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One of the problems are the remodeling the whole building so if you live here, you are subject to a lot of construction going on the facility and staff are wonderful. The apartment sizes are great with tons...
Provides: Independent 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.
Thank you for your interest in the Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir, Washington's premier retirement community, located in the heart of downtown Bellevue and cited as one of the best places to live in America. In this walkable city filled with arts, shopping, restaurants, parks, a library and...
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The experience has been very welcoming. The activities are varied. They have an ambassador program to welcome new residents. The suites are spacious with great natural light. There are lots of patios for...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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This is an especially attractive facility if a person needs Medicaid, or will need Medicaid in the future Great location close to shopping and we found it helpful to be able to go walk down to the lake on...
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: 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: Independent 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.
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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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.
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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.
Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
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Provides: Independent 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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent 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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Port Townsend, WA

The average cost of senior living in Port Townsend is $4,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $3,303 per month.

Independent living costs in Port Townsend, WA, vs. nearby cities

Port Townsend, WA
$4,356/mo

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

Port Townsend, WA
$4,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Port Townsend, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,267/mo
Independent Living
$4,356/mo

Independent living costs in Port Townsend, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,159/mo
Studio
$4,754/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,438/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,809/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,137/mo

Senior living costs in Port Townsend 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: Port Townsend, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Townsend, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,356/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,281/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,267/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Port Townsend, WA:$4,356/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Port Townsend, WA:$5,281/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Port Townsend, WA:$5,267/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Port Townsend, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Port Townsend 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
Port Townsend, WA$4,071/mo$3,821/mo+6.5%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Port Townsend, WA
2024 average cost:$4,071/mo
2023 average cost:$3,821/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Port Townsend

Recent reviews for independent living in Port Townsend

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.

Port Townsend independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Townsend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Townsend, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Townsend, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Townsend, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Avamere at Port Townsend, Brookdale West Seattle and Cogir of Edmonds are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Townsend, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 410 independent living facilities near Port Townsend, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Port Townsend, 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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