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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Shore, WA
If you’re looking for assisted living in West Shore, 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 West Shore or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in West Shore.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in West Shore for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the West Shore area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellingham, Anacortes and Mount Vernon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bellingham, Anacortes and Mount Vernon.
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8.5
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3 reviews
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...
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.
From the traditional Northwest architecture to the beautifully landscaped courtyard and grounds, through our spacious and designer decorated common areas, Chandler's Square is just the place for comfortable living with your companion and friends. Chandler's Square Retirement Community in...
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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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6.5
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3 reviews
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...
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: 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.
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...
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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in West Shore, WA
The average cost of senior living in West Shore is $4,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Friday Harbor, WA with an average of $4,822 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Shore, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Shore, WA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Shore, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in West Shore
Recent reviews for assisted living in West Shore
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.
West Shore assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Shore assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Shore, 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 West Shore 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 West Shore 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
62.5%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in West Shore 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 West Shore 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
50%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Shore 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 West Shore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Shore 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 West Shore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Shore 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 West Shore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Shore
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 West Shore 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 West Shore, Washington. See full list of communities.
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