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The cost of independent living in Swantown is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 254 options.

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Photo of Summerhill Assisted Living and Whidbey Island Memory Care
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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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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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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51 reviews
9.9
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51 reviews
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All care givers, activity team members and front desk staff are so patient and caring. There is a 24 hour Med Tech to administer timely medications, which is so important. You can tell they use high quality...
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.
Cogir of Edmonds is a fine, full-service senior living community nestled in the city of Edmonds. Offering residents the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest, the community features gracious amenities, thoughtful services, fine dining options, and a diverse social calendar. Narrow,...
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9.7
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51 reviews
9.7
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We find the staff at Avista very friendly and caring. The facility is clean and well-maintained. The apartment size is fine, and our mother is very happy here.
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.
Avista Ferndale is a small assisted living community with a big heart. At the core of our community is our wonderful staff who will go out of the way to meet the needs and wishes of each resident. We are located in the small town of Ferndale, Washington, just eight miles north of Bellingham. We...
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99 Photos available
9.7
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70 reviews
9.7
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My dad has been living here for a few years now. Recently he wanted to join a lunch outing, but I hadn't been by to bring him cash yet.[Name Removed] the Executive Director, paid for his lunch. When I...
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.
Brookdale Everett is your diamond for senior living. We are a smaller community of just 60 apartments. The building is easy to navigate and is filled with the best residents and staff. We have several staff members who have been here for over 20 years and some residents that have been here for...
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66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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96 reviews
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We moved our Mom almost 3 years ago into Cogir Mill Creek. A Place for Mom was a blessing in helping us to find a safe and top notch new home for our Mom. Cogir has really worked out well. Mill Creek is a...
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.
Cogir of Mill CreekCogir of Mill Creek inspires elegance and class with its grand homey design. The community features a lovely display of plants ranging from blush flowers to tall trees. Cogir of Mill Creek warmly welcomes residents and strives to offer the right level of care. Living options...
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11 Video available
2626 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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My brother is exceptionally happy there. Their medical staff is very attentive to his needs, the staff is kind and the food and dining times are great. Lots and lots of activities in and outside of the...
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.
Within the Queen Anne neighborhood, you’ll find a traditionally modern community encompassed by bright green shrubs called Cogir of Queen Anne. Designed to provide residents comfort and peace in retirement, the community offers lively programming, attentive care, and a safe environment. Choose...
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9.5
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The maintenance staff are fantastic, they are quick to work on repairs as needed. Amenities options and cleanliness are at a high level, which is expected for the high rental price.
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.
Welcome to Vintage at Mill Creek a luxury 55+ apartment community located in beautiful Mill Creek, Washington. Currently offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes featuring modern appliances including a full-size washer and dryer, microwave, twelve place setting dishwasher and more. We...
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2323 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
9.4
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83 reviews
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It's very nice here. All staff are very friendly and helpful. I've been here since [date removed]. The food is pretty good. They have made changes since I've moved here. Director is only on site every other...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cascadian Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in the beautiful town of Everett, we'll be your island of comfort in the middle of lakes, rivers and the Pacific Coast. You'll enjoy the natural beauty of the region and the convenience of being...
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We were looking for a place that would not overwhelm mom. Some place comfortable and honey. This place is great! All the staff are very caring and the details of moving are well understood. I would recommend...
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.
Perched on the hillside, The Willows features magnificent Sound and mountain views, walking paths, gazebo, raised garden beds, trees, courtyard, and beautiful landscaping. All this and ample parking makes The Willows an ideal place to call homeCascades of Bremerton designed Independent living...
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44 Floor plans available
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The food could be improved. Some things were very good others not . When you can't identify what it is that's a problem for me.
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.
A 55+ community, MorningStar at Silver Lake offers 148 apartments for independent and assisted living in the beautiful Silver Lake area of south Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle. Our community is minutes from the renowned Providence Regional Medical Center, shopping, banks and restaurants....
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Photo of Northgate Plaza
11 Video available
77 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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73 reviews
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The people here are fantastic & the place is kept up nicely. I wouldn’t say change anything. It’s run very smoothly. Of course, the parking can be the pits but very busy area. My evaluate: the parking is...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northgate with easy access to I-5, Northgate Plaza offers high-quality care and an enriched senior living lifestyle within a familiar North Seattle neighborhood. The community is close to the Northgate Mall shops and restaurants as well as public parks, houses...
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Photo of Brookdale Montclair Poulsbo
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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We have been very pleased with the care at Brookdale. They are a people first community and the more involved / proactive the family members are, the better the care is, in my opinion. I would absolutely...
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.
Our residents have traded chores, and the hassle and stress that often comes from living at home for a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. All in a setting that feels just like home sweet home.We provide assisted living and memory care services to...
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Good community, friendly staff, and good food make this a welcoming and enjoyable place to visit. The atmosphere feels comfortable and inviting, and the service is consistently kind and helpful. The food is...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
A 55+ community, MorningStar of Kirkland offers 152 apartments for independent living in the beautifully forested Totem Lake area. With easy access to I-405, our community is bordered by Juanita Bay (with its beaches and parks), Evergreen Health Medical Center and the retail center of The Village...
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My father never did move in to Washington Oaks. They were very friendly and helping me get his apartment set up and also helping to evaluate him as his health deteriorated before he could move in. They were...
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.
Live at Washington Oakes Retirement Community, in the heart of Everett, Washington, and you'll have boasting rights to the best retirement community quality and service in the entire Everett region. We are conveniently located three blocks west of Broadway, near the new Colby Campus Hospital and...
