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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alger, WA

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Memory care in Alger 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 Alger is about $5,102 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 93 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Alger Memory Care Facilities | 93 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/20/24
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Photo of Where the Heart is
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9.0
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9.0
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50 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
22%
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2%
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2%
1 star
6%
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Unable to rate the activities. My mother died only 1 month after moving in. She was too far gone to take part in any activities. I think for the amount of care my mother needed, they did a very good job. We...
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.
Built in 2000, Where the Heart is Assisted Living and Memory Care is designed as a home like environment two-story building with 59 apartments. There are three separate assisted living neighborhoods each comprising of 15 apartments and one memory care neighborhood including 14 apartments all...
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Photo of Home Place Special Care at Burlington
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8.7
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13 reviews
8.7
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13 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
38%
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The staff has been great! The level of care and concern and help the office manager with dealing with long-term care insurance has been great! I'd give 5 on all categories except a 4 on cleanliness (at times...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
HomePlace Special Care at Burlington was built in 1998 in the heart of Skagit County. With it's unique home-like setting, HomePlace provides compassionate and skilled Alzheimer's and Dementia care to not only the memory care residents, but also their families and the employees who work with them....
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8.3
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16 reviews
8.3
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16 reviews
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56%
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19%
3 star
6%
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6%
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13%
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My father was full of trepidation when he was approached with the idea of moving from his little ADU to Brookdale. A week later he was in and fairly settled. He was so happy and even sounded fabulous when...
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.
Not All Assisted Living Is Created EqualFor those looking for exceptional senior living in the Great Northwest, you need look no farther. Your future favorite senior living community provides assisted living for seniors in historic Bellingham, known for its vibrant art scene, historic waterfront...
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The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The only complaint I've heard is fixed meal times are a bit early for my in-laws.
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.
Welcome to Rosewood VillaRosewood Villa is beautifully situated between Fairhaven and Happy Valley in Bellingham, WA. Our community has enjoyed decades of serving seniors while providing support to cherished loved ones. We are committed to providing the very best care in and around Whatcom...
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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: 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 Alger, WA

The average cost of senior living in Alger is $5,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $4,612 per month.

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

Alger, WA
$5,102/mo

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

Alger, WA
$5,102/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,102/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,350/mo
Studio
$6,532/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,045/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Alger over time

Alger, WAWA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Alger

Recent reviews for memory care in Alger

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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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.

The Bridge at Mount Vernon

5.0
It's a great place to live and great people to spend your time with. We picked this community, because it was next to the VA Clinic. I can see that improvement are needed in areas, but off hand at this time I can't see them.

Alger review score based on 31 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 6 Alger memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alger review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Alger review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Alger, WA6 facilities
8.7
Sedro-Woolley, WA9 facilities
8.7
Burlington, WA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Alger memory care

When memory care 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 31 reviews of 6 Alger memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alger resident and family memory care 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.
Alger, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Alger memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alger memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alger, 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 Alger 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 Alger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alger, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alger 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 Alger Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alger, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alger 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 Alger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alger, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alger 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 Alger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alger, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alger 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 Alger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alger, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Creekside Continuing Care Community, Avista Ferndale and Mountain Glen are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alger, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near Alger, Washington. See the full list.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Alger, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alger, 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 Alger, 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 Alger, Washington ranges from $1350 to $10180. The average Memory Care cost in Alger, Washington is $5,102. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Alger, 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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