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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blue Canyon, WA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Blue Canyon, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Blue Canyon, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Blue Canyon incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Blue Canyon memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Blue Canyon, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellingham, Mount Vernon and Anacortes.
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Photo of Where the Heart is
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We cant really speak to the current situation there. No place is perfect but the staff at Where the Heart is really wants what is best for your parents. It was clean and the staff for the most part were...
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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Photo of Cordata Court
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99 Floor plans available
8.9
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I recommend Cordata Court- it's been great for my mother-in-law. The staff is helpful and kind (although there have been a few changeovers with Director and Recreation Director). Housekeeping could be a bit...
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.
Cordata Court offers U.S. News award-winning independent senior living, assisted living and memory care services in a luxury setting in the beautiful Bellingham, Washington area. Our campus is ideally located to take advantage of mountain views, nearby recreation in both Washington and Canada as...
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Photo of Home Place Special Care at Burlington
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8.7
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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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Photo of Spring Creek by Bonaventure
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1010 Floor plans available
8.7
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33 reviews
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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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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Photo of Brookdale Fairhaven
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Brookale has been very good for my mom. She has received help as needed and encouragement to keep doing things that will help her stay as healthy as possible. We feel it has been a supportive place with...
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.
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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Photo of The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care
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34 reviews
7.7
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[name removed] loved the care center and the patients and workers. We were pleased with the quality of care and the caregivers. No place is like being "home" and it takes time to adjust but we would...
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.
The Bellingham at Orchard is a dedicated memory care community in Bellingham, Washington. Bellingham is a thriving city located a few hours north of Seattle and is the northernmost city in the United States. Boasting stunning scenic views, convenient access to Vancouver and Seattle, fine...
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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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I could give this place 6 stars out of 5, I would. As far as I can tell, things seem to be going very well. The staff interacts with me and my wife very well. She lives here and I live across the street, so...
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.
The Bellingham community was designed from the ground up specifically to deliver life-enriching care to as many as 80 residents through our innovative blend of compassion and clinical excellence. The property is truly at home in the environment of Bellingham, featuring a large expanse of outdoor...
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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...
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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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Photo of Orchard Park Assisted Living
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My father in law has been at Orchard Park for one year and has grown to love it there. He will do his won thing and they are there to support him. The nurses in charge always take what I have to say and then...
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.
An 82 unit Assisted Living facility, Orchard Park provides accommodation to clients ranging from those totally independent to those requiring 24-hour care. Staff includes Licensed Nurses 24 hours a day. Apartments range from studio to 2-bedroom/2-bath up to 860 square feet. All are fully...
Photo of Highgate Senior Living
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This is a fantastic community. They have so many activities for the residents to choose from. They will even take the residents to lunch and rides around town. The staff is always super friendly to 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.
“Providing loving care from the Heart” Our dementia cottage is cozy and intimate, and each person who enters out cottage, receives a “Best Friend” – someone to go on this most difficult journey of dementia with your loved one. Best Friends spend time with their resident. They keep a scrap...
Photo of Country Meadow Village
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.

Cost of memory care in Blue Canyon, WA

The average cost of senior living in Blue Canyon is $5,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynden, WA with an average of $4,721 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blue Canyon, WA vs. nearby cities

Blue Canyon, WA
$5,268/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blue Canyon, WA vs. the state and national average

Blue Canyon, WA
$5,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blue Canyon vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,268/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Blue Canyon, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,185/mo
Studio
$7,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,709/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,595/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,950/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Blue Canyon over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Blue Canyon

Recent reviews for memory care in Blue Canyon

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 am happy content and well cared for. My meds are delivered accurately and on schedule. Staff is happy and very competent as well as friendly and caring.

The Bridge at Mount Vernon

5.0
It's a great place to live and great people to spend your time with. We picked this community, because it was next to the VA Clinic. I can see that improvement are needed in areas, but off hand at this time I can't see them.

Blue Canyon review score based on 50 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 13 Blue Canyon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blue Canyon review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Blue Canyon review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Blue Canyon, WA13 facilities
8.5
Bellingham, WA12 facilities
8.7
Sedro-Woolley, WA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Blue Canyon memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 50 reviews of 13 Blue Canyon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Canyon resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Blue Canyon, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Blue Canyon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Canyon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Canyon, 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 Blue Canyon memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Blue Canyon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Canyon, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Canyon memory care

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 Blue Canyon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Canyon, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
46.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Canyon memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue Canyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Canyon, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
69.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Canyon memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue Canyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Canyon, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
69.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Canyon memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Blue Canyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Canyon, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avista Ferndale, Creekside Continuing Care Community and Mountain Glen are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blue Canyon, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 13 memory care facilities near Blue Canyon, Washington. See the full list.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in Blue Canyon, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Blue Canyon, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Blue Canyon, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Blue Canyon, Washington ranges from $1350 to $11550. The average Memory Care cost in Blue Canyon, Washington is $5,268. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Blue Canyon, Washington typically starts at $1350. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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