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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blanchard, WA

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Alzheimer’s care in Blanchard incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Blanchard memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Blanchard, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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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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My father was happy there. They cared about him but the other residents were really lovely and he loved being in their company. I would recommend to others. It's clean. Staff is kind and caring. He loved the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Not All Assisted Living Is Created EqualFor those looking for exceptional senior living in the Great Northwest, you need look no farther. Your future favorite senior living community provides assisted living for seniors in historic Bellingham, known for its vibrant art scene, historic waterfront...
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Good overall caring and clean community. They keep the residents engaged with activities. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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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The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The only complaint I've heard is fixed meal times are a bit early for my in-laws.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to Rosewood VillaRosewood Villa is beautifully situated between Fairhaven and Happy Valley in Bellingham, WA. Our community has enjoyed decades of serving seniors while providing support to cherished loved ones. We are committed to providing the very best care in and around Whatcom...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Blanchard, WA

The average cost of senior living in Blanchard is $5,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynden, WA with an average of $4,721 per month.

Memory care costs in Blanchard, WA, vs. nearby cities

Blanchard, WA
$5,159/mo

Memory care costs in Blanchard, WA, vs. state and national averages

Blanchard, WA
$5,159/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Blanchard, WA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,159/mo

Memory care costs in Blanchard, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,637/mo
Studio
$6,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,796/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,048/mo

Senior living costs in Blanchard 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: Blanchard, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlanchard, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,159/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,947/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,006/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Blanchard, WA:$5,159/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Blanchard, WA:$4,947/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Blanchard, WA:$4,006/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Blanchard, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Blanchard 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.

Blanchard, WAWA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Blanchard, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Blanchard 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
Blanchard, WA$9,367/mo$8,954/mo+4.6%
Washington$7,591/mo$6,851/mo+10.8%
National$6,241/mo$5,864/mo+6.4%
Blanchard, WA
2024 average cost:$9,367/mo
2023 average cost:$8,954/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$7,591/mo
2023 average cost:$6,851/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,241/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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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 memory care in Blanchard

Recent reviews for memory care in Blanchard

Brookdale Stanwood

4.4
Really enjoy working with the staff. We have a family member in Assisted Living but are struggling with what to do next as she shows signs of mid-stage dementia. Time to move her or too soon? Staff are so patient with her and us ... Very professional and knowledgable.

Creekside Continuing Care Community in Burlington, WA

4.6
As a family we remained closely involved with our loved one's care. We developed a good relationship with the staff at Creekside and they worked with us to make sure our loved one got the care we expected. We would recommend Creekside to others. This is for their memory care and hospice. We ...
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Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor, WA

5.0
My Mother really needed an independent living facility and when we toured this one it seemed really clean. All of the staff members here have been very pleasant to deal with and they are very accommodating. Everyone here just has a friendly warmth to them and the facility feels homey. My mom has ...
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Blanchard review score based on 52 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 7 Blanchard memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blanchard review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Blanchard review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Blanchard, WA7 facilities
8.8
Burlington, WA10 facilities
8.8
Sedro-Woolley, WA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Blanchard memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 52 reviews of 7 Blanchard memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blanchard resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Blanchard, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.8
Value for cost*
3.0
3.8
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Blanchard memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blanchard memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blanchard, 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 Blanchard memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Blanchard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blanchard, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blanchard memory care

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 Blanchard Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blanchard, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blanchard memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blanchard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blanchard, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Blanchard memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blanchard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blanchard, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blanchard memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Blanchard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blanchard, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Blanchard

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Blanchard protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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