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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 107 independent living facilities in Mount Baker, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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This is a wonderful place to be. The staff does an excellent job at taking care of my loved one. Since coming to this community my loved one has thrived and that makes me very happy. Some of the staff here...
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.
One of the most difficult times in a family's life is having to find a senior home for their beloved elderly family members. As people age, they require a type of care that isn't necessarily easy to tend to. They require a type of assistance that is there for every hour of the day. With the...
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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.
The Hearthstone is an assisted living community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Green Lake in Seattle, King County, Washington. Our scenic community overlooks lush green city parks and the calm waters of Green Lake, providing a natural oasis in the heart of the city. Seattle is a modern,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I do live in these apartments, located at this address listed. It is a SHAG apartment building. I like living here very much. They are nice apartments. However, I disagree with the description that is on...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
A selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, including some fully handicap-accessible apartments. Town home-style flats. Select apartments feature patios, terraces or balconies. Professionally designed kitchens with full-size appliances, including dishwashers,...
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Cost of independent living in Mount Baker, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Baker is $4,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $4,106 per month.

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

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

Independent living costs in Mount Baker, WA, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Mount Baker, 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 Mount Baker 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: Mount Baker, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Baker, 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
Mount Baker, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Baker, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mount Baker, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mount Baker, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mount Baker 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
Mount Baker, 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%
Mount Baker, 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%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Baker

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Baker

South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA

5.0
My mom was here for several years and really enjoyed the other residents and the staff. It's a really small community, the smallest I've ever seen, and it's all on one level so it was easy for her to get around with her walker. Great for someone looking for a warm, family-like environment.

Life Manor-Golden Opportunity in Tacoma, WA

4.7
We were looking for a community where our loved one would not feel like they were a dependent senior and Life Manor really makes it that way. He feels like he is just a senior living in a community. He can do what he chooses to do but if he doesn't feel like he wants to participate that is fine ...
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Regency Newcastle

5.0
Finding Regency Newcastle was a dream come true for my very independent grandmother. The staff and facilities are absolutely wonderful - you can tell how much they care for their residents. My grandmother calls me everyday beaming about all of the activities and how she finally feels "at home". ...
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Mount Baker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Baker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Baker, 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 Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Baker, 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%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Baker, 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%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Baker, 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%
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Revel Issaquah, Farrington Court and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Baker, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 107 independent living facilities near Mount Baker, Washington. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Baker, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Cogir of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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