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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mount Vernon, WA
Assisted living costs in Mount Vernon average about $5,058 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Mount Vernon. Our detailed directory has 149 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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9.3
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17 reviews
Mountain Glen is a quality place for your mom. We found it to be full of people who would like to help in your attempt to find a suitable place for your mom or loved one. They seem to care about all aspects...
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.
Mountain Glen Retirement Center is located in the heart of Skagit Valley and has successfully blended the elements of the Northwest to ensure a comfortable, secure and independent way of life. Our philosophy is to inspire creative, healthy, and active lifestyles to enrich the minds and bodies of...
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8.5
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8 reviews
The interaction has been excellent with the staff. They do a wonderful job with the food. The activities are really good. We are very happy. My loved one was not getting care that was needed at theprevious...
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.
The Bridge at Mount Vernon, Washington, provides an enriching retirement to seniors looking for an active assisted living community to make their home.Offering a variety of resort-style services and amenities, The Bridge at Mount Vernon works to ensure each resident receives the support and care...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review score
37 reviews
Creekside was everything and more for our family. Warm yet professional, they always made us feel welcome and took such good care of my "second mom." I cannot say enough about Creekside. I would like to...
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.
We are pleased to introduce to you Creekside, a Cascades Senior LivingContinuing Care community that offers independent retirement living,assisted living and memory care residents the distinction of living well.Located in the heart of scenic Skagit Valley, our community offers a relaxedand secure...
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9.0
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50 reviews
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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8.7
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13 reviews
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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7.0
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3 reviews
They are really kind and patient with the residents and have their needs taken care of. They want to care for each resident as if they were part of their own family and good o the residents family. Really...
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.
Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon is located in Mount Vernon, Washington. Settled along the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range, Ashley Gardens prides itself on providing the best care for seniors with memory loss. We strive to provide these services in an inviting atmosphere. Our seniors can...
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Birchview is great! My father-in law lives here. Everyone is so helpful and answers all my questions about him. he really likes it here. plenty of activities to keep every one busy and opportunity to meet...
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.
A family caring for a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer’s can experience overwhelming emotional and physical obstacles. At Birchview we strive to provide the finest care for each of our residents – while still maintaining their individuality and dignity.Knowing your loved one’s needs are...
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My parents moved to La Conner Retirement Inn one year ago as my father's health was failing and taking care of him and their house was becoming too much work for my mom, and living closer to me and to...
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.
La Conner Retirement Inn is located in the gorgeous Skagit Valley. This waterfront community is home to unique gift shops, artists, writers, museums, restaurants and a marina. Whether your newly retired or need assisted living, our friendly and courteous staff is dedicated to providing the...
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: 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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Mount Vernon, WA
The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $5,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whidbey Island Station, WA with an average of $4,845 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mount Vernon, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Mount Vernon
Recent reviews for assisted living in Mount Vernon
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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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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Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point in Arlington, WA
4.9
So far I have no complaints they keep my loved one busy puzzles and more activities in this community. They are keeping them busy and doing a wonderful job at this community. I want my loved one safe, clean and happy and not far away from me. I do not drive and I am able to take Uber to go see ...
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Mount Vernon review score based on 49 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 11 Mount Vernon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 49 reviews of 11 Mount Vernon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mount Vernon 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.Mount Vernon, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Mount Vernon assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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
72.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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
72.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
45.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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
27.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon protect seniors.
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