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10 Best Nursing Homes in Herron Island, WA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Herron Island nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Herron Island, WA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Herron Island or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Herron Island.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northeast Tacoma, Salishan and McCarver Neighborhood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Triton, Forest Beach and Dewatto.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Herron Island, WA

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: 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.
Nursing Homes: 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.
Harbor Place at Cottesmore is a premier retirement and assisted living community located on the campus of Cottesmore of Life Care. The beautiful campus setting offers a full continuum of care with 40 retirement living apartments, 60 assisted living apartments and a 104-bed-nursing center. ...
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Cost of nursing homes in Herron Island, WA

The average cost of senior living in Herron Island is $4,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $4,887 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Herron Island, WA vs. nearby cities

Herron Island, WA
$4,994/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Herron Island, WA vs. the state and national average

Herron Island, WA
$4,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Herron Island vs. other types of senior living

$4,978/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,994/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Herron Island, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,166/mo
Studio
$4,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,043/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,250/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Herron Island over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Herron Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Herron Island

Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

4.2
Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Brookdale Federal Way

4.0
My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.

Herron Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Herron Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Herron Island, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Herron Island nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Herron Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
76%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Herron Island nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Herron Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Herron Island, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Herron Island nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Herron Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Herron Island, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
52%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Herron Island nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Herron Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Herron Island, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Herron Island nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Herron Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
48%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Gig Harbor Court and Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Herron Island, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 28 nursing homes facilities near Herron Island, Washington. See the full list.

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