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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mount Vernon, WA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mount Vernon nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Mount Vernon, WA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mount Vernon, WA

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Photo of Mountain Glen
1414 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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17 reviews
5 star
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Mountain Glen is a quality place for your mom. We found it to be full of people who would like to help in your attempt to find a suitable place for your mom or loved one. They seem to care about all aspects...
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.
Mountain Glen Retirement Center is located in the heart of Skagit Valley and has successfully blended the elements of the Northwest to ensure a comfortable, secure and independent way of life. Our philosophy is to inspire creative, healthy, and active lifestyles to enrich the minds and bodies of...
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Photo of The Bridge at Mount Vernon
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
74%
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13%
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The interaction has been excellent with the staff. They do a wonderful job with the food. The activities are really good. We are very happy. My loved one was not getting care that was needed at theprevious...
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 Bridge at Mount Vernon, Washington, provides an enriching retirement to seniors looking for an active assisted living community to make their home.Offering a variety of resort-style services and amenities, The Bridge at Mount Vernon works to ensure each resident receives the support and care...
Photo of Creekside Continuing Care Community
66 Photos available
9.5
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37 reviews
9.5
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37 reviews
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49%
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35%
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Creekside was everything and more for our family. Warm yet professional, they always made us feel welcome and took such good care of my "second mom." I cannot say enough about Creekside. I would like to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
We are pleased to introduce to you Creekside, a Cascades Senior LivingContinuing Care community that offers independent retirement living,assisted living and memory care residents the distinction of living well.Located in the heart of scenic Skagit Valley, our community offers a relaxedand secure...
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Photo of Where the Heart is
1010 Photos available
9.0
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50 reviews
9.0
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50 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
22%
3 star
2%
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Unable to rate the activities. My mother died only 1 month after moving in. She was too far gone to take part in any activities. I think for the amount of care my mother needed, they did a very good job. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Built in 2000, Where the Heart is Assisted Living and Memory Care is designed as a home like environment two-story building with 59 apartments. There are three separate assisted living neighborhoods each comprising of 15 apartments and one memory care neighborhood including 14 apartments all...
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Photo of Home Place Special Care at Burlington
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8.7
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13 reviews
8.7
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13 reviews
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4 star
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The staff has been great! The level of care and concern and help the office manager with dealing with long-term care insurance has been great! I'd give 5 on all categories except a 4 on cleanliness (at times...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
HomePlace Special Care at Burlington was built in 1998 in the heart of Skagit County. With it's unique home-like setting, HomePlace provides compassionate and skilled Alzheimer's and Dementia care to not only the memory care residents, but also their families and the employees who work with them....
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Photo of La Conner Retirement Inn
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My parents moved to La Conner Retirement Inn one year ago as my father's health was failing and taking care of him and their house was becoming too much work for my mom, and living closer to me and to...
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.
La Conner Retirement Inn is located in the gorgeous Skagit Valley. This waterfront community is home to unique gift shops, artists, writers, museums, restaurants and a marina. Whether your newly retired or need assisted living, our friendly and courteous staff is dedicated to providing the...
Photo of Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon
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7.0
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They are really kind and patient with the residents and have their needs taken care of. They want to care for each resident as if they were part of their own family and good o the residents family. Really...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon is located in Mount Vernon, Washington. Settled along the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range, Ashley Gardens prides itself on providing the best care for seniors with memory loss. We strive to provide these services in an inviting atmosphere. Our seniors can...
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Photo of Birchview Memory Care
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Birchview is great! My father-in law lives here. Everyone is so helpful and answers all my questions about him. he really likes it here. plenty of activities to keep every one busy and opportunity to meet...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A family caring for a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer’s can experience overwhelming emotional and physical obstacles. At Birchview we strive to provide the finest care for each of our residents – while still maintaining their individuality and dignity.Knowing your loved one’s needs are...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Photo of Country Meadow Village
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Mount Vernon, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $5,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Concrete, WA with an average of $5,006 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mount Vernon, WA vs. nearby cities

Mount Vernon, WA
$5,207/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mount Vernon, WA vs. the state and national average

Mount Vernon, WA
$5,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mount Vernon vs. other types of senior living

$5,272/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,207/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Mount Vernon, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,416/mo
Studio
$5,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,114/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,938/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mount Vernon over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mount Vernon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mount Vernon

Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon

5.0
The community is just great. They have lots of activities and posted pictures on their Facebook page so we can see them enjoy the activities. They are starting to get folks out of the community and are doing driving trips around town. I would recommend this community to others based on my ...
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Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor, WA

5.0
I've been very pleased. I have a nice 1100 square foot cottage apartment. The food is excellent, and I've gained some pounds I have to say! For each meal, they have about 4-5 things on the plate, at about 1/2 cup serving each, so you get a big variety without an overly huge amount of food, ...
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Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point in Arlington, WA

4.9
So far I have no complaints they keep my loved one busy puzzles and more activities in this community. They are keeping them busy and doing a wonderful job at this community. I want my loved one safe, clean and happy and not far away from me. I do not drive and I am able to take Uber to go see ...
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Mount Vernon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Mount Vernon nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Mount Vernon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mount Vernon, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Vernon nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Mount Vernon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mount Vernon, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
45.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Vernon nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mount Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Vernon, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Vernon, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Vernon, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Creekside Continuing Care Community, Mountain Glen and Brookdale Stanwood are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mount Vernon, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Mount Vernon, Washington. See the full list.

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