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The cost of independent living in Swede Heaven is about $4,350 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 157 options. Read 2458 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Brookdale Arbor Place
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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We like the apartment, we had to move in a hurry. We do like the staff, and they are very solicitous. I didn’t give a 5 star because the meal haven’t been good lately. The meat isn’t tender so sometimes it...
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.
Enhancing Your Senior LifestyleImagine if you could trade all of your chores, including cooking, cleaning and home maintenance, for a different kind of senior living, full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s the life you’ll find in our assisted living...
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99 Floor plans available
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This place was really good they had lots of activity and a movie theater, also happy hour every day!!the staff were kind and very caring, my husband was the problem, he would not join in and just sat in his...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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Absolutely 5+.What we like the most about The Creekside is the walkability to businesses; administrative personnel who REALLY care about the residents, look out for their safety and well being, and provide...
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.
The Creekside is excited to announce that occupational and physical therapy are available onsite. We now have an in-house Director of Rehabilitation. With these therapy services, combined with the exceptional care available onsite, we are able to meet the needs of any senior! Located in quaint...
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4848 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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I love living here! The place is spotless and my room has lots of space and more closet space then I can fill! I enjoy the food. But the best thing is the amazing staff. They are so friendly, I really feel...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham is rooted in natural beauty and historic Fairhaven charm. Our community is just two hours from Seattle, and just beyond Bellingham Bay and the famed Chuckanut Drive. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
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Photo of Aegis at Marymoor in Redmond
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33 Floor plans available
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September 2024, I was desperate to find a place for my wife of 19 years suffering from dementia. As a caregiver without any time to myself, a call came offering to help me! After three tries, I settled on...
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.
Ideal Location – Peaceful Setting and Urban ConvenienceTucked among evergreens at the Redmond–Bellevue border across from Marymoor Park, the community offers a peaceful, residential setting with easy access to world-class medical care at Overlake and Evergreen medical centers, plus nearby...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Kirkland
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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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55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The place is very quiet and clean. Dining has good food and the staff is very helpful. I would recommend this community to others who are currently searching for a place.
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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Photo of Summerhill Assisted Living and Whidbey Island Memory Care
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Good staff, I got a good price due to a special they had. My mother passed yesterday, and they were wonderful in how it was handled. he friendly staff was the biggest factor in my favorable opinion of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Place Oak Harbor is a unique home-oriented Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Facility. We specialize in providing the highest quality of care to our resident's, by employing caregivers and nurses who are kind, compassionate and educated to this level of care. We have 3 living areas with a total...
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3333 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
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Staff is great. Many activities available. Her room is renovated and is light and airy. She doesn't always like the food but it changes all the time.
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.
At The Gardens at Marysville, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.The Gardens at Marysville is an assisted living and, coming soon, memory care community located in the wooded area of Marysville, Washington. Our...
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Photo of Brookdale Fairhaven
88 Photos available
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My father was happy there. They cared about him but the other residents were really lovely and he loved being in their company. I would recommend to others. It's clean. Staff is kind and caring. He loved the...
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.
Not All Assisted Living Is Created EqualFor those looking for exceptional senior living in the Great Northwest, you need look no farther. Your future favorite senior living community provides assisted living for seniors in historic Bellingham, known for its vibrant art scene, historic waterfront...
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Photo of Washington Oakes
1111 Photos available
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35 reviews
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Our 2 bedroom two bath is very usable and lovely. It has great staff and they are very helpful. Our room is in the original school building and very quiet. We love a reserved parking space. The only...
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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Photo of GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens
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All the stuff are always Pleasant. And willing to help out with anything we ask. The only minor item would be that communication between them and me/ us isn't very frequent. This may be because my mom is in...
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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Photo of Brookdale Monroe
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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The grounds there are beautiful! There's a pond there with a fountain in the middle, paved walking paths all around, a gazebo, shaded areas to sit by the building. Lots of flowers. They have a gardening...
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.
