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The cost of independent living in Hazel is about $4,577 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 192 options. Read 2757 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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In 1956 this community was the Leopold Hotel and I was a bellhop there when I was in college, so I feel like I have come full circle. It is a very well built historic building. It is cozy and comfy here and...
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.
The Leopold is unique among senior living options. Built in 1929 as 4 star Hotel, now providing Vibrant Retirement Living in the heart of downtown Bellingham. The architectural details, grand views of the bay, Crystal Ballroom and history of the building are a treat unto themselves. Bing Crosby,...
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there is a good system of having a mentor for a new resident. My mentor called me and I have called her a few times. But after a month here I have not met her. Others are friendly but because of...
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.
Welcome to Aljoya Thornton Place, an Era Living community. Aljoya offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and nursing care. Just steps from shops, restaurants, theaters, and more, Aljoya Thornton Place...
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Excellent food, very friendly and caring staff, many activities. The grounds are lovely. The building shows its age but is going to be replaced soon. Based on my father's experience, I would recommend Ida...
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.
Welcome to Ida Culver House Ravenna, an Era Living community. Ida Culver House offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living and Assisted Living care. Ida Culver House Ravenna is a community of 90 residences, nestled in the...
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Sagebrook made me feel at home and that they cared about my experience as well as my wife's. Although my wife had stopped being responsive to care, they went out of their way to attempt to reach her and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Sagebrook Senior Living at Bellevue is in the town of Bellevue, King County, Washington, situated between Lake Washington to the east and Lake Sammamish to the west. It is a suburb of Seattle and gets its name from the French, meaning 'beautiful view.' Surrounded by mountain views, it is...
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Prompt, professional, compassionate response. Welcoming and warm atmosphere, quality living space and amenities. Very grateful for the experienced and organized staff and for the Ambassador welcoming program...
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.
Sagebrook Senior Living at Ballard is a 75 apartment, boutique community nestled in the heart of Ballard. We were acquired by Leisure Care at the beginning of 2015 and are no longer Ballard Manor. Our long awaited remodel is now complete. We have brand new apartments, carpets, ceilings, counter...
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The community is very clean, and according to our loved one the best thing about this place are its staff members. They are very warm, friendly and helpful. Our loved one does say the meals are a little...
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.
Enjoy a cup of coffee with friends at our Bistro, share a book next to the fireplace in our cozy library, exercise in our full service fitness center or enjoy a movie in our private theater. Activities programming is the heart our community at Aegis of Bellevue. Our philosophy is to personally...
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This is an especially attractive facility if a person needs Medicaid, or will need Medicaid in the future Great location close to shopping and we found it helpful to be able to go walk down to the lake on...
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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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
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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Their Director of Nursing has been there for several years I think, and seems committed to providing great care. Although she isn't warm and fuzzy she is efficient, professional, responsive and helpful. 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.
Spiritwood at Pine Lake opened its doors to its first residents in June of 2006.  Since that time, residents have enjoyed a wide variety of amenities that have enhanced the quality of their lives.      As a Christian based provider, Spiritwood at Pine Lake affords...
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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.
Welcome to Cedar Pointe Apartments a 55+ apartment community located in beautiful Arlington, Washington. Just minutes from the Freeway, Tulalip Casino, Outlet Mall, and many other convenient shopping locations. Currently offering spacious new 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes featuring granite...
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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.
Photo of Grandview Village
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Alpine Ridge Retirement Apartments
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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My husband and I have lived here for 5 years. We began in Assisted living for three years. We had some health changes and needed more care so we moved to the nursing home part where we have lived for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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, 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.
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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Hazel, WA

The average cost of senior living in Hazel is $4,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Darrington, WA with an average of $3,665 per month.

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

Hazel, WA
$4,576/mo

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

Hazel, WA
$4,576/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$5,522/mo
Independent Living
$4,576/mo

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

Studio
$3,967/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,957/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,315/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,351/mo

Senior living costs in Hazel 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: Hazel, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHazel, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,576/mo$4,183/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,426/mo$5,280/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,522/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Hazel, WA:$4,576/mo
Washington:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Hazel, WA:$5,426/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Hazel, WA:$5,522/mo
Washington:$5,195/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Hazel, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hazel 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 Hazel, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hazel 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hazel, WA$4,393/mo$4,034/mo+8.9%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Hazel, WA
2024 average cost:$4,393/mo
2023 average cost:$4,034/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hazel

Recent reviews for independent living in Hazel

Highlander Apartments in Seattle, WA

4.9
What we really saw that was positive is the staff, from the front end staff, to the director, who is excellent to work with. They have excellent communication. We get emails all the time with any updates. They're close by to medical facilities, so that's been a Godsend. The shuttle service ...
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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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GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens in Lynnwood, WA

3.2
Be cautious of what they tell you when you're moving in. They told me they would evaluate me to make sure I could be at the rate I was paying. They never did that. I was in much worse shape when I first got there and thought I would be getting more care. Nobody really came in to talk to me ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Honest and responsive communication between staff and families. Residents' families express appreciation for the clear and open communication with staff at various communities. At Madison House, staff kept families informed of their loved ones' needs and progress, while at North Creek, the staff made themselves available to answer questions and addressed ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents at several communities. Residents of Solstice at Bellingham mention the sense of community among the tenants, while families of Port Townsend Senior Living by Cogir describe the staff as warm and helpful ...
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High-quality and accommodating dining experiences. Residents and their families praise the food quality and accommodating nature of the dining experiences at multiple communities. At Solista Everett by Cogir, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, and at MorningStar of Kirkland, the food is considered a highlight of the residents' livin ...
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Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Numerous reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of both the interior spaces and grounds at various communities. Residents of Creekside Continuing Care Community appreciate the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio, while families of Washington Oakes describe the facility as always clean ...
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Variety of activities for socialization and engagement. Communities offer a wide range of activities to encourage socialization among residents. At MorningStar of Kirkland, residents engage in activities like movie nights, card games, and craft classes, while at Cogir of Mill Creek, there are opportunities for Bible study groups and bus trips.
Caring and attentive staff. Reviews frequently mention the kindness and compassion of the staff at several communities. At Ballard Landmark, staff are described as attentive and caring for their residents' needs, while at Mountlake Terrace Plaza, the staff provided excellent support for a resident with dementia.
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Hazel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hazel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hazel, 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 Hazel 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 Hazel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hazel, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hazel 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 Hazel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hazel, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.4%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
59.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hazel 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 Hazel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hazel, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
43.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.4%
46.8%
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