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The cost of independent living in Similk Beach is about $4,152 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 339 options. Read 2113 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 Where the Heart Is by Cogir
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So thankful to find a place for my husband who has advanced dementia. They take good care of him and I know he is safe. They provide good food and activities that he can participate in if he wants to do so.
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.
Built in 2000, Where the Heart is Assisted Living and Memory Care is designed as a home like environment two-story building with 59 apartments. There are three separate assisted living neighborhoods each comprising of 15 apartments and one memory care neighborhood including 14 apartments all...
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Photo of Cordata Court
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99 Floor plans available
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Be prepared for a rough entry I the facility if there is a lockdown. Ask for a delayed occupancy. My mother felt abandoned her first week when norovirus hit. It has been an adjustment for my other. Some food...
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.
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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Photo of North Creek
1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.8
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Very frustrating until he got his room settled. Was supposed to be a five day delay that kept getting pushed back. So he was there with no official services as he was concerned a guest staying in a guest...
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.
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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Photo of GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens
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The team there are great. They are engaged and feel like they are working for the residents. It's an older facility so you don't feel like you're at a resort, but the energy in the staff and residents make...
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.
GenCare Lifestyle at Lynnwood is an assisted living community located in Lynnwood, WA. The city of Lynnwood is located in Snohomish County and is home to about 36,500 people. Lynnwood is a small, working city with great retail shops where residents can go out for lunch together, go see a movie,...
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Our 2 bedroom two bath is very usable and lovely. It has great staff and they are very helpful. Our room is in the original school building and very quiet. We love a reserved parking space. The only...
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.
Live at Washington Oakes Retirement Community, in the heart of Everett, Washington, and you'll have boasting rights to the best retirement community quality and service in the entire Everett region. We are conveniently located three blocks west of Broadway, near the new Colby Campus Hospital and...
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Photo of Harbour Pointe Senior Living
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The staff is wonderful and committed to being helpful, kind and very engaging. The facility is beautiful and feels like a nice hotel which we were going for.
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.
At Harbour Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care, we’re proud to be the small-town, local option. Many of our residents have lived in Mukilteo for all of their lives, and we’re happy to offer senior living options to them right here, in the town they’ve always called home. We have been in...
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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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Well, when we came for the initial tour, they talked about having happy hour every Wednesday night but it's actually like a little concert and they have to sit down. They don't really get to mingle so I...
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.
Conveniently located in downtown Mountlake Terrace just 20 minutes north of Seattle. Mountlake Terrace Plaza is known for delivering a service-enriched lifestyle and high-quality care within a warm, friendly community setting. Explore the area's large parks with walking paths and discover why...
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1818 Floor plans available
8.7
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We have been at the Victorian on Feltham for just three weeks , but so far we have nothing negative to say. The staff here are very good, hardworking and interactive with residents. The activity lady goes...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located in a residential area of Victoria, buffered by immaculately tended gardens with private ponds, you'll find The Victorian — a retirement community where residents enjoy life on their own terms. We've served area seniors since 1987, offering a simplified, worry-free lifestyle to help make...
Photo of Brookdale Monroe
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The grounds there are beautiful! There's a pond there with a fountain in the middle, paved walking paths all around, a gazebo, shaded areas to sit by the building. Lots of flowers. They have a gardening...
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.
Building Your Best Senior LifeOur community has been serving the residents of Monroe, Snohomish, Sultan and the Sky Valley as the premier senior retirement community for many years. Offering independent living and assisted living lifestyles, as well as memory care has given us the opportunity to...
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Photo of The Gardens at Marysville
3333 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.6
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33 reviews
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Very clean public areas, No bad odors. Only had noted need for better floor care in mother's room on occasion. Consistently friendly staff. My mother is treated with dignity & respect. She is kept clean &...
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.
At The Gardens at Marysville, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.The Gardens at Marysville is an assisted living and, coming soon, memory care community located in the wooded area of Marysville, Washington. Our...
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Photo of Port Townsend Senior Living by Cogir
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8.6
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My wife and I have spent the past 4 weeks looking for a place for my mom and was taking the time to tour and look at several options to as my mom was moving up from Cali. Such a welcoming environment - it...
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.
At Avamere Port Townsend, we emphasize supporting an active, individualized lifestyle with the amenities to make life a little easier. We offer experiences in independent and assisted living environments.We host 120 single and dual occupancy apartments offering shared services included in our...
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Photo of Brookdale Stanwood
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The staff was very friendly. The apartment was a nice size for my Aunt. The food was very good. Didn't have any activities going on at the time. But my Aunt has been participating in the activities since...
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.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Stanwood, Wash., each new day opens up a whole realm of possibilities. All you need to do is choose. From independent living and assisted living to memory care, the transition...
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Photo of Warm Beach Senior Community
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I'm happy with everything. The staff is wonderful, great communication with any changes that take place, mom is happy, loves the food and has made friends. The facility is clean and safe. There is always...
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.
Warm Beach Senior Community is a faith-based not-for-profit community. We seek to provide more than just a financial safety net for low-income retirees and seniors: we want to empower them to live purpose-filled lives in sustainable community. Come tour with us today!
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Photo of The Willows Bellingham
66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Spring Creek by Bonaventure
88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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What struck me the most about the facility was the friendly staff had lunch there.Several times in the food is really , really good. The caregivers, no mother's name by the first name and they really care...
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.
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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Photo of Kenmore Senior Living
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Food is often cold and desserts are dry in the baked goods. The sales director, [name removed]is very helpful and the nursing lead staff is outstanding. Rooms are not large for this category, but ample...
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.
Kenmore Senior Living has that Seattle Puget Sound charm that is known in the Pacific Northwest and our caring staff is ready to assist you or your loved one. Our senior living community in Kenmore, Washington has everything you could need in a senior living community. Our studio, 1, and...
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Photo of Brookdale Fairhaven
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My father was happy there. They cared about him but the other residents were really lovely and he loved being in their company. I would recommend to others. It's clean. Staff is kind and caring. He loved the...
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.
Not All Assisted Living Is Created EqualFor those looking for exceptional senior living in the Great Northwest, you need look no farther. Your future favorite senior living community provides assisted living for seniors in historic Bellingham, known for its vibrant art scene, historic waterfront...
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I needed a 'Respite Care' residence to recover from my complete knee replacement, for safety reasons due to living in a two story house and having recently lost my wife of 46 plus years and no one else...
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.
Welcome to Amica at Douglas House. As you approach along a fragrant garden path, your entry into this warm home—like setting sets the tone for what is to come in this 'community within a community'. A bright and welcoming lobby is attended by a Concierge to greet you and assist with special...
Photo of The Village at Granite Falls
55 Photos available
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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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I would definitely recommend to others. The staff was friendly, there were plenty of activities for the residents. They made sure my mom felt comfortable and introduced her to the other residents helping her...
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.
Life at Fairwinds — Brighton Court Retirement Community is good. So good, in fact, that you may think you have moved into a resort and not a retirement community. And a super-friendly and super-lively resort at that. At Fairwinds - Brighton Court, the food is always expertly prepared, the staff...
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The food is very good. Chef likes feedback. Housekeeper is thorough. Staff is very accommodating. Since it is new, there have been a few glitches but quickly resolved. Very happy that we chose this place.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Victoria Place
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My loved one was a resident at Victoria Place. Victoria Place is a good place. I will probably move there myself when the time comes.
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.
Victoria Place is a place like no other. Our caring staff will give your loved one the time, attention and care they need to thrive in a comfortable home like setting. We are located in the quaint town of Port Townsend, Washington, just two miles from Puget Sound. Downtown Port Townsend is a...
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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 Maple Ridge
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.5
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The staff at Maple Ridge has been very active/responsive with me and my loved one. The staff is very helpful and informative. My loved one is eating regularly in the gorgeous dining room, has dining...
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.
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. Life is good here in our community, and we like to...
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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
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They were great people all the way to mom's passing and beyond. I would highly recommend The Cottages of Lynwood to anybody looking.
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 Cottages of Lynnwood is a community of assisted living and memory care cottages located just two miles east of Puget Sound, the ideal place to watch an amazing sunset or, if you are very fortunate, watch orcas playing just off shore. Marine life is abundant in the area, and you may also see...