Building Your Best Senior LifeOur community has been serving the residents of Monroe, Snohomish, Sultan and the Sky Valley as the premier senior retirement community for many years. Offering independent living and assisted living lifestyles, as well as memory care has given us the opportunity to...
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Photo of Harbour Pointe Senior Living
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The staff is wonderful and committed to being helpful, kind and very engaging. The facility is beautiful and feels like a nice hotel which we were going for.
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.
At Harbour Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care, we’re proud to be the small-town, local option. Many of our residents have lived in Mukilteo for all of their lives, and we’re happy to offer senior living options to them right here, in the town they’ve always called home. We have been in...
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Photo of Warm Beach Senior Community
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I'm happy with everything. The staff is wonderful, great communication with any changes that take place, mom is happy, loves the food and has made friends. The facility is clean and safe. There is always...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Warm Beach Senior Community is a faith-based not-for-profit community. We seek to provide more than just a financial safety net for low-income retirees and seniors: we want to empower them to live purpose-filled lives in sustainable community. Come tour with us today!
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Photo of Aegis of Kirkland
66 Photos available
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Great facilities with an incredibly warm and helpful staff. My mom had just lost her husband of 70 years and moving into Aegis of Kirkland has helped her adapt to her new situation, create new friends 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.
Charming and intimate describes Aegis of Kirkland, where we specialize in assisted living and dementia care. With fresh baked bread every day, a welcoming secured courtyard for relaxing strolls, and a private dining room to host friends and family, this is home as it was meant to be. Aegis of...
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Photo of Aegis of Redmond
1515 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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Staff are very friendly and do their best to engage the resident, although not always successful due to nature of their diseases. They are taking really good care of her diabetes.
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 of Redmond creates 'home' amidst a bed and breakfast setting where your loved one can live, laugh, and enjoy life while watching the waters of the slough drift by. Life begins again at Aegis of Redmond. Nestled along the Sammamish River and Burk-Gilman Trail, Aegis of Redmond is a senior...
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What I like the most about Aegis of Shoreline is the Food, friendliness, and cleanliness. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Assisted Living in Grand Style in North Seattle Nestled in an idyllic, woodsy neighborhood of North Seattle and adjoined to Aegis at Callahan House, our grand Aegis of Shoreline creates an assisted living campus to meet the care needs of all of our residents from light care to two person...
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Photo of Ida Culver House Broadview
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My move was very easy, excellent support from everyone at Ida Culver. They also assigned a resident (more like a big sister) to show me around and introduce me to people and activities for a week or so. it's...
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.
Welcome to Ida Culver House Broadview, an Era Living community. Ida Culver House offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Memory Care.Located in the Seattle neighborhood of Greenwood, Ida Culver...
Photo of Spring Creek by Bonaventure
88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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What struck me the most about the facility was the friendly staff had lunch there.Several times in the food is really , really good. The caregivers, no mother's name by the first name and they really care...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and the apartment has been updated and is nice. The food is not great and they seem to run out of things that are on the menu quite frequently.
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.
Kenmore Senior Living has that Seattle Puget Sound charm that is known in the Pacific Northwest and our caring staff is ready to assist you or your loved one. Our senior living community in Kenmore, Washington has everything you could need in a senior living community. Our studio, 1, and...
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Al (general manager), [name removed](community coordinator) are both outstanding.. We love the aids in memory care ([name removed], [name removed], [name removed]and others) the staff turn over has been...
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 cozy lodge-style community tucked among the trees and tranquil wetlands views, provides excellence in personalized care in assisted living and memory care.________________________________________
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Most staff are friendly. Due to staffing shortages some are abrupt. Staffing shortages and language barriers lead to some difficulties. Meals were adequate in calories but lacking in taste and variety. 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.
Welcome to Emerald City Senior Living, one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the Queen Anne neighborhood. You’ll find Emerald City located in the upscale upper Queen Anne neighborhood 1 block from Queen Anne Drive with convenient shopping and dining.ASSISTED LIVINGHere at Emerald...
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The staff was very friendly. The apartment was a nice size for my Aunt. The food was very good. Didn't have any activities going on at the time. But my Aunt has been participating in the activities since...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Stanwood, Wash., each new day opens up a whole realm of possibilities. All you need to do is choose. From independent living and assisted living to memory care, the transition...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Well, when we came for the initial tour, they talked about having happy hour every Wednesday night but it's actually like a little concert and they have to sit down. They don't really get to mingle so 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.
Conveniently located in downtown Mountlake Terrace just 20 minutes north of Seattle. Mountlake Terrace Plaza is known for delivering a service-enriched lifestyle and high-quality care within a warm, friendly community setting. Explore the area's large parks with walking paths and discover why...
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Cost of independent living in Swede Heaven, WA

