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29 Residential Care Homes near Whatcom County, WA

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Residential care homes in Whatcom County often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Whatcom County is $9,654 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 29 care homes in Whatcom County and read 27 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Whatcom County, WA

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Last Updated: 11/1/24
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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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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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It was excellent. The people were wonderful. It was very nice. The food was okay, it was prepackaged, not a lot of fresh vegetables, but they had fresh fruit, and it suited my loved one well. They were...
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.
Clover Heights Retirement Home is a residential care home in the charming city of Cloverdale, British Columbia, in the centre of Surrey. Our community is located just minutes from luscious parks, dining, and shopping areas. No matter the lifestyle, there's always something for our residents and...
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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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Cost of care homes in Whatcom County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Whatcom County is $9,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anacortes, WA with an average of $3,654 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Whatcom County, WA vs. nearby counties

Whatcom County, WA
$9,654/mo
$4,842/mo
$4,117/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Whatcom County, WA vs. the state and national average

Whatcom County, WA
$9,654/mo
U.S. national average
$3,792/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Whatcom County vs. other types of senior living

$5,095/mo
Residential Care Home
$9,654/mo

Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in Whatcom County, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,333/mo
Private
$5,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,000/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Whatcom County

Recent reviews for residential care home in Whatcom County

Peaceful Villa Adult Family Home in Ferndale, WA

5.0
Peaceful Villa and its staff were amazing. They took great care of my dad. They went the extra mile for us at every turn. Excellent care. Compassionate staff. Small facility with personalized care.

A New Life AFH Inc in Bellingham, WA

4.9
My mom has come here after she fell in the Assisted living facility she was living. The staff is great. very responsive to our needs. Mom needed a lot of help, including night care. The food is fantastic. Most meals are home made with organic produce. Owner is a dietitian and accommodate a ...
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Among Friends in Lynden, WA

4.7
We moved our mother into Adult Family Lynden in July. The team is very warm, engaged and welcoming. She requires full assistance and not only receives the care required but the care team goes beyond that to involve her in activities, get her outdoors in their lovely gardens and grounds and ...
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Vineyard Haven Adult Family Home, Golden Dreams AFH and A New Life AFH Inc are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Whatcom County, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 29 residential care home facilities near Whatcom County, Washington. See the full list.

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