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The cost of independent living in Big Lake is about $3,958 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 160 options.

Read 2608 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Vernon, Anacortes and Warm Beach.

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Photo of Liberty Shores Senior Living
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8.9
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I highly recommend Liberty Shores! My mother is very happy there and I'm very confident that she is well cared for. I have peace of mind knowing that the friendly staff is excellent and the entire facility...
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.
Photo of Creekside Continuing Care Community
66 Photos available
8.9
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52 reviews
8.9
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52 reviews
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Can't say enough good things about the staff. Everyone is friendly and approachable. Whenever I am there I see them interacting with the residents. The residents that I see, seem pleasant. The facility is...
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.
We are pleased to introduce to you Creekside, a Cascades Senior LivingContinuing Care community that offers independent retirement living,assisted living and memory care residents the distinction of living well.Located in the heart of scenic Skagit Valley, our community offers a relaxedand secure...
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Photo of The Gardens at Marysville
3333 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.8
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36 reviews
8.8
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So far our experience with The Gardens has been excellent. 5 stars! The vibe is so happy. The residents all seems to be happy and thriving. The staff are pretty great!
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.
At The Gardens at Marysville, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.The Gardens at Marysville is an assisted living and, coming soon, memory care community located in the wooded area of Marysville, Washington. Our...
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8.8
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19 reviews
8.8
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Food service staff is great and so is the front desk. Most of the food is very good and they are constantly trying to improve it.
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.
Château Pacific combines the ambiance of a French château with the relaxed elegance of a Northwest lodge. Its beautiful grounds are perfectly situated to provide the best of Snohomish County - natural beauty, as well as easy access to local businesses and services Living at Château Pacific is...
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Photo of Olympic Place Retirement and Assisted Living
55 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.7
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40 reviews
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The rooms and common areas are clean. Staff is friendly but is often stressed. One phone line means they have to cut the communication short and move to incoming calls. Messages left about Dr prescription...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement and Assisted Living. Life is good here in our...
Photo of Cordata Court
1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.7
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My Dad's experience there was good. Sometimes he wasn't always happy with the caregivers. But my Dad is not always easy to please. He enjoyed going to the dining room and got to meet a few people he enjoyed....
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.
Cordata Court offers U.S. News award-winning independent senior living, assisted living and memory care services in a luxury setting in the beautiful Bellingham, Washington area. Our campus is ideally located to take advantage of mountain views, nearby recreation in both Washington and Canada as...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Kirkland
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33 Floor plans available
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my mother-in-law loves her apartment. She has a large covered and uncovered deck with access from the living room and bedroom. She loves being able to see the activity on the street and regularly uses the...
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.
Enjoy all bustling downtown Kirkland offers at Merrill Gardens at Kirkland: a wide range of cultural activities, international cuisine and several parks within walking distance. The Kirkland location is an excellent example of how retirement homes fit into their surroundings and take advantage of...
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Photo of Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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14 reviews
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[name removed] has been great. my dad is moved in and although he is not very social I think he's happy there. They helped with information on a moving company which was a big help. , I would recommend to...
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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Photo of Warm Beach Senior Community
1010 Photos available
8.5
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I'm happy with everything. The staff is wonderful, great communication with any changes that take place, mom is happy, loves the food and has made friends. The facility is clean and safe. There is always...
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.
Warm Beach Senior Community is a faith-based not-for-profit community. We seek to provide more than just a financial safety net for low-income retirees and seniors: we want to empower them to live purpose-filled lives in sustainable community. Come tour with us today!
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Photo of Cap Sante Court Community
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8.5
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Cap Sante was so nice. It was perfect for my brother. The community was welcoming and he really felt like home. My brother was only there a short time, but he enjoyed the facility. It was Clean and smelled...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Brookdale Monroe
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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32 reviews
8.5
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32 reviews
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The grounds there are beautiful! There's a pond there with a fountain in the middle, paved walking paths all around, a gazebo, shaded areas to sit by the building. Lots of flowers. They have a gardening...
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.
Building Your Best Senior LifeOur community has been serving the residents of Monroe, Snohomish, Sultan and the Sky Valley as the premier senior retirement community for many years. Offering independent living and assisted living lifestyles, as well as memory care has given us the opportunity to...
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Photo of The Creekside
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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34 reviews
8.5
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34 reviews
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Absolutely 5+.What we like the most about The Creekside is the walkability to businesses; administrative personnel who REALLY care about the residents, look out for their safety and well being, and provide...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
In the heart of Woodinville, Washington, The Creekside offers vibrant Independent Living surrounded by lush greenery, boutique shops, and renowned wine country. Spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom residences provide maintenance-free comfort, while chef-prepared dining, engaging wellness...
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Photo of Aegis of Shoreline
88 Photos available
