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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Urban, WA
The cost of independent living in Urban is about $3,898 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 645 options. Read 969 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Bellingham, Anacortes and Whidbey Island Station.
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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.
Hamilton Place is a senior housing community located in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA. Bellingham, which is the northernmost city in the contiguous United States, is known for its magnificent scenery and its lively culture of outdoor recreation. The city hosts a vast number of annual events and...
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, 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.
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
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.
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: 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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
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.
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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.
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.
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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My mother has lived at Lynden Manor for over 5 years. We chose this facility as a family based on recommendations of friends and some familiarity of other assisted living services available in Whatcom...
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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Peninsula is part of Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation, an organization with an established forty year history of providing quality service. Inspired by South Pacific tropical resorts, The Peninsula is sure to make you feel like you're on vacation every day. Whether you're looking for...
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My husband and I have lived here for 5 years. We began in Assisted living for three years. We had some health changes and needed more care so we moved to the nursing home part where we have lived for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Pacifica Living We have now been at Pacifica for the past fourteen days. I must admit that we are experiencing a big change but I'm sure in time we will adjust. We find that the staff here are very...
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.
Pacifica Retirement Residence Pacifica Retirement Residence is an independent and assisted living residence located in beautiful South Surrey, British Columbia on the border of the quaint seaside town of White Rock. Situated conveniently next to The Peninsula Village Shopping Centre, with...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Cost of independent living in Urban, WA
The average cost of senior living in Urban is $3,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $3,347 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Urban, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Urban, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Urban vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Urban
Recent reviews for independent living in Urban
Cordata Court in Bellingham, WA
4.3
My parents have adjusted well to assisted living and like the staff. The place isn't perfect but I feel as if my parents are in good care.
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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Leopold Retirement in Bellingham, WA
5.0
I'm so glad my family and I chose this community for my new home. The caregivers and staff are kind and helpful. Only had 1 room available but will be getting a bigger one soon I hope. The Activities are amazing her like bingo, arts&crafts, bridge and even a Happy Hour. They have a bus that will ...
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Urban independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Urban independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Urban, 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 Urban 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 Urban partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Urban, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Urban 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 Urban communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Urban, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Urban 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 Urban offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Urban, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.1%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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45.8%
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