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I would give them 5 plus! We love Stafford Suites in Port Orchard. Very friendly, and attentive staff members. Good food and the cleaning place. [name removed] is adjusting well there. We toured several...
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.
Stafford Suites Port Orchard is an Assisted Living Community in a Northwest Lodge like setting. Our residents are as active as they want to be with a full Activity Calendar with a variety of recreational choices. We provide lovely private apartments with kitchenettes, restaurant style dining,...
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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...
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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From experience with 4 years of assisted living, the caregivers are good and quick. Although tired of food sometimes, which is part of living in a group scenario. We will be under new ownership as of the end...
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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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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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
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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.
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...
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
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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Grandview Village
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.
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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 Arlington we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rent includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub, community garden, dog...
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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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Photo of The Lodge at Sherwood Village
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.

Cost of independent living in Rockaway Beach, WA

The average cost of senior living in Rockaway Beach is $3,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coupeville, WA with an average of $3,517 per month.

Independent living costs in Rockaway Beach, WA, vs. nearby cities

Rockaway Beach, WA
$3,517/mo
$4,569/mo

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

Rockaway Beach, WA
$3,517/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Rockaway Beach, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,014/mo
Independent Living
$3,517/mo

Independent living costs in Rockaway Beach, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,471/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,971/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,229/mo

Senior living costs in Rockaway Beach 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: Rockaway Beach, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockaway Beach, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,517/mo$4,017/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$5,781/mo$6,450/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$7,014/mo$8,247/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Rockaway Beach, WA:$3,517/mo
Washington:$4,017/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Rockaway Beach, WA:$5,781/mo
Washington:$6,450/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Rockaway Beach, WA:$7,014/mo
Washington:$8,247/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Rockaway Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockaway Beach

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 ...
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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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Rockaway Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockaway Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockaway Beach, 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 Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockaway Beach, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
49.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockaway Beach, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
54%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockaway Beach, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.8%
46.9%
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