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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.
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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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.
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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.
Discovery View Retirement Apartments are located in Port Townsend, Washington. They offer you or your loved one social and entertainment activities located onsite and nearby. Choose from one and two bedroom apartment homes that are designed for your enjoyment and comfort. Assisted living...
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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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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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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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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.
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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: 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.
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.
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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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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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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, 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Anacortes, WA

The average cost of senior living in Anacortes is $3,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynden, WA with an average of $3,348 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Anacortes, WA vs. nearby cities

Anacortes, WA
$3,857/mo
$4,011/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Anacortes, WA vs. the state and national average

Anacortes, WA
$3,857/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Anacortes vs. other types of senior living

$5,030/mo
Independent Living
$3,857/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Anacortes, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,598/mo
Studio
$4,602/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,518/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,717/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Anacortes

Recent reviews for independent living in Anacortes

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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Anacortes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Anacortes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Anacortes, 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 Anacortes 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 Anacortes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Anacortes, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Anacortes 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 Anacortes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Anacortes, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
24.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Anacortes 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 Anacortes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Anacortes, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.9%
40%
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Cogir of Mill Creek, Cogir of Edmonds and Vintage at Mill Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Anacortes, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 349 independent living facilities near Anacortes, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Anacortes, Washington are Cogir of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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