31 Nursing Homes Near Seattle, WA
The city of Seattle is situated on Puget Sound and is surrounded by scenic mountains and forests. Seattle has a population of 753,675 and 12.4% of residents are over the age of 65. The city has cool and rainy winters while the summer months tend to be warm and dry. Seniors in Seattle have access to quality health care facilities such as the University of Washington Medical Center and the Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Nursing home care offers round the clock medical care and assistance. This type of care is provided by licensed nurses and medical staff and can be very expensive. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost of nursing home care in Seattle is $10,621 per month. Due to the high cost of nursing care, seniors who don’t require such a high level of care may want to look at alternatives such as in-home care and assisted living.
This guide aims to assist seniors looking at care options in Seattle by discussing the costs of nursing home care in Seattle and nearby cities, the costs of alternative care options in Seattle and listing free resources for seniors in the city.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Seattle, WA
Polack Adult Day Center
7500 SEWARD PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Seattle, WA, 98118
This place is so wonderful. Very caring, gentle and professional staff. I would list all of the people that I want to thank but am afraid of forgetting or excluding anyone because EVERYONE that work
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This place is so wonderful. Very caring, gentle and professional staff. I would list all of the people that I want to thank but am afraid of forgetting or excluding anyone because EVERYONE that works here has been great! My father is very fortunate to be here.
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This place is so wonderful. Very caring, gentle and professional staff. I would list all of the people that I want to thank but am afraid of forgetting or excluding anyone because EVERYONE that work
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This place is so wonderful. Very caring, gentle and professional staff. I would list all of the people that I want to thank but am afraid of forgetting or excluding anyone because EVERYONE that works here has been great! My father is very fortunate to be here.
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Cristwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
19301 Kings Garden Drive North, Seattle, WA, 98133
Several years ago, a family member was in need of aftercare in a rehabilative environment following a severe stroke, and we turned to Cristwood for help. I spent many hours with him there, and found
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Several years ago, a family member was in need of aftercare in a rehabilative environment following a severe stroke, and we turned to Cristwood for help. I spent many hours with him there, and found this facility to be outstanding in every aspect; so much so that I commented to the rest of my family that if I was ever in need of such care, Cristwood would be my #1 choice.
Fast forward to Fall, 2014. Prior to my 52nd birthday, my doctor gave me an early "present"-total knee replacements were desperately needed on both legs. The plan was to do them individually with a 2-4 day hospitalization following each surgery, and approximately 3 weeks of in patient rehabilitation at a nursing facility. Remembering my positive experiences at Cristwood, I contacted them to see if they could accommodate, and they could.
Surgery on my left knee commenced at the beginning of November. Due to a severe infection, my hospitalization was longer than anticipated, and I was released to Cristwood on November 11th.
From the minute I entered the facility, I knew I had made the right decision for me. The staff at Cristwood-from the housekeeping associates to upper management not only exceeded all of my expectations as to what a rehab center should provide to its clients, but it raised the bar completely.
During my stay here, the medical staff worked very closely with my surgeon and wound care specialist to ensure that the treatment plan for this infection was the same across the board. CristwoodTransportation diligently handled the many appointments I had offsite perfectly, often juggling schedules to compensate for last minute changes and additions. Even my diet was changed in order to address nutritional deficiencies associated with ’round the clock use of the wound vacuum.
In addition, the occupational and physical therapists not only put up with my moods, but they curtailed my exercise plan to effectively work for both of us (that would be me and my "crazy straw" wound vac).
There were many days when allI wanted to do was cry or scream, and Cristwood’s wonderful team of aides would do or say something to bring me out of that darkness and cause me to smile. The same holds true for the maintenance and housekeeping crews-Throughout my stay at Cristwood, there have been numerous examples of kindness, compassion and care bestowed not only on me, but on every single client; these attributes possessed by Cristwood’s staff are what makes this facility head and shoulders above the rest.
I am slated to leave on Friday, December 19th, and thanks to the combined efforts of all, I am well on my way to recovery. Cristwood was a major player in all of this, which is why I will be returning here in February following the second surgery.
