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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing the monthly average fees for shared rooms in nursing homes, West Seattle’s prices are more than $2,800 higher than the national average of $7,756. West Seattle costs also exceed Washington’s state average of $9,581 by over $1,000.

West Seattle, as part of the greater Seattle metro area, is one of Washington state’s most expensive cities for nursing home care. Its average costs are almost equal to the Bremerton area’s median of $10,646 and Mount Vernon’s monthly average of $10,357. Seniors in the Olympia area pay $9,520, which is about $1,100 less than what facilities in West Seattle charge. In Wenatchee, nursing home costs are even cheaper at $9,034, which is almost $1,600 under prices here.

West Seattle

$10,624

Washington

$9,581

The United States

$7,756

Bremerton

$10,646

Olympia

$9,520

Mount Vernon

$10,357

Wenatchee

$9,034

Nursing Home Costs in West Seattle, Washington

In West Seattle, the average price for nursing home semiprivate rooms is $10,624 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $11,954 per month.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in West Seattle, Washington

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

Pricing is often a major factor when families in West Seattle need to explore long-term care options for their aging loved one. Adult day health care is the most affordable choice with an average monthly cost of $2,027. Home care and home health care share similar costs of about $6,670 and $6,673, respectively. Assisted living is slightly higher at $6,750. Nursing homes are typically the priciest placement arrangement for seniors. Shared rooms cost about $10,624 per month, and private accommodations cost approximately $11,954.

Home care

$6,670

Home health care

$6,673

Adult day health care

$2,027

Assisted living

$6,750

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$10,624

Nursing home (private room)

$11,954

Note: Data for West Seattle was unavailable, so data for the wider city, Seattle, was used instead.

Free Resources for Seniors in West Seattle, Washington

The following resources are available for West Seattle’s seniors and their caregivers. These services offer support that can enable elderly individuals to remain in their homes longer. Families may also find some programs helpful for making nursing home care easier to understand and afford when it becomes the best option for placement.

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Senior Center of West Seattle(206) 932-4044The Senior Center of West Seattle is a hub for information and referrals for transportation, meal delivery, health and wellness programs and public benefits. Social workers help members with aging-related counseling and in-home services. Additionally, volunteer attorneys provide free legal consultations regarding elder law. The center offers financial help for seniors who have difficulty paying the $50 annual membership fee.
Community Living Connections of Seattle & King County(844) 348-5464Seniors can speak with Community Living Connections advocates for free, confidential consultations and planning assistance with long-term care needs. The agency helps clients determine eligibility for public benefits and aging-related services. The staff streamlines access to an extensive network of community resources and family caregiver support as well.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 562-6028Washington State’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program promotes and protects the rights and safety of residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen listen to and investigate grievances involving care quality, abuse and other issues of resident dignity. They also advocate for residents’ rights before legislative bodies and state agencies.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

Tim W

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of The Hearthstone

I was in Hearthstone for 4 weeks of rehab following a hospital stay for surgery. I was in a double room but never had a roommate. It was quiet and comforting once I adjusted to the daily routine....

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Informed son

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Saint Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Staff is kind, present. The room was stark with a small TV, and hospital like bathroom, and dim lighting. Support staff are good, yet, the physical therapy necessary for my mother was extremely...

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Nursing Homes

MS2001

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Park West Care Center

My mom had a heart infection that went undiagnosed and untreated for weeks and which eventually led to her having a massive stroke that rendered her comatose (non-responsive). About 2 years...

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