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The cost of independent living in Mill Creek East is about $4,262 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 352 options.

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Birchview is great! My father-in law lives here. Everyone is so helpful and answers all my questions about him. he really likes it here. plenty of activities to keep every one busy and opportunity to meet...
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.
A family caring for a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer’s can experience overwhelming emotional and physical obstacles. At Birchview we strive to provide the finest care for each of our residents – while still maintaining their individuality and dignity.Knowing your loved one’s needs are...
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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.
Nestled in quaint University Place, The Cottages at Peach Creek offers charming craftsman style apartment homes, complete with pitched roofs, shingle exteriors and lovely front porches on every residence. All residences include attached one- and two-car garages, beautifully landscaped private...
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I have lived here for 9 years and the management team we have here now is the very best we have ever had. Both managers really care about us. The grounds here are large, well maintained, and we have garden...
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.
Lakewood Meadows is a new apartment community designed exclusively for seniors in Lakewood. Each apartment offers the modern convenience of new appliances, and the comfort of accessible floor plans and quality finishes. Professionally decorated community rooms offer bingo, potlucks, arts and...
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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.
Our Kent apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents. We are located in the downtown Kent area We have four-story buildings that area serviced by an elevator,and all of our buildings are access controlled...
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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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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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I have lived at Alderwood Court since november 15th 2014. I am very happy here. I came from Vintage of Everett where I live for 7 years. my husband and I were the very first ones to move in that...
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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.
Take classes at Edmonds Community College located within miles. Also,enjoy the convenience of Safeway, Albertson's, and Fred Meyer all less than a mile away. We are also located Near Stevens Hospital.The Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett Senior Center are all within 10 miles, and Pioneer Park is...
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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.
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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Excellent place!! I love it and my mom loves it too. We learned about the Chateau when we went to a function at the Northshore Senior Center with our mom. At first I read the old reviews on this site...
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.
Chateau at Bothell Landing is a senior living community in which it is our primary goal to allow our residents to live life on their own terms. Rather than simply provide care for our residents, we also try to provide the perfect retirement for each and every individual. Building a retirement...
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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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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: 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: 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.
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace’s assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It’s the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at...
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.
Three Auburn Court apartment buildings Access controlled Each building is serviced by an elevator Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor Beautifully enclosed courtyard, complete with a cascading fountain. During the warmer months, patio...
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: 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: 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: 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.
Choice and flexibility…it’s engrained in usA wonderful new possibility for those in the 62+ crowd of Seattle. We’re host to a unique age-restricted apartment setting; a great variation from others you may have considered before. Now is the time to take advantage of the healthy Seattle Senior...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Remington Place Retirement Inn is uniquely different from any other retirement residence you've ever experienced. Carefully planned, it offers a special combination of cozy warmth and private spaciousness. With only sixty suites you will quickly get to know everybody at Remington Place. In that...
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I do live in these apartments, located at this address listed. It is a SHAG apartment building. I like living here very much. They are nice apartments. However, I disagree with the description that is on...
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.
A selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, including some fully handicap-accessible apartments. Town home-style flats. Select apartments feature patios, terraces or balconies. Professionally designed kitchens with full-size appliances, including dishwashers,...
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Mill Creek East, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mill Creek East is $4,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Harbor, WA with an average of $3,568 per month.

Independent living costs in Mill Creek East, WA, vs. state and national averages

Mill Creek East, WA
$4,262/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Mill Creek East, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,920/mo
Independent Living
$4,262/mo

Independent living costs in Mill Creek East, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,869/mo
Studio
$3,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,670/mo

Senior living costs in Mill Creek East 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: Mill Creek East, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMill Creek East, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,521/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,920/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mill Creek East, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mill Creek East, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mill Creek East, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mill Creek East, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mill Creek East 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mill Creek East, WA$4,247/mo$4,155/mo+2.2%
Washington$3,884/mo$3,765/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Mill Creek East, WA
2024 average cost:$4,247/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,884/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mill Creek East

Recent reviews for independent living in Mill Creek East

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.

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Honest and thoughtful lost-and-found policies. Residents and families at various communities appreciate the honesty and care shown by staff in handling lost items. For instance, at Fairwinds Brittany Park, a ring was found several months after a resident's move-out and returned to the family. These actions help build trust and peace of min ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and inclusive environment at different communities, as in Madison House, where residents and staff welcome family members with open arms and make them feel like part of the community.
Varied activities to suit individual interests. From Bible studies and Bingo to movie nights and scenic drives, communities like MorningStar of Kirkland offer diverse activities tailored to residents' preferences, ensuring an engaging and enjoyable living experience.
Open communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is a key feature at various communities, such as Woodland Terrace, where families can easily reach out for updates and feel reassured about their loved ones' care.
Dedicated and caring staff members. Many reviews praise the staff for their compassionate and attentive care, as seen at Solista Everett by Cogir, where the staff go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and their days are brightened.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Families and residents alike appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, as in The Creekside, where the property is well taken care of, providing a comfortable and inviting living space.
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Mill Creek East independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mill Creek East independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mill Creek East, 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 Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
52%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
59.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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