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Sequoia Village in Olympia, WA

Sequoia Village is an assisted living community in Olympia, WA.

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Sequoia Village in Olympia, WA

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  • Interior

    A spacious and well-lit living room featuring modern furniture and wooden flooring.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed featuring blue and yellow bedding, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with blue chairs, a fireplace, and built-in bookshelves.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with a large table surrounded by chairs, featuring a wooden cabinet and decorative elements.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with modern decor, featuring comfortable seating and warm lighting.
  • Seating Area

    A spacious and well-lit lobby with comfortable seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs.
  • Outdoor

    A sunny patio with a table, chairs, and a large umbrella outside a blue house.

825 Lilly Road Ne, Olympia, WA 98506

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 78 reviews
5 stars
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Sequoia Village Costs & Pricing

At Sequoia Village, the monthly cost for a private room is set at $4,800, which positions it slightly above the average rates in Thurston County at $4,532 and within a comparable range to the overall state average of $4,772 in Washington. This pricing reflects not only the quality of services and amenities offered but also the unique community atmosphere that Sequoia Village strives to provide. While it may come with a premium compared to its local counterparts, many residents find that the investment translates into enhanced comfort and support tailored to their needs.

Floor plansSequoia VillageThurston CountyWashington
Private$4,800$4,532$4,774

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Overall Review of Sequoia Village

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Care teams are often described

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, responsive, and attentive to changing needs.

Many reviews emphasize compassionate, helpful staff who communicate with families and support residents through transitions and day-to-day needs. Several specifically mention medication management and that staff stayed on top of changing care directions. A smaller set of reviews describes lapses such as delays, inconsistent care, or understaffing, so experiences are not uniform.

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Food is a major talking point

Dining is repeatedly discussed, with many praising food quality and others reporting dissatisfaction.

A lot of reviews call out the meals as fresh, enjoyable, and well-prepared, sometimes comparing the dining experience to a restaurant. Others describe food concerns ranging from bland or poor quality to meals served in less-than-ideal ways. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions, which aligns with why dietary needs come up in reviews.

  • A cozy dining room with a large table surrounded by chairs, featuring a wooden cabinet and decorative elements.
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Medication management comes up often

Medication management is a consistent theme, with residents’ families describing careful follow-through and updates.

Several reviews credit the nursing and wellness teams with managing medication well, including staying responsive when care instructions changed. Some reviews also mention that staff communicated about meds and followed up promptly when questions came up. On the downside, a few families report medication-related problems, so medication experiences vary by reviewer.

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Activities and daily structure

Residents are described as having plenty to do, including scheduled activities and outings.

Multiple reviews highlight a steady schedule of activities, plus programs that keep residents engaged and socialize them with others. Reviews also describe activities coordinators and regular events like group gatherings and games. The community offers daily activities, resident-run and scheduled events, and planned day trips, which matches the way activities are discussed.

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Communication and staffing are mixed

Some reviews report communication delays or staffing issues that made certain moments harder than expected.

A few reviews describe wait times at entry, difficulty getting answers by phone, or slower responses when residents used call systems. There are also mentions of communication breakdowns between staff members affecting care coordination. However, many other reviews describe quick responsiveness and clear updates, indicating the day-to-day experience may depend on staffing and circumstances.

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Pricing feels high to some families

Several families say the pricing is higher than expected, and at least one reports care cost changes.

Some reviewers characterize the cost as high compared with other options and say pricing pressure affected their decision. Another review describes a large increase in care costs after moving in. The listing price shown is also described as above county and state benchmarks in the provided price information, which lines up with why cost comes up in reviews.

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Location near medical options

Proximity to medical providers is a practical convenience families mention.

At least one review notes the location’s convenience for doctors, which can matter when coordinating appointments. The listing also includes nearby physician and hospital options within about a few tenths to under half a mile, supporting that day-to-day access theme.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Olympia Pediatrics (0.1 miles)
  • Brook Schales, ND (0.1 miles)
  • Dermatology & Allergy Specialist of Olympia (0.1 miles)
  • Olympia OB/GYN (0.1 miles)
  • D. Dujela Michael Dpm, FACFAS (0.1 miles)
  • David Slack, MD (0.2 miles)
  • Providence Neurology (0.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Providence Health & Services (0.3 miles)
  • South Sound Surgery Center (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Medical Center Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Super Supplements (0.9 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Kirk's Drug (1.3 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Earth Alternative Medicine (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • IHOP (0.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.1 miles)
  • Casa Mia (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.1 miles)
  • Arby's (1.1 miles)
  • Shari's Restaurant (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • San Francisco Street Bakery (1.9 miles)
  • Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. (2.5 miles)
  • Budd Bay Cafe (2.8 miles)
  • Banh Mi Saigon 8 (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Placid Priory (1.2 miles)
  • Light And Life Bible Church (1.7 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Friendly Grove Park (1.3 miles)
  • Priest Point Park (2.4 miles)
  • Percival Landing Park (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Martin Village ScreenX & IMAX (1.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Olympia Transit Center (2.7 miles)

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