely see more than a light dusting of snow, but the city gets about 50 inches of rain annually. To promote an active lifestyle throughout the year, many memory care communities host enriching outdoor activities, such as picnics and supervised outings, along with indoor recreation.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Puyallup

 

Puyallup Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Washington

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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SZieg

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup

My dad is taken care at Fieldstone at a very high level. Staff is helpful and quick to respond to questions or concerns. The activities are engaging and the rooms are kept clean and organized....

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Alice Muncy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup

Fieldstone is like a family. Everyone who works there goes out of their way to make the residents and their families feel welcome. The facility is very clean and decorated in a homey feel. We are...

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Memory Care

Alea Gray

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup

Communication is a constant issue. I have gone so far a speaking directly with the executive to address the issue. Calls are often not returned. Messages not passed to the appropriate parties....

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