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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Tumwater, Washington

Tumwater, WA has 2 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $7,050/mo. That's below the Washington state median by about 7%.

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Median monthly price, Tumwater

$7,050/mo

Estimated range $6,653 – $7,597

● Tumwater $7,050 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Tumwater

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingTumwaterWashingtonNational
25th percentile$6,653/mo$7,255/mo$5,488/mo
Median$7,050/mo$7,600/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,597/mo$8,260/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Tumwater runs about $42 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,618
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,959
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$30,389

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Olympia 7,050 · Lacey 7,050 · University Place 7,714

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Tumwater.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Tumwater runs about $5,005 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Tumwater has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (360) 664-2168 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,959 a month. The local assisted living median is $7,050 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Tumwater assisted living median of $7,050 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,959 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Tumwater run about $12,204 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 assisted living communities in Tumwater

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In the last 365 days: 5 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Tumwater, in Thurston County, has about 26,956 residents. About 4,204 of them (16%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $95,212.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging(360) 664-2168lmtaaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)1-800-562-6900insurance.wa.gov

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Community Living Connections1-855-567-0252waclc.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • American Lake VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Tacoma.

  • Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Tumwater more expensive than the rest of Washington?

Tumwater's median assisted living cost is about 7% lower than the Washington state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Washington → · Assisted Living cost across Washington → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Tumwater: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers