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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Forbes, WA

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Assisted living costs in Forbes average about $4,777 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Forbes. Our detailed directory has 111 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Brookdale Olympia West
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
23%
3 star
26%
2 star
0%
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14%
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The staff is friendly and welcoming, and very available to answer my questions. Unfortunately, there has been a complete turnover in staff since my mom has been there for approximately only one year. I...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Our community, in Olympia, Wash., provides memory care services to seniors in all stages of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, where each resident is surrounded by others with...
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Photo of Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care
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7.5
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17 reviews
7.5
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17 reviews
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35%
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0%
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The community is clean and safe. Most of the care givers and staff are very friendly and are watchful of your loved one. We visited Mom all most every day. She was there 4 months.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Our Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...
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Photo of Alpine Way Continuing Care Community
22 Photos available
7.3
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25 reviews
7.3
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25 reviews
5 star
48%
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24%
3 star
12%
2 star
8%
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8%
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The staff were there for me every time I had a question or needed guidance for things for my father. I would recommend them. Cost was a very real issue with looking at facilities in the surrounding area. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.
Comfortable Environment Alpine Way in Shelton, Wash., is a great place for senior citizens to live in a comfortable environment with assistance from professionals. Elderly residents can choose from an assortment of living styles or services depending on their individual needs. Senior living...
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Photo of Maple Glen Assisted Living
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What we really like about Maple Glen is really all the categories above - it is a very clean community, everyone is so nice, there are good activities, etc. Based on our experience so far we would definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Welcome to Maple Glen by Artegan You're retired from work not from life. At Artegan communities we'll take care of the details so you can get on with your life. You've got better things to do: invent, create, give back, learn, mentor, play, relax, dream. Discover all the opportunities waiting...
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Photo of Fieldstone Cooper Point Olympia
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4 star
17%
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I spent 6 months living at Fieldstone Cooper Point in Olympia. I was comfortable and enjoyed the caregivers and staff. My reason for leaving was to move closer to my family. The Assisted living community I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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22 Floor plans available
5 star
53%
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11%
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26%
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5%
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I've always talked up Artesian Place and recommended it. It's a terrific place. One of the biggest reasons why I chose it was because it was clean, and it didn't smell like some of these types of places...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Artesian Place is a beautiful 3-story building in the quiet and conveniently located medical district of west side Olympia and the Black Lake area. The building with beautiful finishes and various resident spaces features 60 apartments, 48 large studio and 12 1-bedroom apartments divided amongst...
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I like this facility because they were the only facility who was willing to come visit my client to assess him to see if he would be a good fit for their community. When they came to visit him, they had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.
Beehive retirement and assisted living is located in the quiet town of McCleary, WA. The ambient neighborhood of our community's location offers our residents a wonderful place to call home. At Beehive, we take pride in the convenience that we offer. Our residents are within a walking distance to...
Photo of Northcliff Place Adult Family Home
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.
Northcliff Place is an adult family home located in Shelton, Washington. Here at Northcliff our staff specializes in Alzheimer and Dementia care and we are armed with the knowledge and abilities to make your stay comfortable and safe. As an assisted living home it is of the utmost importance...
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Cost of assisted living in Forbes, WA

The average cost of senior living in Forbes is $4,777 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tenino, WA with an average of $4,660 per month.

Assisted living costs in Forbes, WA, vs. nearby cities

Forbes, WA
$4,777/mo
$5,157/mo
$4,674/mo

Assisted living costs in Forbes, WA, vs. state and national averages

Forbes, WA
$4,777/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Forbes, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,777/mo
$5,331/mo

Assisted living costs in Forbes, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$5,560/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,019/mo

Senior living costs in Forbes vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forbes, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForbes, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$4,777/mo$5,292/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,331/mo$5,141/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,522/mo$4,148/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Forbes, WA:$4,777/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Forbes, WA:$5,331/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Forbes, WA:$3,522/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Forbes, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forbes and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Forbes, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Forbes, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Forbes have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forbes, WA$5,369/mo$5,890/mo-8.8%
Washington$4,777/mo$4,564/mo+4.7%
National$4,668/mo$4,537/mo+2.9%
Forbes, WA
2024 average cost:$5,369/mo
2023 average cost:$5,890/mo
Percent change:-8.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$4,777/mo
2023 average cost:$4,564/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,668/mo
2023 average cost:$4,537/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forbes, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Forbes.

What families are saying about assisted living in Forbes

Recent reviews for assisted living in Forbes

Olympics West Senior Living in Tumwater, WA

4.7
They are understaffed at the moment. So far I am pretty happy with this community. They have been shut down a few times due to covid but everything so far is well taken care of. The people seem to be happy here.

Patriots Landing in DuPont, WA

5.0
Patriots Landing is a great place to live. The building is bright and clean and the staff friendly and helpful. There are lots of activities if you want to keep busy and a library or your own apartment if you prefer some quiet time. And there are plenty of amenities to suit different interests. ...
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Memory Care at The Lodges in Lacey, WA

5.0
If they have an opening for your loved one, take it immediately. [removed] should be considered the leader in the quality of and high level of care one can and should expect in a memory care facility. They seemed both professional and caring and it proved true. . Each staff member was wonderful. ...
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Forbes assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forbes assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forbes, 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 Forbes assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Forbes that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forbes, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forbes assisted living

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 Forbes Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forbes, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forbes assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forbes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forbes, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
87.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
87.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Forbes assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forbes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forbes, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forbes assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Forbes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forbes, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
87.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forbes

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Forbes protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Olympia West, Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care and Alpine Way Continuing Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Forbes, Washington. See full list of communities.
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