About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barco, WA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Barco 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 Barco. 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 115 independent living facilities in Barco, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Arlington, Granite Falls and Getchell.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington, Granite Falls and Getchell.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 115
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Cascade Valley, Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point and Olympic Place Retirement and Assisted Living
zipAveragecost: $4,262

Barco Independent Living Facilities | 7773 Reviews

Showing 115 communities
Last Updated: 8/28/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of The Creekside
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
34 reviews
8.9
Review score
34 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
18%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
Absolutely 5+.What we like the most about The Creekside is the walkability to businesses; administrative personnel who REALLY care about the residents, look out for their safety and well being, and provide...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Creekside is excited to announce that occupational and physical therapy are available onsite. We now have an in-house Director of Rehabilitation. With these therapy services, combined with the exceptional care available onsite, we are able to meet the needs of any senior! Located in quaint...
See details
Photo of Sunrise of Edmonds
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
22 reviews
8.9
Review score
22 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
27%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My mom loves her new Sunrise community. Her apartment is very comfortable, the staff is remarkable, and she engages in almost all the activities. Our family feels incredibly assured that she is in the right...
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.
Sunrise of Edmonds is an assisted living and memory care community located in Edmonds, Washington, in Snohomish County. Edmonds is a pleasant town just 20 minutes from Seattle, and three minutes from Interstate 5, which is perfectly located for day trips to Portland and Vancouver. The Sunrise...
See details
Photo of Aegis of Redmond
1515 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.9
Review score
5 reviews
8.9
Review score
5 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The only negative might be the size but for my brother this was a plus. The location is perfect for my brother, right on the walking path he has walked for 25 years. The feeling of a home and family is what...
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.
Aegis of Redmond creates 'home' amidst a bed and breakfast setting where your loved one can live, laugh, and enjoy life while watching the waters of the slough drift by. Life begins again at Aegis of Redmond. Nestled along the Sammamish River and Burk-Gilman Trail, Aegis of Redmond is a senior...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Fairhaven
88 Photos available
8.9
Review score
23 reviews
8.9
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
22%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
1 star
9%
See all reviews
The number of certified medical professionals on staff, combined with the small, personal size makes this an excellent choice for people who want their loved ones in a place where they are cared for and...
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...
See details
Photo of Aegis at Marymoor in Redmond
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
10 reviews
8.9
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
September 2024, I was desperate to find a place for my wife of 19 years suffering from dementia. As a caregiver without any time to myself, a call came offering to help me! After three tries, I settled on...
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.
Inspired by the rustic Northwest landscape, Aegis at Marymoor offers the best in luxury senior housing adjacent to lush Marymoor Park. Aegis at Marymoor is part of Aegis Living, a locally owned company, leader in senior housing for its innovative programs, that has been in business for almost...
See details
Photo of Creekside Continuing Care Community
66 Photos available
8.8
Review score
52 reviews
8.8
Review score
52 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
40%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
See all reviews
Can't say enough good things about the staff. Everyone is friendly and approachable. Whenever I am there I see them interacting with the residents. The residents that I see, seem pleasant. The facility is...
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.
We are pleased to introduce to you Creekside, a Cascades Senior LivingContinuing Care community that offers independent retirement living,assisted living and memory care residents the distinction of living well.Located in the heart of scenic Skagit Valley, our community offers a relaxedand secure...
See details
Photo of Overlake Terrace
11 Video available
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
55 reviews
8.6
Review score
55 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
27%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
In this situation, I would tell others that you need to be vigilant about making adjustments for their loved ones care. Family will notice before the staff will!
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.
Nestled amongst the tall evergreens of Redmond, Overlake Terrace takes advantage of its suburban surroundings. Our accessible yet scenic location makes our community a wonderful place to call home. Overlake Terrace is dedicated to the belief that mature adults deserve to live in a caring...
See details
Photo of The Village at Granite Falls
55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
12 reviews
8.6
Review score
12 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Laid back, relaxed atmosphere. It was clean and cozy with friendly staff. Very happy with the experience! I would absolutely recommend to others.
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.
GenCare Lifestyle at Granite Falls is a Senior living community in Granite Falls, Washington. We offer a quaint, country home with a small town atmosphere. Our senior living community nestles in a forest setting with deer visiting daily. Being in Snohomish County we are conviently located within...
See details
Photo of Ashley Pointe Senior Living
66 Photos available
8.6
Review score
26 reviews
8.6
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
12%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
1 star
8%
See all reviews
I have nothing negative to say about Ashley Point in Lake Stevens.. they have been communicative a and responsive to our concerns .
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.
At Ashley Pointe it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching activities and reliable, courteous service. And of course, an opportunity to make new friends. Ashley Pointe community provides a full range of exceptional senior living and...
See details
Photo of Aegis Lodge
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
15 reviews
8.6
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
27%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
The staff turn over is low (many key staff have been there since we started last summer), the food is amazing, always clean, as mom's dementia has progressed. We see them meeting her needs at each step.
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.
Aegis Lodge, Kirkland At Aegis Lodge in Kirkland, our residents enjoy the best of all: a wonderful well-trained caring staff and an atmosphere difficult to find elsewhere, surrounded by nature, walking paths and five-star dining but yet close to Evergreen Hospital and Seattle's eastside doctors....
See details
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham
7676 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
41 reviews
8.6
Review score
41 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
22%
3 star
10%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I love living here! The place is spotless and my room has lots of space and more closet space then I can fill! I enjoy the food. But the best thing is the amazing staff. They are so friendly, I really feel...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham is rooted in natural beauty and historic Fairhaven charm. Our community is just two hours from Seattle, and just beyond Bellingham Bay and the famed Chuckanut Drive. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
See details
Photo of Warm Beach Senior Community
1010 Photos available
8.5
Review score
2 reviews
8.5
