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Love this place. Very friendly and feels like home. The lady that runs the home and is very patient with my friend. (He's a pain at times, Ha) Few residents so you get the attention that you need. All the...
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.
Angelina Care Home is located in Lake Stevens, WA in Snohomish County. This residential care home provides the care that is right for your needs in an area that is rich in natural beauty. Lake Stevens is built around the lake that gives the town its name, and that lake offers much in way of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Courtyard Gardens, a vibrant retirement living community where our goal is to encourage and support your independence. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of our own suite, with services and amenities designed to lighten your load and support you through life’s changes.Our residents truly...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
We currently have one big, shared room and two wake staffs at all times, one English speaking and one Russian speaking.
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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.
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.
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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.
Welcome to New Westminster’s luxurious retirement living at Thornebridge Gardens. Relax, play, dine in style, and enjoy our exceptional amenities and services all designed for a fulfilling lifestyle. Our dedicated team of professionals inspires active aging and is on hand to provide assisted...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Silver Pond AFh located in Lynnwood, Washington provides assisted living services. We offer compassionate and quality care in a beautiful setting, were every resident matters. We have a very good hospital, Stevens Hospital, located nearby, which scored a 83 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare...
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Cost of assisted living in Decatur, WA

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $4,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $4,397 per month.

Assisted living costs in Decatur, WA, vs. nearby cities

Decatur, WA
$4,919/mo
$4,981/mo

Assisted living costs in Decatur, WA, vs. state and national averages

Decatur, WA
$4,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Decatur, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,919/mo
$4,911/mo

Assisted living costs in Decatur, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,654/mo
Private
$6,267/mo
Studio
$5,362/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,735/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,717/mo

Senior living costs in Decatur vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Decatur, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDecatur, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$4,919/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,911/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,897/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Decatur, WA:$4,919/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Decatur, WA:$4,911/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Decatur, WA:$3,897/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Decatur, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Decatur 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Decatur, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Decatur 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Decatur, WA$5,944/mo$5,463/mo+8.8%
Washington$5,870/mo$5,481/mo+7.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Decatur, WA
2024 average cost:$5,944/mo
2023 average cost:$5,463/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,870/mo
2023 average cost:$5,481/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Decatur, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Decatur.

What families are saying about assisted living in Decatur

Recent reviews for assisted living in Decatur

Trustwell Living at Sinclair Place in Sequim, WA

4.3
Nurse [name removed] is wonderful. The staff all seem to care about the residents and their families. Housekeeping was good,. I would recommend this place to others, for sure.

Mukilteo Memory Care

5.0
My 98 year old Mother believes she works at her facility … the Mukilteo Memory Care in the PNW. I often find her sitting at or around the nurses’s desk. When we walk around, she will stop and take a pulse or two or call a caregiver over to help a resident. If the staff are laughing together at ...
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Brookdale Stanwood

4.0
So far we have been really pleased with our experience with Brookdale Stanwood. The staff members are very knowledgeable and friendly and if we have any questions or concerns we bring it to their attention and it is answered promptly. Our loved one has been quite pleased with how she has been ...
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Decatur review score based on 288 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 288 reviews of 133 Decatur assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Decatur review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Decatur review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Decatur, WA133 facilities
8.0
Anacortes, WA5 facilities
6.4
Friday Harbor, WA67 facilities

Review subcategories for Decatur assisted living

When assisted living 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 288 reviews of 133 Decatur assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Decatur resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Decatur assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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
71.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur 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 Decatur Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Decatur, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur 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 Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decatur, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur 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 Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decatur, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
49.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur 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 Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decatur, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Decatur

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Decatur protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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