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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Rockaway Beach, WA

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The cost of independent living in Rockaway Beach is about $4,162 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 92 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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Photo of Summerhill Assisted Living and Whidbey Island Memory Care
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22 Floor plans available
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Good staff, I got a good price due to a special they had. My mother passed yesterday, and they were wonderful in how it was handled. he friendly staff was the biggest factor in my favorable opinion of the...
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.
Home Place Oak Harbor is a unique home-oriented Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Facility. We specialize in providing the highest quality of care to our resident's, by employing caregivers and nurses who are kind, compassionate and educated to this level of care. We have 3 living areas with a total...
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Photo of Brookdale Stanwood
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The staff was very friendly. The apartment was a nice size for my Aunt. The food was very good. Didn't have any activities going on at the time. But my Aunt has been participating in the activities since...
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.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Stanwood, Wash., each new day opens up a whole realm of possibilities. All you need to do is choose. From independent living and assisted living to memory care, the transition...
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Photo of Warm Beach Senior Community
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I'm happy with everything. The staff is wonderful, great communication with any changes that take place, mom is happy, loves the food and has made friends. The facility is clean and safe. There is always...
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.
Warm Beach Senior Community is a faith-based not-for-profit community. We seek to provide more than just a financial safety net for low-income retirees and seniors: we want to empower them to live purpose-filled lives in sustainable community. Come tour with us today!
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They get a 5 for everything. Regency on Whidbey has been just awesome. My mother-in-law loves it there. So much so that she doesn't want to go back to SoCal in the fall when we go back. That says a lot!...
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.
Regency on Whidbey'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 home, yet don't...
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Facility has nicely updated their decor and does not resemble a typical Assisted Living on the inside. Does a wonderful job cleaning and has a lack of offensive odors or covering odors. Meals are typically...
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.
We are delighted to introduce you to Welcome Home Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care, a continuing care community designed to allow our residents as much personal freedom as possible through the various stages of aging in a safe and loving atmosphere. With over 50 yrs of Caregiving experiance, our...
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My husband and I have lived here for 5 years. We began in Assisted living for three years. We had some health changes and needed more care so we moved to the nursing home part where we have lived for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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 Regency On Whidbey (formally Oak Harbor Retir
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.
Photo of Harbor Tower Village
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.
Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
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Cost of independent living in Rockaway Beach, WA

The average cost of senior living in Rockaway Beach is $4,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anacortes, WA with an average of $4,028 per month.

Independent living costs in Rockaway Beach, WA, vs. nearby cities

Rockaway Beach, WA
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Rockaway Beach, WA, vs. state and national averages

Rockaway Beach, WA
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Rockaway Beach, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,202/mo
Independent Living
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Rockaway Beach, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,075/mo
Studio
$5,743/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,949/mo

Senior living costs in Rockaway Beach 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: Rockaway Beach, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockaway Beach, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,162/mo$4,146/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,167/mo$5,256/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,202/mo$5,141/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Rockaway Beach, WA:$4,162/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Rockaway Beach, WA:$5,167/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Rockaway Beach, WA:$5,202/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Rockaway Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockaway Beach

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.

South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA

5.0
My mom was here for several years and really enjoyed the other residents and the staff. It's a really small community, the smallest I've ever seen, and it's all on one level so it was easy for her to get around with her walker. Great for someone looking for a warm, family-like environment.

Rockaway Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockaway Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockaway Beach, 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 Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockaway Beach, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockaway Beach, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockaway Beach, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Summerhill Assisted Living and Whidbey Island Memory Care, Brookdale Stanwood and Warm Beach Senior Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rockaway Beach, Washington. See full list of communities.
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