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I'm happy with everything. The staff is wonderful, great communication with any changes that take place, mom is happy, loves the food and has made friends. The facility is clean and safe. There is always...
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.
Warm Beach Senior Community is a faith-based not-for-profit community. We seek to provide more than just a financial safety net for low-income retirees and seniors: we want to empower them to live purpose-filled lives in sustainable community. Come tour with us today!
See details
Photo of Brookdale Monroe
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
32 reviews
8.5
Review score
32 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
34%
3 star
9%
2 star
13%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
The grounds there are beautiful! There's a pond there with a fountain in the middle, paved walking paths all around, a gazebo, shaded areas to sit by the building. Lots of flowers. They have a gardening...
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.
Building Your Best Senior LifeOur community has been serving the residents of Monroe, Snohomish, Sultan and the Sky Valley as the premier senior retirement community for many years. Offering independent living and assisted living lifestyles, as well as memory care has given us the opportunity to...
See details
Photo of Harbour Pointe Senior Living
1818 Photos available
8.5
Review score
34 reviews
8.5
Review score
34 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
26%
3 star
15%
2 star
6%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
The staff is wonderful and committed to being helpful, kind and very engaging. The facility is beautiful and feels like a nice hotel which we were going for.
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.
At Harbour Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care, we’re proud to be the small-town, local option. Many of our residents have lived in Mukilteo for all of their lives, and we’re happy to offer senior living options to them right here, in the town they’ve always called home. We have been in...
See details
Photo of Aegis of Shoreline
88 Photos available
8.5
Review score
6 reviews
8.5
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
What I like the most about Aegis of Shoreline is the Food, friendliness, and cleanliness. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Assisted Living in Grand Style in North Seattle Nestled in an idyllic, woodsy neighborhood of North Seattle and adjoined to Aegis at Callahan House, our grand Aegis of Shoreline creates an assisted living campus to meet the care needs of all of our residents from light care to two person...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Stanwood
1212 Photos available
8.4
Review score
38 reviews
8.4
Review score
38 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
21%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
The staff was very friendly. The apartment was a nice size for my Aunt. The food was very good. Didn't have any activities going on at the time. But my Aunt has been participating in the activities since...
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.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Stanwood, Wash., each new day opens up a whole realm of possibilities. All you need to do is choose. From independent living and assisted living to memory care, the transition...
See details
Photo of Kenmore Senior Living
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
78 reviews
8.2
Review score
78 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and the apartment has been updated and is nice. The food is not great and they seem to run out of things that are on the menu quite frequently.
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.
Kenmore Senior Living has that Seattle Puget Sound charm that is known in the Pacific Northwest and our caring staff is ready to assist you or your loved one. Our senior living community in Kenmore, Washington has everything you could need in a senior living community. Our studio, 1, and...
See details
Photo of Fairwinds - Brighton Court
88 Photos available
8.0
Review score
29 reviews
8.0
Review score
29 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
34%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
I would definitely recommend to others. The staff was friendly, there were plenty of activities for the residents. They made sure my mom felt comfortable and introduced her to the other residents helping her...
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.
Life at Fairwinds — Brighton Court Retirement Community is good. So good, in fact, that you may think you have moved into a resort and not a retirement community. And a super-friendly and super-lively resort at that. At Fairwinds - Brighton Court, the food is always expertly prepared, the staff...
See details
Photo of Edmonds Village
1010 Photos available
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The food is very good. Chef likes feedback. Housekeeper is thorough. Staff is very accommodating. Since it is new, there have been a few glitches but quickly resolved. Very happy that we chose this place.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Your best days are in front of you at Edmonds Village, Retirement Living. Our charming location in Edmonds, Washington, is home to our warm and welcoming senior living community, where comfort, friendship, and fun are the daily routine. With high-end in-home comforts when you’re cozied up and...
See details
Photo of Aegis of Kirkland
66 Photos available
8.0
Review score
6 reviews
8.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Great facilities with an incredibly warm and helpful staff. My mom had just lost her husband of 70 years and moving into Aegis of Kirkland has helped her adapt to her new situation, create new friends and...
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.
Charming and intimate describes Aegis of Kirkland, where we specialize in assisted living and dementia care. With fresh baked bread every day, a welcoming secured courtyard for relaxing strolls, and a private dining room to host friends and family, this is home as it was meant to be. Aegis of...
See details
Photo of Cap Sante Court Community
99 Photos available
8.0
Review score
9 reviews
8.0
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
22%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Cap Sante was so nice. It was perfect for my brother. The community was welcoming and he really felt like home. My brother was only there a short time, but he enjoyed the facility. It was Clean and smelled...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
See details
Photo of Cristwood Shoreline
1313 Photos available
8.0
Review score
18 reviews
8.0
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
33%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
I've lived here for three months and the residents and staff are very friendly. Its been easy to make friends. The food is restaurant quality. There's a cafe with food choices from the dining room kitchen...
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.
Set on a beautiful 55-acre campus in Shoreline, the Cristwood continuing care retirement community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Since Cristwood shares a campus with other CRISTA Ministries organizations, each day is filled with opportunities for you to grow,...
See details
Photo of Where the Heart is
1010 Photos available
8.0
Review score
65 reviews
8.0
Review score
65 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
18%
3 star
2%
2 star
3%
1 star
12%
See all reviews
They have a warm caring staff who treat every resident with dignity and respect. The food is outstanding. The physical surroundings are nice with lots of windows and a beautiful outdoor sitting area. They...
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...
See details
Photo of Quail Park of Lynnwood
1414 Photos available
7.9
Review score
7 reviews
7.9
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
See all reviews
After exploring care options my siblings chose Quail Park, both wound up in the dementia area. Both my mother and then my aunt really appreciated the staff, they were great ... as "advertised " My siblings...
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.
Photo of Mountlake Terrace Plaza
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.7
Review score
86 reviews
7.7
Review score
86 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
Well, when we came for the initial tour, they talked about having happy hour every Wednesday night but it's actually like a little concert and they have to sit down. They don't really get to mingle so I...
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.
Conveniently located in downtown Mountlake Terrace just 20 minutes north of Seattle. Mountlake Terrace Plaza is known for delivering a service-enriched lifestyle and high-quality care within a warm, friendly community setting. Explore the area's large parks with walking paths and discover why...
See details

