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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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My 97 year old mother has been at Island View for 3 months. All the staff were very helpful in the early stages of transition to meet her particular needs. They continue to do so. The setting is small and...
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.
Island View Place Care Inc. is a residential care home located in the beautiful providence of Victoria, BC. Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is located on the southern end of the Vancouver Island, offering many water and strait views, including the Haro Strait. The providence...
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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, 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, 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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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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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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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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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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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.
Welcome to Amica at Beechwood Village —— a friendly, relaxed retirement community that offers a unique lifestyle for seniors with discerning taste. Your first introduction to this very special community is the private circular driveway leading to a sparkling water fountain, distinctive glass...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Similk Beach, WA

The average cost of senior living in Similk Beach is $3,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Everson, WA with an average of $3,393 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Similk Beach, WA vs. nearby cities

Similk Beach, WA
$3,942/mo
$3,947/mo
$4,011/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Similk Beach, WA vs. the state and national average

Similk Beach, WA
$3,942/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Similk Beach vs. other types of senior living

$4,998/mo
Independent Living
$3,942/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Similk Beach, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,563/mo
Studio
$4,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,143/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,533/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,383/mo

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 Similk Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Similk Beach

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.

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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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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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
12.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
6.5%
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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
25.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
14.4%
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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
34.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
40%
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Cogir of Mill Creek, Cogir of Edmonds and Cristwood Shoreline are the top-rated independent living facilities near Similk Beach, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 341 independent living facilities near Similk Beach, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Similk Beach, Washington are Cogir of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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