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The cost of independent living in North Stanwood is about $4,628 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 307 options. Read 3604 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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hamilton Place is a senior housing community located in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA. Bellingham, which is the northernmost city in the contiguous United States, is known for its magnificent scenery and its lively culture of outdoor recreation. The city hosts a vast number of annual events and...
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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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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.
The Hearthstone is an assisted living community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Green Lake in Seattle, King County, Washington. Our scenic community overlooks lush green city parks and the calm waters of Green Lake, providing a natural oasis in the heart of the city. Seattle is a modern,...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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This is a wonderful place to be. The staff does an excellent job at taking care of my loved one. Since coming to this community my loved one has thrived and that makes me very happy. Some of the staff here...
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.
One of the most difficult times in a family's life is having to find a senior home for their beloved elderly family members. As people age, they require a type of care that isn't necessarily easy to tend to. They require a type of assistance that is there for every hour of the day. With the...
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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.
It’s here…the Eastside’s newest 55+ active living community, conveniently located in the prestigious Redmond Ridge neighborhood. Lease your new apartment home today! Reunion at Redmond Ridge is affordable resort-style living, designed with comfort in mind.Choose from a studio, 1, 2, or 3 bedroom...
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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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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 PARK SHORE. A lakefront tower in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood, Park Shore is an active, welcoming community with panoramic views of Lake Washington. We offer a full range of services to foster independent and healthy living. Unparalleled retirement living. After...
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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.
For those who want their own space and privacy, but easy access to a robust social life and services amenities, this is an ideal option. Our community is designed specifically for the needs of our active resident who want to live an independent lifestyle. Residents will have piece of mind that...
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My mother was a resident with Bainbridge Senior Living for nearly 10 years, 7 at Madison Avenue and 3 years in the Memory Care unit at Madrona House. The staff are wonderful and caring individuals at both...
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.
The Madrona House is an assisted living community located in the beautiful city of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community offers many cozy comforts of home. Dubbed as one of the Best Places to Live in the United States, Bainbridge offers scenic coastal views and plenty of...
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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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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.
Our continuing care retirement community is home to nearly 250 residents who value independence and friendship, healthy living and quality care. The convenience, amenities and safety of a retirement community combine with the freedom of residing in your own home. With a prime location on Queen...
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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.
Welcome to The Park at Belle Harbour, where modern luxury meets urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of independent and assisted living in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & care, community craftsmanship, and unprecedented...
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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, 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.
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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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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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, 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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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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 North Stanwood, WA

The average cost of senior living in North Stanwood is $4,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyman, WA with an average of $3,765 per month.

Independent living costs in North Stanwood, WA, vs. nearby cities

North Stanwood, WA
$4,628/mo
$4,646/mo

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

North Stanwood, WA
$4,628/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in North Stanwood, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,493/mo
Independent Living
$4,628/mo

Independent living costs in North Stanwood, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,471/mo
Studio
$4,985/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,790/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,512/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in North Stanwood 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: North Stanwood, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Stanwood, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,628/mo$4,146/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,435/mo$5,256/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,493/mo$5,140/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
North Stanwood, WA:$4,628/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
North Stanwood, WA:$5,435/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
North Stanwood, WA:$5,493/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in North Stanwood, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Stanwood 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.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Stanwood, WA$4,077/mo$3,837/mo+6.3%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
North Stanwood, WA
2024 average cost:$4,077/mo
2023 average cost:$3,837/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in North Stanwood

Recent reviews for independent living in North Stanwood

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse and engaging activities. Residents across various communities, including Madison House, Cogir of Queen Anne, and Murano Senior Living, enjoy the wide range of activities offered. From Bingo and movie nights to outdoor trips and fitness classes, activities keep residents engaged and active.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and comfort in residents' living spaces. At Victorian, the apartments are described as having new paint and bright light windows, while MorningStar of Kirkland notes the cleanliness and organization of communal areas.
Friendly and accommodating staff. Staff members at communities such as Kenmore Senior Living, Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living, and Solstice at Bellingham are praised for their kindness and attentiveness towards residents. They go above and beyond to accommodate individual needs and make families feel welcome.
Variety of dining options. Quality food is a significant factor in overall resident satisfaction, with communities like Creekside Continuing Care Community and North Creek highlighting the importance of having choices and accommodating dietary restrictions. Meals are a social highlight for many residents.
Strong communication and support. Clear and open communication between staff and families is crucial in ensuring care needs are met. Families who have had positive experiences include those at Solista Everett by Cogir and Peters Creek Retirement and Assisted Living, where staff members make themselves available and respond p ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews emphasize the importance of a friendly and inclusive community environment, where residents make friends and feel at home. This is true for communities like Cogir of Queen Anne, Mountain Glen, and The Creekside.
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North Stanwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Stanwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Stanwood, 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 North Stanwood 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 North Stanwood 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
26.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Stanwood 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 North Stanwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Stanwood 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 North Stanwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Stanwood, Warm Beach Senior Community and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Stanwood, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 307 independent living facilities near North Stanwood, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Stanwood, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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