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5340 North Bristol Street, Tacoma, WA, 98407
4.5
(10 reviews)
"Established in 1924, Franke Tobey Jones is a not-for-profit organization. Tudor-style residences are located on 20 acres of beautifully lan..."
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1649 East 72Nd Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404
3.8
(7 reviews)
"My mom fell, broke her hip, and went to rehab at Heartwood. It was clean and had friendly, professional staff. My mom never had any complaints about it. She is very picky, but most of the time the food was good. There were always three or four choice..."
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5601 S ORCHARD STREET, Tacoma, WA, 98409
2.8
(15 reviews)
"My husband was a patient at Manor Care till his last breath in the facility 11/5/2019. Nurses and doctors,caregivers,the rehab team are excellent.Staff members were so great everyone in the facility were very friendly. I do recommend this facility ..."
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11411 Bridgeport Way , Tacoma, WA, 98499
3.5
(6 reviews)
"We're looking to move my father-in-law to The Oaks at Lakewood. It was clean and had no odors of any kind, it was well taken care of and that's important. The staff members were polite. I was sitting there for me because I couldn't walk around the wh..."
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7411 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98408
3.5
(4 reviews)
" They did wonders with my brother. When he arrived, he was delusional and constantly wanted to leave. Because of his kind nurses and the understanding care of the director and the psychiatric social worker as well as the medical care and good meals..."
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5520 Brideport Way West, Tacoma, WA, 98467
3.2
(9 reviews)
"My husband moved into Agility Health and Rehabilitation. It has four wings for the residents that I know of. I really don't know the facility that well because I haven't gone up and down any of the halls, except the ones I needed to be at. I've had a..."
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4755 SOUTH 48TH, Tacoma, WA, 98409
2.8
(11 reviews)
"My wife was recently a patient at Orchard Park. I would like to pay a compliment to all the nurses, nurse aids, physical therapists and social workers that assisted with my wife's care. All were truly professional, caring and understanding of my wi..."
READ MORE6220 SOUTH ALASKA STREET, Tacoma, WA, 98408
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I've been in Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center for eight months now. I got another person in the room with me. I'm in what they consider the long-term area. I'm here past the time they expected me to be here, I was supposed to be moving..."
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3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is in Avamere at Pacific Ridge under palliative care. They're keeping her drugged, so that she's not uncomfortable. That's probably the best thing about it. The facility is not as clean as I would like. She does not have a private room, and..."
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3919 SOUTH 19TH STREET, Tacoma, WA, 98405
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Park Rose Care Center provided adequate care, particularly for the respiratory services that our loved one required. My sister shared a room with another patient, but it is adequate. They had rehabilitation and occupational therapy. They had games an..."
READ MORE2102 S 96th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98444
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social an..."
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630 S. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA, 98465
"Start your path to healing at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound. Everything we do centers around our patients - from activities to am..."
READ MORE1016 29th St. NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My wife was there for rehab for 2 1/2 months. I was there with her from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week and ate lunch there every day for $5. It is very obvious to me why there have a 5 star rating. I don't know who would have given them a 4 on st..."
READ MORE135 SOUTH 336TH STREET, Federal Way, WA, 98003
3.5
(9 reviews)
"They treat me really nice here. In my case I’m pretty stable but they help me make my bed and are helping me look for a home. They help me with my diabetic diet that I don’t know how to manage on my own. Nurses do their job well Jeri is the best and ..."
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32300 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, Federal Way, WA, 98003
3.6
(9 reviews)
"Destiny, Nisha, Lilly, and Janine are WONDERFUL!!! They are amazing at there jobs..."
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3309 45th Street Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
3.0
(10 reviews)
"Manorcare Health Services-Gig Harbor is my favorite community pricewise, but they start from $900 to $1,200 dollars a month. My visit there was fantastic, but the price was way too high. The person who gave me the tour was nice and professional, but ..."
READ MORE491 South 338 Th Street, Federal Way, WA, 98003
3.3
(6 reviews)
"My mom is at Garden Terrace now. It's a beautiful facility, doesn't smell bad, and everyone who works there is really nice. It's a great place. The staff is very good, and the food is OK. My mom is actually in the Alzheimer's unit now, and they have ..."
