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10 Best Nursing Homes in Prairie, WA
Prairie is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 15 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Prairie, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Prairie is about $5,257, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 163 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Urban, Indian Village and Guemes.
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9.5
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37 reviews
Creekside was everything and more for our family. Warm yet professional, they always made us feel welcome and took such good care of my "second mom." I cannot say enough about Creekside. I would like to...
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.
We are pleased to introduce to you Creekside, a Cascades Senior LivingContinuing Care community that offers independent retirement living,assisted living and memory care residents the distinction of living well.Located in the heart of scenic Skagit Valley, our community offers a relaxedand secure...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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17 reviews
Mountain Glen is a quality place for your mom. We found it to be full of people who would like to help in your attempt to find a suitable place for your mom or loved one. They seem to care about all aspects...
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.
Mountain Glen Retirement Center is located in the heart of Skagit Valley and has successfully blended the elements of the Northwest to ensure a comfortable, secure and independent way of life. Our philosophy is to inspire creative, healthy, and active lifestyles to enrich the minds and bodies of...
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9.0
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50 reviews
Unable to rate the activities. My mother died only 1 month after moving in. She was too far gone to take part in any activities. I think for the amount of care my mother needed, they did a very good job. We...
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.
Built in 2000, Where the Heart is Assisted Living and Memory Care is designed as a home like environment two-story building with 59 apartments. There are three separate assisted living neighborhoods each comprising of 15 apartments and one memory care neighborhood including 14 apartments all...
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13 reviews
The staff has been great! The level of care and concern and help the office manager with dealing with long-term care insurance has been great! I'd give 5 on all categories except a 4 on cleanliness (at times...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
HomePlace Special Care at Burlington was built in 1998 in the heart of Skagit County. With it's unique home-like setting, HomePlace provides compassionate and skilled Alzheimer's and Dementia care to not only the memory care residents, but also their families and the employees who work with them....
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8.5
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8 reviews
The interaction has been excellent with the staff. They do a wonderful job with the food. The activities are really good. We are very happy. My loved one was not getting care that was needed at theprevious...
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 Bridge at Mount Vernon, Washington, provides an enriching retirement to seniors looking for an active assisted living community to make their home.Offering a variety of resort-style services and amenities, The Bridge at Mount Vernon works to ensure each resident receives the support and care...
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16 reviews
My father was full of trepidation when he was approached with the idea of moving from his little ADU to Brookdale. A week later he was in and fairly settled. He was so happy and even sounded fabulous when...
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.
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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The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The only complaint I've heard is fixed meal times are a bit early for my in-laws.
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.
Welcome to Rosewood VillaRosewood Villa is beautifully situated between Fairhaven and Happy Valley in Bellingham, WA. Our community has enjoyed decades of serving seniors while providing support to cherished loved ones. We are committed to providing the very best care in and around Whatcom...
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They are really kind and patient with the residents and have their needs taken care of. They want to care for each resident as if they were part of their own family and good o the residents family. Really...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon is located in Mount Vernon, Washington. Settled along the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range, Ashley Gardens prides itself on providing the best care for seniors with memory loss. We strive to provide these services in an inviting atmosphere. Our seniors can...
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Birchview is great! My father-in law lives here. Everyone is so helpful and answers all my questions about him. he really likes it here. plenty of activities to keep every one busy and opportunity to meet...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A family caring for a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer’s can experience overwhelming emotional and physical obstacles. At Birchview we strive to provide the finest care for each of our residents – while still maintaining their individuality and dignity.Knowing your loved one’s needs are...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Prairie, WA
The average cost of senior living in Prairie is $5,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $4,716 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Prairie, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Prairie, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Prairie
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Prairie
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.
Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon
5.0
The community is just great. They have lots of activities and posted pictures on their Facebook page so we can see them enjoy the activities. They are starting to get folks out of the community and are doing driving trips around town. I would recommend this community to others based on my ...
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Avista Ferndale
4.4
I would recommend Louisa Place for someone who needs someone to care for their loved one.
The care was very good, although they were a little short staffed at times so my father had to wait. That was not the caregivers fault, as they did the best they could with what they had. I also know it's ...
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Prairie nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Prairie nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Prairie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Prairie, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Prairie nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Prairie Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prairie, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prairie nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prairie, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
61.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
0.4%
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Creekside Continuing Care Community, Avista Ferndale and Mountain Glen are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Prairie, Washington. See full list of communities.
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