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9 Best Nursing Homes in Fairfax, WA
Fairfax is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fairfax, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fairfax is about $4,890, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 115 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Ravensdale, Georgetown and Durham.
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9.8
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40 reviews
Finding a place for my mom that matched her expectations and mine was quite the adventure. Cedar Ridge was very welcoming and allowed us to visit numerous times before we made any type of commitment. This is...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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8.2
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5 reviews
The staff has changed since our loved one has been at Living Court Assisted Living Community, but overall the quality of care is good when I am able to visit and the food that is served is great
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.
White River Assisted Living has 54 studio and one bedroom apartments. Living Court is located adjacent to a skilled nursing facility and approximately one block from the local hospital. It is near the heart of the city with shopping, medical clinics and the senior center nearby.
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Cascade Place has a very nice environment. The residents who live there all get along well. The staff are amazing. Overall, I would say it is a great place. We chose it because we liked a smaller...
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.
Cascade Place is located in a quiet neighborhood in Enumclaw, Washington. We are just two blocks North of Enumclaw Park near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and our mountain views are stunning. We pride ourselves on caring for our residents wholeheartedly. We offer: On site nursing...
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11 reviews
The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. Mom was at Expressions for about a year, overall the experience was very good but I cannot say enough about the staff that cared for her. They want above and beyond...
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.
When you first walk in to White River Memory Care, your first impression is that you've stepped into someone's home. Throughout the building you'll find spacious living and dining rooms, comfortable chairs, and interesting items to touch, pick up, or even take back to their apartments. There are...
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8.4
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44 reviews
Overall my Mom is having a good experience - they have a big turn over of staff and seem to be short handed a lot - it hasn't affected my Mom very much other than the food - it's really hit and miss...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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Heritage House is wonderful! The care givers are really terrific with our mom. Since placing her in the memory care facility, it has given our family peace of mind, just knowing she cant just walk out...
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.
Heritage House at Mountain View is nestled at the base of majestic Mount Rainier in Buckley, Washington. This facility is easily accessable because it is located on Highway 410 which leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the White Pass Ski Area. Buckley is a quick drive from Tacoma, 30...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Fairfax, WA
The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $4,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Prairie, WA with an average of $4,934 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fairfax
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fairfax
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.
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows
4.1
I think the nurses. [name removed] and [name removed] were helpful in getting my mother in law on with in house nurse practitioners. She can get her appointments and check ups without out going anywhere.
My mother in law is not social and she has been that way most of her life. So I can't ...
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Cascade Place in Enumclaw, WA
5.0
I am very happy with the care at this community. The staff are helpful and keep me informed on her progress. The meals are good and very healthy that she does enjoy. The community is very and that is a good feeling. She is doing some of the activities that she does enjoy and likes playing cards ...
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Fairfax nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfax, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax 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 Fairfax Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax 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 Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
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Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Peoples Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fairfax, Washington. See full list of communities.
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