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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Similk Beach, WA

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The cost of independent living in Similk Beach is about $4,152 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 339 options. Read 2119 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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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.
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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: 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.
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
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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, 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: 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.
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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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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.
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
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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: 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.
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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.
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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, 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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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
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Similk Beach, WA

The average cost of senior living in Similk Beach is $4,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Everson, WA with an average of $3,494 per month.

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

Similk Beach, WA
$4,152/mo
$4,028/mo
$4,256/mo

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

Similk Beach, WA
$4,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$5,162/mo
Independent Living
$4,152/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,892/mo
Studio
$4,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,017/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Similk Beach vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Similk Beach, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSimilk Beach, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,152/mo$4,146/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$5,028/mo$5,257/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,162/mo$5,140/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Similk Beach, WA:$4,152/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Similk Beach, WA:$5,028/mo
Washington:$5,257/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Similk Beach, WA:$5,162/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Similk Beach, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Similk Beach 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
Similk Beach, WA$4,020/mo$3,727/mo+7.9%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Similk Beach, WA
2024 average cost:$4,020/mo
2023 average cost:$3,727/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 Similk Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Similk 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.

Leopold Retirement in Bellingham, WA

5.0
I'm so glad my family and I chose this community for my new home. The caregivers and staff are kind and helpful. Only had 1 room available but will be getting a bigger one soon I hope. The Activities are amazing her like bingo, arts&crafts, bridge and even a Happy Hour. They have a bus that will ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities, such as at Victorian, where residents and their families appreciate the empathetic and caring approach taken by staff members. At Kenmore Senior Living, the staff's sense of humor and attent ...
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Variety of activities. Communities offer an assortment of activities tailored to residents' interests, with reviews for Creekside Continuing Care Community and Port Townsend Senior Living by Cogir praising the wide range of offerings, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. These activities ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces as a key factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Solista Everett by Cogir, residents praise the immaculate cleanliness of their apartments and common areas, while at Quail Park of Lynnwoo ...
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Individualized care and attention. Residents and their families often mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities, like Cristwood Shoreline, where staff quickly and thoughtfully adjust to residents' needs, making the moving process and emotional transition easier. At Creekside Continuing Care Communit ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents consistently praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at their communities. For example, at Victorian, residents look forward to mealtimes due to the chef's accommodating nature and the delicious food offerings. At Solista Everett by Cogir, residents a ...
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Community atmosphere and social opportunities. Residents and their families often express appreciation for the sense of community and social opportunities at their loved ones' communities. At The Willows Bellingham, everyone is reportedly 'happy,' and staff goes above and beyond to foster connections between residents. At Creekside Contin ...
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Similk Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Similk Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Similk 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 Similk 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 Similk Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Similk Beach, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Similk 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 Similk Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Similk Beach, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Similk 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 Similk Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Similk Beach, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46.4%
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Cap Sante Court Community, Chandler's Square and Cogir of Edmonds are the top-rated independent living facilities near Similk Beach, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 339 independent living facilities near Similk Beach, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Similk Beach, Washington are Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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