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Situated on the southern shores of Puget Sound slightly more than an hour’s drive from Seattle, Olympia offers a waterfront lifestyle, a classic Pacific Northwest four-season climate with warm summers and cool winters, and access to urban amenities and services combined with small-city ambiance and charm. In true Pacific Northwest style, the city not only has its own wine trail, but it has its own coffee trail as well. A typical day in Olympia might begin in the historic district sampling locally roasted coffee on the self-guided South Sound Coffee Trail and stopping for lunch at one of the eclectic waterfront eateries before spending the afternoon exploring the South Sound Wine Trail.
Assisted living is designed to promote independence among seniors who nonetheless need help with activities of daily living. Services include housekeeping, meals, transportation and routine personal care. Assisted living facilities provide a residential lifestyle and offer daily activities and outings. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Olympia is $4,805 per month, which is significantly less than Washington’s average but higher than the national average.
The following guide provides information on assisted living in Olympia and includes data on care costs and a list of local resources designed for older adults.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Washington. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Assisted living costs in Olympia average $4,805 per month.
At a monthly average of $4,805, assisted living in Olympia is more than $300 higher than the national average and less by $1,195 than the Washington average of $6,000.
At $4,805 per month, Washington’s capital city, Olympia, is one of the more affordable locations for assisted living in the state. Residents of the Seattle Metropolitan Area pay nearly $2,000 more than their counterparts in Olympia at $6,750. Costs are similar to Olympia on the eastern side of the state in Washington’s second-largest city, Spokane, at a monthly average of $4,888. At the northern end of the state, costs are a little lower, with Bellingham residents paying an average of $4,600 for assisted living. Residents of Longview, to the south of Olympia, pay around $500 more per month than their Olympia counterparts at $5,300. Costs are lowest in Walla Walla at $3,211 in Washington’s southeastern corner.
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:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Washington.
| Contact | Description | |
| Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging | (360) 664-2168 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties, Lewis Mason Area Agency on Aging provides services for senior citizens and adult disabled persons. This agency publishes a comprehensive Senior Resource Directory designed to provide seniors, their families and caregivers with clear information about available community-based resources. Programs directly administered by this agency include fall-prevention workshops, Medicare and Medicaid counseling and a long-term care ombudsman. |
| Senior Services For South Sound | (360) 585-6181 | Senior Services for South Sound is a nonprofit organization that oversees a variety of programs and services designed to promote a good quality of life among area seniors. The organization administers Olympia Senior Center and Lacey Senior Center, publishes a newsletter with relevant information, maintains a caregiver directory and operates eight senior meal sites. |
| American Legion Post 3 | (360) 459-0150 | Veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed forces can access assistance applying for veterans benefits from the American Legion, and in some cases, they may be eligible to receive emergency assistance from the organization. The American Legion also provides members with lots of opportunities to socialize with other military families at events and activities. |
| United Way Thurston County | (360) 943-2773 | Seniors who are looking for ways to put their valuable education, skills and experience to good use can learn about community-based volunteer opportunities at the United Way of Thurston County. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife habitat rehabilitation projects, helping out at community events, working in the local library and becoming a foster grandparent. |
| Evergreen State College | (360) 867-6180 | Evergreen State College provides those aged 60 and over with the opportunity to engage in lifelong learning through its tuition waiver program. Eligible persons can take two undergraduate courses per semester as long as they aren’t seeking a degree. Registration is on a space-only basis, so there is no guarantee of being able to take specific classes. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Olympia area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
