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Assisted living costs in Shelter Bay average about $5,155 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Shelter Bay. Our detailed directory has 110 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Mountain Glen
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I no longer live at Mountain Glen. I moved because I couldn't afford the rent. It was a good experience but not without it's faults.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Mountain Glen Retirement Center is located in the heart of Skagit Valley and has successfully blended the elements of the Northwest to ensure a comfortable, secure and independent way of life. Our philosophy is to inspire creative, healthy, and active lifestyles to enrich the minds and bodies of...
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Photo of Summerhill Assisted Living and Whidbey Island Memory Care
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22 Floor plans available
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Good staff, I got a good price due to a special they had. My mother passed yesterday, and they were wonderful in how it was handled. he friendly staff was the biggest factor in my favorable opinion of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Home Place Oak Harbor is a unique home-oriented Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Facility. We specialize in providing the highest quality of care to our resident's, by employing caregivers and nurses who are kind, compassionate and educated to this level of care. We have 3 living areas with a total...
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Photo of La Conner Retirement Inn
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My parents moved to La Conner Retirement Inn one year ago as my father's health was failing and taking care of him and their house was becoming too much work for my mom, and living closer to me and to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
La Conner Retirement Inn is located in the gorgeous Skagit Valley. This waterfront community is home to unique gift shops, artists, writers, museums, restaurants and a marina. Whether your newly retired or need assisted living, our friendly and courteous staff is dedicated to providing the...
Photo of Welcome Home Oak Harbor
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Facility has nicely updated their decor and does not resemble a typical Assisted Living on the inside. Does a wonderful job cleaning and has a lack of offensive odors or covering odors. Meals are typically...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
We are delighted to introduce you to Welcome Home Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care, a continuing care community designed to allow our residents as much personal freedom as possible through the various stages of aging in a safe and loving atmosphere. With over 50 yrs of Caregiving experiance, our...
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Mom lived her last 1 ½ years at Lighthouse Memory Care. There are MANY very positive aspects at Lighthouse. The facility is always clean, the care was very good and the meals delicious. The facility...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Lighthouse Memory Care is a community situated in an upscale, quiet and unique neighborhood in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington. It is a new state-of-the-art memory care community living designed to help residents remain social, while they continue to enjoy the things that they loved before...
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Photo of Regency on Whidbey
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They get a 5 for everything. Regency on Whidbey has been just awesome. My mother-in-law loves it there. So much so that she doesn't want to go back to SoCal in the fall when we go back. That says a lot!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.
Regency on Whidbey's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't...
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The interaction has been excellent with the staff. They do a wonderful job with the food. The activities are really good. We are very happy. My loved one was not getting care that was needed at theprevious...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
The Bridge at Mount Vernon, Washington, provides an enriching retirement to seniors looking for an active assisted living community to make their home.Offering a variety of resort-style services and amenities, The Bridge at Mount Vernon works to ensure each resident receives the support and care...
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We are very happy with Logan Creek. They are doing a great job with taking care of her. She is very happy with her choice of going here, she looked at quite a few different places. It is such a homey...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.
Logan Creek Retirement is located close to medical facilities on the hill in the beautiful Mount Vernon. Apartments are all on one level and have complete kitchens. Monthly rentals include 3 meals a day, activities, transportation and weekly housekeeping. At Logan Creek, it’s not just an address,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Photo of Grandma's House
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.
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Photo of Harbor Tower Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Home Place in Oak Harbor
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The staff is always available to help out and answer questions. They stay on top of medical issues. Staff is eager to help and always lots of smiles. They know their residents and are extremely accomodating.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Regency On Whidbey (formally Oak Harbor Retir
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Shelter Bay, WA

The average cost of senior living in Shelter Bay is $5,155 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellingham, WA with an average of $4,954 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shelter Bay, WA, vs. nearby cities

Shelter Bay, WA
$5,155/mo
$5,151/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelter Bay, WA, vs. state and national averages

Shelter Bay, WA
$5,155/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelter Bay, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,155/mo
$5,324/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelter Bay, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,216/mo
Studio
$5,680/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,959/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo

Senior living costs in Shelter Bay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shelter Bay, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelter Bay, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$5,155/mo$5,292/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,324/mo$5,142/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,342/mo$4,149/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Shelter Bay, WA:$5,155/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Shelter Bay, WA:$5,324/mo
Washington:$5,142/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Shelter Bay, WA:$4,342/mo
Washington:$4,149/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shelter Bay, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shelter Bay and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Shelter Bay, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shelter Bay, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shelter Bay have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shelter Bay, WA$5,179/mo$4,287/mo+20.8%
Washington$4,844/mo$4,564/mo+6.1%
National$4,710/mo$4,537/mo+3.8%
Shelter Bay, WA
2024 average cost:$5,179/mo
2023 average cost:$4,287/mo
Percent change:+20.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$4,844/mo
2023 average cost:$4,564/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,710/mo
2023 average cost:$4,537/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelter Bay, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shelter Bay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shelter Bay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelter Bay

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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Logan Creek Retirement in Mount Vernon, WA

4.4
They are doing a great job at this community. They have a few areas that could use improvement but overall I am not disappointed at all with this community. They have activities like ice cream socials, Friday cocktail hours and also outings for the residents to stay busy.

Where the Heart Is by Cogir in Burlington, WA

5.0
“Where The Heart Is” says it all! A caring staff and a home-like environment make this place the perfect option for someone who needs care and companionship. The support and care they provide is vital for their residents and the families of those who rely upon them.

Shelter Bay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelter Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelter Bay, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shelter Bay assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shelter Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelter Bay assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shelter Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelter Bay assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shelter Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelter Bay assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shelter Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelter Bay assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Shelter Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelter Bay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shelter Bay protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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