Bothell is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and has an estimated 49,000 residents, over 13% of whom are seniors. The city offers easy access to affordable health care with over 300 doctors per capita and health care costs that trend about 18% below national norms. While the city isn’t home to any major medical facilities, numerous pharmacies fill prescriptions and provide basic wellness services and there are three dozen hospitals in nearby communities such as Kirkland and Edmonds.
Bothell is also home to several high-quality nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities. These facilities provide housing and meals along with personalized care services, around-the-clock supervision and some medical services. At $9,916 per month, this level of care is relatively costly in Bothell. Less intensive alternatives such as assisted living and home care may be more appropriate and economical for those who don't need this high degree of care.
Through this guide, seniors and families in Bothell can learn more about local nursing home costs and options they may have for paying for care. This guide also outlines some agencies and programs that support seniors before, during and after nursing home placement.