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Photo of A Place for Mom and Dad
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.
A Place for Mom and Dad is located in a comfortable and spacious setting surrounded by tranquility and serenity. Located in Belmont Village, this assisted living home is in an ideal spot for all types of personalities and lifestyles. The visual beauty of this location is only the beginning, but...
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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.
Angel's Adult Family Home offers affordable senior living within the Everett, WA regional area. We are known for friendly and family oriented assisted living, so that the elderly can experience the best quality of life and independent living possible. The need for help and personal assistance for...
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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.
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: 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 Good Samaritan Adult Family Home II is located at 12907 27th Drive Southeast, in beautiful Everett, Washington. As a residential care facility we provide assisted living and micro-community services to our residents. In addition, we offer memory programs and Alzheimer's care. The closest...
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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.
Sunny Side AFH located in south Everett, is a comfortable home on an acre of beautiful cedar trees and flowers with plenty of walking and exercise space. We provide emotional and spiritual support for patients and families. We are located minutes away from shopping and restaurants and is 3...
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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.
Sunny Hill AFHSunny Hill AFH is a senior care home in Lynnwood, WA in Snohomish County. This pretty city offers shoppers a variety of boutique and mall selections, restaurants and close proximity to two major highways that lead to Seattle. The town has many neighborhood parks, a skate park,...
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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.
Lake Serene Adult Care has been in full operation since 1994. Lake Serene Adult Care has two homes located one block away from each other. One home is a waterfront, rambler, wheelchair accessible with a beautiful view of the lake. The adult family home has a huge backyard which is used for...
Photo of Elena's Home at Lake Road
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.
Elena's Home at Lake RoadElena's Home at Lake Road is a senior care home located in the large city of Lynnwood, WA and in Snohomish county. Lynnwood is one of the larger cities in the entire state of Washington and is on the coastline of the large, beautiful Possession Lake. The group home...
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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.
Alder Gardens is a beautiful home located in the heart of Mill Creek. This is a quiet and serene neighborhood surrounded by walking trails and a golf course. You cannot miss the joggers, the elderly couples out for an evening stroll, young couples walking with their children in strollers, and...
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Our father moved in ten months ago. Its been a relief to have him in a home where he is well cared for on a number of levels. Friendly interactive staff, a variety of options for a range of care up to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Vasile Fabian
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.
Photo of Guardian Angels Care Home
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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Photo of Manor Villa Adult Family Home
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.
Selecting an adult family home for yourself or someone you love is a very important decision. At Manor Villa we offer a comfortable, home-like environment with an attentive, friendly, and caring staff. Our staff offers 24-hour supervision to assure each resident's safety, security, and comfort,...

Cost of assisted living in Thornwood, WA

The average cost of senior living in Thornwood is $4,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $4,595 per month.

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

Thornwood, WA
$4,852/mo
$4,994/mo

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

Thornwood, WA
$4,852/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,852/mo
$4,919/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,901/mo
Private
$6,250/mo
Studio
$5,373/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,865/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,848/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,717/mo

Senior living costs in Thornwood 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: Thornwood, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornwood, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$4,852/mo$5,199/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,919/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,671/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Thornwood, WA:$4,852/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Thornwood, WA:$4,919/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thornwood, WA:$3,671/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Thornwood, WA, over time

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

Thornwood, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Thornwood, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Thornwood 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
Thornwood, WA$6,043/mo$5,550/mo+8.9%
Washington$5,870/mo$5,481/mo+7.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Thornwood, WA
2024 average cost:$6,043/mo
2023 average cost:$5,550/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
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 Thornwood, WA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Thornwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thornwood

Comfort Care AFH in Snohomish, WA

5.0
My grandfather is so happy with the staff. We live 2 hours away but we are happy to know he is in very safe hand. They are the best adult family home in the state. We weren’t happy with our previous move. Your hard work is showing! Thanks for taking the best care of my grandpa.

Abundant Life Lynnwood

5.0
They take such wonderful care of dad. He has dementia. They are patient and kind and so respectful. It has eased my mind to see how well he is cared for.

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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Thornwood review score based on 345 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 345 reviews of 139 Thornwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thornwood 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

Thornwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Thornwood, WA139 facilities
8.9
Sedro-Woolley, WA10 facilities
8.9
Lyman, WA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Thornwood 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 345 reviews of 139 Thornwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thornwood 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.
Thornwood, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Thornwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornwood, 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 Thornwood 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 Thornwood 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
76.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thornwood 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 Thornwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornwood, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornwood 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 Thornwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornwood, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornwood 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 Thornwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornwood, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornwood 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 Thornwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornwood, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thornwood

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 Thornwood protect seniors.
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Avista Ferndale, Cogir of Mill Creek and Ashley Pointe Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thornwood, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 229 assisted living facilities near Thornwood, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Thornwood, Washington is Cogir of Mill Creek. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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