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7 Best Nursing Homes in Forks, WA
Forks 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 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Forks, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Forks is about $4,017, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 18 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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7.5
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We chose Highland Court because of the fact that she would be able to stay in the same facility when private pay ran out was key. It was very clean as well. Unfortunately, some days are short staffed....
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.
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I've Lived at Laurel Place for a year now and have very much enjoyed it. Whether you need a lot of help or are still independent Laurel Place is a great place to live. The staff have become great friends of...
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.
Laurel Place is an assisted living community located in one of the most beautiful areas in the United States, Port Angeles, Washington. The rugged Olympic Mountains to the south tower over the city and the sparkling waters of the Strait of Juan De Fuca are minutes to the north of our community....
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.
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 Forks, WA
The average cost of senior living in Forks is $4,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santiago, WA with an average of $3,738 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Forks
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forks
Highland Court Memory Care in Port Angeles, WA
3.8
I really like most of the staff. They are kind and caring. The food doesn't offer much variety over time. The housekeeping does a great job of keeping the rooms clean. A better phone answering system in order to get hold of residents would be welcome. Sometimes the staff is too busy to Get to ...
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Laurel Place in Port Angeles, WA
4.4
We moved my husband's 96 year old great grandmother to Laurel Place in August of 2016 and she is currently still there. I am there every other day, if not every single day. Sometimes I just pop in really quickly to drop items off or I stay and attend some of the activities. Laurel Place Staff is ...
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Forks nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forks nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forks, 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 Forks 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 Forks 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
50%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Forks 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 Forks Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forks, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
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
25%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forks 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 Forks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forks, WANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forks 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 Forks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forks, WANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Forks 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 Forks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Court Memory Care, Laurel Place and Forks Community Hospital are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forks, Washington. See full list of communities.
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