Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community Costs & Pricing
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community offers competitive pricing compared to both Pierce County and the broader state of Washington. For instance, a studio at Mirror Lake is priced at $3,450, significantly lower than the county average of $4,039 and the state average of $4,126. The semi-private rooms are also attractively priced at $3,500, distinctly below the county's $4,264 and state's $4,267 averages. Similarly, both one-bedroom and two-bedroom options at Mirror Lake are set at $3,750, offering substantial savings over the county's rates of $4,456 for a one-bedroom and $4,129 for a two-bedroom unit. Overall, residents can enjoy quality living accommodations while benefiting from lower monthly rates than those found in surrounding areas.
| Floor plans | Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community | Pierce County | Washington |
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| Studio | $3,450 | $4,039 | $4,128 |
| Semi-Private | $3,500 | $4,264 | $4,272 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,750 | $4,129 | $4,301 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,750 | $4,456 | $4,634 |
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Overall Review of Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community
differentiator
6 reviews mention this
Memory care gets mixed reviews
Residents and families describe the memory care experience as inconsistent, with strong communication alongside serious care concerns.
Several reviews specifically call out the memory care team and communication with families as a real positive, including praise for a coordinated approach and teamwork. Other reviewers raise concerns about memory care conditions and day-to-day staffing, including reports of unpleasant odors and difficulty finding nurses or staff. The community also positions memory care as its own setting with secured outdoor space, and reviews during tours describe a dedicated memory care building with common areas and outdoor space.
caveat
7 reviews mention this
Staffing shortages drive concerns
A recurring theme is staffing and communication falling short at times, including complaints about hours and responsiveness.
Some families report being unable to find help, describing floors with too few people and nurses who seem too busy to respond quickly. A few reviews also mention leadership and staffing turnover, along with promises that were not followed through. This clashes with what the community offers for care support, including assistance with daily activities and 24-hour call support, but residents’ and families’ experiences still vary.
common
11 reviews mention this
Staff are often described as kind
Many reviews highlight staff warmth, helpfulness, and regular check-ins.
Across multiple reviews, families describe staff as helpful and caring, with specific praise for staff members checking in and supporting residents. Communication also comes up repeatedly, including updates during visits and coordination with families. Even where some reviewers are critical of staffing levels, they still acknowledge that certain caregivers and daily team members provided good daily care.
common
4 reviews mention this
Dining quality stands out
Food quality is a clear point of praise, alongside a smaller number of complaints about meal quality.
Several residents and visitors describe the food as great, and at least one review mentions enjoying a meal during a tour dinner. Another review notes enjoying at least one meal per day as part of the move-in experience. At the same time, one reviewer criticizes meal quality in assisted living, creating a mixed overall picture rather than a single consistent takeaway.
common
6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a frequent marker
Cleanliness is repeatedly mentioned, with many saying the building smells fresh and looks well kept.
Multiple reviews praise cleanliness directly, describing the community as clean with no odors and well-maintained common areas. A couple of reviewers contrast a cleaner, more managed environment after leadership changes. However, other reviews give the opposite impression, describing ongoing cleanliness problems and unpleasant conditions in restrooms, so expectations appear to vary by unit or time period.
differentiator
2 reviews mention this
Pricing feels competitive
Families describe the community’s pricing as among the best they received during their search.
One review says the offered rate was the best compared with other communities toured, and another characterizes the cost as very cheap relative to alternatives. The community also offers multiple care types—independent living, assisted living, and memory care—so pricing may look different depending on the unit type chosen. Overall, the reviews that mention cost point toward affordability relative to other options, even though care experiences are not uniform.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
51 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fireplaces
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Seattle-Tacoma International (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Hospice waiver
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Art classes
Bible study group
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Happy hour
Karaoke
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Wine tasting
Specialized memory care with competitive pricing and convenient access to healthcare, dining, and places of worship.
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