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10 Best Nursing Homes in Skagit County, WA

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Skagit County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 106 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Skagit County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Skagit County is about $5,214, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1227 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Skagit County, WA

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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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 nursing homes in Skagit County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Skagit County is $5,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nooksack, WA with an average of $4,834 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Skagit County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Skagit County, WA
$5,214/mo
$5,142/mo
$5,201/mo

Nursing homes costs in Skagit County, WA, vs. state and national averages

Skagit County, WA
$5,214/mo
U.S. national average
$4,944/mo

Nursing homes costs in Skagit County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,178/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,214/mo

Nursing homes costs in Skagit County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,216/mo
Studio
$5,567/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,688/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,016/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Skagit County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Skagit County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSkagit County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,214/mo$5,140/mo$4,944/mo
Assisted Living$5,000/mo$5,291/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,178/mo$5,140/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$3,967/mo$4,147/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Skagit County, WA:$5,214/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Assisted Living
Skagit County, WA:$5,000/mo
Washington:$5,291/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Skagit County, WA:$5,178/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Skagit County, WA:$3,967/mo
Washington:$4,147/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Skagit County, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Skagit County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Skagit County, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Skagit County 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
Skagit County, WA$6,824/mo$6,126/mo+11.4%
Washington$6,454/mo$5,968/mo+8.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Skagit County, WA
2024 average cost:$6,824/mo
2023 average cost:$6,126/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Skagit County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Skagit County

Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor, WA

5.0
I've been very pleased. I have a nice 1100 square foot cottage apartment. The food is excellent, and I've gained some pounds I have to say! For each meal, they have about 4-5 things on the plate, at about 1/2 cup serving each, so you get a big variety without an overly huge amount of food, ...
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The Village at Granite Falls

5.0
I was very pleased with everything and everyone in that facility. The staff are very dedicated to their patients, and they are very knowledgeable about how to redirect patients with mild-moderate psychiatric issues and memory difficulties. Every time I had questions, was worried, or needed more ...
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Logan Creek Retirement in Mount Vernon, WA

4.4
They are doing a great job at this community. They have a few areas that could use improvement but overall I am not disappointed at all with this community. They have activities like ice cream socials, Friday cocktail hours and also outings for the residents to stay busy.

Skagit County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skagit County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skagit County, 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 Skagit County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Skagit County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Skagit County, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Skagit County nursing homes

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 Skagit County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Skagit County, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Skagit County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Skagit County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skagit County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Skagit County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Skagit County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skagit County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
57.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skagit County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Skagit County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skagit County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mountain Glen, Creekside Continuing Care Community and Where the Heart Is by Cogir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Skagit County, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 106 nursing homes facilities near Skagit County, Washington. See the full list.

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