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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lower Elwha, WA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Washington is $4,089, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Lower Elwha area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Superior Housing Co-Op
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.
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Both my parents moved to Sunrise when they were 85 and were in need of full care which they received. The staff are great and became like family to them.. I feel that they couldn’t have been in a better...
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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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: 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 Seawalk Housing Co-Op
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.
Photo of Minton House
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.
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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 Fisgard House
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: 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 Douglas Care Manor
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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Photo of Camelot
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 Colwood 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.
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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.
Photo of Matson Sequoia Residence
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 Westshore Lodge
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 Oak Bay Kiwanis Co-Op
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.
Photo of Hart House Rest Home
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.
Photo of Wellesley
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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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
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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.
Photo of Central Care Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Campbell 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 Cannon Rogers Court
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 Pemberton Manor
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.
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 Lower Elwha, WA

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $4,089 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Washington vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeWashingtonU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,089/mo$3,520/mo16.2% above national median
Assisted Living$6,480/mo$5,830/mo11.1% above national median
Memory Care$8,229/mo$6,999/mo17.6% above national median
Independent Living
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.2% above national median
Assisted Living
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:11.1% above national median
Memory Care
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:17.6% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Lower Elwha

Recent reviews for independent living in Lower Elwha

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.

Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor, WA

5.0
I've been very pleased. I have a nice 1100 square foot cottage apartment. The food is excellent, and I've gained some pounds I have to say! For each meal, they have about 4-5 things on the plate, at about 1/2 cup serving each, so you get a big variety without an overly huge amount of food, ...
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Amica Somerset House in Victoria, BC

5.0
This is an unusual place. All the residents and all the staff I've talked to love this place. They The staff enjoy working here. The residents have a variety of things to do and are generally occupied, not just sitting around watching TV. The food is excellent. One has a choice of which ...
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Lower Elwha independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Elwha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Elwha, 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 Lower Elwha 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 Lower Elwha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Elwha, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Elwha 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 Lower Elwha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Elwha, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
14%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Elwha 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 Lower Elwha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Elwha, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
12%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21%
47.6%
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