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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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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: 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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My husband passed away on [date removed] at Evergreen. My thanks to the staff at Terraces third floor for all the care and compassion given to [name removed] over the past 2 1/2 years. From the nurses, care...
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.
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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.
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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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This is a nice community. The staff is nice and caring. The care that is offered to my mom is wonderful and she had adjusted well. The community is clean and we were happy with the meal that was offered to...
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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.
San Juan Villa San Juan Villa, in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, is a small assisted living community that focuses on memory care services designed for people with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The community sits in a small town filled with historic places, making...
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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.
The Peninsula is part of Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation, an organization with an established forty year history of providing quality service. Inspired by South Pacific tropical resorts, The Peninsula is sure to make you feel like you're on vacation every day. Whether you're looking for...
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Pacifica Living We have now been at Pacifica for the past fourteen days. I must admit that we are experiencing a big change but I'm sure in time we will adjust. We find that the staff here are very...
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.
Pacifica Retirement Residence Pacifica Retirement Residence is an independent and assisted living residence located in beautiful South Surrey, British Columbia on the border of the quaint seaside town of White Rock. Situated conveniently next to The Peninsula Village Shopping Centre, with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The English Manor The English Manor is a senior care home located in Surrey, BC. Surrey, which is known for its rich history and diverse culture, is home to numerous events and festivals that take place throughout the year. Its oldest annual festival, which was founded in 1888, is the Cloverdale...
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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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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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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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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Maple Park Adult Family Home is a senior care home that is located in the historical city of Lynden, WA and in Whatcom county. Lynden is named after the Nooksak Indian Village and was historically founded by Holden and Phoebe Judson. The serene Nooksak River runs throughout the southern part of...
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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.
Discovery Memory Care is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other types of memory impairments. We know that dementia is progressive and understand how unique and special your loved one is. In a nurturing, residential environment, our team members provide...
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.

Cost of assisted living in San Juan County, WA

The average cost of senior living in San Juan County is $4,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $4,397 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Juan County, WA vs. nearby counties

San Juan County, WA
$4,918/mo
$5,059/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Juan County, WA vs. the state and national average

San Juan County, WA
$4,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Juan County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,918/mo
$5,003/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in San Juan County, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,829/mo
Private
$7,000/mo
Studio
$5,602/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,215/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,950/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Juan County, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in San Juan County.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Juan County

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Juan County

Cordata Court in Bellingham, WA

4.3
My parents have adjusted well to assisted living and like the staff. The place isn't perfect but I feel as if my parents are in good care.

Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon

5.0
The community is just great. They have lots of activities and posted pictures on their Facebook page so we can see them enjoy the activities. They are starting to get folks out of the community and are doing driving trips around town. I would recommend this community to others based on my ...
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Astoria Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam, BC

4.8
Love Astoria! From the first steps in the door we knew this was the place for Dad. The decor, the facilities, the rooms, and especially the friendliness, both of staff and residents, made Astoria stand out above all other residences. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate us and make Dad ...
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San Juan County review score based on 164 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 189 San Juan County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Juan County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

San Juan County review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
San Juan County, WA189 facilities
6.0
Friday Harbor, WA67 facilities
7.7
Anacortes, WA5 facilities

Review subcategories for San Juan County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 164 reviews of 189 San Juan County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Juan County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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San Juan County assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in San Juan County 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
40.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in San Juan County assisted living

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 San Juan County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Juan County, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.3%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Juan County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Juan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in San Juan County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Juan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Juan County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Juan County assisted 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 assisted living communities in San Juan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Juan County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in San Juan County protect seniors.

Learn about Washington Assisted Living regulations

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