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Several years ago, a family member was in need of aftercare in a rehabilative environment following a severe stroke, and we turned to Cristwood for help. I spent many hours with him there, and found
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Several years ago, a family member was in need of aftercare in a rehabilative environment following a severe stroke, and we turned to Cristwood for help. I spent many hours with him there, and found this facility to be outstanding in every aspect; so much so that I commented to the rest of my family that if I was ever in need of such care, Cristwood would be my #1 choice.
Fast forward to Fall, 2014. Prior to my 52nd birthday, my doctor gave me an early "present"-total knee replacements were desperately needed on both legs. The plan was to do them individually with a 2-4 day hospitalization following each surgery, and approximately 3 weeks of in patient rehabilitation at a nursing facility. Remembering my positive experiences at Cristwood, I contacted them to see if they could accommodate, and they could.
Surgery on my left knee commenced at the beginning of November. Due to a severe infection, my hospitalization was longer than anticipated, and I was released to Cristwood on November 11th.
From the minute I entered the facility, I knew I had made the right decision for me. The staff at Cristwood-from the housekeeping associates to upper management not only exceeded all of my expectations as to what a rehab center should provide to its clients, but it raised the bar completely.
During my stay here, the medical staff worked very closely with my surgeon and wound care specialist to ensure that the treatment plan for this infection was the same across the board. CristwoodTransportation diligently handled the many appointments I had offsite perfectly, often juggling schedules to compensate for last minute changes and additions. Even my diet was changed in order to address nutritional deficiencies associated with ’round the clock use of the wound vacuum.
In addition, the occupational and physical therapists not only put up with my moods, but they curtailed my exercise plan to effectively work for both of us (that would be me and my "crazy straw" wound vac).
There were many days when allI wanted to do was cry or scream, and Cristwood’s wonderful team of aides would do or say something to bring me out of that darkness and cause me to smile. The same holds true for the maintenance and housekeeping crews-Throughout my stay at Cristwood, there have been numerous examples of kindness, compassion and care bestowed not only on me, but on every single client; these attributes possessed by Cristwood’s staff are what makes this facility head and shoulders above the rest.
I am slated to leave on Friday, December 19th, and thanks to the combined efforts of all, I am well on my way to recovery. Cristwood was a major player in all of this, which is why I will be returning here in February following the second surgery.
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Mirabella
116 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109
I was quite familiar with Mirabella because I had stayed there for 3 weeks getting a new knee 3 months ago. I liked it very much; I think it?s run very well, and it?s very clean. The food isn?t always
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I was quite familiar with Mirabella because I had stayed there for 3 weeks getting a new knee 3 months ago. I liked it very much; I think it?s run very well, and it?s very clean. The food isn?t always great, but I would say it?s equally as high class. The caregivers were very good; I know because I dealt with them daily, sometimes nightly. Their therapy is very good.
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I was quite familiar with Mirabella because I had stayed there for 3 weeks getting a new knee 3 months ago. I liked it very much; I think it?s run very well, and it?s very clean. The food isn?t always
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I was quite familiar with Mirabella because I had stayed there for 3 weeks getting a new knee 3 months ago. I liked it very much; I think it?s run very well, and it?s very clean. The food isn?t always great, but I would say it?s equally as high class. The caregivers were very good; I know because I dealt with them daily, sometimes nightly. Their therapy is very good.
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Sea Mar Community Health Center
1040 SOUTH HENDERSON STREET, Seattle, WA, 98108
The staff here are so wonderful and caring. My mother-in-law is in stage 6 Alzheimer’s and wanders, scared, and previously wanting to go home. Now this is her home. The staff treat her so well, as
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The staff here are so wonderful and caring. My mother-in-law is in stage 6 Alzheimer’s and wanders, scared, and previously wanting to go home. Now this is her home. The staff treat her so well, as if she were their mother! Mostbfacilities (even ones I have worked in) smell horrible, but this one does not. We love the care and respect she receives here. Also, she may fight getting dressed and showered, but she is always clean and teeth brushed! We couldnt ask for a better facility! There are others much closer for us, but they cant come close to the care we have received from Seamar. Don’t let the area of the facility bother you. It is very safe and secure. Two thumbs up!!! Thank you to the staff for taking such good care of our mom!