The average cost of senior living in Swede Heaven is $4,350 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Darrington, WA with an average of $3,665 per month.

Independent living costs in Swede Heaven, WA, vs. nearby cities

Swede Heaven, WA
$4,350/mo

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

Swede Heaven, WA
$4,350/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Swede Heaven, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,350/mo
Independent Living
$4,350/mo

Independent living costs in Swede Heaven, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,905/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,810/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,364/mo

Senior living costs in Swede Heaven 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: Swede Heaven, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwede Heaven, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,350/mo$4,181/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,331/mo$5,279/mo$4,743/mo
Memory Care$5,350/mo$5,194/mo$5,006/mo
Independent Living
Swede Heaven, WA:$4,350/mo
Washington:$4,181/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Swede Heaven, WA:$5,331/mo
Washington:$5,279/mo
U.S.:$4,743/mo
Memory Care
Swede Heaven, WA:$5,350/mo
Washington:$5,194/mo
U.S.:$5,006/mo
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Independent living costs in Swede Heaven, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Swede Heaven 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.

Swede Heaven, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Swede Heaven, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swede Heaven 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
Swede Heaven, WA$4,307/mo$3,884/mo+10.9%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Swede Heaven, WA
2024 average cost:$4,307/mo
2023 average cost:$3,884/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Swede Heaven

Recent reviews for independent living in Swede Heaven

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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GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens in Lynnwood, WA

3.2
Be cautious of what they tell you when you're moving in. They told me they would evaluate me to make sure I could be at the rate I was paying. They never did that. I was in much worse shape when I first got there and thought I would be getting more care. Nobody really came in to talk to me ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Honest and responsive communication between staff and families. Several reviews mention the clear and effective communication between caregivers and family members, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Fairwinds - Brittany Park, the community director goes above and beyond by returning a lost diamond wedding ring, and at Spring C ...
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Variety of activites for residents. Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities for residents, allowing them to stay active and socially connected. From Bingo and card games to sing-alongs and movie nights, communities like Creekside Continuing Care Community and Woodland Terrace offer a range of activities tailore ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the compassionate and attentive nature of the staff, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for residents. At Madison House, families appreciate the kindness and respect shown to their loved ones, while at North Creek, the staff's willingness to help and supp ...
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Properly maintained facilities. A clean and well-maintained living space is crucial for residents' comfort and safety. Communities like Creekside Continuing Care Community and Solista Everett by Cogir are praised for their attention to detail in maintaining both private rooms and communal areas.
Nutritious and delicious meals. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with many communities offering customized menus and accommodations for dietary restrictions. Reviews for Chandler's Square and North Creek mention the delicious and nutritious meals provided to residents.
Individualized care for each resident. Personalized care plans ensure residents receive the attention and support they need to thrive. At Peters Creek Retirement and Assisted Living, a real gem of a caregiver is noted for her empathy and dedication, while Cristwood Shoreline highlights the staff's ability to cater to individual n ...
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Swede Heaven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swede Heaven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swede Heaven, 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 Swede Heaven 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 Swede Heaven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swede Heaven, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Swede Heaven 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 Swede Heaven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swede Heaven, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
54.7%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swede Heaven 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 Swede Heaven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swede Heaven, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.7%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
41%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
46.8%
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