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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washington is $6,480, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Doe Bay area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Regency On Whidbey (formally Oak Harbor Retir
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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, 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.
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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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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
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.
Photo of Amica White Rock
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.
Photo of Whitecliff Care Centre
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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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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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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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
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.
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...
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.
Photo of Island View Place
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
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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.
Photo of Norgarden
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Hart House Rest Home
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.
Photo of Hillside Terrace
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Doe Bay, WA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $6,480 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Washington vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeWashingtonU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,480/mo$5,830/mo11.1% above national median
Memory Care$8,229/mo$6,999/mo17.6% above national median
Independent Living$4,089/mo$3,520/mo16.2% above national median
Assisted Living
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:11.1% above national median
Memory Care
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:17.6% above national median
Independent Living
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.2% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Doe Bay, 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 Doe Bay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Doe Bay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Doe Bay

Chandler's Square in Anacortes, WA

5.0
Cleanliness - they have not been able to keep the room cleaning schedule that was there when we started due to staffing issues. However all the common areas are clean and the residents are trying to keep their rooms clean. They offer a variety of foods and take my mom's requests seriously and ...
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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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Brookdale Stanwood

4.0
So far we have been really pleased with our experience with Brookdale Stanwood. The staff members are very knowledgeable and friendly and if we have any questions or concerns we bring it to their attention and it is answered promptly. Our loved one has been quite pleased with how she has been ...
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Doe Bay review score based on 189 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 189 reviews of 193 Doe Bay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Doe Bay 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

Doe Bay review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Doe Bay, WA193 facilities
6.8
Bellingham, WA177 facilities
7.8
Mount Vernon, WA43 facilities

Review subcategories for Doe Bay 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 189 reviews of 193 Doe Bay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Doe Bay 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.
Doe Bay, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
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3.2
Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
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Activities
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Doe Bay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doe Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doe 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 Doe 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 Doe Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Doe Bay, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Doe 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 Doe Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Doe Bay, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Doe 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 Doe Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doe Bay, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Doe 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 Doe Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doe Bay, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doe 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 Doe Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doe Bay, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
24.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Doe 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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Doe Bay protect seniors.
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