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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merritt, WA
Memory care in Merritt 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 Merritt is about $4,033 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 19 communities, read 146 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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I give them a 5 plus! The facility is so clean and everyone is friendly. All is good with mom. Bonaventure of East Wenatchee is amazing. They take great care of mom and the staff is amazing and very helpful....
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.
Create the home you want with choices, flexibility, independence, respect, good times and exactly the amount of expert help and care you desire, from a little to a lot.East Wenatchee is a great example of how Bonaventure Senior Living makes it easy to create the home you want on your terms -- and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Epledalen Retirement & Assisted Living is a family owned and operated facility that has been in operation for over 23 years. We have 21 studio and 21 one-bedroom apartments that either Independent or Assisted Living residents call home. Each apartment has a kitchen that includes a...
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I would say that they are super caring, compassionate and really know how to take care of dementia patients! They refer to Ciel as their home and treat them like family. They decorate and have all kinds of...
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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My mom has been happy at Prestige Senior Living at Colonial Vista. Since she's been there, management has changed and there has been lots of staff turnover. Rent has increased, which has her a bit concerned...
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.
Colonial Vista Retirement Community has beautiful grounds and breathtaking views and is known for its caring staff and experience in senior living. They are the recipients of the 2010 WBJ Readers Choice Award for “Best Assisted Living”. Located in Wenatchee, just minutes from medical, shopping,...
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[name removed], the maintenance guy, is really on the ball. Mom calls him for an issue and he typically gets right on it, even helping with the TV. Mom does not care for the food at all. I would recommend...
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.
East Wenatchee Senior Living you’ll find this classic-style community nestled on the banks of the Columbia River. Well-manicured lawns and hedges surround the exterior, providing a secluded atmosphere. The community’s ideal location enables residents to access almost anything within ten minutes....
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Mountain Meadows is proving to be the perfect solution for our situation. My dad has been so encouraged and that extends to the rest of our family. Mountain Meadows has been very welcoming. Dad loves the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) assisted living Community and has been governed by a Board of 12 Directors since 2003. Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus is nestled in the center of Leavenworth Washington. This Bavarian style village is known for its festivals,...
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Our mom has never lived alone before and she seems to be settling in well here at Blossom Valley. She knows that this is home. They are taking good care of her and her care needs. It is easy to communicate...
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.
Everything You Need to Feel at Home Whether you're active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Blossom Valley gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you'll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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So far we love it. It has been a difficult adjustment, especially to memory care where our loved one has less freedoms. But she's proud of her room, and she introduces us to her friends. She really enjoys...
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.
Located in Washington state's magnificent Wenatchee Valley and surrounded by pristine national forests, Blossom Creek Memory Care Community offers a specialized program of care designed to meet each resident's unique needs. We know how important it is to provide a stable, therapeutic environment...
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Avamere offers accommodations and activities for seniors with varying degrees of assistance needs. It's a vibrant, caring community that came highly recommended to us from home Healthcare professionals. It...
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.
Located in Wenatchee, Washington, Avamere at Wenatchee is close to area hospitals, shopping and services. Our beautifully designed community has been serving the seniors of Chelan County since 2004. Our gracious, home-like environment has an experienced staff. They make Avamere at Wenatchee a...
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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.
Kadei Glen Assisted Living is in the family business. The reason we exist is to care for family members who need some assistance. Loved ones from so many different areas come to live with us, and over time we all become one big happy family.
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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.
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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.
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RiverWest is a small place and the people are very friendly. They have lots of things to do, and it was a different situation & attitude while living here. I'm currently on the waiting list to move back in....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At RiverWest, our staff is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents. We believe in growth and productivity, knowing today's seniors have the desire and ability to continue to be contributing members of our communities. At RiverWest, you will find a comfortable, safe, residential...
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I have a family member at Highgate. I had my concerns when we first moved in but the new care coordinator has gone above and beyond with her staff to make sure they are doing everything they are supposed to....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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.
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Everything is fine! My dad likes his meals, especially the chicken. He gets room cleaning weekly. The staff are all polite, high school students help in the dining room and the manager and staff are more...
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.
Red Oak Residence of North Bend is a family run community of seniors who strive to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. In operation for over 18 years, Red Oak's smaller size allows us to provide highly individualized boutique services. Our commitment to treat your family like...
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Cost of memory care in Merritt, WA
The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $4,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pateros, WA with an average of $3,934 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merritt, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merritt, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Merritt
Recent reviews for memory care in Merritt
Bonaventure of East Wenatchee
4.0
My loved one was in memory care. They could have a much lower patient to caregiver ratio and provide more attention. My loved one had very little autonomy and that made it feel like a prison to them. They should have access to food, water, and their room. Being locked out of the room, not ...
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Avamere at Wenatchee
5.0
We(my wife and I) have lunch in the dining room to be able to socialize with our neighbors. Then we prepare our own evening meal.
We really enjoy the musical programs. Suggestion: maybe a musical group could be formed with the residents.
East Wenatchee Senior Living
5.0
They have the best menus and [name removed] is the best cook. He could make rag soup taste good.. I would go back there today, if they had an Independent apartments available.
Merritt review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 16 Merritt memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merritt 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
Merritt review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Merritt 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 29 reviews of 16 Merritt memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merritt 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.Merritt, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Merritt memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt 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
56.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.1%
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
68.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merritt, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bonaventure of East Wenatchee, Ciel of Wenatchee and Colonial Vista Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merritt, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 19 memory care facilities near Merritt, Washington. See the full list.
The 19 memory care facilities near you in Merritt, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merritt, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Merritt, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Merritt, Washington ranges from $1095 to $8495. The average Memory Care cost in Merritt, Washington is $4,033. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merritt, Washington typically starts at $1095. 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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