Getting to Know Deer Ridge
Run by Koelsch, Deer Ridge offers memory care in Puyallup, WA. It is one of 3 Patriot Angels memory care partners in Puyallup. More memory care in Puyallup.
Memory Care and Other Care at Deer Ridge
Paying for Memory Care at Deer Ridge
Deer Ridge is private and not run by VA. That is where Aid & Attendance helps: the benefit goes to the family, who can apply it to care here. Families often add Social Security, a pension, savings or proceeds from the house. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out.
| Household | Maximum Aid & Attendance per month | Left of a $8,000 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Two veterans married, both qualifying | $3,845 | $4,155 |
| Veteran married to a non-veteran | $2,874 | $5,126 |
| Single veteran | $2,424 | $5,576 |
| Surviving spouse | $1,558 | $6,442 |
Compared with the Washington memory care figure of $8,000 a month. That is a state figure, not this community’s price; ask Deer Ridge for its rate sheet.
Could Aid & Attendance Cover Memory Care at Deer Ridge?
A wartime veteran or surviving spouse who needs supervision because of dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward care at Deer Ridge. Answer a few questions to find out at no cost. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
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Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Memory Care Questions About Deer Ridge
Can Aid & Attendance be used at Deer Ridge?
Yes. The benefit is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward memory care at a private community like Deer Ridge.
Does Deer Ridge also offer assisted living?
Assisted living is not listed for Deer Ridge; it focuses on memory care.
Is memory care at Deer Ridge staffed around the clock?
Yes. Deer Ridge reports care staff present 24/7, which matters for residents with dementia who are awake or restless at night.
