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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alger, WA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Alger, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Alger or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Alger.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Alger for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 7 assisted living facilities in the Alger area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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9.2
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46 reviews
“Where The Heart Is” says it all! A caring staff and a home-like environment make this place the perfect option for someone who needs care and companionship. The support and care they provide is vital for...
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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12 reviews
My mother is currently a resident at Home Place Special Care at Burlington and the experience has been mostly good, overall. The friendliness and the activities are both great. Based on my mother's...
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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14 reviews
Brookale has been very good for my mom. She has received help as needed and encouragement to keep doing things that will help her stay as healthy as possible. We feel it has been a supportive place with grea
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...
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.
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 assisted living in Alger, WA
The average cost of senior living in Alger is $4,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $4,595 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alger, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Alger
Recent reviews for assisted living in Alger
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.
Creekside Continuing Care Community in Burlington, WA
5.0
It is excellent and highly recommend. We picked this community because the website popped up when searching for A Place for my Mom.
Where the Heart is in Burlington, WA
5.0
Thank you for the beautiful flower arrangement. It helped make our celebration even more special. It was a beautiful day filled with flowers, people, kind words and memories. [name removed] thank you for joining us. Thank you for all the wonderful care.
Alger review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 6 Alger assisted living 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 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
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Review subcategories for Alger 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 27 reviews of 6 Alger assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alger 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.Alger, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Alger assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alger assisted living 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 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 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%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alger 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 Alger Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alger, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alger 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 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%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alger 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 Alger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alger, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
34.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alger 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 Alger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alger, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alger
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 Alger protect seniors.
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Mountain Glen, Creekside Continuing Care Community and Where the Heart is are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alger, Washington. See full list of communities.
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