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The cost of independent living in Welcome is about $3,520 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 58 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 The Willows Bellingham
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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
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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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Photo of Spring Creek by Bonaventure
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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
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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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They do not offer meals at WoodRose as it is an independent living community. My dad has not yet started participating in any of the activities offered. The staff are helpful and friendly. They keep the...
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.
WoodRose Apartments offers independent living without sacrificing the quality of life enjoyed by people 62 years of age or older. WoodRose is a beautifully appointed apartment community designed exclusively for you with privacy, safety and convenience in mind. Our building is access controlled...
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.
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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
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.
“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...
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Cost of independent living in Welcome, WA

The average cost of senior living in Welcome is $3,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynden, WA with an average of $3,441 per month.

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

Welcome, WA
$3,520/mo
$3,494/mo
$3,494/mo

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

Welcome, WA
$3,520/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,726/mo
Independent Living
$3,520/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,700/mo
Studio
$3,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,238/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,569/mo

Senior living costs in Welcome 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: Welcome, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWelcome, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,520/mo$4,148/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,566/mo$5,292/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,726/mo$5,141/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Welcome, WA:$3,520/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Welcome, WA:$4,566/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Welcome, WA:$4,726/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Welcome, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Welcome 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Welcome, WA$2,549/mo$4,223/mo-39.6%
Washington$3,333/mo$3,237/mo+3.0%
National$2,955/mo$2,859/mo+3.3%
Welcome, WA
2024 average cost:$2,549/mo
2023 average cost:$4,223/mo
Percent change:-39.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,333/mo
2023 average cost:$3,237/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,955/mo
2023 average cost:$2,859/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Welcome

Recent reviews for independent living in Welcome

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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The Willows Bellingham

5.0
I love it here!! Everyone is HAPPY! The staff as well as the residents. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to other families!

Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham, WA

3.8
My dad has been at Highgate for one year and he fit right in pretty quick. Although he has mobility issues he gets around quite well with a walker and the facility is so safe especially with his walker. He enjoys the food, and I like the fact that his room is cleaned once a week and bed ...
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Welcome independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Welcome independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Welcome, 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 Welcome 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 Welcome partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Welcome 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 Welcome communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Welcome, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Welcome 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 Welcome offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Welcome, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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The Willows Bellingham, Spring Creek by Bonaventure and WoodRose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Welcome, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Welcome, Washington. See the full list.

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