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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Birch Bay, WA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Birch Bay, 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 Birch Bay or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Birch Bay.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Birch Bay for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 44 assisted living facilities in the Birch Bay 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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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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My mother has lived at Lynden Manor for over 5 years. We chose this facility as a family based on recommendations of friends and some familiarity of other assisted living services available in Whatcom...
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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Cost of assisted living in Birch Bay, WA
The average cost of senior living in Birch Bay is $4,714 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Valley, WA with an average of $4,592 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Birch Bay
Recent reviews for assisted living in Birch Bay
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.
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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Guildford Seniors Village in Surrey, BC
5.0
I have been able to spend some weeks at the Guildford Seniors Village during the past year as a respite resident. It's one of the best places around for respite care. Well-located in the downtown part of Guildford, it's a clean and secure environment with delicious meals, excellent staff, and ...
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Birch Bay assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birch Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birch Bay, 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 Birch Bay 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 Birch Bay 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
35.5%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
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
35.5%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Birch Bay 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 Birch Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Birch Bay 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 Birch Bay 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
16.1%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Birch Bay 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 Birch Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
29%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birch Bay 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 Birch Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Birch Bay
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 Birch Bay protect seniors.
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