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The staff here are so wonderful and caring. My mother-in-law is in stage 6 Alzheimer’s and wanders, scared, and previously wanting to go home. Now this is her home. The staff treat her so well, as
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The staff here are so wonderful and caring. My mother-in-law is in stage 6 Alzheimer’s and wanders, scared, and previously wanting to go home. Now this is her home. The staff treat her so well, as if she were their mother! Mostbfacilities (even ones I have worked in) smell horrible, but this one does not. We love the care and respect she receives here. Also, she may fight getting dressed and showered, but she is always clean and teeth brushed! We couldnt ask for a better facility! There are others much closer for us, but they cant come close to the care we have received from Seamar. Don’t let the area of the facility bother you. It is very safe and secure. Two thumbs up!!! Thank you to the staff for taking such good care of our mom!
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Park Shore
1630 43RD AVENUE EAST, Seattle, WA, 98112
My husband was in Park Shore for rehab for one month. It’s a full care facility, from independent living to nursing community and rehabilitation. It was really good, and I’d like my husband to be ther
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My husband was in Park Shore for rehab for one month. It’s a full care facility, from independent living to nursing community and rehabilitation. It was really good, and I’d like my husband to be there, but they didn’t have any rooms. They had to take their clients first before they can take anyone from the outside, but they loved him and he loved them, too. Even though they managed to vaccinate everyone twice, they wouldn’t let me in the front door. My husband came out of there fully vaccinated. He also had occupational and physical therapy. They helped him to a point where he could not even stand on his own to be able to walk in a cane.
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My husband was in Park Shore for rehab for one month. It’s a full care facility, from independent living to nursing community and rehabilitation. It was really good, and I’d like my husband to be ther
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My husband was in Park Shore for rehab for one month. It’s a full care facility, from independent living to nursing community and rehabilitation. It was really good, and I’d like my husband to be there, but they didn’t have any rooms. They had to take their clients first before they can take anyone from the outside, but they loved him and he loved them, too. Even though they managed to vaccinate everyone twice, they wouldn’t let me in the front door. My husband came out of there fully vaccinated. He also had occupational and physical therapy. They helped him to a point where he could not even stand on his own to be able to walk in a cane.
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Skyline Health Services
715 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
IF YOU HAVE TO SELF PAY AND CANNOT AFFORD TO TIE UP 30 DAYS OF CASH(!) PRE-PAY UP FRONT ….
…..AND CANNOT WAIT A MONTH UNTIL AFTER CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE YOUR BALANCE, GO ELSEWHERE.
IF YOU HAVE TO SELF PAY AND CANNOT AFFORD TO TIE UP 30 DAYS OF CASH(!) PRE-PAY UP FRONT ….
…..AND CANNOT WAIT A MONTH UNTIL AFTER CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE YOUR BALANCE, GO ELSEWHERE.
Park West Care Center
1703 CALIFORNIA AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Seattle, WA, 98116
I have a loved one at park west and it"s all bad my relative smells like urine just about everytime i go there which is quite often. And when i walk through there many patients smell like feces, I"ve
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I have a loved one at park west and it"s all bad my relative smells like urine just about everytime i go there which is quite often. And when i walk through there many patients smell like feces, I"ve also seen patients in their feces then touching other patients food. The staff is rude and a lot of them don"t speak english well. I"m taking my relative out of there soon as possible i have majer health concerns with that place. The place also has a big theft problem.
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I have a loved one at park west and it"s all bad my relative smells like urine just about everytime i go there which is quite often. And when i walk through there many patients smell like feces, I"ve
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I have a loved one at park west and it"s all bad my relative smells like urine just about everytime i go there which is quite often. And when i walk through there many patients smell like feces, I"ve also seen patients in their feces then touching other patients food. The staff is rude and a lot of them don"t speak english well. I"m taking my relative out of there soon as possible i have majer health concerns with that place. The place also has a big theft problem.
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Kin on Health Care Center
4416 SOUTH BRANDON STREET, Seattle, WA, 98118
I visited this facility and spent about a week meeting the staff and visiting with residents. The nursing assistants (who provide care directly to the residents) are all very hard working, and they se
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I visited this facility and spent about a week meeting the staff and visiting with residents. The nursing assistants (who provide care directly to the residents) are all very hard working, and they seem to have a personal attachment to many of their residents. They meet daily to discuss changes in each resident’s condition, so they are all aware of any new needs or concerns. The residents seemed to especially enjoy mealtimes when they were almost all able to sit together (and the food looked appealing).
