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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bow, WA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bow area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bow. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 114 independent living facilities in Bow, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Our parents have been with this care facility for 8 months and we have only praise for all of the care they have been receiving. They have a wonderful caring staff, who take an interest in all the needs of...
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.
Langley Seniors Village offers Assisted Living care in the beautiful Willoughby area of Langley and is centrally located near amenities such as shopping, a library, pharmacy and bank.
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It's absolutely wonderful. My relative loves it there, and is so happy. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about them. They are wonderful.
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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.
Welcome! Bethshan Gardens is Cloverdale's newest independent living residence for seniors. Offering affordable housing in a warm and friendly environment. Values Statement At Bethshan Gardens we value: The dignity of the individual Respect for each person Honesty in our dealings Integrity in...
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Although I know that my father is well taken care of in terms of having regular meals and company, there are some ongoing issues that are a concern for us. 1) quality of the food is low; High carbs...
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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.
Amenida Seniors’ Community has been helping the seniors of our community for over 20 years. We understand that you are looking for more than “home-like” – you are looking for somewhere that IS home! In addition to great food, fun activities and a well-kept, clean building, you will find us...
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Suites are large, the staff is friendly and the food is excellent.
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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.
The Wellesley, a luxury retirement community in Victoria for over 27 years. We boast large bright suites with a variety of floor plans to choose from. Centrally located close to the Royal Jubilee hospital, shopping centers, grocery stores and all the downtown amenities without living right...
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The food was really good and the rooms were comfortable. The staff were super nice although they are short staffed. The biggest concern I had was their pharmacy provider was far away and there were many...
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.
For over 30 years, Sunrise Senior Living's resident-centered approach allows seniors with changing needs to live with independence, dignity, and the joy of every day.Sunrise of Victoria's beautiful community was opened in the Fairfield neighborhood in 2001, and is centrally located near the Inner...
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Absolutely the best! Gourmet meals! Amazing staff! Excellent facilities! Totally secure, protected, and safe! Best value! Never been happier! Wish we had moved in sooner!
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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.
Bear Creek villa is an independent living community located in Surrey B.C. Canada. Our residence is located on a serene environment with a cascading topography of evergreens and creeks that run through the Bear Creek park in which we are located . The Bear Creek villa residence has a...
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Mom was only at Douglas House for 5 days before she passed. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The building was well maintained and residents seemed to enjoy the services offered them. It was...
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.
Welcome to Amica at Douglas House. As you approach along a fragrant garden path, your entry into this warm home—like setting sets the tone for what is to come in this 'community within a community'. A bright and welcoming lobby is attended by a Concierge to greet you and assist with special...
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Hats off to Race the chef. [name removed] is constantly working to improve the dining room experience such as creating an expanded menu and consulting with the residents to get their input. The Director...
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.
At Harbour Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care, we’re proud to be the small-town, local option. Many of our residents have lived in Mukilteo for all of their lives, and we’re happy to offer senior living options to them right here, in the town they’ve always called home. We have been in...
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I very much enjoyed it. - I went there twice for a few months each time. I would highly recommend it. The location is beautiful, it's right on the water and you can watch the ships come and go. They had...
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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.
If you or someone you love is considering a retirement in Victoria, you must include Amica at Somerset House on your list of must—see locations. Prepare to be spoiled. Imagine living by the ocean, with stunning views from the lounges on each floor and expansive manicured grounds and gardens that...
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When my mom lived her I went to visit her and I saw a lovely community. She had a friend who lived there. I noticed there are residents that may have lost their partner and it could benefit the resident if...
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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.
The Auburn Retirement Residences is an independent Living Community that is poised to become the #1 community for seniors in Chilliwack. The Auburn Retirement Residence offers residents an unparalleled upscale living environment, providing Independent Living Services. Located in the heart 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.
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.
Norgarden and The Peninsula sit on a quiet road in a friendly neighborhood just a block from downtown Sidney-by-the-Sea, and only 20-minutes from downtown Victoria. Both facilities are family-owned, operated and impeccably maintained. Tastefully appointed suites, gourmet meals, weekly...
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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: 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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Bellingham we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,450, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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They do not offer meals at WoodRose as it is an independent living community. My dad has not yet started participating in any of the activities offered. The staff are helpful and friendly. They keep the...
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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.
WoodRose Apartments offers independent living without sacrificing the quality of life enjoyed by people 62 years of age or older. WoodRose is a beautifully appointed apartment community designed exclusively for you with privacy, safety and convenience in mind. Our building is access controlled...
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My father in law has been at Orchard Park for one year and has grown to love it there. He will do his won thing and they are there to support him. The nurses in charge always take what I have to say and then...
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.
An 82 unit Assisted Living facility, Orchard Park provides accommodation to clients ranging from those totally independent to those requiring 24-hour care. Staff includes Licensed Nurses 24 hours a day. Apartments range from studio to 2-bedroom/2-bath up to 860 square feet. All are fully...
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This is a fantastic community. They have so many activities for the residents to choose from. They will even take the residents to lunch and rides around town. The staff is always super friendly to the...
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.
“Providing loving care from the Heart” Our dementia cottage is cozy and intimate, and each person who enters out cottage, receives a “Best Friend” – someone to go on this most difficult journey of dementia with your loved one. Best Friends spend time with their resident. They keep a scrap...
Cost of independent living in Bow, WA
The average cost of senior living in Bow is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumas, WA with an average of $3,510 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bow, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bow, WA vs. the state and national average
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Recent reviews for independent living in Bow
Cordata Court in Bellingham, WA
4.3
My parents have adjusted well to assisted living and like the staff. The place isn't perfect but I feel as if my parents are in good care.
The Vintage at Mount Vernon
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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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Leopold Retirement in Bellingham, WA
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I'm so glad my family and I chose this community for my new home. The caregivers and staff are kind and helpful. Only had 1 room available but will be getting a bigger one soon I hope. The Activities are amazing her like bingo, arts&crafts, bridge and even a Happy Hour. They have a bus that will ...
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Bow independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bow, 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 Bow 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 Bow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Availability of select dining options in Bow 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 Bow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bow 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 Bow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
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