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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shaw Island, WA

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Memory care in Shaw Island offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Shaw Island is about $5,039 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 10 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Cleanliness - they have not been able to keep the room cleaning schedule that was there when we started due to staffing issues. However all the common areas are clean and the residents are trying to keep...
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.
From the traditional Northwest architecture to the beautifully landscaped courtyard and grounds, through our spacious and designer decorated common areas, Chandler's Square is just the place for comfortable living with your companion and friends. Chandler's Square Retirement Community in...
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Mom lived her last 1 ½ years at Lighthouse Memory Care. There are MANY very positive aspects at Lighthouse. The facility is always clean, the care was very good and the meals delicious. The facility...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Lighthouse Memory Care is a community situated in an upscale, quiet and unique neighborhood in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington. It is a new state-of-the-art memory care community living designed to help residents remain social, while they continue to enjoy the things that they loved before...
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Independent senior living at its finest, when I moved into The Victorian. Appealing to me were the spaciously, well planned living quarters to meet residents' preferences, be it a Studio or a one or...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
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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 memory care in Shaw Island, WA

The average cost of senior living in Shaw Island is $5,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $4,374 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shaw Island, WA vs. nearby cities

Shaw Island, WA
$5,039/mo
$5,002/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shaw Island, WA vs. the state and national average

Shaw Island, WA
$5,039/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shaw Island vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,039/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shaw Island, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,200/mo
Studio
$6,244/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,633/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Shaw Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Shaw Island

Avista Ferndale

4.4
I am happy content and well cared for. My meds are delivered accurately and on schedule. Staff is happy and very competent as well as friendly and caring.

Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor, WA

5.0
My Mother really needed an independent living facility and when we toured this one it seemed really clean. All of the staff members here have been very pleasant to deal with and they are very accommodating. Everyone here just has a friendly warmth to them and the facility feels homey. My mom has ...
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Sunrise of Victoria

5.0
My Mom passed away shortly after she moved in. She was only there for 3 weeks. We wish she could have been there longer. She received very good care while she was there. The staff was good to her and we feel blessed and happy that at the end of her life she seemed at ease.

Shaw Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw Island, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shaw Island memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shaw Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shaw Island memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shaw Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shaw Island, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaw Island memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shaw Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaw Island, WANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw Island memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shaw Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw Island, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw Island memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shaw Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avista Ferndale, Victorian Retirement Residence and Cordata Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shaw Island, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 5 memory care facilities near Shaw Island, Washington. See the full list.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Shaw Island, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shaw Island, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shaw Island, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Shaw Island, Washington ranges from $1350 to $9735. The average Memory Care cost in Shaw Island, Washington is $5,039. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shaw Island, Washington typically starts at $1350. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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