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The cost of independent living in Custer is about $3,493 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 202 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.

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My father in law has been at Orchard Park for one year and has grown to love it there. He will do his won thing and they are there to support him. The nurses in charge always take what I have to say and then...
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.
An 82 unit Assisted Living facility, Orchard Park provides accommodation to clients ranging from those totally independent to those requiring 24-hour care. Staff includes Licensed Nurses 24 hours a day. Apartments range from studio to 2-bedroom/2-bath up to 860 square feet. All are fully...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
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They do not offer meals at WoodRose as it is an independent living community. My dad has not yet started participating in any of the activities offered. The staff are helpful and friendly. They keep the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WoodRose Apartments offers independent living without sacrificing the quality of life enjoyed by people 62 years of age or older. WoodRose is a beautifully appointed apartment community designed exclusively for you with privacy, safety and convenience in mind. Our building is access controlled...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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This is a well run facility with carrying staff. There is a full slate of social events and they bring in excellent entertainment several times a month as well as a monthly birthday/anniversary celebration...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 Rainbow Lodge
Provides: Independent Living
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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 Langley Gardens
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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Simple and well maintained residence. They serve nutritious and balanced food for seniors.
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.

Cost of independent living in Custer, WA

The average cost of senior living in Custer is $3,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynden, WA with an average of $3,441 per month.

Independent living costs in Custer, WA, vs. nearby cities

Custer, WA
$3,493/mo
$3,744/mo
$3,828/mo

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

Custer, WA
$3,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Custer, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,710/mo
Independent Living
$3,493/mo

Independent living costs in Custer, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,970/mo
Studio
$5,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,717/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,178/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,300/mo

Senior living costs in Custer 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: Custer, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCuster, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,493/mo$4,146/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,602/mo$5,256/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,710/mo$5,141/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Custer, WA:$3,493/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Custer, WA:$4,602/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Custer, WA:$4,710/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Custer, WA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Custer, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Custer 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Custer, WA$2,549/mo$4,562/mo-44.1%
Washington$3,260/mo$3,312/mo-1.6%
National$3,044/mo$2,927/mo+4.0%
Custer, WA
2024 average cost:$2,549/mo
2023 average cost:$4,562/mo
Percent change:-44.1%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,260/mo
2023 average cost:$3,312/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Custer

Recent reviews for independent living in Custer

Leopold Retirement in Bellingham, WA

5.0
I'm so glad my family and I chose this community for my new home. The caregivers and staff are kind and helpful. Only had 1 room available but will be getting a bigger one soon I hope. The Activities are amazing her like bingo, arts&crafts, bridge and even a Happy Hour. They have a bus that will ...
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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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The Willows Bellingham

5.0
I love it here!! Everyone is HAPPY! The staff as well as the residents. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to other families!

Custer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Custer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Custer, 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 Custer 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 Custer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Custer, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Custer 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 Custer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Custer, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Custer 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 Custer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.4%
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