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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Discovery View Retirement Apartments are located in Port Townsend, Washington. They offer you or your loved one social and entertainment activities located onsite and nearby. Choose from one and two bedroom apartment homes that are designed for your enjoyment and comfort. Assisted living...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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I have lived at Alderwood Court since november 15th 2014. I am very happy here. I came from Vintage of Everett where I live for 7 years. my husband and I were the very first ones to move in that...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Take classes at Edmonds Community College located within miles. Also,enjoy the convenience of Safeway, Albertson's, and Fred Meyer all less than a mile away. We are also located Near Stevens Hospital.The Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett Senior Center are all within 10 miles, and Pioneer Park is...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Bellingham we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,450, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Three Auburn Court apartment buildings Access controlled Each building is serviced by an elevator Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor Beautifully enclosed courtyard, complete with a cascading fountain. During the warmer months, patio...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace’s assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It’s the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at...
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They do not offer meals at WoodRose as it is an independent living community. My dad has not yet started participating in any of the activities offered. The staff are helpful and friendly. They keep the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WoodRose Apartments offers independent living without sacrificing the quality of life enjoyed by people 62 years of age or older. WoodRose is a beautifully appointed apartment community designed exclusively for you with privacy, safety and convenience in mind. Our building is access controlled...
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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 father in law has been at Orchard Park for one year and has grown to love it there. He will do his won thing and they are there to support him. The nurses in charge always take what I have to say and then...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
An 82 unit Assisted Living facility, Orchard Park provides accommodation to clients ranging from those totally independent to those requiring 24-hour care. Staff includes Licensed Nurses 24 hours a day. Apartments range from studio to 2-bedroom/2-bath up to 860 square feet. All are fully...
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This is a fantastic community. They have so many activities for the residents to choose from. They will even take the residents to lunch and rides around town. The staff is always super friendly to the...
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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.
“Providing loving care from the Heart” Our dementia cottage is cozy and intimate, and each person who enters out cottage, receives a “Best Friend” – someone to go on this most difficult journey of dementia with your loved one. Best Friends spend time with their resident. They keep a scrap...
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Excellent place!! I love it and my mom loves it too. We learned about the Chateau when we went to a function at the Northshore Senior Center with our mom. At first I read the old reviews on this site...
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.
Chateau at Bothell Landing is a senior living community in which it is our primary goal to allow our residents to live life on their own terms. Rather than simply provide care for our residents, we also try to provide the perfect retirement for each and every individual. Building a retirement...
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Hamilton Place is a senior housing community located in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA. Bellingham, which is the northernmost city in the contiguous United States, is known for its magnificent scenery and its lively culture of outdoor recreation. The city hosts a vast number of annual events 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.
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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Lake Ketchum, WA

The average cost of senior living in Lake Ketchum is $4,420 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyman, WA with an average of $3,633 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Ketchum, WA, vs. nearby cities

Lake Ketchum, WA
$4,420/mo
$4,420/mo

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

Lake Ketchum, WA
$4,420/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Ketchum, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,339/mo
Independent Living
$4,420/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Ketchum, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,130/mo
Studio
$4,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,490/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,937/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,137/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Ketchum 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: Lake Ketchum, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Ketchum, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,420/mo$4,205/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,358/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,339/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Ketchum, WA:$4,420/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Ketchum, WA:$5,358/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lake Ketchum, WA:$5,339/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Ketchum, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake Ketchum 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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Independent living cost trends in Lake Ketchum, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Ketchum 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lake Ketchum, WA$4,182/mo$3,889/mo+7.5%
Washington$3,638/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Lake Ketchum, WA
2024 average cost:$4,182/mo
2023 average cost:$3,889/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,638/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Ketchum

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Ketchum

Highlander Apartments in Seattle, WA

4.9
What we really saw that was positive is the staff, from the front end staff, to the director, who is excellent to work with. They have excellent communication. We get emails all the time with any updates. They're close by to medical facilities, so that's been a Godsend. The shuttle service ...
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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 ...
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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.

Lake Ketchum independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Ketchum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Ketchum, 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 Lake Ketchum 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 Lake Ketchum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Ketchum, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Ketchum 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 Lake Ketchum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Ketchum, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Ketchum 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 Lake Ketchum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Ketchum, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Stanwood, Warm Beach Senior Community and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Ketchum, Washington. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Ketchum, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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