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What I like the most about Aegis of Shoreline is the Food, friendliness, and cleanliness. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Assisted Living in Grand Style in North Seattle Nestled in an idyllic, woodsy neighborhood of North Seattle and adjoined to Aegis at Callahan House, our grand Aegis of Shoreline creates an assisted living campus to meet the care needs of all of our residents from light care to two person...
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Photo of Ida Culver House Broadview
1111 Photos available
8.5
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36 reviews
8.5
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36 reviews
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I cheated a little and ranked a couple even higher because they are exceptional. The friendliness is a 6+ and the meals and dining is a 10! What I like the most about the community is the friendliness, food,...
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.
Welcome to Ida Culver House Broadview, an Era Living community. Ida Culver House offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Memory Care.Located in the Seattle neighborhood of Greenwood, Ida Culver...
Photo of Summerhill Assisted Living and Whidbey Island Memory Care
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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20 reviews
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Good staff, I got a good price due to a special they had. My mother passed yesterday, and they were wonderful in how it was handled. he friendly staff was the biggest factor in my favorable opinion of the...
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.
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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Photo of Harbour Pointe Senior Living
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8.3
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34 reviews
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The staff is wonderful and committed to being helpful, kind and very engaging. The facility is beautiful and feels like a nice hotel which we were going 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.
At Harbour Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care, we’re proud to be the small-town, local option. Many of our residents have lived in Mukilteo for all of their lives, and we’re happy to offer senior living options to them right here, in the town they’ve always called home. We have been in...
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Photo of Mountlake Terrace Plaza
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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87 reviews
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87 reviews
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I enjoy living at Mountlake Terrace Plaza. Everyone here, including team members and fellow residents are kind and sweet. I find that being a part of the hospitality committee helps me feel like I have an...
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.
Conveniently located in downtown Mountlake Terrace just 20 minutes north of Seattle. Mountlake Terrace Plaza is known for delivering a service-enriched lifestyle and high-quality care within a warm, friendly community setting. Explore the area's large parks with walking paths and discover why...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Sinclair Place
1515 Photos available
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34 reviews
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My mother loves her apartment size she says people are friendly sometimes I find it difficult to get a hold of someone. I only wish they would help people with dementia get signed up for activities since...
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.
Sinclair Place is an assisted living community located in the small town of Sequim, Washington. Sequim is known as the 'banana belt' of the Olympic Peninsula and, as such, has plenty of warm sunny days in which to enjoy the natural beauty in the area. We are located on the south end of town, two...
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Photo of Aegis Lodge
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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16 reviews
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The staff turn over is low (many key staff have been there since we started last summer), the food is amazing, always clean, as mom's dementia has progressed. We see them meeting her needs at each step.
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.
Our cozy lodge-style community tucked among the trees and tranquil wetlands views, provides excellence in personalized care in assisted living and memory care.________________________________________
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Photo of Solstice at Bellingham
4848 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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41 reviews
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I love living here! The place is spotless and my room has lots of space and more closet space then I can fill! I enjoy the food. But the best thing is the amazing staff. They are so friendly, I really feel...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham is rooted in natural beauty and historic Fairhaven charm. Our community is just two hours from Seattle, and just beyond Bellingham Bay and the famed Chuckanut Drive. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
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Photo of Ashley Pointe Senior Living
66 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.0
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I have nothing negative to say about Ashley Point in Lake Stevens.. they have been communicative a and responsive to our concerns .
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.
At Ashley Pointe it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching activities and reliable, courteous service. And of course, an opportunity to make new friends. Ashley Pointe community provides a full range of exceptional senior living and...
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Photo of The Willows Bellingham
66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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I couldn't have found a better place to spend my senior years. I'm very thankful for this place!!The value of cost maybe a little high, but when I think about it, it's worth every penny. What comes to mind...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Fairwinds Brighton Court
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I would definitely recommend to others. The staff was friendly, there were plenty of activities for the residents. They made sure my mom felt comfortable and introduced her to the other residents helping her...
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.
Life at Fairwinds — Brighton Court Retirement Community is good. So good, in fact, that you may think you have moved into a resort and not a retirement community. And a super-friendly and super-lively resort at that. At Fairwinds - Brighton Court, the food is always expertly prepared, the staff...
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Photo of Edmonds Village
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The food is very good. Chef likes feedback. Housekeeper is thorough. Staff is very accommodating. Since it is new, there have been a few glitches but quickly resolved. Very happy that we chose this place.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Your Best Days Are Yet to Come at Edmonds Village by Stellar LivingWelcome to Edmonds Village, an independent living senior community where comfort meets connection in the heart of Edmonds, Washington. Nestled in a charming, scenic location, our vibrant 55+ community offers more than just a place...
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Great facilities with an incredibly warm and helpful staff. My mom had just lost her husband of 70 years and moving into Aegis of Kirkland has helped her adapt to her new situation, create new friends and...
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.
Charming and intimate describes Aegis of Kirkland, where we specialize in assisted living and dementia care. With fresh baked bread every day, a welcoming secured courtyard for relaxing strolls, and a private dining room to host friends and family, this is home as it was meant to be. Aegis of...
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Cost of independent living in Big Lake, WA