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I visited this facility and spent about a week meeting the staff and visiting with residents. The nursing assistants (who provide care directly to the residents) are all very hard working, and they se
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I visited this facility and spent about a week meeting the staff and visiting with residents. The nursing assistants (who provide care directly to the residents) are all very hard working, and they seem to have a personal attachment to many of their residents. They meet daily to discuss changes in each resident’s condition, so they are all aware of any new needs or concerns. The residents seemed to especially enjoy mealtimes when they were almost all able to sit together (and the food looked appealing).
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Seattle Keiro
1601 EAST YESLER WAY, Seattle, WA, 98122
There are a lot of activities available to the elders, and the activity leaders are often optimistic, which adds a good vibe to the environment. Patients who are initially unwilling to join the activi
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There are a lot of activities available to the elders, and the activity leaders are often optimistic, which adds a good vibe to the environment. Patients who are initially unwilling to join the activities are eager and enthusiastic by the end. Food selection is also quite good, and the chefs are very attentive to the dietary needs of each patient. Many services are provided, such as physical therapy, exercise circle, and occupational therapy. The staff are accommodating to the patient’s and their visitors’ needs: we would be given access to the kitchen and supplies (such as straws and liquid thickener) to make things easier. We were really relieved to put our family member in the care of this facility, and it also made caring for him easier. Socializing with the residents is encouraged, and because of this, we made a few friends among the other patients. The only reason why this facility receives a 4 instead of a 5 is because a few individual staff are sometimes unfriendly.
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There are a lot of activities available to the elders, and the activity leaders are often optimistic, which adds a good vibe to the environment. Patients who are initially unwilling to join the activi
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There are a lot of activities available to the elders, and the activity leaders are often optimistic, which adds a good vibe to the environment. Patients who are initially unwilling to join the activities are eager and enthusiastic by the end. Food selection is also quite good, and the chefs are very attentive to the dietary needs of each patient. Many services are provided, such as physical therapy, exercise circle, and occupational therapy. The staff are accommodating to the patient’s and their visitors’ needs: we would be given access to the kitchen and supplies (such as straws and liquid thickener) to make things easier. We were really relieved to put our family member in the care of this facility, and it also made caring for him easier. Socializing with the residents is encouraged, and because of this, we made a few friends among the other patients. The only reason why this facility receives a 4 instead of a 5 is because a few individual staff are sometimes unfriendly.
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Anderson House
17127 15TH AVENUE NORTHEAST, Seattle, WA, 98155
We visited Anderson House. They were very welcoming. The rooms were very clean and well equipped. There were the typical activities of an adult facility, like bus trips for shopping and going places.
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We visited Anderson House. They were very welcoming. The rooms were very clean and well equipped. There were the typical activities of an adult facility, like bus trips for shopping and going places. The food was wonderful.
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We visited Anderson House. They were very welcoming. The rooms were very clean and well equipped. There were the typical activities of an adult facility, like bus trips for shopping and going places.
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We visited Anderson House. They were very welcoming. The rooms were very clean and well equipped. There were the typical activities of an adult facility, like bus trips for shopping and going places. The food was wonderful.
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Saint Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3540 NORTHEAST 110TH STREET, Seattle, WA, 98125
This facility appears to provide good care. Special services are available for those who need them, including physical therapy. The physical therapy provided was evidently of good quality. The facil
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This facility appears to provide good care. Special services are available for those who need them, including physical therapy. The physical therapy provided was evidently of good quality. The facility also offers a variety of other special services, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, dentistry, podiatry, and nursing care, each of which is available only for those who need those particular services. No evidence of injury to any resident was demonstrated. Staff members were pleasant and acted friendly. House rules required some restriction of residents’ freedoms, such as an inability to go out alone. Not all residents were pleased by the rules.Rooms are shared between two people; when occupancy of the facility is relatively high, residents have roommates whom they do not know. This is not popular with everyone. Curtains can be drawn between beds to provide some privacy. In-room television screens allow residents to entertain themselves alone with a variety of interesting programs if they choose to do so. Magazines are available for those who like reading and are able to see well enough to do it.A variety of nutritious food was available. Favorable comments on the food were heard.The St. Anne center is recommended.