Cost of independent living in Similk Beach, WA

The average cost of senior living in Similk Beach is $4,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Everson, WA with an average of $3,494 per month.

Independent living costs in Similk Beach, WA, vs. nearby cities

Similk Beach, WA
$4,152/mo
$4,028/mo
$4,256/mo

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

Similk Beach, WA
$4,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Similk Beach, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,162/mo
Independent Living
$4,152/mo

Independent living costs in Similk Beach, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,892/mo
Studio
$4,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,017/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Similk Beach 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: Similk Beach, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSimilk Beach, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,152/mo$4,146/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,028/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,162/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Similk Beach, WA:$4,152/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Similk Beach, WA:$5,028/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Similk Beach, WA:$5,162/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Similk Beach, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Similk Beach 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
Similk Beach, WA$4,020/mo$3,727/mo+7.9%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Similk Beach, WA
2024 average cost:$4,020/mo
2023 average cost:$3,727/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
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 Similk Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Similk Beach

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities, such as at Victorian, where residents and their families appreciate the empathetic and caring approach taken by staff members. At Kenmore Senior Living, the staff's sense of humor and attent ...
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Variety of activities. Communities offer an assortment of activities tailored to residents' interests, with reviews for Creekside Continuing Care Community and Port Townsend Senior Living by Cogir praising the wide range of offerings, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. These activities ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces as a key factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Solista Everett by Cogir, residents praise the immaculate cleanliness of their apartments and common areas, while at Quail Park of Lynnwoo ...
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Individualized care and attention. Residents and their families often mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities, like Cristwood Shoreline, where staff quickly and thoughtfully adjust to residents' needs, making the moving process and emotional transition easier. At Creekside Continuing Care Communit ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents consistently praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at their communities. For example, at Victorian, residents look forward to mealtimes due to the chef's accommodating nature and the delicious food offerings. At Solista Everett by Cogir, residents a ...
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Community atmosphere and social opportunities. Residents and their families often express appreciation for the sense of community and social opportunities at their loved ones' communities. At The Willows Bellingham, everyone is reportedly 'happy,' and staff goes above and beyond to foster connections between residents. At Creekside Contin ...
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Similk Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Similk Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Similk Beach, 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 Similk Beach 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 Similk Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Similk Beach, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Similk Beach 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 Similk Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Similk Beach, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Similk Beach 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 Similk Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Similk Beach, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46.4%
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