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The cost of independent living in Skykomish is about $4,250 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 249 options. Read 3430 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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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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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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I have lived here for about five years. The rent I have entered is nominal. Rent for most residents is based on income. I have rated care services as fair because this is an independent living facility....
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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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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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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.
Convenient to retail shopping, public transportation, medical facilities and parks. Indoor community rooms and outdoor courtyards for recreation and relaxation. We have planned activities and events.
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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...
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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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Overall I would say they do a good job at New Haven. It is a nice looking, clean, well kept community, and they take good care of the people who live here. Some of the staff could be a little friendlier, but...
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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.
many restaurants, grocery stores, specialty shops, medical and dental offices, banks, coffee shops and bakeries located in walking distance Just across the street, Bitter Lake Park, with its great view of Bitter Lake, community center: four tennis courts, two ball fields, walking paths, and a...
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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.
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.
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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These apartments are located in Burien. They are independent senior living apartments. They do not serve food or clean your apartment. Amazing owners, lots of activities, safe building, clean, roomy...
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.
Boulevard park Place! A 55+ Active Seniors community, You'll enjoy Freedom, security, friendship & peace of mind! Our independent apartments are located on ten acres with views of the Cascade Mountains and just minutes to golf, shopping, theatres, medical facilities and easy access to Sea-Tac...
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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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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...
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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Skykomish, WA

The average cost of senior living in Skykomish is $4,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, WA with an average of $3,295 per month.

Independent living costs in Skykomish, WA, vs. nearby cities

Skykomish, WA
$4,250/mo
$4,394/mo
$4,383/mo

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

Skykomish, WA
$4,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Skykomish, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,369/mo
Independent Living
$4,250/mo

Independent living costs in Skykomish, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,123/mo
Studio
$4,658/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,217/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,151/mo

Senior living costs in Skykomish 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: Skykomish, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSkykomish, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,250/mo$4,145/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$5,362/mo$5,255/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,369/mo$5,140/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Skykomish, WA:$4,250/mo
Washington:$4,145/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Skykomish, WA:$5,362/mo
Washington:$5,255/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Skykomish, WA:$5,369/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Skykomish, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Skykomish 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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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Skykomish, WA$4,229/mo$3,883/mo+8.9%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Skykomish, WA
2024 average cost:$4,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,883/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
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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 Skykomish

Recent reviews for independent living in Skykomish

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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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.

Regency Newcastle

5.0
Finding Regency Newcastle was a dream come true for my very independent grandmother. The staff and facilities are absolutely wonderful - you can tell how much they care for their residents. My grandmother calls me everyday beaming about all of the activities and how she finally feels "at home". ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Honest and compassionate communication. Many reviews express appreciation for the transparent and caring nature of staff communication at their community. At Fairwinds - Brittany Park, the community director goes above and beyond to keep families informed, even making a phone call to return a lost wedding ring. At Merrill Gardens a ...
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Wide range of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the numerous activities available at various communities. For example, at Cogir of Queen Anne, residents participate in a variety of offerings, including music performances, educational presentations, and scenic drives. The activities department is staffed by dedicated an ...
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Personalized and attentive care. Caring for individual needs is a top priority for several communities. At MorningStar of Kirkland, the staff members make an effort to learn residents' preferences and provide tailored care and attention. This individualized approach creates a welcoming and supportive environment, as seen at ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private apartments, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. Residents of Madison House appreciate the detail and care given to maintaining the property, while Cogir of Kent residents enjoy the renovated ...
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Flexible dining options and quality meals. Communities offer a range of dining experiences that cater to individual preferences and dietary needs. At Revel Issaquah, the dining staff accommodate special requests, and the meals are described as exceptional. The dining room at Cogir of Queen Anne is a favorite gathering place for resid ...
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Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Communities that foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere are highly valued by residents. At The Creekside, staff and residents treat each other like family, and newcomers are quickly made to feel at home. The friendly, down-to-earth nature of staff, like [name removed] at Cogir of Queen Anne, co ...
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Skykomish independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skykomish independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skykomish, 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 Skykomish 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 Skykomish 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Skykomish 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 Skykomish communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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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 Skykomish 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 Skykomish offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skykomish, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cogir of Edmonds, Revel Issaquah and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Skykomish, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 249 independent living facilities near Skykomish, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Skykomish, Washington are Cogir of Edmonds, Cogir of Kent and Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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