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This facility appears to provide good care. Special services are available for those who need them, including physical therapy. The physical therapy provided was evidently of good quality. The facil
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This facility appears to provide good care. Special services are available for those who need them, including physical therapy. The physical therapy provided was evidently of good quality. The facility also offers a variety of other special services, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, dentistry, podiatry, and nursing care, each of which is available only for those who need those particular services. No evidence of injury to any resident was demonstrated. Staff members were pleasant and acted friendly. House rules required some restriction of residents’ freedoms, such as an inability to go out alone. Not all residents were pleased by the rules.Rooms are shared between two people; when occupancy of the facility is relatively high, residents have roommates whom they do not know. This is not popular with everyone. Curtains can be drawn between beds to provide some privacy. In-room television screens allow residents to entertain themselves alone with a variety of interesting programs if they choose to do so. Magazines are available for those who like reading and are able to see well enough to do it.A variety of nutritious food was available. Favorable comments on the food were heard.The St. Anne center is recommended.
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Park Ridge Care Center
1250 NORTHEAST 145TH STREET, Seattle, WA, 98155
If I could give this place a – 5 stars I would. My grandfather was admitted there last Wed. Everything seemed really impressive, until Friday afternoon. He started acting aggressive, confused, compl
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If I could give this place a – 5 stars I would. My grandfather was admitted there last Wed. Everything seemed really impressive, until Friday afternoon. He started acting aggressive, confused, completely opposite of himself even 6 hrs earlier. I noticed he was very thirsty and gave him alot of water. Saturday his friend let’s me know that was the worst he had ever seen him. We go to check a few hours later only to walk down the hall and hear a person choking in a tipped back wheelchair left unattended in the hall. We rush to help the person and find that it is my grandfather! We sit him up, still no help ANYWHERE, get him to stop choking. He is unable to talk because his mouth & tongue are SEVERLY DRY! He guzzles my water bottle and starts to aspirate. The Nurse and CNA didn’t seem to think there was anything wrong, because he was trying to get out of bed they were "watching him in the wheelchair in the hall". The nurse was more concerned about me signing his "discharge paper" then in calling an ambulance or assisting. I refused to sign because in reading the form you are "releasing Park Ridge from any liabilty". The nurse was more worried about that paper and the wheelchair I took him out to my car in not being returned then the health of my ailing grandfather. I took him immediately to Swedish-Edmonds ER. He was so DEHYDRATED that even doing a catheter for a urine test showed he had NO URINE IN HIS BLADDER. They put him on IV fluids, ran a ton of tests and discussed his medicine with me and we find out they stopped medicine he must take and started him on benzos. Also, find out he has a Kidney/Urinary Tract infection. Today is Tuesday and he is still recovering here at Swedish. Whatever you do please do not use this facility for your loved ones! They almost killed my grandfather in 2 1/2 days!
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If I could give this place a – 5 stars I would. My grandfather was admitted there last Wed. Everything seemed really impressive, until Friday afternoon. He started acting aggressive, confused, compl
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If I could give this place a – 5 stars I would. My grandfather was admitted there last Wed. Everything seemed really impressive, until Friday afternoon. He started acting aggressive, confused, completely opposite of himself even 6 hrs earlier. I noticed he was very thirsty and gave him alot of water. Saturday his friend let’s me know that was the worst he had ever seen him. We go to check a few hours later only to walk down the hall and hear a person choking in a tipped back wheelchair left unattended in the hall. We rush to help the person and find that it is my grandfather! We sit him up, still no help ANYWHERE, get him to stop choking. He is unable to talk because his mouth & tongue are SEVERLY DRY! He guzzles my water bottle and starts to aspirate. The Nurse and CNA didn’t seem to think there was anything wrong, because he was trying to get out of bed they were "watching him in the wheelchair in the hall". The nurse was more concerned about me signing his "discharge paper" then in calling an ambulance or assisting. I refused to sign because in reading the form you are "releasing Park Ridge from any liabilty". The nurse was more worried about that paper and the wheelchair I took him out to my car in not being returned then the health of my ailing grandfather. I took him immediately to Swedish-Edmonds ER. He was so DEHYDRATED that even doing a catheter for a urine test showed he had NO URINE IN HIS BLADDER. They put him on IV fluids, ran a ton of tests and discussed his medicine with me and we find out they stopped medicine he must take and started him on benzos. Also, find out he has a Kidney/Urinary Tract infection. Today is Tuesday and he is still recovering here at Swedish. Whatever you do please do not use this facility for your loved ones! They almost killed my grandfather in 2 1/2 days!