The average cost of senior living in Big Lake is $3,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Harbor, WA with an average of $3,576 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Lake, WA, vs. state and national averages

Big Lake, WA
$3,958/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Big Lake, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,369/mo
Independent Living
$3,958/mo

Independent living costs in Big Lake, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,908/mo

Senior living costs in Big Lake 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: Big Lake, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Lake, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,958/mo$4,100/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,964/mo$6,529/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,369/mo$8,261/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Big Lake, WA:$3,958/mo
Washington:$4,100/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Big Lake, WA:$5,964/mo
Washington:$6,529/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Big Lake, WA:$7,369/mo
Washington:$8,261/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Lake, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Lake 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.

Big Lake, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Big Lake, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Lake 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
Big Lake, WA$3,889/mo$3,765/mo+3.3%
Washington$3,756/mo$3,443/mo+9.1%
National$3,307/mo$3,155/mo+4.8%
Big Lake, WA
2024 average cost:$3,889/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,756/mo
2023 average cost:$3,443/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,307/mo
2023 average cost:$3,155/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Lake

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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The Vintage at Mount Vernon

5.0
I've had a great experience here so far, I'd recommend this place highly! You get quite a lot for what you pay here, they are "apartment homes" so each unit has a small fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer. The complex also has a gym, billiard room, and a great room for ...
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Cap Sante Court Community in Anacortes, WA

4.9
My family member will have been there two years in August, and it is perfect for his needs. He has a studio right by the dining room and is very comfortable there. He has an exercise routine and plays games every day with fellow residents.

Big Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Lake independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Lake, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Lake independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Lake, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
50.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Lake independent 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 independent living communities in Big Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Lake, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mountain Glen, Avista Ferndale and Cogir of Mill Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Lake, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 160 independent living facilities near Big Lake, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Big Lake, Washington are Cogir of Mill Creek and Brookdale Everett. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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