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Assisted living costs in San Juan County average about $5,058 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 183 communities in San Juan County. Our detailed directory has 769 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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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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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Simple and well maintained residence. They serve nutritious and balanced food for seniors.
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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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.
Warm Beach Senior Community is a faith-based not-for-profit community. We seek to provide more than just a financial safety net for low-income retirees and seniors: we want to empower them to live purpose-filled lives in sustainable community. Come tour with us today!
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Welcome to Courtyard Gardens, a vibrant retirement living community where our goal is to encourage and support your independence. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of our own suite, with services and amenities designed to lighten your load and support you through life’s changes.Our residents truly...
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.
Selah Family HomeSelah Family Home is located in Arlington, WA in Snohomish County. Our residential care home provides you with the support that you are seeking in an area that is historical. Those who spend time in Arlington enjoy checking out the attractions that it offers including Outback...
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Our father moved in ten months ago. Its been a relief to have him in a home where he is well cared for on a number of levels. Friendly interactive staff, a variety of options for a range of care up to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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
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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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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, 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.
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.
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We liked this community when my parents lived here. It was for independent living and know it is more assisted living. The people are lovely and the community is nice. This community just did not have the...
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
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.
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.
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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
Welcome to New Westminster’s luxurious retirement living at Thornebridge Gardens. Relax, play, dine in style, and enjoy our exceptional amenities and services all designed for a fulfilling lifestyle. Our dedicated team of professionals inspires active aging and is on hand to provide assisted...
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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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in San Juan County, WA
The average cost of senior living in San Juan County is $5,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $4,477 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Juan County, WA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Juan County, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Juan County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in San Juan County, WA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in San Juan County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Juan County, 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 San Juan County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in San Juan County
Recent reviews for assisted living in San Juan County
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.
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.
San Juan County review score based on 163 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 163 reviews of 183 San Juan County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The San Juan County 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
San Juan County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for San Juan County 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 163 reviews of 183 San Juan County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Juan County 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.San Juan County, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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San Juan County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Juan County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Juan County, 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 San Juan County 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 San Juan County 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
44.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.9%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.6%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in San Juan County 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 San Juan County 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
40.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Juan County 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 San Juan County 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
19.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in San Juan County 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 San Juan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
35%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Juan County 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 San Juan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
25.1%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Juan County
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 San Juan County protect seniors.
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