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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelter Bay, WA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Shelter 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 Shelter Bay or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Shelter Bay.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Shelter Bay for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 14 assisted living facilities in the Shelter 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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9.5
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13 reviews
Staff has been wonderful to me, extremely caring and supportive. I haven't been very active yet but there is a lot of choices.
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...
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15 reviews
They get a 5 for everything. Regency on Whidbey has been just awesome. My mother-in-law loves it there. So much so that she doesn't want to go back to SoCal in the fall when we go back. That says a lot!...
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.
Regency on Whidbey's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't...
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12 reviews
My first experience with the staff was when I went for a tour. They spent a lot of time with me showing me around and answering all of my questions. That was not like other facilities I toured. I felt like I...
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.
Home Place Oak Harbor is a unique home-oriented Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Facility. We specialize in providing the highest quality of care to our resident's, by employing caregivers and nurses who are kind, compassionate and educated to this level of care. We have 3 living areas with a total...
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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...
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My mom has been at Welcome home for quite awhile, she has advanced dementia.I could go on and on about how devastating this disease is but my review is actually how wonderful the staff is that cares for...
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.
We are delighted to introduce you to Welcome Home Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care, a continuing care community designed to allow our residents as much personal freedom as possible through the various stages of aging in a safe and loving atmosphere. With over 50 yrs of Caregiving experiance, our...
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Mom lived her last 1 ½ years at Lighthouse Memory Care. There are MANY very positive aspects at Lighthouse. The facility is always clean, the care was very good and the meals delicious. The facility...
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.
Lighthouse Memory Care is a community situated in an upscale, quiet and unique neighborhood in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington. It is a new state-of-the-art memory care community living designed to help residents remain social, while they continue to enjoy the things that they loved before...
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, 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.
Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
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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The staff is always available to help out and answer questions. They stay on top of medical issues. Staff is eager to help and always lots of smiles. They know their residents and are extremely accomodating.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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, 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 Shelter Bay, WA
The average cost of senior living in Shelter Bay is $5,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whidbey Island Station, WA with an average of $4,839 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelter Bay, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shelter Bay
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelter Bay
Creekside Continuing Care Community in Burlington, WA
5.0
It is excellent and highly recommend. We picked this community because the website popped up when searching for A Place for my Mom.
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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Avamere at Port Townsend
5.0
We love the place! It's very welcoming, the nurse is great, and the food is good. It's peaceful and the staff is very helpful.
Shelter Bay assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelter Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelter 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 Shelter 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 Shelter 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
61.5%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelter 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 Shelter Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelter 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 Shelter Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelter 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 Shelter Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelter 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 Shelter Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelter Bay, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelter 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 Shelter Bay protect seniors.
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Mountain Glen, Creekside Continuing Care Community and Where the Heart is are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelter Bay, Washington. See full list of communities.
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