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66 Photos available
9.1
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24 reviews
9.1
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24 reviews
5 star
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I have nothing negative to say about Ashley Point in Lake Stevens.. they have been communicative a and responsive to our concerns .
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.
At Ashley Pointe it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching activities and reliable, courteous service. And of course, an opportunity to make new friends. Ashley Pointe community provides a full range of exceptional senior living and...
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9.8
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13 reviews
9.8
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13 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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It was very expensive at the end it started out cheap and then seemed like every six months they raise the rent and it was gonna be I think around [amount removed] for a month rent for a one bedroom and I...
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.
Welcome to Vintage at Mill Creek a luxury 55+ apartment community located in beautiful Mill Creek, Washington. Currently offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes featuring modern appliances including a full-size washer and dryer, microwave, twelve place setting dishwasher and more. We...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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85 reviews
9.8
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85 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
18%
3 star
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The community here at Cogir is wonderfully helpful and supportive. The staff is always available to serve the residents whenever help is needed.
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.
At Cogir of Mill Creek Senior Living, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Cogir of Mill Creek is a beautiful assisted living and independent living community located between Mill Creek Nature Reserve and Mill Creek...
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9.5
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63 reviews
9.5
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63 reviews
5 star
48%
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3 star
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Admin appeared to be new at the time. Correcting charges took time to make adjustments. Food, I ate there twice. Activities, there were activities going on, but mom did not really participate in. Value,...
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.
Brookdale Everett is your diamond for senior living. We are a smaller community of just 60 apartments. The building is easy to navigate and is filled with the best residents and staff. We have several staff members who have been here for over 20 years and some residents that have been here for...
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1818 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
9.2
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74 reviews
9.2
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74 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
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I am currently living at Solista Everett and give the facility an over all 5. What I like the most about the community is the affordability, décor, friendly residents, great activity director with many...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cascadian Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in the beautiful town of Everett, we'll be your island of comfort in the middle of lakes, rivers and the Pacific Coast. You'll enjoy the natural beauty of the region and the convenience of being...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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51 reviews
9.0
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51 reviews
5 star
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We like the apartment, we had to move in a hurry. We do like the staff, and they are very solicitous. I didn’t give a 5 star because the meal haven’t been good lately. The meat isn’t tender so sometimes it...
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.
Enhancing Your Senior LifestyleImagine if you could trade all of your chores, including cooking, cleaning and home maintenance, for a different kind of senior living, full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s the life you’ll find in our assisted living...
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8.7
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35 reviews
8.7
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35 reviews
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Our 2 bedroom two bath is very usable and lovely. It has great staff and they are very helpful. Our room is in the original school building and very quiet. We love a reserved parking space. The only...
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.
Live at Washington Oakes Retirement Community, in the heart of Everett, Washington, and you'll have boasting rights to the best retirement community quality and service in the entire Everett region. We are conveniently located three blocks west of Broadway, near the new Colby Campus Hospital and...
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55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
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The staff and environment at The Village in Granite Falls are amazing. The provide constant assistance and support, keep the place clean and organized, and have structured activities. My dad needed...
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.
GenCare Lifestyle at Granite Falls is a Senior living community in Granite Falls, Washington. We offer a quaint, country home with a small town atmosphere. Our senior living community nestles in a forest setting with deer visiting daily. Being in Snohomish County we are conviently located within...
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1111 Floor plans available
8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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33 reviews
5 star
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Very clean public areas, No bad odors. Only had noted need for better floor care in mother's room on occasion. Consistently friendly staff. My mother is treated with dignity & respect. She is kept clean &...
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.
At The Gardens at Marysville, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.The Gardens at Marysville is an assisted living and, coming soon, memory care community located in the wooded area of Marysville, Washington. Our...
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44 Floor plans available
7.3
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66 reviews
7.3
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66 reviews
5 star
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Number one; We can afford it. The med techs and nurses have been very friendly and helpful. The food is adequate, however, my brother tends to stock up on his diary free creamer, hot sauce and snacks in his...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Snohomish is located just south of Ferguson Park and Blackmans Lake in Snohomish, Washington. Ferguson Park is a popular place for resident picnics and outings with family. Our community consists of six home-like cottages, which offer perfect opportunities for socializing...
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3 star
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You always read the “downside” of a facility in reviews. I have been here two years. Quite content. But today, management went “above and beyond in my favor”. There had been an incident re parking...
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.
Our apartments offer sought after features, such as a spacious kitchen, built in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, space saver washer and dryer, patios or balconies, bright maple cabinetry, all in a wonderful open floor plan. Here at the Vintage at Everett, our residents enjoy great...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.5
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22 reviews
6.5
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22 reviews
5 star
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4 star
23%
3 star
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I have more than once highly recommended it. As soon as we walked in, we knew it was the right place. And then when we learned the cost, that cemented the deal.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Breakfast and dinner included in rentFine dining and service
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.0
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41 reviews
7.0
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41 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
12%
3 star
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What we like the most about South Pointe is the size of the community, it is smaller and single floor. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Here you'll find everything you need to enjoy the lifestyle you're looking for. We pride ourselves in being a service-rich community, addressing your needs for comfort and security, while respecting your desire to enjoy a carefree, independent way of life. Plus, it's all at a price that makes...
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8.0
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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
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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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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Stevens, WA

The average cost of senior living in Lake Stevens is $4,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, WA with an average of $3,883 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Stevens, WA, vs. nearby cities

Lake Stevens, WA
$4,125/mo
$4,177/mo
$4,457/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Stevens, WA, vs. state and national averages

Lake Stevens, WA
$4,125/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Stevens, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,108/mo
Independent Living
$4,125/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Stevens, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,287/mo
Studio
$4,283/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,711/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,786/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Stevens 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: Lake Stevens, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Stevens, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,125/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,228/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,108/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Stevens, WA:$4,125/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Stevens, WA:$5,228/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lake Stevens, WA:$5,108/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Stevens, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Stevens 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
Lake Stevens, WA$2,902/mo$2,797/mo+3.8%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Lake Stevens, WA
2024 average cost:$2,902/mo
2023 average cost:$2,797/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Stevens

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Stevens

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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South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA

5.0
My mom was here for several years and really enjoyed the other residents and the staff. It's a really small community, the smallest I've ever seen, and it's all on one level so it was easy for her to get around with her walker. Great for someone looking for a warm, family-like environment.

SHAG Alderwood Court in Lynnwood, WA

5.0
My experience with Alderwood Court has been good. The staff there is wonderful. They've been very helpful from the very beginning. The facility is in a great location, close to restaurants and shopping centers. It's very new looking, and kept really clean. In the apartment, it's really safe and ...
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Lake Stevens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Stevens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Stevens, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Stevens, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Stevens, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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Ashley Pointe Senior Living, Vintage at Mill Creek and Cogir of Mill Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Stevens, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near Lake Stevens, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Stevens, Washington are Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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