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Assisted living costs in Saxon average about $6,511 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 125 communities in Saxon. Our detailed directory has 933 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Bellingham, Anacortes and Lynden.

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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Elder care is expensive. My mother is adjusted to the new environment after about a month for being stressed out due to the change. Caregivers are helpful, attentive and seem to care. Mother is well taken...
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: Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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This is a nice community. The staff is nice and caring. The care that is offered to my mom is wonderful and she had adjusted well. The community is clean and we were happy with the meal that was offered to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
San Juan Villa San Juan Villa, in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, is a small assisted living community that focuses on memory care services designed for people with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The community sits in a small town filled with historic places, making...
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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.
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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
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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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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, 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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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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Love this place. Very friendly and feels like home. The lady that runs the home and is very patient with my friend. (He's a pain at times, Ha) Few residents so you get the attention that you need. All the...
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.
Angelina Care Home is located in Lake Stevens, WA in Snohomish County. This residential care home provides the care that is right for your needs in an area that is rich in natural beauty. Lake Stevens is built around the lake that gives the town its name, and that lake offers much in way 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.
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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.
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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
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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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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I have to say Madison Care is one of the best senior care home in BC. I am so thankfully that my mother has been looking after so well in her 5 years in the Madison Care. The place is clean, the staff are...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Saxon, WA

The average cost of senior living in Saxon is $6,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Harbor, WA with an average of $5,640 per month.

Assisted living costs in Saxon, WA, vs. state and national averages

Saxon, WA
$6,511/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Saxon, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,511/mo
$8,081/mo

Assisted living costs in Saxon, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,218/mo
Studio
$4,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,177/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,916/mo

Senior living costs in Saxon vs. state and 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 destination: Saxon, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaxon, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$6,511/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,081/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,182/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Saxon, WA:$6,511/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Saxon, WA:$8,081/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Saxon, WA:$4,182/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saxon, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Saxon and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Saxon, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saxon have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saxon, WA$6,346/mo$5,981/mo+6.1%
Washington$5,949/mo$5,711/mo+4.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Saxon, WA
2024 average cost:$6,346/mo
2023 average cost:$5,981/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,949/mo
2023 average cost:$5,711/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saxon, 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 Saxon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Saxon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saxon

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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Saxon review score based on 185 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 125 Saxon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saxon 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

Saxon review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Saxon, WA125 facilities
5.5
Friday Harbor, WA39 facilities
7.8
Mount Vernon, WA43 facilities

Review subcategories for Saxon 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 185 reviews of 125 Saxon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saxon 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.
Saxon, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.7
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Saxon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saxon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saxon, 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 Saxon 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 Saxon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saxon, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Saxon 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 Saxon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saxon, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saxon 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 Saxon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saxon, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Saxon 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 Saxon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saxon, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saxon 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 Saxon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saxon, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
48%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saxon

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 Saxon protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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