Cost of independent living in Barco, WA

The average cost of senior living in Barco is $4,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Harbor, WA with an average of $3,568 per month.

Independent living costs in Barco, WA, vs. state and national averages

Barco, WA
$4,262/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Barco, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,920/mo
Independent Living
$4,262/mo

Independent living costs in Barco, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,869/mo
Studio
$3,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,670/mo

Senior living costs in Barco 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: Barco, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarco, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,521/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,920/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Barco, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Barco, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Barco, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Barco, WA, over time

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

Barco, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Barco, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barco 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barco, WA$4,247/mo$4,155/mo+2.2%
Washington$3,884/mo$3,765/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Barco, WA
2024 average cost:$4,247/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,884/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Barco

Recent reviews for independent living in Barco

Chandler's Square in Anacortes, WA

5.0
Cleanliness - they have not been able to keep the room cleaning schedule that was there when we started due to staffing issues. However all the common areas are clean and the residents are trying to keep their rooms clean. They offer a variety of foods and take my mom's requests seriously and ...
Read more

The Vintage at Mount Vernon

5.0
I've had a great experience here so far, I'd recommend this place highly! You get quite a lot for what you pay here, they are "apartment homes" so each unit has a small fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer. The complex also has a gym, billiard room, and a great room for ...
Read more

Cap Sante Court Community in Anacortes, WA

4.9
My family member will have been there two years in August, and it is perfect for his needs. He has a studio right by the dining room and is very comfortable there. He has an exercise routine and plays games every day with fellow residents.

Barco independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barco, 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 Barco 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 Barco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barco, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
9.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Barco 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 Barco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barco, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
60.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.1%
15.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Barco 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 Barco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barco, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.3%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.7%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
68.8%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
53.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.4%
40.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Cascade Valley, Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point and Olympic Place Retirement and Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barco, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 115 independent living facilities near Barco, Washington. See the full list.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{ percentPetFriendly }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
The best independent living facilities near you in Barco, Washington are Cogir of Mill Creek and Brookdale Everett. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top