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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Howard, WA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Howard area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Howard. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Howard, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I give them a 5 plus! The facility is so clean and everyone is friendly. All is good with mom. Bonaventure of East Wenatchee is amazing. They take great care of mom and the staff is amazing and very helpful....
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.
Create the home you want with choices, flexibility, independence, respect, good times and exactly the amount of expert help and care you desire, from a little to a lot.East Wenatchee is a great example of how Bonaventure Senior Living makes it easy to create the home you want on your terms -- and...
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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.
Epledalen Retirement & Assisted Living is a family owned and operated facility that has been in operation for over 23 years. We have 21 studio and 21 one-bedroom apartments that either Independent or Assisted Living residents call home. Each apartment has a kitchen that includes a...
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My mom has been happy at Prestige Senior Living at Colonial Vista. Since she's been there, management has changed and there has been lots of staff turnover. Rent has increased, which has her a bit concerned...
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.
Colonial Vista Retirement Community has beautiful grounds and breathtaking views and is known for its caring staff and experience in senior living. They are the recipients of the 2010 WBJ Readers Choice Award for “Best Assisted Living”. Located in Wenatchee, just minutes from medical, shopping,...
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[name removed], the maintenance guy, is really on the ball. Mom calls him for an issue and he typically gets right on it, even helping with the TV. Mom does not care for the food at all. I would recommend...
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.
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Great place with a loving and kindhearted staff. They keep the grounds and the facility well maintained and clean. The residents here are happy and friendly and seem to be kept very active. Great place...
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.
Rosegarden Care Center is an 18 bed Enhanced Residential Care Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of beautiful Okanogan County. Our facility offers a home like atmosphere nestled in an Omak neighborhood. Our staff and residents are like one big family. Most of our experienced, licensed...
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I think it was an excellent experience. Understand that it's assisted living and not nursing care. So just be sure that you go over with the admitting people all the things your loved one needs to make...
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.
Apple Springs is located just 45 miles from the Canadian border, nestled in the heart of Okanogan county. We enjoy the quiet of country life while being located just 2 blocks from a major health clinic with weekly visiting specialists. Shopping and activities of interest are close by We encourage...
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My father loves it there at Garden Terrace Retirement Home! The director (John) took my father (who can be over dramatic) and walked him through the whole experience and worked with my dad very well,...
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.
Garden Terrace & Garden Terrace West is a secure retirement home for independent senior citizens. There are 146 studio and one bedroom apartments. Each is furnished with a stove and refrigerator in a kitchenette intended for light cooking. Window coverings are also provided. Small storage lockers...
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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.
Kadei Glen Assisted Living is in the family business. The reason we exist is to care for family members who need some assistance. Loved ones from so many different areas come to live with us, and over time we all become one big happy family.
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Our mom has never lived alone before and she seems to be settling in well here at Blossom Valley. She knows that this is home. They are taking good care of her and her care needs. It is easy to communicate...
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.
Everything You Need to Feel at Home Whether you're active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Blossom Valley gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you'll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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Avamere offers accommodations and activities for seniors with varying degrees of assistance needs. It's a vibrant, caring community that came highly recommended to us from home Healthcare professionals. It...
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.
Located in Wenatchee, Washington, Avamere at Wenatchee is close to area hospitals, shopping and services. Our beautifully designed community has been serving the seniors of Chelan County since 2004. Our gracious, home-like environment has an experienced staff. They make Avamere at Wenatchee a...
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Mountain Meadows is proving to be the perfect solution for our situation. My dad has been so encouraged and that extends to the rest of our family. Mountain Meadows has been very welcoming. Dad loves the...
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.
Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) assisted living Community and has been governed by a Board of 12 Directors since 2003. Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus is nestled in the center of Leavenworth Washington. This Bavarian style village is known for its festivals,...
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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RiverWest is a small place and the people are very friendly. They have lots of things to do, and it was a different situation & attitude while living here. I'm currently on the waiting list to move back in....
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.
At RiverWest, our staff is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents. We believe in growth and productivity, knowing today's seniors have the desire and ability to continue to be contributing members of our communities. At RiverWest, you will find a comfortable, safe, residential...
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I have a family member at Highgate. I had my concerns when we first moved in but the new care coordinator has gone above and beyond with her staff to make sure they are doing everything they are supposed to....
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
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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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
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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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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 independent living in Howard, WA
The average cost of senior living in Howard is $3,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Okanogan, WA with an average of $3,200 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Howard
Recent reviews for independent living in Howard
Avamere at Wenatchee
5.0
Have lived here since [date removed].
This is a great place in my home town. It is very close to family and friends in Wenatchee. everyone here is so friendly and the food is wonderful. I couldn't be any happier.
Highgate Senior Living in Wenatchee, WA
4.1
I have resided at Highgate for two months. In that time, I have experience consistent support from caregivers who really do have time to give care. They are helpful and positive. That, to me, is the most important factor in assisted living; how one is cared for.
Blossom Valley in Wenatchee, WA
4.3
Just moved my 90 year old mother-in-law into Blossom Value. Staff is amazing and so attentive to residents. You can tell they care about each and every resident. Furnishings clean and modern and new. Love the Coca Cola room. Very festive. [Removed], Director of Marketing is phenomenal. The love ...
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Howard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bonaventure of East Wenatchee, Prestige Senior Living at Colonial Vista and Prestige Senior Living at East Wenatchee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Howard, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Howard, Washington. See the full list.
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