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The Firs
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The Firs

426 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506 View map
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Overview of The Firs

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The Firs offers independent living in Olympia, WA, with private living and community services for residents who do not need daily care. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options accommodate different household sizes and living arrangements.

A Walk Score of 37 places the area in the car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride. Kelly Ellis serves as the director, and The Firs may be a good fit for someone seeking an independent living setting with several apartment layouts.

Facility Direct Line (360) 733-6840
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #5 / 57Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 5th out of 57 independent living communities we track in Washington for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Washington facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
43 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #184 / 235Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 184th out of 235 independent living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
37 / 100

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Specific ProgramsCamp Firwood, Fircreek Day Camp, Forest School, Radicle + Rooted, Retreats

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Olympia's city center to The Firs's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.29 miles to nearest hospital (Providence St. Peter Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Fieldstone Cooper Point
IL
AL
MC
Olympia
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 85
Rank #24 / 150
Yes
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #11 / 142
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #18 / 142
Olympic Place by Bonaventure
IL
AL
Arlington
81
Facility 81
WA AVG 85
Rank #73 / 150
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 57
Rank #136 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #96 / 119
17
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #138 / 144
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 31
Rank #111 / 142
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #59 / 142
Fieldstone Memory Care Olympia
IL
AL
MC
RC
Olympia
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 85
Rank #103 / 150
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 57
Rank #213 / 235
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #58 / 119
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 31
Rank #9 / 142
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 142
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 85
Rank #133 / 150
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 57
Rank #185 / 235
Suite-6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #88 / 144
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 31
Rank #9 / 142
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #4 / 142
The Firs
IL
Olympia-No
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 57
Rank #184 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Washington

The Firs is located in Olympia, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Firs

Is The Firs in a walkable area?

The Firs has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has The Firs been in business?

The Firs has been operating for approximately 43 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Firs?

No, The Firs has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Firs?

The team at The Firs can be reached at info@thefirs.org.

Are there photos of The Firs?

Yes — there are 9 photos of The Firs in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Firs provide?

The Firs offers Independent Living.

What is the address of The Firs?

The Firs is located at 426 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506.

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