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Assisted living costs in Sumas average about $6,511 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 122 communities in Sumas. Our detailed directory has 596 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Bellingham, Lynden and Blaine.

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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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 Centennial Park Lodge
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.
Photo of Bear Creek Lodge
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
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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 Lakeshore Care Centre
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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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: 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 Thornebridge Gardens
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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Photo of Concordia Court
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.
Photo of Country Meadow Village
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.
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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From experience with 4 years of assisted living, the caregivers are good and quick. Although tired of food sometimes, which is part of living in a group scenario. We will be under new ownership as of the end...
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
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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 Canada Way Lodge
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 Rideau Manor
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 Granby Harbour Development
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 Ukrainian Manor
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 Arbor Hill
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.
Arbor HillArbor Hill is a senior care home located in Anacortes, WA in Skagit County. Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island and is best known for its dock and terminal service for ferry services throughout the area. The city hosts a town-wide flea market/garage sale event downtown, along with an...
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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 The Cedars At Beulah Gardens
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
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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 Fraserview Intermediate Care Lodge Co Ltd
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.

Cost of assisted living in Sumas, WA

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

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

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

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

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

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

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sumas 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.

Sumas, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Sumas, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sumas 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
Sumas, 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%
Sumas, 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 Sumas, 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 Sumas.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sumas

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sumas

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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Guildford Seniors Village in Surrey, BC

5.0
I have been able to spend some weeks at the Guildford Seniors Village during the past year as a respite resident. It's one of the best places around for respite care. Well-located in the downtown part of Guildford, it's a clean and secure environment with delicious meals, excellent staff, and ...
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Sumas review score based on 119 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 119 reviews of 122 Sumas assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sumas 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

Sumas review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Sumas, WA122 facilities
5.5
Friday Harbor, WA39 facilities
7.8
Mount Vernon, WA43 facilities

Review subcategories for Sumas 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 119 reviews of 122 Sumas assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sumas 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.
Sumas, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
2.8
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
2.6
3.1
Activities
2.6
3.1
Value for cost*
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3.1
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Sumas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumas, 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 Sumas 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 Sumas 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
41.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sumas 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 Sumas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumas, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.5%
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
15.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumas 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 Sumas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumas, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumas 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 Sumas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumas, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumas 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 Sumas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumas, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
48%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sumas

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 Sumas protect seniors.
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