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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Darrington, WA

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The cost of independent living in Darrington is about $3,669 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 98 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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Photo of Olympic Place Retirement and Assisted Living
55 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.1
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37 reviews
9.1
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37 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
35%
3 star
11%
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11%
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The food was good. There were plenty of activities and the staff was nice. Don't think it was worth the amount of money we were paying.
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.
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 and Assisted Living. Life is good here in our...
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Photo of Cascade Valley
1010 Photos available
9.0
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38 reviews
9.0
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38 reviews
5 star
34%
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50%
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3%
2 star
8%
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We chose Cascade Valley because when our mom is out of money, they will take Medicaid. , I would recommend to others. Our mom is very happy there. She has made lots of friends and likes the staff a lot.
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.
The Pacific Northwest city of Arlington provides an ideal environment for residents of Cascade Valley assisted living community. Arlington offers rural, small town charm and an easy pace of life, yet is within convenient distance to metropolitan areas for those who appreciate having access to...
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Photo of The Village at Granite Falls
55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
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0%
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0%
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The staff and environment at The Village in Granite Falls are amazing. The provide constant assistance and support, keep the place clean and organized, and have structured activities. My dad needed...
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.
GenCare Lifestyle at Granite Falls is a Senior living community in Granite Falls, Washington. We offer a quaint, country home with a small town atmosphere. Our senior living community nestles in a forest setting with deer visiting daily. Being in Snohomish County we are conviently located within...
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Photo of Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.7
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10 reviews
7.7
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10 reviews
5 star
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Fields at Smokey Point takes very good care of their residents. The facility is beautiful, happy smiling residents and staff. I look forward to walking in the front door because it is always a great...
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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Photo of The Vintage at Arlington
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3.0
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5 reviews
3.0
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They showed me one apartment before I moved in and it seemed big enough at the time but once I moved in I realized I needed a two bedroom. I was advised I would have to wait a year before I could move. They...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vintage at Arlington is for those that are 55 w Disability and 62 years and older.Our staff has over 20 years combined experience in senior care. Vintage at Arlington is a controlled access building conveniently located near shopping, medical facilities including a hospital, bus line and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Cedar Pointe Apartments a 55+ apartment community located in beautiful Arlington, Washington. Just minutes from the Freeway, Tulalip Casino, Outlet Mall, and many other convenient shopping locations. Currently offering spacious new 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes featuring granite...
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Cost of independent living in Darrington, WA

The average cost of senior living in Darrington is $3,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyman, WA with an average of $3,765 per month.

Independent living costs in Darrington, WA, vs. nearby cities

Darrington, WA
$3,669/mo

Independent living costs in Darrington, WA, vs. state and national averages

Darrington, WA
$3,669/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Darrington, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,310/mo
Independent Living
$3,669/mo

Independent living costs in Darrington, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,115/mo
Studio
$4,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,335/mo

Senior living costs in Darrington 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: Darrington, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarrington, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,669/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,750/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,310/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Darrington, WA:$3,669/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Darrington, WA:$5,750/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Darrington, WA:$5,310/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Darrington, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Darrington 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Darrington, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Darrington 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
Darrington, WA$4,778/mo$3,846/mo+24.2%
Washington$3,312/mo$3,226/mo+2.7%
National$2,978/mo$2,847/mo+4.6%
Darrington, WA
2024 average cost:$4,778/mo
2023 average cost:$3,846/mo
Percent change:+24.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,226/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,978/mo
2023 average cost:$2,847/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Darrington

Recent reviews for independent living in Darrington

Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point in Arlington, WA

5.0
I would tell others that they should definitely consider moving a loved one into their facility. It's been a very positive experience for our family. The level of care and the thoughtfulness given to the residents is beyond compare. It has been a really good experience for my mom.

Cascade Valley in Arlington, WA

5.0
5!!!!!!!! We LOVED Cascade Valley!! [name removed] was as placed there after your recommendations...he was happy and productive. Unfortunately, he was only there a couple of months. He had a massive brain bleed and passed away last Saturday. But we loved that place and EVERYONE there were ...
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The Village at Granite Falls

4.5
My mom has been here for over a year. She has been treated well, always looking out for her safety and well being. During the pandemic always taking care of the cleanliness and making sure she and all the residents are safe. We as a family are so greatful to all the staff and administrators for ...
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Darrington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darrington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darrington, 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 Darrington 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 Darrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darrington, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Darrington 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 Darrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darrington, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darrington 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 Darrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darrington, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Olympic Place Retirement and Assisted Living, Cascade Valley and The Village at Granite Falls are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darrington, Washington. See full list of communities.
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