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Memory care in Key Center offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Key Center is about $4,939 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 190 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Gig Harbor CourtCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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91 reviews
9.7
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The facility is very nice, clean, beautifully appointed, friendly helpful people and great communication. There is a variety of activities every day, including outings and musical performances and many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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Photo of Brookdale Harbor Bay
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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Across the board I would give Brookdale a 4. The staff is very attentive to my brothers needs and as a result, [name removed] is doing amazingly well. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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.
Memory Care at its FinestIt’s time to get some help on the senior journey. Fortunately, you’ve found one of the premier memory care communities in the Harbor Bay area.We are a warm and welcoming memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our community features a valued location with...
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Photo of The Lodge at Mallard's Landing
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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48 reviews
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We had both parents in Memory Care at Mallards Landing most of their time was during COVID. We were very appreciative of the care they received. All protocols and protection were used during lockdown. Out of...
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.
Come enjoy the good life at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing!Our senior living lifestyle offerings provide you with the level of care you may need to live the life you love. Nestled in the greenery of the Pacific Northwest, our customized on-site services and impressive amenities truly set The...
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8.0
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20 reviews
8.0
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20 reviews
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30%
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15%
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5%
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10%
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence was completed in 1994 and is a community designed to care for those suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias. Residents feel safe and comfortable – nestled in a structure styled after a mountain lodge, with stone fireplaces and broad...
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I am so happy we found this wonderful facility for our mother. Mom had a stroke in July of 2014, and we had just about despaired over her care, and then Debra invited us to move (early!). Mom has dementia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Our goal at the Haven in Allyn is to provide the most excellent care possible. Our passion is to make you happy and comfortable in an environment that is loving, kind, compassionate, and safe. The Haven in Allyn is a new model in Assisted Living / Long Term Care. We cater to the needs and desires...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
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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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 memory care in Key Center, WA

The average cost of senior living in Key Center is $4,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $4,878 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Key Center, WA vs. nearby cities

Key Center, WA
$4,939/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Key Center, WA vs. the state and national average

Key Center, WA
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,841/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Key Center vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,939/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Key Center, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,423/mo
Studio
$6,342/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,650/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,650/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Key Center over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Key Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Key Center

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.

Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community in Federal Way, WA

4.6
It is a good place for the elderly. The community looks clean and new. It looks like they are doing a good job. There is only one activities director currently, and I think there could be more activities offered. The one assisted living activities director is taking care of the activities ...
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Key Center review score based on 54 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 8 Key Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Key Center review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Key Center review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Key Center, WA8 facilities
9.1
Stansberry Lake, WA10 facilities
9.0
Raft Island, WA17 facilities

Review subcategories for Key Center memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 54 reviews of 8 Key Center memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Key Center resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Key Center, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Key Center memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Key Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Key Center memory care

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 Key Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Key Center memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Key Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Key Center memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Key Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Key Center memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Key Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Key Center, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila and Farrington Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Key Center, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Key Center, Washington. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Key Center, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Key Center, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

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The cost of memory care facilities in Key Center, Washington ranges from $767 to $15620. The average Memory Care cost in Key Center, Washington is $4,939. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Key Center, Washington typically starts at $767. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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