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Rosario 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Rosario, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Rosario is about $5,383, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 87 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Extremely clean facility with incredible staff. Incredible sense of community and the director [name removed] went above and beyond to ensure our entire family felt welcome and taken care of
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.
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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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
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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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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...
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.
From the traditional Northwest architecture to the beautifully landscaped courtyard and grounds, through our spacious and designer decorated common areas, Chandler's Square is just the place for comfortable living with your companion and friends. Chandler's Square Retirement Community in...
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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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Mom lived her last 1 ½ years at Lighthouse Memory Care. There are MANY very positive aspects at Lighthouse. The facility is always clean, the care was very good and the meals delicious. The facility...
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.
Lighthouse Memory Care is a community situated in an upscale, quiet and unique neighborhood in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington. It is a new state-of-the-art memory care community living designed to help residents remain social, while they continue to enjoy the things that they loved before...
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I can't express enough in words how great this staff is. It has been a long stressful journey for myself and husband getting my mom and step dad out of a horrible facility in Nevada from elder [Removed], to...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
The moment you enter The Woodway Inn, you will feel welcome. All the amenities for your Independent or Assisted Living lifestyle are here in the comfort of this attractive and active retirement center. The Woodway Inn provides all the comforts of home and the convenience of a full service...
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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: 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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Rosario, WA

The average cost of senior living in Rosario is $5,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $4,490 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rosario, WA, vs. nearby cities

Rosario, WA
$5,383/mo
$5,183/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rosario, WA, vs. state and national averages

Rosario, WA
$5,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rosario, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,383/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,383/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rosario, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,300/mo
Studio
$5,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Rosario vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rosario, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRosario, WAWashingtonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,383/mo$5,141/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,176/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,383/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,221/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Rosario, WA:$5,383/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Rosario, WA:$5,176/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Rosario, WA:$5,383/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Rosario, WA:$4,221/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Rosario, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Rosario 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.

Rosario, WAWA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Rosario, WA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rosario 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
Rosario, WA$7,525/mo$6,257/mo+20.3%
Washington$6,274/mo$5,775/mo+8.6%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Rosario, WA
2024 average cost:$7,525/mo
2023 average cost:$6,257/mo
Percent change:+20.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$6,274/mo
2023 average cost:$5,775/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 nursing homes in Rosario

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rosario

Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham, WA

3.8
My dad has been at Highgate for one year and he fit right in pretty quick. Although he has mobility issues he gets around quite well with a walker and the facility is so safe especially with his walker. He enjoys the food, and I like the fact that his room is cleaned once a week and bed ...
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La Conner Retirement Inn

4.3
We are currently still moving and settling in to La Conner. The staff are great I would give them a 5. The community is clean and well taken care of. There are activities available however we have not had a chance to participate in any. They do not offer a good variety of food. I would ...
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Island View Place Care Inc. in Victoria, BC

5.0
My father spent the last two and a half years of his life at Island View. Although we live overseas, it was such a comfort to know he was being cared for by such compassionate, gentle and attentive nurses. We are so grateful for all the nurses and staff and couldn't recommend this home more ...
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Rosario nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rosario nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rosario, 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 Rosario 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 Rosario that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rosario, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rosario 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 Rosario Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rosario, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rosario 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 Rosario partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rosario, WANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rosario 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 Rosario communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rosario, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rosario 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 Rosario offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rosario, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
77.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
0.4%
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