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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.
The Vintage at Bremerton is a senior housing community in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we are only minutes from parks, shopping, dining, and hospitals. Our residents can enjoy taking a walk around our beautifully landscaped...
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My uncle lives at Canterbury Manor. The employees are great and friendly! If I or my Uncle have questions, they are always willing to take the time to talk with us. [Name removed] and [name removed]...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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In behalf of Lynn Cicelski and her family, We are so grateful and amazed of the care that you provided for Lynn’s 30 day recovering at Bremerton Belmont Terrace facility. Every employee provided the kindest...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother was a resident with Bainbridge Senior Living for nearly 10 years, 7 at Madison Avenue and 3 years in the Memory Care unit at Madrona House. The staff are wonderful and caring individuals at both...
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.
The Madrona House is an assisted living community located in the beautiful city of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community offers many cozy comforts of home. Dubbed as one of the Best Places to Live in the United States, Bainbridge offers scenic coastal views and plenty of...
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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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, 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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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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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We recently moved my Mom from an appartment near Seattle to Clearbrook Inn to take advantage of the Assisted living. We are finding the quality of care exceptional with a broad base of activities provided.
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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.
Clearbrook Inn is one of three outstanding locations for assisted living offered by Encore Communities. Locally owned for two generations, Encore Communities has been a leader in providing superior retirement living and health care services to families living in Kitsap, Mason and Jefferson...
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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.
For those who want their own space and privacy, but easy access to a robust social life and services amenities, this is an ideal option. Our community is designed specifically for the needs of our active resident who want to live an independent lifestyle. Residents will have piece of mind that...
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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.
Our continuing care retirement community is home to nearly 250 residents who value independence and friendship, healthy living and quality care. The convenience, amenities and safety of a retirement community combine with the freedom of residing in your own home. With a prime location on Queen...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wautauga Beach, WA

The average cost of senior living in Wautauga Beach is $4,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gig Harbor, WA with an average of $3,785 per month.

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

Wautauga Beach, WA
$4,397/mo

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

Wautauga Beach, WA
$4,397/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

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

$5,376/mo
Independent Living
$4,397/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,670/mo
Studio
$3,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,593/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,790/mo

Senior living costs in Wautauga 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: Wautauga Beach, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWautauga Beach, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,397/mo$4,213/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$5,515/mo$5,204/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,376/mo$5,277/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Wautauga Beach, WA:$4,397/mo
Washington:$4,213/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Wautauga Beach, WA:$5,515/mo
Washington:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Wautauga Beach, WA:$5,376/mo
Washington:$5,277/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Wautauga Beach, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wautauga Beach 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
Wautauga Beach, WA$3,625/mo$3,866/mo-6.2%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Wautauga Beach, WA
2024 average cost:$3,625/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Wautauga Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Wautauga Beach

GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens in Lynnwood, WA

3.2
Be cautious of what they tell you when you're moving in. They told me they would evaluate me to make sure I could be at the rate I was paying. They never did that. I was in much worse shape when I first got there and thought I would be getting more care. Nobody really came in to talk to me ...
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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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Sunrise of Edmonds

4.6
I definitely recommend it if someone can afford it. The food is great when they do community events each month but not a lot of choices that my dad likes on regular meals.

Wautauga Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wautauga Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wautauga 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 Wautauga 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 Wautauga Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wautauga Beach, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.9%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Wautauga 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 Wautauga Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wautauga Beach, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wautauga 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 Wautauga Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wautauga Beach, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.4%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
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