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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Northwest Stanwood, WA

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The cost of independent living in Northwest Stanwood is about $4,639 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 313 options. Read 3538 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: 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
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: 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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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: 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.
Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court, a brand new, eco-friendly affordable senior living community in Rainier Valley, Seattle offers everything needed to keep active seniors connected to the diverse and vibrant community that surrounds them! From exciting biking and walking trails to recreational...
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They have a lot of activities that they provide. I like them but I think there's something they can do to have more group activities that go outside of the facility, which means having some sort of van...
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.
Walking distance from banks, drugstores, grocery stores, library, movie theater, and much more! Close to the Light Rail service and on the bus line!
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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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.
The Vintage at Bremerton is a senior housing community in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we are only minutes from parks, shopping, dining, and hospitals. Our residents can enjoy taking a walk around our beautifully landscaped...
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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My uncle lives at Canterbury Manor. The employees are great and friendly! If I or my Uncle have questions, they are always willing to take the time to talk with us. [Name removed] and [name removed]...
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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My mother has lived at Lynden Manor for over 5 years. We chose this facility as a family based on recommendations of friends and some familiarity of other assisted living services available in Whatcom...
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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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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In behalf of Lynn Cicelski and her family, We are so grateful and amazed of the care that you provided for Lynn’s 30 day recovering at Bremerton Belmont Terrace facility. Every employee provided the kindest...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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 Northwest Stanwood, WA

The average cost of senior living in Northwest Stanwood is $4,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyman, WA with an average of $3,780 per month.

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

Northwest Stanwood, WA
$4,639/mo
$4,646/mo

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

Northwest Stanwood, WA
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$5,546/mo
Independent Living
$4,639/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,439/mo
Studio
$4,982/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,792/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,532/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Northwest 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: Northwest Stanwood, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthwest Stanwood, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,639/mo$4,161/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,452/mo$5,264/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,546/mo$5,163/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Northwest Stanwood, WA:$4,639/mo
Washington:$4,161/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Northwest Stanwood, WA:$5,452/mo
Washington:$5,264/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Northwest Stanwood, WA:$5,546/mo
Washington:$5,163/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Northwest Stanwood, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Northwest 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.

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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Northwest Stanwood, WA$4,066/mo$3,814/mo+6.6%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Northwest Stanwood, WA
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$3,814/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Northwest Stanwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Northwest 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.

Northwest Stanwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northwest Stanwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest Stanwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northwest Stanwood, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Northwest 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 Northwest Stanwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northwest Stanwood, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northwest 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 Northwest Stanwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northwest Stanwood, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
46.5%
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Brookdale Stanwood, Warm Beach Senior Community and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Northwest Stanwood, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 313 independent living facilities near Northwest Stanwood, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Northwest 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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