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Issaquah is a suburb of Seattle with a population of slightly under 40,000 residents, approximately 13.1% of whom are senior citizens aged 65 and over. Residents of Issaquah enjoy a comfortable, suburban lifestyle without sacrificing urban amenities such as those available in nearby Seattle. A typical day in Issaquah may entail a ride on the Issaquah Valley Trolley to historic Gilman Village for breakfast followed by shopping or a visit to Cougar Mountain Zoo with a performance at Village Theatre for the grand finale. Issaquah offers a classic Pacific Northwest climate with warm, pleasant summer and cool, rainy winters that keep everything green.
The average price of assisted living in Issaquah is $6,750 per month. However, the costs of individual facilities can vary substantially depending on their individual locations within the community as well as the quality, type and number of services and amenities they provide.
Note: Data for Issaquah was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Seattle, was used instead.
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With an average monthly cost of $6,750, Issaquah residents pay significantly more for assisted living than the average for the state of Washington of $5,750 and the national average of $4,300. Costs are lower in Oregon ($4,569), Nevada ($3,595) and California ($5,000) to the south as well as in neighboring Idaho ($3,675) and Montana ($4,213) to the east.
Prices of assisted living facilities fluctuate substantially within Washington’s borders. In contrast to Issaquah ($6,750), the least expensive monthly costs are found in the southeastern corner of the state in Walla Walla ($3,800) and the northeastern corner in Bellingham ($4,738). Prices in the capital city of Olympia ($5,138), Yakima ($5,000), Longview ($5,100) and Mt. Vernon ($5,850) are lower than the Washington average but higher than the national average.
Washington residents have access to two Medicaid-based programs designed for assisted living residents. Those who need a nursing-home level of care but would prefer to remain in an assisted living facility may be able to access necessary services through the Community First Choice Option. The Personal Care Program provides eligible recipients with help with daily living activities.
Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information, including who’s eligible for these options and how to apply.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County | (206) 684-0660 | With the Area Agency on Aging serving Seattle and King County, Issaquah residents can access relevant referrals as well as a number of direct services. Direct services include health and wellness workshops, case management, Medicaid and Medicare counseling and skilled assistance with crafting a long-term care plan. |
| Issaquah Senior Center | (425) 837-3339 | Issaquah Senior Center provides weekday lunches as well as a variety of activities including cards, classes, arts and crafts, puzzles and group outings. They also publish a monthly newsletter and email updates on local events, programs and services available to those aged 55 and over. |
| King County Resources for Veterans | (206) 477-8282 | King County Resources for Veterans provides a variety of services to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members and dependents. Services include case management, information and referrals to local community-based programs, crisis intervention and assistance getting through the red tape involved with applying for service-based benefits. Those who qualify may also be able to receive emergency financial assistance. |
| Sound Generations | (206) 727-6262 | Sound Generations offers free transportation to senior nutrition sites for congregate meals, medical and dental appointments and senior centers. Neighborhood vans are also available for those needing rides to run errands, shop or visit friends. |
| King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (206) 623-0816 | Seniors in King County with complaints and concerns about long-term care facilities can receive free, confidential advocacy services from the King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The primary purpose of this office is to protect the state and federal rights of residents of long-term care facilities. Caregivers and family members are also welcome to reach out if they suspect that a facility is in violation of a resident’s legal rights. |
All long-term care providers located in Washington must be in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Washington’s Aging and Long-Term Support Administration serves as the regulating agency for assisted living and other long-term care facilities. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information.
