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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Whatcom County, WA

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The cost of independent living in Whatcom County is about $3,730 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 123 options. Read 560 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
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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: 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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Magnolia Gardens has been an excellent place for my Mom. The nurses and nursing aids go above and beyond what is required. As she is bedridden, they take her out to activities in a wheelchair (using a lift)...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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: 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.
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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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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.
Welcome to Cedar Pointe Apartments a 55+ apartment community located in beautiful Arlington, Washington. Just minutes from the Freeway, Tulalip Casino, Outlet Mall, and many other convenient shopping locations. Currently offering spacious new 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes featuring granite...
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This is a well run facility with carrying staff. There is a full slate of social events and they bring in excellent entertainment several times a month as well as a monthly birthday/anniversary celebration...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Simple and well maintained residence. They serve nutritious and balanced food for seniors.
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.
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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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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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Whatcom County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Whatcom County is $3,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glacier, WA with an average of $2,425 per month.

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

Whatcom County, WA
$3,730/mo
$3,890/mo
$3,768/mo

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

Whatcom County, WA
$3,730/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,115/mo
Independent Living
$3,730/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,662/mo
Studio
$5,130/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,564/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,651/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,405/mo

Senior living costs in Whatcom 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: Whatcom County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhatcom County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,730/mo$4,145/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,932/mo$5,255/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,115/mo$5,140/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Whatcom County, WA:$3,730/mo
Washington:$4,145/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Whatcom County, WA:$4,932/mo
Washington:$5,255/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Whatcom County, WA:$5,115/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Whatcom County, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whatcom 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
Whatcom County, WA$4,049/mo$3,717/mo+8.9%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Whatcom County, WA
2024 average cost:$4,049/mo
2023 average cost:$3,717/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Whatcom County

Recent reviews for independent living in Whatcom County

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.

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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Whatcom County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whatcom County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whatcom 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 Whatcom 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 Whatcom County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whatcom County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whatcom 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 Whatcom County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whatcom County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whatcom 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 Whatcom County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whatcom County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
46.4%
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