READ MORE1045 SOUTH 308TH STREET, Federal Way, WA, 98003
3.2
(5 reviews)
"Staff listen well and respond to requests. Management seems to care. Would recommend ..."
READ MORESemiprivate nursing home rates are helpful comparison points when evaluating different cities. In Tacoma, such a room has an average monthly cost that is nearly $3,000 higher than the national average of $7,756. Additionally, Tacoma’s average monthly rate is over $1,000 higher than the state of Washington’s.
Tacoma’s costs align more closely with those of Seattle, where the rates nearly match Tacoma’s exactly, and Mount Vernon, which is $289 less expensive than Tacoma each month. However, other Washington cities, such as Olympia and Bellingham, offer noticeably lower prices at $9,520 and $8,517, respectively.
Tacoma
$10,646
Washington
$9,581
The United States
$7,756
Seattle
$10,624
Olympia
$9,520
Mount Vernon
$10,357
Bellingham
$8,517
In Tacoma’s nursing homes, on average, private and semiprivate rooms cost $12,167 and $10,646, respectively.
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.
Consideration of other living arrangements’ price points may also be helpful when making long-term planning decisions. In Tacoma, home care and home health care have respective average monthly prices of $6,340 and $6,435. Assisted living residents can expect to pay an average of $5,000 per month. Costs for adult day health care are not included in the Genworth survey; however, it is usually the least expensive care type. Finally, the median monthly rate for semiprivate nursing home rooms is $10,646, and for private rooms, it is $12,167.
Home care
$6,340
Home health care
$6,435
Assisted living
$5,000
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Nursing home (private room)
$12,167
Seniors may find that the below resources ease the process of aging. Some offerings facilitate older adults’ ability to continue living at home rather than transitioning to a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home. However, other offerings are available for seniors who are considering or who have undergone that transition.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Home-Delivered Meals | (206) 328-5696 | Home-delivered meals are available through Catholic Community Services. This program carries no required fee, but suggested donations of $3 are welcome. The program covers one meal per day, and deliveries take place on a weekly or bimonthly basis. The meals are frozen. For eligibility, seniors must be at least 60 years of age, homebound, unable to drive and not accompanied by a caregiver able to provide food. |
| Home Care | (206) 328-5696 | Another offering from Catholic Community Services is a home care program available to individuals of all income levels. The program’s workers assist with grocery shopping, laundry and personal care tasks such as bathing. Their services are limited to nonmedical care, though they can perform transfers and remind clients to take medication. |
| Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors | (800) 562-6900 | Seniors who wish to learn more about their Medicare benefits and related topics can call SHIBA. The program’s advisors are knowledgeable regarding different Medicare plans, the enrollment process and fraud complaints. They can also assist with eligibility determinations and provide referrals, plus they speak to the 1-800-MEDICARE line for seniors. |
| Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources | (253) 798-4600 | The Pierce County ADRC runs a variety of programs that can help older adults. Its Long Term Care Ombudsman service assists residents of long-term care facilities by providing information and advocacy. Additionally, the ADRC helps elders and their loved ones and caregivers with care planning and coordination. |
| Community Living Connections | (1-855) 567-0252 | CLC is a resource for individuals as they make decisions regarding long-term care. The organization helps older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, learn about available services. The organization can also educate individuals regarding both community- and facility-based forms of long-term support. |
Nursing Homes
Linda
4.0
Review of Orchard Park
My husband was at Orchard Park for a few weeks. They were a little understaffed at the time, and I had to go complain because they hadn't changed his clothes. The other care that he got was fine...
Nursing Homes
Lisa
1.0
Review of Park Rose Care Center
My father-in-law was at Park Rose Care Center. I do not recommend it. Our experience was not good. He was there and he never had a TV in his room. It just wasn't good. I also didn't feel that he...
Nursing Homes
Seekerbee
4.0
Review of Heartwood Extended Healthcare
Competent and caring staff. Clean facilities. Room pleasantly decorated with plenty of space. There's the normal challenges of living in any large organization.
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