The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bellevue, WA

COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Bellevue, WA

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in WA. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Bellevue, WA

At an average cost of $6,750 a month, assisted living in Bellevue is $2,250 more expensive than the average of $4,500 for cities across the United States. Still, there are cities within driving distance from Bellevue with lower costs.

Assisted Living in Bellevue vs. Nearby Cities

Bremerton is west of Bellevue, across Puget Sound, with an average cost of $5,750 per month. Olympia, about an hour southwest of Bellevue, averages $4,805, which is much closer to the average national cost. Another hour south of Olympia, Longview averages $5,300 a month, which is similar to Mount Vernon at $5,500.

• Bellevue: $6,750
• Washington: $6,000
• National: $4,500
• Bremerton: $5,750
• Olympia: $4,805
• Longview: $5,300
• Mount Vernon: $5,500

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Bellevue, WA

For seniors who may not need to reside in an assisted living community, Bellevue offers alternative care options. Adult day health care provides supervision and activities for seniors Monday through Friday during regular business hours at an average monthly cost of $2,600. Seniors at home can enlist the services of a homemaker who helps with personal care, housekeeping and transportation or a home health aide offering the same services plus some medical care. Both care options average $6,769 per month. If higher-level medical care is needed, seniors may need the services offered at a nursing home, with an average cost of $9,916 for a semiprivate room.

• Adult Day Health Care: $2,600
• Homemaker Services: $6,769
• Home Health Aide: $6,769
• Assisted Living Facility: $6,750
• Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room): $9,916

Note: Data for Bellevue was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Seattle, was used instead.

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