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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Helen, WA
The cost of independent living in Helen is about $3,492 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 602 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as West Richland, Othello and Smyrna.
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I have made my home at Fieldstone West for 18 months. I appreciate living in such a safe, caring and lovely community. All staff, no matter their position, are friendly, caring and make the residents feel...
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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Team members are always helpful, caring and loving! Everyone here treats the residents with respect and dignity - this is family!
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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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Helen, WA
The average cost of senior living in Helen is $3,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granger, WA with an average of $2,614 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helen, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helen, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Helen
Recent reviews for independent living in Helen
Brookdale Richland
4.5
I had to move my mother here recently. The staff have been very friendly and helpful. I ate lunch there one day with mom and the food was very good and it was nice to have a selection of main dishes instead of just one. The building seems to be cheerful, clean, and all staff have been great. ...
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Brookdale Hearthstone Moses Lake
4.8
From the get go, the staff was on their toes. Everyone had a job to do, and the ease with which we were able to move our friend into a room was seamless. There was compassion in their agenda.
Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick
3.7
My loved one is currently a resident at Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick and the overall experience has been good for her. My loved one says that the food is up and down and monotonous sometimes, other times not so. The weakest thing is the quality of the food. Also, the maintenance man could ...
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Helen independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helen, 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 Helen 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 Helen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helen, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Helen 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 Helen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helen, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
42.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helen 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 Helen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.7%
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Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick, Parkview Estates and Solista Yakima by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Helen, Washington. See full list of communities.
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