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Nursing Home Communities in Seattle, WA
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Donpaplo
2.0
Review of Columbia Lutheran Home
Basic low level staff. and Nurses. are effective.:all Ok but for one very hostile Overnight. Nurse. No careplan. Almost no communication or followthrough with patients. STAY AWAY.
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Marie
5.0
Review of Columbia Lutheran Home
My husband was in Columbia Lutheran Home. All of them were so kind, patient, and helpful. They had a terrific room for the exercises he needed for rehab, and good equipment, and they were also...
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Failed Care
1.0
Review of Saint Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
While my husband was there under there care he was not groomed and don't know if he had personal hygiene everyday. He was there for PT and the residence Dr over dozed my husband so much he could...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Seattle is $10,624. This is $1,043 higher than the state average of $9,581. Nursing home care in Seattle costs $2,868 more than the national average of $7,756. Nearby in Spokane, the cost of nursing home care is similar at $10,615 per month; however, the average cost of care is cheaper in the neighboring cities of Olympia and Yakima.
Seattle
$10,624
Washington
$9,581
The United States
$7,756
Olympia
$9,520
Spokane
$10,615
Yakima
$7,908
Nursing Home Costs in Seattle, WA
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Seattle is $10,621 for a semi-private room and $11,954 for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Seattle, WA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Seattle is $10,624 for a semi-private room and $11,954 for a private room. The cheapest option for senior care in the city is adult day health care at an average monthly cost of $2,027. Assisted living facilities have an average monthly cost of $6,750 and offer around-the-clock care for those needing full-time supervision. The average cost for homemaker services is $6,670 per month and the average cost for home health aide services is $6,673 per month.
Nursing home semi-private
$10,624
Nursing home private
$11,954
Adult day health care
$2,027
Assisted Living
$6,750
Home health aide services
$6,673
Homemaker services
$6,670
Free Resources for Seniors in Seattle, WA
Free and low-cost resources are available to seniors living at home in the Seattle area. These services may help to delay the move to nursing home care for as long as possible. There are also resources here to help seniors and their families prepare for the move when it’s imminent.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | (206) 448-5767 | Sound Generation is a non-profit organization that runs a version of Meals on Wheels in the Seattle area. This program is funded by donations and there is no charge for meals for seniors over the age of 60 who are frail and homebound. One meal is delivered each day from Monday to Friday by volunteers. In order to help seniors who can no longer shop on their own, the service additionally provides fresh produce and perishables. There is a charge for any groceries delivered. |
| Legal Advice | (206) 448-5720 | This service is staffed by volunteer lawyers who give free legal advice to seniors in the Seattle area. Services they can assist with include guardianship, estate planning, probate and power of attorney. If seniors require in-person assistance, they can schedule a free consultation at the Elder Law Clinic. |
| Apple Health | (855) 682-0787 | Apple Health is the Washington State version of Medicaid. Seniors who require long-term nursing home care can apply to Apple Health to pay for their care. Income restrictions apply and this system is only available to low-income seniors who cannot afford the payments. Seniors are required to pay all of their personal income for their care and Apple Health will cover the remainder of the cost. |
| Transportation | (206) 727-6262 | Sound Generation runs two transport systems that provide free door-to-door transportation for seniors in Seattle. Rides need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Wheelchair-friendly vans are available if requested. Two systems are available, volunteer rides and Hyde Shuttle. Both programs take seniors to medical appointments, congregate lunches, grocery stores and social services. |
