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The cost of independent living in Snohomish County is about $4,696 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 269 options. Read 3596 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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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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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.
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.
Cannon House, with 100 assisted living units and 20 senior independent apartments, is located in the heart of Seattle's Central District. This modern, spacious facility was opened in 2002 with the intent to provide first rate and affordable services that would allow all seniors to remain close...
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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: 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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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....
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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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: 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
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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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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.
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
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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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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...
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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.
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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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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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
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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.
Admiral Heights is located in the heart of West Seattle close to services, restaurants, parks and shopping. Our goal at Admiral Heights is to meet each residents needs while maintaining the highest level of choice and independence. Each resident selects a care program that is unique to their...
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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.
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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 Snohomish County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Snohomish County is $4,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Darrington, WA with an average of $3,669 per month.

Independent living costs in Snohomish County, WA, vs. nearby counties

Snohomish County, WA
$4,696/mo
$4,405/mo

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

Snohomish County, WA
$4,696/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Snohomish County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,573/mo
Independent Living
$4,696/mo

Independent living costs in Snohomish County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,483/mo
Studio
$4,982/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,833/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,533/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,234/mo

Senior living costs in Snohomish County 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: Snohomish County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSnohomish County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,696/mo$4,161/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,412/mo$5,264/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,573/mo$5,163/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Snohomish County, WA:$4,696/mo
Washington:$4,161/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Snohomish County, WA:$5,412/mo
Washington:$5,264/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Snohomish County, WA:$5,573/mo
Washington:$5,163/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Snohomish County, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Snohomish County 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Snohomish County, WA$4,318/mo$3,929/mo+9.9%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Snohomish County, WA
2024 average cost:$4,318/mo
2023 average cost:$3,929/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Snohomish County

Recent reviews for independent living in Snohomish County

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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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.

Snohomish County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Snohomish County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Snohomish County, 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 Snohomish County 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 Snohomish County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Snohomish County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
49.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Snohomish County 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 Snohomish County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Snohomish County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Snohomish County 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 Snohomish County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.6%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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