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Seattle Medical & Rehab Center
555 16TH AVENUE, Seattle, WA, 98122
Please don’t send your loved ones here. My father was admitted just off a ventilator, awake and aware, communicating and improving. Within a week, we were told by his friend who was with him all the t
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Please don’t send your loved ones here. My father was admitted just off a ventilator, awake and aware, communicating and improving. Within a week, we were told by his friend who was with him all the time that he had a bed sore. We asked about it repeatedly and were reassured that it was just a red spot and they had treated it and were looking out for it. It was covered, so we could not see it. Looking back, we should have asked to check it. They allowed his health to decline without a visit from a doctor (these only happen 1x/month), even after we requested that a doctor look at him. He had visibly declined to a nearly catatonic state and even we could see that his breathing had worsened considerably. I requested a doctor again on a Thursday. Nothing was done until Monday when they suddenly sent him to Harborview where it was discovered that he had pneumonia again and he had a necrotic bed sore. They were completely negligent in his treatment. He was not able to recover from the state he was in at that point. They will seem very friendly and helpful, but it is all to placate you. There is a different nurse every day. They don’t seem to discriminate between the patients at all, expecting them all to be in the same comatose state. A doctor is not called unless the nurse thinks they need it and they are obviously not able to make that call. Terrible terrible care.
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Please don’t send your loved ones here. My father was admitted just off a ventilator, awake and aware, communicating and improving. Within a week, we were told by his friend who was with him all the t
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Please don’t send your loved ones here. My father was admitted just off a ventilator, awake and aware, communicating and improving. Within a week, we were told by his friend who was with him all the time that he had a bed sore. We asked about it repeatedly and were reassured that it was just a red spot and they had treated it and were looking out for it. It was covered, so we could not see it. Looking back, we should have asked to check it. They allowed his health to decline without a visit from a doctor (these only happen 1x/month), even after we requested that a doctor look at him. He had visibly declined to a nearly catatonic state and even we could see that his breathing had worsened considerably. I requested a doctor again on a Thursday. Nothing was done until Monday when they suddenly sent him to Harborview where it was discovered that he had pneumonia again and he had a necrotic bed sore. They were completely negligent in his treatment. He was not able to recover from the state he was in at that point. They will seem very friendly and helpful, but it is all to placate you. There is a different nurse every day. They don’t seem to discriminate between the patients at all, expecting them all to be in the same comatose state. A doctor is not called unless the nurse thinks they need it and they are obviously not able to make that call. Terrible terrible care.
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Washington Center For Comprehe
2821 SOUTH WALDEN STREET, Seattle, WA, 98144
I found the facility to be alright. Funishings and decor were sparse and dated, they felt a little old and dingy. It was often difficult to find people who were working and many were not friendly or
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I found the facility to be alright. Funishings and decor were sparse and dated, they felt a little old and dingy. It was often difficult to find people who were working and many were not friendly or helpful. I think that the rooms needed to be freshened up, the paint and fixures needed updating. the workers didn’t seem to be that friendly with my relative who was staying there. they were a little rough when dealing with her. maybe they are overworked and underpaid? the atmosphere seemed sad i believe that more could be done to improve the quality of life for the residents.
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I found the facility to be alright. Funishings and decor were sparse and dated, they felt a little old and dingy. It was often difficult to find people who were working and many were not friendly or
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I found the facility to be alright. Funishings and decor were sparse and dated, they felt a little old and dingy. It was often difficult to find people who were working and many were not friendly or helpful. I think that the rooms needed to be freshened up, the paint and fixures needed updating. the workers didn’t seem to be that friendly with my relative who was staying there. they were a little rough when dealing with her. maybe they are overworked and underpaid? the atmosphere seemed sad i believe that more could be done to improve the quality of life for the residents.
