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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Bellevue area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bellevue, WA

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Bellevue, WA

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Bellevue.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Bellevue, WA

Local government agencies and nonprofits in the Bellevue area offer an array of low-cost and free services for seniors. Many of these services provide help with benefits counseling, legal services and information about long-term care options.

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City of Bellevue Network on Aging (425) 452-4470 The Bellevue Network on Aging is a collaboration of community advocates working to improve the lives of seniors through resources and outreach programs. Committee members monitor and improve local initiatives, including advocacy, education, aging and disability services and human services.
Sound Generations Volunteer Transportation (206) 448-5740 King County residents age 60 and older are eligible for free transportation to medical, dental or other health care appointments. The program provides personalized and safe rides from a team of more than 350 volunteers. Drivers are caring and mindful, remaining with seniors during their appointment until they’re ready to return home. Caregivers or a family member may ride with the senior by giving advance notice.
North Bellevue Community Center (425) 452-7681 The North Bellevue Community Center offers seniors an array of activities, local-area day trips, classes and programs. A sample of activities includes cribbage, pinochle, singing classes, Friday night movies, board game groups and a host of exercise classes.
Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (800) 562-6028 The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program provides advocates for seniors living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen inform residents of their rights to proper care and act as mediators for disagreements between residents and management. Ombudsmen assist with issues pertaining to the quality of care, transfers and discharge and all aspects of residents’ dignity and rights.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bellevue, WA

Assisted Living Communities in Bellevue are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Washington

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Bellevue Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Bellevue area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 67 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in Bellevue
  • Read more than 535 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Bellevue is $6,750, which is higher than the state average of $6,000 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,500.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Bellevue, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 67 communities in the Bellevue area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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