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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Day Creek, WA

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Photo of Mountain Glen
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I no longer live at Mountain Glen. I moved because I couldn't afford the rent. It was a good experience but not without it's faults.
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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The sales/marketing staff have been great. The kitchen and serving staff have been very good as well as the front desk staff and wellness team . I have had most trouble with getting response from...
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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So thankful to find a place for my husband who has advanced dementia. They take good care of him and I know he is safe. They provide good food and activities that he can participate in if he wants to do so.
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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We are very happy with Logan Creek. They are doing a great job with taking care of her. She is very happy with her choice of going here, she looked at quite a few different places. It is such a homey...
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.
Logan Creek Retirement is located close to medical facilities on the hill in the beautiful Mount Vernon. Apartments are all on one level and have complete kitchens. Monthly rentals include 3 meals a day, activities, transportation and weekly housekeeping. At Logan Creek, it’s not just an address,...
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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...
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I've been here for 2 years and I just love it here everyone is so friendly. The management works hard at keeping the residents happy and the place in good shape!
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.
The Vintage at Mount Vernon is a senior housing community in Mount Vernon, Skagit County, WA. Mount Vernon is located in western WA, near Skagit Bay and in between Seattle and Vancouver. It is a piece of Pacific Northwest heaven here, with abundant natural resources and mountain views. There is...
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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.
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: 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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Day Creek, WA

The average cost of senior living in Day Creek is $3,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Everson, WA with an average of $3,393 per month.

Independent living costs in Day Creek, WA, vs. nearby cities

Day Creek, WA
$3,829/mo
$3,633/mo
$3,655/mo

Independent living costs in Day Creek, WA, vs. state and national averages

Day Creek, WA
$3,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Day Creek, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,238/mo
Independent Living
$3,829/mo

Independent living costs in Day Creek, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,580/mo
Studio
$5,289/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,114/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,938/mo

Senior living costs in Day Creek 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: Day Creek, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDay Creek, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,829/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,019/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,238/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Day Creek, WA:$3,829/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Day Creek, WA:$5,019/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Day Creek, WA:$5,238/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Day Creek, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Day Creek 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
Day Creek, WA$3,736/mo$3,308/mo+12.9%
Washington$3,278/mo$3,312/mo-1.0%
National$3,059/mo$2,928/mo+4.5%
Day Creek, WA
2024 average cost:$3,736/mo
2023 average cost:$3,308/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,312/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,059/mo
2023 average cost:$2,928/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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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 Day Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Day Creek

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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The Bridge at Mount Vernon

4.8
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 place. This is a smaller community, and it's closer.

Brookdale Stanwood

4.9
The staff has been great, very friendly and responsive to questions and requests. I said 4 only because of the cost, but even their mom received a nice discount. Yes, we for sure would recommend them to others! They were great during our initial visit and they still are doing great!

Day Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Day Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Day Creek, 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 Day Creek 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 Day Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Day Creek, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Day Creek 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 Day Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Day Creek, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Day Creek 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 Day Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Day Creek, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
47%
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Mountain Glen, Creekside Continuing Care Community and Where the Heart is are the top-rated independent living facilities near Day Creek, Washington. See full list of communities.
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