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Leon Sullivan Health Care Center
2611 SOUTH DEARBORN, Seattle, WA, 98144
When I was searching for a facility to place my mother, I decided upon LS because the admissions rep painted such a beautiful picture of Senior living. They promised weekly field trips out, a wide var
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When I was searching for a facility to place my mother, I decided upon LS because the admissions rep painted such a beautiful picture of Senior living. They promised weekly field trips out, a wide variety of ethnic and American cuisine, daily activities and physical therapy. I have never seen this cuisine nor has my mother ever been on a field trip. If the patient is totally capable of taking care of themselves then some of these daily activities such as watching a movie or playing bingo may be an option. But, as far as anyone with a "real" disability, staying in bed is really what their day looks like. Unless I come and take care of my mothers hygiene, she’s not well taken care of. I find her with super soaked disposable undergarments(diapers), on many occasions have lead to severe diaper rash and yeast infection. She developed a rash that covered her entire body except her feet. it had the appearance of scabies. when the facility wouldnt promptly address issue, i took her to a physician at Swedish and he took pictures and said he was reporting the facility with neglect. i took Dr’s orders and they did not follow them. Clothing and hygiene items often disappear. A social worker charted info in the chart that wasn’t true and falsified documents. When addressed with management nothing was done. She is still employed there. I would have moved her to another facility but to be honest…they are pretty much all the same, just a different address.
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When I was searching for a facility to place my mother, I decided upon LS because the admissions rep painted such a beautiful picture of Senior living. They promised weekly field trips out, a wide var
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When I was searching for a facility to place my mother, I decided upon LS because the admissions rep painted such a beautiful picture of Senior living. They promised weekly field trips out, a wide variety of ethnic and American cuisine, daily activities and physical therapy. I have never seen this cuisine nor has my mother ever been on a field trip. If the patient is totally capable of taking care of themselves then some of these daily activities such as watching a movie or playing bingo may be an option. But, as far as anyone with a "real" disability, staying in bed is really what their day looks like. Unless I come and take care of my mothers hygiene, she’s not well taken care of. I find her with super soaked disposable undergarments(diapers), on many occasions have lead to severe diaper rash and yeast infection. She developed a rash that covered her entire body except her feet. it had the appearance of scabies. when the facility wouldnt promptly address issue, i took her to a physician at Swedish and he took pictures and said he was reporting the facility with neglect. i took Dr’s orders and they did not follow them. Clothing and hygiene items often disappear. A social worker charted info in the chart that wasn’t true and falsified documents. When addressed with management nothing was done. She is still employed there. I would have moved her to another facility but to be honest…they are pretty much all the same, just a different address.
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Columbia Lutheran Home
4700 PHINNEY AVENUE NORTH, Seattle, WA, 98103
No communication with the attending physician in charge and has nurse who makes visits, attendants are friendly but management not efficient and hard to get in touch with, talk a good story but non a
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No communication with the attending physician in charge and has nurse who makes visits, attendants are friendly but management not efficient and hard to get in touch with, talk a good story but non action speaks volumes.
No help with belligerent roommate calling 911 in middle of night, swearing at her trying to walk past to the bathroom, always asking us to help her instead of attendants. Eventually pushed my sister against the wall and no report was made! 3rd fall in there during rehab then later when moved to long term care called 911 to send her to the hospital without talking to family and then kicker her out so when hospital tried to discharge her an hour later couldn’t! Because she didn’t have a place to go!
She died 2 weeks later, before Christmas. Had stage 4 metastatic cancer during this nightmare and had a minor stroke causing this care. Don’t recommend it at all . Money may have been the problem!
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No communication with the attending physician in charge and has nurse who makes visits, attendants are friendly but management not efficient and hard to get in touch with, talk a good story but non a
… (read more)
No communication with the attending physician in charge and has nurse who makes visits, attendants are friendly but management not efficient and hard to get in touch with, talk a good story but non action speaks volumes.
No help with belligerent roommate calling 911 in middle of night, swearing at her trying to walk past to the bathroom, always asking us to help her instead of attendants. Eventually pushed my sister against the wall and no report was made! 3rd fall in there during rehab then later when moved to long term care called 911 to send her to the hospital without talking to family and then kicker her out so when hospital tried to discharge her an hour later couldn’t! Because she didn’t have a place to go!
She died 2 weeks later, before Christmas. Had stage 4 metastatic cancer during this nightmare and had a minor stroke causing this care. Don’t recommend it at all . Money may have been the problem!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | Services |
| 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. |