CLOSED - Health and Rehabilitation of North Seattle
13333 GREENWOOD AVENUE NORTH, Seattle, WA, 98133
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.
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13333 GREENWOOD AVENUE NORTH, Seattle, WA, 98133
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READ MOREThe average monthly cost of nursing home care in Seattle is $10,621 for a semi-private room and $11,954 for a private room.
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
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
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.
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 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 |
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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. |
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