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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Peninsula is part of Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation, an organization with an established forty year history of providing quality service. Inspired by South Pacific tropical resorts, The Peninsula is sure to make you feel like you're on vacation every day. Whether you're looking for...
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Pacifica Living We have now been at Pacifica for the past fourteen days. I must admit that we are experiencing a big change but I'm sure in time we will adjust. We find that the staff here are very...
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.
Pacifica Retirement Residence Pacifica Retirement Residence is an independent and assisted living residence located in beautiful South Surrey, British Columbia on the border of the quaint seaside town of White Rock. Situated conveniently next to The Peninsula Village Shopping Centre, with...
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Cost of independent living in Whidbey Island Station, WA

The average cost of senior living in Whidbey Island Station is $4,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sequim, WA with an average of $3,303 per month.

Independent living costs in Whidbey Island Station, WA, vs. nearby cities

Whidbey Island Station, WA
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Whidbey Island Station, WA, vs. state and national averages

Whidbey Island Station, WA
$4,167/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Whidbey Island Station, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,100/mo
Independent Living
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Whidbey Island Station, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,494/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,704/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,060/mo

Senior living costs in Whidbey Island Station 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: Whidbey Island Station, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhidbey Island Station, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,167/mo$4,215/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$5,252/mo$5,205/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,100/mo$5,280/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Whidbey Island Station, WA:$4,167/mo
Washington:$4,215/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Whidbey Island Station, WA:$5,252/mo
Washington:$5,205/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Whidbey Island Station, WA:$5,100/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Whidbey Island Station, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whidbey Island Station 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
Whidbey Island Station, WA$4,239/mo$3,956/mo+7.1%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Whidbey Island Station, WA
2024 average cost:$4,239/mo
2023 average cost:$3,956/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Whidbey Island Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Whidbey Island Station

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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Whidbey Island Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whidbey Island Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whidbey Island Station, 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 Whidbey Island Station 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 Whidbey Island Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whidbey Island Station, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
50.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.8%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Whidbey Island Station 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 Whidbey Island Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whidbey Island Station, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whidbey Island Station 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 Whidbey Island Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whidbey Island Station, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.6%
46.9%
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Avista Ferndale, Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Mill Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whidbey Island Station, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 330 independent living facilities near Whidbey Island Station, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Whidbey Island Station, Washington are Cogir of Mill Creek and Brookdale Everett. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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