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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Selah Family HomeSelah Family Home is located in Arlington, WA in Snohomish County. Our residential care home provides you with the support that you are seeking in an area that is historical. Those who spend time in Arlington enjoy checking out the attractions that it offers including Outback...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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It was excellent. The people were wonderful. It was very nice. The food was okay, it was prepackaged, not a lot of fresh vegetables, but they had fresh fruit, and it suited my loved one well. They were...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Clover Heights Retirement Home is a residential care home in the charming city of Cloverdale, British Columbia, in the centre of Surrey. Our community is located just minutes from luscious parks, dining, and shopping areas. No matter the lifestyle, there's always something for our residents and...
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Simple and well maintained residence. They serve nutritious and balanced food for seniors.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arbor HillArbor Hill is a senior care home located in Anacortes, WA in Skagit County. Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island and is best known for its dock and terminal service for ferry services throughout the area. The city hosts a town-wide flea market/garage sale event downtown, along with an...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My husband and I have lived here for 5 years. We began in Assisted living for three years. We had some health changes and needed more care so we moved to the nursing home part where we have lived for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Whatcom County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Whatcom County

Chandler's Square in Anacortes, WA

5.0
Everything is great I am loving my time here at Chandler's Square. Everyone here is just wonderful,the staff has been kind and helpful to me with all my needs. The community is very nice looking and maintained well. It has been a great experience so far for me, they have helped me with getting ...
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Creekside Continuing Care Community in Burlington, WA

5.0
It is excellent and highly recommend. We picked this community because the website popped up when searching for A Place for my Mom.

Brookdale Stanwood

4.0
So far we have been really pleased with our experience with Brookdale Stanwood. The staff members are very knowledgeable and friendly and if we have any questions or concerns we bring it to their attention and it is answered promptly. Our loved one has been quite pleased with how she has been ...
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Cost of assisted living in Whatcom County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Whatcom County is $4,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glacier, WA with an average of $3,606 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whatcom County, WA vs. nearby counties

Whatcom County, WA
$4,801/mo
$3,606/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whatcom County, WA vs. the state and national average

Whatcom County, WA
$4,801/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whatcom County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,801/mo
$4,983/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Whatcom County, WA by room type

$6,124/mo
$7,500/mo
$5,676/mo
$5,793/mo
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Whatcom County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:

  • Housekeeping
  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Help with personal care
  • Laundry
  • Social activities and outings
  • 24-hour emergency response
Complete guide to assisted living
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Where the Heart is, Mountain Glen and Creekside Continuing Care Community are the top rated assisted living facilities near Whatcom County, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 83 assisted living facilities near Whatcom County, Washington. See the full list.

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