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It is month to month (a big plus, I thought, so we don't feel trapped if we were to decide we made a mistake, but we don't think that and already consider this to be our home). WT is strictly independent...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
PICTURE YOUR RETIREMENT IN BOTHELL Welcome to Woodland Terrace, where your retirement adventure awaits. When you visit our retirement community in the heart of Bothell, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy...
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High quality place. Great accommodations, food. Plenty of activities and staff that really cares. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Fairwinds - Brittany Park is proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who, for nearly 40 years, has led the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities. We offer independent living and assisted living services and have set exceptional standards for quality and choice...
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We chose Cascade Valley because when our mom is out of money, they will take Medicaid. , I would recommend to others. Our mom is very happy there. She has made lots of friends and likes the staff a lot.
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.
The Pacific Northwest city of Arlington provides an ideal environment for residents of Cascade Valley assisted living community. Arlington offers rural, small town charm and an easy pace of life, yet is within convenient distance to metropolitan areas for those who appreciate having access to...
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Over all the place was nice while we were there it was clean the staff was nice but they always seemed to be short staffed when it came to the care staff. The only problem we had was the price. Grandma...
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.
GenCare Lifestyle at Lynnwood is an assisted living community located in Lynnwood, WA. The city of Lynnwood is located in Snohomish County and is home to about 36,500 people. Lynnwood is a small, working city with great retail shops where residents can go out for lunch together, go see a movie,...
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22 Floor plans available
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Staff is attentive, activities are plentiful, food is good, clean and acceptable-sized apartments. Weekly outings are also planned.
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.
Windsor Square is designed with it's residents in mind. That means providing an extraordinary level of convenience, security, and sense of community. Windsor Square features amenities such as beauty/barber salon & spa, weekly housekeeping, two chef prepared meals everyday, group transportation,...
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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.
Château Pacific combines the ambiance of a French château with the relaxed elegance of a Northwest lodge. Its beautiful grounds are perfectly situated to provide the best of Snohomish County - natural beauty, as well as easy access to local businesses and services Living at Château Pacific is...
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11 Video available
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The staff is great and really engages with everyone positively. There are many daily activities to choose from. The dining room is ok, there are amazing staff who work in the dining room and others who are...
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.
Centered in one of the most vibrant and creative cities in the world, GenCare Lifestyle at Ballard Landmark in Seattle, Washington is one of the area's premiere active retirement and assisted living communities. The neighborhood of Ballard is trendy and unapologetic in its sophistication....
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The staff at Laurel Cove are always so kind to mom. She is treated with dignity and respect. She recently had to stay in a skilled nursing facility and after that experience, being back at Laurel Cove was a...
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.
Laurel CoveLocated in the heart of Shoreline, this welcoming community features modern yet antique interiors that offer familiarity and nostalgia as you begin a new journey into retirement. The highly trained staff leads with compassion and works tirelessly to help residents preserve their...
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9.0
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Cleanliness of Facility - Slight reduction in score due to exterior perimeter green belt condition. Staff and residents are extremely pleasant. They are considered "independent living" but have received...
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.
GenCare Lifestyle at Granite Falls is a Senior living community in Granite Falls, Washington. We offer a quaint, country home with a small town atmosphere. Our senior living community nestles in a forest setting with deer visiting daily. Being in Snohomish County we are conviently located within...
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The overall experience was superlative. The facilities are new, well designed, and well maintained. The food, activities, movies, and other offerings are easy to access, varied, carried out beautifully, and...
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.
Aegis Living redefines senior living with our new community in the hub of Ballard. Our warm and welcoming community will reflect the cozysmall-town feel of this unique neighborhood and seamlessly blend with a distinctly Northwest style and a nod to its Nordic heritage. Aegis Living Ballard will...
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11 Video available
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my mother-in-law loves her apartment. She has a large covered and uncovered deck with access from the living room and bedroom. She loves being able to see the activity on the street and regularly uses the...
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.
Enjoy all bustling downtown Kirkland offers at Merrill Gardens at Kirkland: a wide range of cultural activities, international cuisine and several parks within walking distance. The Kirkland location is an excellent example of how retirement homes fit into their surroundings and take advantage of...
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Cost of independent living in Swantown, WA

The average cost of senior living in Swantown is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whidbey Island Station, WA with an average of $3,568 per month.

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

Swantown, WA
$3,568/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,925/mo
Independent Living
$3,568/mo

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

Studio
$3,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,968/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,314/mo

Senior living costs in Swantown 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: Swantown, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwantown, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,568/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,640/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,925/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Swantown, WA:$3,568/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Swantown, WA:$5,640/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Swantown, WA:$6,925/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Swantown

Recent reviews for independent living in Swantown

Chandler's Square in Anacortes, WA

5.0
Cleanliness - they have not been able to keep the room cleaning schedule that was there when we started due to staffing issues. However all the common areas are clean and the residents are trying to keep their rooms clean. They offer a variety of foods and take my mom's requests seriously and ...
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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.

Swantown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swantown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swantown, 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 Swantown 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 Swantown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swantown, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Swantown 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 Swantown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swantown, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swantown 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 Swantown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swantown, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Summerhill Assisted Living and Whidbey Island Memory Care, Cogir of Edmonds and Avista Ferndale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swantown, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 254 independent living facilities near Swantown, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Swantown, Washington are Brookdale Everett, Cogir of Mill Creek and Cogir of Queen Anne. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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