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Residential care homes in University Place may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. University Place care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in University Place, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rainier Beach, South Beacon Hill and Georgetown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Lacey and Kent.

Residential Care Home Facilities near University Place, WA
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Assisted Living
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Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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What sticks out about Blue Haven is the owner is extremely responsive to feedback. I would recommend this facility to others families looking.

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I like the care that my grandmother is getting in this community.We like that it is very clean. We wanted a smaller community for her. The staff is very nice and caring. The meals are very good and she is happy with the variety. She does stay involved with activities. She likes that they do take sma...

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We were so happy to find Hallelujah AFH for our mom. After suffering a fall and very poor progress at a nursing home for rehab, it was clear Mom could not return home. We met with staff at Hallelujah AFH and made an instant connection. My mom, who is very slow to warm to anyone has already decided t...

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We LOVE this facility! We tell everyone we know to never EVER put their loved ones in a corporate-owned assisted living facility. This adult family home is so much better. As far as the activities go -...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Elite Care AFH believes everyone deserves a positive, loving and home environment by advocating for one’s health and safety while ensuring integrity, independence, individual rights. We are staffed 24/7, including an awake night caregiver. Our trained, competent, and compassionate caregivers make...
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I would highly recommend Harbor View Adult Family Home. [name removed] and her staff are are very kind and caring people. It is a very clean home with a spectacular view. It truly feels like a home, and not...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Since childhood our hearts were very close to elder people. Every weekend at the church we have visited and took care of them. After years we decide to do something more meaningful and helpful. Few years ago we bought this house and put a lot of energy and time to create a beautiful home. The...
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My sister, [name removed], [name removed], due to cancer, had to move into a hospice care home. From my prior experience, these health care homes were less than suitable to attend to the patients and their...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Enrich Adult Family Home is an Adult Care Home in Tacoma, Washington. It is home to seniors and adults who need care in a home like environment. We provide the following services: Activities of daily livingDiabetic ManagementWound CareTube feedingHospice CareMedication ServicesNurse...
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All home care facilities cost too much. I gave a 4 for overall experience because it is a new business still trying to work out some details. The owner of Joyous Care is very new and still learning the...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My dad received the best care at this family home! I am an emergency room nurse and have seen a lot of sad situations for patients coming in from Nursing homes, that’s why I went for an adult family home...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Providing quality residential home care for adults experiencing disability and needing 24 hour home care. Adult Family Home living allows intensive support and one-on-one care in a home atmosphere. Our creative approach allows us to provide the best care possible, even for the most challenging...
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My father in law was a resident here for almost 2 years before he passed away. The owner is an absolute sweetheart and the staff was great! Everyone took such wonderful care of him and made us all feel very...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Crested Crane Adult Family Home is a beautiful, private home with a park like feel. It is located in a desirable neighborhood in Lakewood WA, just of Gravelly Lake Drive, about a mile from the town center and a few meters from the bus line.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
It is important that bodies and our minds remain active. Our goal is to help residents enjoy living each and every day. We encourage all residents to live life to its fullest in our home. Villa Vecchio is a home where your loved one comes to live! Bright and open spaces are critical to good...
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Coral Wood feels clean,warm and inviting when you walk through the door. Staff is friendly, kind and helpful. Mom is comfortable, clean, and well taken care of. Other residents appear comfortable as well. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Coralwood AFH is a residential care home based in the pretty city of Lakewood, Washington, which is situated in Pierce County. Historically known as the Lake District, Lakewood is alive with outdoor recreation activities and boasts various family beaches, hiking trails, golf courses, 11 parks and...
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[name removed] the owner/primary caretaker of Cass De Alegre, took very good care of my step mom/father's wife. My step mom [name removed] was 83, with Pancreatic Cancer, when my wife and I were no longer...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Casa Del Alegre is an independent living community located in the quaint Lakewood, Washington area. We strive to consistently establish a genuine home away from home atmosphere for each of our residents, and we are more than eager to welcome you as part of our community. We understand that this...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sound View Care Center is located in the prestigious University Place neighborhood.  Our property features sweeping, ever-changing views of the Pacific Ocean's beautiful Gig Harbor Peninsula, Puget Sound, and Fox Island.  Our residents enjoy watching the barges, sailboats, and...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
I have two homes, one is located in University Place, the other is in the north end of Tacoma. Both homes are in quiet neighborhoods, and on shuttle/bus routes. They are both wheelchair accessible, and each has a deck in the back.The home in North Tacoma has 3 small dogs and a cat, the University...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in Lakewood, Washington, Sunshine's Haven AFH strives to provide the best care of those special elderly people in your life. When you want a feeling of warmth and gentleness to greet your loved ones each morning, you've found the perfect match at this establishment. When you call, you can...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bethel Home 4 Bethel Home 4 is a residential care home located in Lakewood, Washington, which is in Pierce County. Lakewood is a typical nature lover's paradise with a huge concentration of lakes and creeks within the city limits, providing excellent boating and bird watching opportunities. It is...
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They were wonderful. Lito really bent over backwards to take care of my loved one. I was really touched with how he was, it's hard to be in that business and get attached to these people and then they die. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Grace Joy Adult Family Home is a group home for senior citizens as well as younger adults who might need extra attention. The staff at the facility provides exceptional care for dementia patients. There is staff at the facility 24 hours a day, and emergency services are offered. A doctor is on...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Grace and Hope Adult Family Home LLC is a residential care home in Lakewood, Washington, in Pierce County. The city of Lakewood is surrounded by natural beauty, and bordered on the north by Chambers Creek. Lakewood is a water lover's paradise and home to three large lakes and three smaller lakes;...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bethel Home Bethel Home in Lakewood, WA, part of Pierce County is a warm, peaceful senior care home. Known as the 'playground' for the elite in the area, Lakewood is home to five lakes, 11 parks and multiple gardens, golf courses and recreational amenities. Bethel Home is ideally located in...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The back yard of the home has a 180-degree view of the golf course. It provides care to senior residents with or without dementia. It provides an excellent environment, wheelchair access, great nutrition, and dedicated personal care. In addition, it provides free medical consultation to its...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Crystal Cottage is an assisted living facility located in Lakewood, Washington. Lakewood is a major suburb of Tacoma, Washington. Crystal Cottage is classified as a micro-community type adult care facility. It has a capacity of six clients, providing home type environment, unlike large...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Affordable Oakbrook Adult Family Home provides private and semi private rooms in a pleasant and warm environment in Lakewood Washington. The rooms are individually decorated with large windows giving spectacular views to the different types of plants and bushes creating a natural setting of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Blessed Trinity Home is an assisted living facility located in beautiful Seattle, Washington. We are an apartment-style, micro community. Our smaller size makes our senior living community less institutional. Our apartments provide a private bedroom with a shared bath. If you are looking...

Cost of care homes in University Place, WA

The average cost of senior living in University Place is 4594.27 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cromwell, WA with an average of 4567.46 per month.

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University Place, WA

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Lakota Hills Senior Care, Gerry Care Adult Family Home and El Shaddai Adult Family Home are the top rated residential care home facilities near University Place, Washington. See full list of communities.

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