Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yelm, WA

The most affordable option for senior housing in Yelm, Washington, is independent living, which costs $3,588 per month on average. Assisted living is another option, coming in at $4,746 per month on average. The most expensive option is a studio in a nursing home, with an average cost of $6,633 per month. If you're looking for a nursing home, a private room costs $6,475, while a semi-private room averages $5,625. For those seeking more space, a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home comes at $3,890, and a one-bedroom unit is $4,890. These options provide diverse choices to suit different preferences and budgets.

The average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in Yelm is $4,746. Nearby cities like Eatonville and Tenino are slightly less expensive, with average costs of $4,495 per month and $4,507 per month, respectively. Yelm assisted living is less expensive than the average cost of assisted living in Washington ($5,169 per month) but a bit higher than the national average ($4,546 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Yelm compares to Washington and the national average:

Seniors in Yelm can choose from 3 senior living facilities, and there are 25 communities in the surrounding area. In total, Washington has 749 senior living options.

In Yelm, Washington, seniors make up about 19.7% of the town's population of 10,438. Breaking down this group, 9.1% are in their 50s, 4.2% in their 60s, 4.5% in their 70s, and 1.9% are 80 and over. The gender balance is somewhat female-skewed, with 52.2% female and 47.8% male. When considering marital status, 56.7% of residents are married, 9.6% are divorced, 30.4% never married, and a small percentage, 3.3%, are widowed. As for the diversity in Yelm, 71.7% of the population is White, with 14.7% mixed race, 10.2% Hispanic, 3.4% Black, 1% Asian, and smaller percentages of 0.7% Native American and 5.4% Pacific, coupled with 3.2% identifying as other, contributing to the city's diverse demographic tapestry.