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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Birch Bay, WA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Birch Bay, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Birch Bay or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Birch Bay.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Birch Bay for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 21 assisted living facilities in the Birch Bay area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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My experience with Westminster House was very positive. It is a very well-run and facility, with caring staff and top-notch care.
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.
The Westminster House assisted living is located in the culturally diverse city of Surrey in British Columbia. Known as the 'City of Parks,' Surrey is comprised of over 6,000 acres of green vegetation and forests. From the arts and cultural museums to the numerous shops and restaurants, you will...
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I am grateful for the care I received while convalescing in the Morgan Place, in particular to Gym ****** [names removed] OFFICE ******** [names removed] AM *** [names...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
If you enjoy living in a warm and inviting care facility, Morgan Place is uniquely designed to meet your needs with safety, security and comfort in a home like environment. Opened in 2001, the family owned care facility is fully licensed by the Fraser Health Authority and provides over 30 years...
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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.
The Village model enables a safe and enriched-living community for persons living with dementia and cognitive impairment. Our community model affords a continuum of care to support people throughout the course of their personal journey including assisted living, full and end of life care. More...
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Our parents have been with this care facility for 8 months and we have only praise for all of the care they have been receiving. They have a wonderful caring staff, who take an interest in all the needs of...
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.
Langley Seniors Village offers Assisted Living care in the beautiful Willoughby area of Langley and is centrally located near amenities such as shopping, a library, pharmacy and bank.
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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...
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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 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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Although I know that my father is well taken care of in terms of having regular meals and company, there are some ongoing issues that are a concern for us. 1) quality of the food is low; High carbs...
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.
Amenida Seniors’ Community has been helping the seniors of our community for over 20 years. We understand that you are looking for more than “home-like” – you are looking for somewhere that IS home! In addition to great food, fun activities and a well-kept, clean building, you will find us...
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
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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, 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.
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My husband passed away on [date removed] at Evergreen. My thanks to the staff at Terraces third floor for all the care and compassion given to [name removed] over the past 2 1/2 years. From the nurses, care...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The English Manor The English Manor is a senior care home located in Surrey, BC. Surrey, which is known for its rich history and diverse culture, is home to numerous events and festivals that take place throughout the year. Its oldest annual festival, which was founded in 1888, is the Cloverdale...
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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.
The Peninsula is part of Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation, an organization with an established forty year history of providing quality service. Inspired by South Pacific tropical resorts, The Peninsula is sure to make you feel like you're on vacation every day. Whether you're looking for...
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Pacifica Living We have now been at Pacifica for the past fourteen days. I must admit that we are experiencing a big change but I'm sure in time we will adjust. We find that the staff here are very...
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.
Pacifica Retirement Residence Pacifica Retirement Residence is an independent and assisted living residence located in beautiful South Surrey, British Columbia on the border of the quaint seaside town of White Rock. Situated conveniently next to The Peninsula Village Shopping Centre, with...
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It was excellent. The people were wonderful. It was very nice. The food was okay, it was prepackaged, not a lot of fresh vegetables, but they had fresh fruit, and it suited my loved one well. They were...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Clover Heights Retirement Home is a residential care home in the charming city of Cloverdale, British Columbia, in the centre of Surrey. Our community is located just minutes from luscious parks, dining, and shopping areas. No matter the lifestyle, there's always something for our residents and...
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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Maple Park Adult Family Home is a senior care home that is located in the historical city of Lynden, WA and in Whatcom county. Lynden is named after the Nooksak Indian Village and was historically founded by Holden and Phoebe Judson. The serene Nooksak River runs throughout the southern part of...
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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My mother has lived at Lynden Manor for over 5 years. We chose this facility as a family based on recommendations of friends and some familiarity of other assisted living services available in Whatcom...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Birch Bay, WA
The average cost of senior living in Birch Bay is $4,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Valley, WA with an average of $4,592 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Birch Bay over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Birch Bay, WA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Birch Bay
Recent reviews for assisted living in Birch Bay
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.
Astoria Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam, BC
4.8
Love Astoria! From the first steps in the door we knew this was the place for Dad. The decor, the facilities, the rooms, and especially the friendliness, both of staff and residents, made Astoria stand out above all other residences. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate us and make Dad ...
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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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Birch Bay assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birch Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birch Bay, 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 Birch Bay assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Birch Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.1%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Birch Bay assisted living
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 Birch Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Birch Bay assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Birch Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Birch Bay assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Birch Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birch Bay assisted 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 assisted living communities in Birch Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Birch Bay
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Birch Bay protect seniors.
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