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The cost of independent living in Grassmere is about $3,969 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 118 options. Read 1153 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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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, 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.
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.
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Grassmere, WA

The average cost of senior living in Grassmere is $3,969 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $3,448 per month.

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

Grassmere, WA
$3,969/mo
$3,890/mo
$3,768/mo

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

Grassmere, WA
$3,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,164/mo
Independent Living
$3,969/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,140/mo
Studio
$4,945/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,808/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Grassmere 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: Grassmere, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrassmere, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,969/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,089/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,164/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Grassmere, WA:$3,969/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Grassmere, WA:$5,089/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Grassmere, WA:$5,164/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Grassmere, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Grassmere 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 Grassmere, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Grassmere 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
Grassmere, WA$3,729/mo$3,504/mo+6.4%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Grassmere, WA
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,504/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Grassmere

Recent reviews for independent living in Grassmere

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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Cap Sante Court Community in Anacortes, WA

4.9
My family member will have been there two years in August, and it is perfect for his needs. He has a studio right by the dining room and is very comfortable there. He has an exercise routine and plays games every day with fellow residents.

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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Grassmere independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grassmere independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grassmere, 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 Grassmere 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 Grassmere partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grassmere, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Grassmere 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 Grassmere communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grassmere, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grassmere 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 Grassmere offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grassmere, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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