Best Skilled Nursing in Olympia, Washington

Best-rated skilled nursing in Olympia

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1. 1

   Canterwood Estates Adult Family Home

   5 (17 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   This small adult family home in Olympia is licensed for up to six residents and specializes in memory care and complex medical needs.

2. 2

   Olympia Transitional Care And Rehabilitation

   4.5 (132 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Families often call this community clean and attentive, though some report weekend therapy gaps and slow response times.

3. 3

   Capital Place Retirement Community

   4.3 (75 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Capital Place is described as warm and socially active, though some reviewers cite management attitude and follow-through concerns.

4. 4

   The Sequoia Assisted Living Community

   4.3 (52 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   The Sequoia earns praise for food, cleanliness, and staff who know residents by name, though some cite medication errors and understaffing.

5. 5

   Puget Sound Care

   4.1 (94 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Operating since 1989 and accepting Medicare and Medicaid, Puget Sound Care draws praise for therapy and cleanliness, alongside some neglect concerns.

6. 6

   Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation

   3.8 (60 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Woodard Creek's therapy team draws praise, though reviews split between smooth rehab stays and serious nursing care lapses.

7. 7

   Regency Olympia Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

   3.3 (32 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Regency Olympia reviews are divided between praise for attentive rehab staff and reports of lost belongings and missed infection signs.

What families say about skilled nursing in Olympia

Counted across the review summaries of 7 Olympia communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, cited by 80% of 10 communities, followed by medical and nursing care at 70% and cleanliness at 60%. Building and grounds draw praise from half of communities, and food and dining from 40%. Concerns center on staff attitude, raised by 60%, with staffing levels and turnover and communication with families each mentioned by 50%, and cost and billing by 40%.

How families pay for skilled nursing in Washington

Most families in Washington pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, pensions and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the terms and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly amount on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities, and it can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care.

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Skilled Nursing near Olympia

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

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