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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Custer, WA
The cost of independent living in Custer is about $3,380 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 188 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Our families experience at Avista was incredible, starting with director [name removed], and her staff. They quickly became a part of our family and have welcomed us as such. My father was so happy in his...
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.
Avista Ferndale is a small assisted living community with a big heart. At the core of our community is our wonderful staff who will go out of the way to meet the needs and wishes of each resident. We are located in the small town of Ferndale, Washington, just eight miles north of Bellingham. We...
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I recommend Cordata Court- it's been great for my mother-in-law. The staff is helpful and kind (although there have been a few changeovers with Director and Recreation Director). Housekeeping could be a bit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Cordata Court offers U.S. News award-winning independent senior living, assisted living and memory care services in a luxury setting in the beautiful Bellingham, Washington area. Our campus is ideally located to take advantage of mountain views, nearby recreation in both Washington and Canada as...
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My parents only had a short, one month, stay at Spring Creek. Their healthcare needs weren't really a good match for the services provided there. My dad, especially, didn't have the mobility to have the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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I couldn't have found a better place to spend my senior years. I'm very thankful for this place!!The value of cost maybe a little high, but when I think about it, it's worth every penny. What comes to mind...
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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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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.
The Village model enables a safe and enriched-living community for persons living with dementia and cognitive impairment. Our community model affords a continuum of care to support people throughout the course of their personal journey including assisted living, full and end of life care. More...
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My experience with Westminster House was very positive. It is a very well-run and facility, with caring staff and top-notch 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.
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 Westminster House assisted living is located in the culturally diverse city of Surrey in British Columbia. Known as the 'City of Parks,' Surrey is comprised of over 6,000 acres of green vegetation and forests. From the arts and cultural museums to the numerous shops and restaurants, you will...
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You know it's fantastic when my mother said she should have moved to Sunridge two years earlier. All the people who work there are fantastic. They are so helpful and very caring.
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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.
Sunridge Gardens is an independent living community for active seniors in Langley, British Columbia. Langley is considered the "Birthplace of British Columbia," and is filled with historic sites, heritage museums, farms and nurseries, wineries, and boutique shopping. It is a lively community...
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Absolutely the kindest, caring and hard working staff you will find anywhere and the residence is lovely, cheerful and clean. [Name removed] who is the manager at Magnolia has gone above and beyond to help...
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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.
Magnolia Gardens provides an independent living community to seniors who are looking to make Langley, BC their home. Langley offers much to do for both residents and their guests, including checking out the Campbell Valley Regional Park. Guests and residents will also enjoy spending time at the...
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In 1956 this community was the Leopold Hotel and I was a bellhop there when I was in college, so I feel like I have come full circle. It is a very well built historic building. It is cozy and comfy here and...
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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 Leopold is unique among senior living options. Built in 1929 as 4 star Hotel, now providing Vibrant Retirement Living in the heart of downtown Bellingham. The architectural details, grand views of the bay, Crystal Ballroom and history of the building are a treat unto themselves. Bing Crosby,...
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It's absolutely wonderful. My relative loves it there, and is so happy. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about them. They are wonderful.
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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.
Welcome! Bethshan Gardens is Cloverdale's newest independent living residence for seniors. Offering affordable housing in a warm and friendly environment. Values Statement At Bethshan Gardens we value: The dignity of the individual Respect for each person Honesty in our dealings Integrity in...
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Our parents have been with this care facility for 8 months and we have only praise for all of the care they have been receiving. They have a wonderful caring staff, who take an interest in all the needs of...
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.
Langley Seniors Village offers Assisted Living care in the beautiful Willoughby area of Langley and is centrally located near amenities such as shopping, a library, pharmacy and bank.
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The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The only complaint I've heard is fixed meal times are a bit early for my in-laws.
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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.
Welcome to Rosewood VillaRosewood Villa is beautifully situated between Fairhaven and Happy Valley in Bellingham, WA. Our community has enjoyed decades of serving seniors while providing support to cherished loved ones. We are committed to providing the very best care in and around Whatcom...
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.
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.
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.
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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Hamilton Place is a senior housing community located in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA. Bellingham, which is the northernmost city in the contiguous United States, is known for its magnificent scenery and its lively culture of outdoor recreation. The city hosts a vast number of annual events and...
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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 mother has lived at Lynden Manor for over 5 years. We chose this facility as a family based on recommendations of friends and some familiarity of other assisted living services available in Whatcom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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This is a fantastic community. They have so many activities for the residents to choose from. They will even take the residents to lunch and rides around town. The staff is always super friendly to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
“Providing loving care from the Heart” Our dementia cottage is cozy and intimate, and each person who enters out cottage, receives a “Best Friend” – someone to go on this most difficult journey of dementia with your loved one. Best Friends spend time with their resident. They keep a scrap...
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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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 Peninsula is part of Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation, an organization with an established forty year history of providing quality service. Inspired by South Pacific tropical resorts, The Peninsula is sure to make you feel like you're on vacation every day. Whether you're looking for...
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Pacifica Living We have now been at Pacifica for the past fourteen days. I must admit that we are experiencing a big change but I'm sure in time we will adjust. We find that the staff here are very...
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.
Pacifica Retirement Residence Pacifica Retirement Residence is an independent and assisted living residence located in beautiful South Surrey, British Columbia on the border of the quaint seaside town of White Rock. Situated conveniently next to The Peninsula Village Shopping Centre, with...
Cost of independent living in Custer, WA
The average cost of senior living in Custer is $3,380 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $3,347 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Custer
Recent reviews for independent living in Custer
Cordata Court in Bellingham, WA
4.3
My parents have adjusted well to assisted living and like the staff. The place isn't perfect but I feel as if my parents are in good care.
Avista Ferndale
4.4
I am happy content and well cared for. My meds are delivered accurately and on schedule. Staff is happy and very competent as well as friendly and caring.
Leopold Retirement in Bellingham, WA
5.0
I'm so glad my family and I chose this community for my new home. The caregivers and staff are kind and helpful. Only had 1 room available but will be getting a bigger one soon I hope. The Activities are amazing her like bingo, arts&crafts, bridge and even a Happy Hour. They have a bus that will ...
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Custer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Custer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Custer, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Custer independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Custer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Custer, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
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Availability of select dining options in Custer independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Custer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Custer, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Custer independent 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 independent living communities in Custer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Custer, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Avista Ferndale, Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham and Cordata Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Custer, Washington. See full list of communities.
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