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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer Island, WA

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Mercer Island 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 108 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mercer Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mercer Island is about $5,547, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1204 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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.
Welcome to The Park at Belle Harbour, where modern luxury meets urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of independent and assisted living in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & care, community craftsmanship, and unprecedented...
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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.
Welcome to The Inn at Belle Harbour, where those living with the challenges of memory loss are welcomed to a world built around loving care, modern dementia practices, and urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of memory care in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region,...
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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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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.
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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.
Admiral Heights is located in the heart of West Seattle close to services, restaurants, parks and shopping. Our goal at Admiral Heights is to meet each residents needs while maintaining the highest level of choice and independence. Each resident selects a care program that is unique to their...
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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.
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.
Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 5 STAR Rated by Medicare and premier provider of rehabilitative and skilled nursing care. We provide physical, occupational and speech therapies for our short-term residents. Skilled nursing, dementia, and hospice care are also available for those...

Cost of nursing homes in Mercer Island, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mercer Island is $5,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renton, WA with an average of $5,390 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. nearby cities

Mercer Island, WA
$5,547/mo
$5,394/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. state and national averages

Mercer Island, WA
$5,547/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mercer Island, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,517/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,547/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mercer Island, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,502/mo
Studio
$5,104/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,691/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,320/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer Island vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mercer Island, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer Island, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,547/mo$5,141/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$5,382/mo$5,292/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,517/mo$5,141/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$4,482/mo$4,148/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Mercer Island, WA:$5,547/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer Island, WA:$5,382/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Mercer Island, WA:$5,517/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Mercer Island, WA:$4,482/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mercer Island, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Mercer Island 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.

Mercer Island, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Mercer Island, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mercer Island 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
Mercer Island, WA$6,401/mo$6,323/mo+1.2%
Washington$6,454/mo$5,968/mo+8.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Mercer Island, WA
2024 average cost:$6,401/mo
2023 average cost:$6,323/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercer Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercer Island

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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Norse Home in Seattle, WA

5.0
The experience has been going very well for my friend. The community is a good fit for her and she likes it very much. My friend likes the meals they provide. Every time we have been there it has been clean, it is quiet impressive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

Hillside Assisted Living in Kent, WA

5.0
This is our second living experience at Staff Suites. Our mom and dad were here in 2014 when he fell ill. He was taken very good care of until he left us. Our mom lived on her own for a while, then later decided she needed a little more help and Stafford was the first place she thought of when ...
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Mercer Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mercer Island, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer Island, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercer Island, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
63.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercer Island, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
64.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
54.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercer Island, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
56.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Island House, Sunrise of Mercer Island and Aegis Mercer Island are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mercer Island, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 108 nursing homes facilities near Mercer Island, Washington. See the full list.

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