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The cost of independent living in Gold Bar is about $4,287 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 316 options. Read 4027 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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Everything is fine! My dad likes his meals, especially the chicken. He gets room cleaning weekly. The staff are all polite, high school students help in the dining room and the manager and staff are more...
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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.
Red Oak Residence of North Bend is a family run community of seniors who strive to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. In operation for over 18 years, Red Oak's smaller size allows us to provide highly individualized boutique services. Our commitment to treat your family like...
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Affinity has been wonderful, we have had an incredible experience so far. What really stood out to us was how respectful all of the staff members are to the residents living there. Everyone who works there...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Arlington we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rent includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub, community garden, dog...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have lived at Alderwood Court since november 15th 2014. I am very happy here. I came from Vintage of Everett where I live for 7 years. my husband and I were the very first ones to move in that...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Take classes at Edmonds Community College located within miles. Also,enjoy the convenience of Safeway, Albertson's, and Fred Meyer all less than a mile away. We are also located Near Stevens Hospital.The Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett Senior Center are all within 10 miles, and Pioneer Park is...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Welcome to The Park at Belle Harbour, where modern luxury meets urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of independent and assisted living in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & care, community craftsmanship, and unprecedented...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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.
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace’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...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Choice and flexibility…it’s engrained in usA wonderful new possibility for those in the 62+ crowd of Seattle. We’re host to a unique age-restricted apartment setting; a great variation from others you may have considered before. Now is the time to take advantage of the healthy Seattle Senior...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Remington Place Retirement Inn is uniquely different from any other retirement residence you've ever experienced. Carefully planned, it offers a special combination of cozy warmth and private spaciousness. With only sixty suites you will quickly get to know everybody at Remington Place. In that...
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I do live in these apartments, located at this address listed. It is a SHAG apartment building. I like living here very much. They are nice apartments. However, I disagree with the description that is on...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, including some fully handicap-accessible apartments. Town home-style flats. Select apartments feature patios, terraces or balconies. Professionally designed kitchens with full-size appliances, including dishwashers,...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Your Best Days Are Yet to Come at Edmonds Village by Stellar LivingWelcome to Edmonds Village, an independent living senior community where comfort meets connection in the heart of Edmonds, Washington. Nestled in a charming, scenic location, our vibrant 55+ community offers more than just a place...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Three Auburn Court apartment buildings Access controlled Each building is serviced by an elevator Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor Beautifully enclosed courtyard, complete with a cascading fountain. During the warmer months, patio...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Gold Bar, WA

The average cost of senior living in Gold Bar is $4,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, WA with an average of $4,024 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Bar, WA vs. nearby cities

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$4,287/mo
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Bar, WA vs. the state and national average

Gold Bar, WA
$4,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Bar vs. other types of senior living

$4,889/mo
Independent Living
$4,287/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gold Bar, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,178/mo
Studio
$4,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,409/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,020/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,571/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Gold Bar over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Gold Bar

Recent reviews for independent living in Gold Bar

Highlander Apartments in Seattle, WA

4.9
What we really saw that was positive is the staff, from the front end staff, to the director, who is excellent to work with. They have excellent communication. We get emails all the time with any updates. They're close by to medical facilities, so that's been a Godsend. The shuttle service ...
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The Vintage at Mount Vernon

5.0
I've had a great experience here so far, I'd recommend this place highly! You get quite a lot for what you pay here, they are "apartment homes" so each unit has a small fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer. The complex also has a gym, billiard room, and a great room for ...
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South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA

5.0
My mom was here for several years and really enjoyed the other residents and the staff. It's a really small community, the smallest I've ever seen, and it's all on one level so it was easy for her to get around with her walker. Great for someone looking for a warm, family-like environment.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews praise the warm and caring nature of the staff and residents in senior living communities. For example, at Madison House, residents encourage building friendships and invite families to activities. At Solstice Senior Living at Renton, staff help with moving-in and make sure resi ...
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Variety of activities and outings. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. At Cogir of Queen Anne, residents enjoy daily activities such as presentations by visiting experts, Bingo, yoga, and scenic drives. At Cogir of Kent, monthly calendar events include movies, lectures, and enter ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. For instance, at Brookdale Foundation House, the chef sources local ingredients and offers a variety of meals. At Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, residents appreciate the restaurant-s ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for many residents. At The Creekside, the Creekside community takes pride in its beautiful garden and maintains the apartments and common areas.
Friendly and responsive customer service. Communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind. At Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, the staff is always available to help and responds promptly to family inquiries. At Revel Issaquah, the marketing director was patient and informative during the tour process.
Personalized care and attention. Many reviews mention the importance of staff getting to know residents and providing personalized care. For example, at Solista Everett by Cogir, caregivers take the time to learn residents' names and preferences. At The Creekside, the staff accommodates specific dietary needs.
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Gold Bar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gold Bar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gold Bar, 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 Gold Bar 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 Gold Bar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.2%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gold Bar 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 Gold Bar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.9%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
52.8%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gold Bar 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 Gold Bar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.8%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Vintage at Mill Creek, Revel Issaquah and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gold Bar, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 316 independent living facilities near Gold Bar, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gold Bar, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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