Assisted Living in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA has 3 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $7,714/mo. That's roughly in line with the Washington state median.
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Median monthly price, University Place
$7,714/mo
Estimated range $7,340 – $7,866
● University Place $7,714 ○ National median $6,230
What senior care costs in University Place
2025 figures
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Staying home instead
Home care in University Place runs about $46 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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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 cities: Tacoma · Gig Harbor · Federal Way · Puyallup
What can you afford?
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in University Place.
Part-time home care or entry assisted living
Assisted living with room to spare
Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules
3 assisted living communities in University Place
The Cottages at University Place
Hearthside Manor
Bridgeport Place
In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.
Free local help worth saving
University Place, in Pierce County, has about 34,911 residents. About 6,796 of them (19%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $99,031.
Source: US Census Bureau- Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources(253) 798-4600piercecountywa.gov
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 University Place more expensive than the rest of Washington?
University Place's median assisted living cost is about 2% higher than the Washington state median.
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