Arlington sits between Seattle and Mount Vernon in northwestern Washington. The small city and its surrounding areas feature 115 assisted living communities, which charge approximately $6,391...
According to our directory, Arlington's assisted living communities have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars across 690 reviews reviews. Read the reviews from seniors and their loved ones below to learn more.
CARING STARS WINNER
4015 164th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087
4.7
(24 reviews)
My mom moved into Quail Park of Lynnwood. I'm giving them a five because of the nursing staff and their whole program. The only thing is, it's not against them or anything else, but the language barrier often. I have not tried the food, but it looks ...
$4,200
3807 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
4.6
(11 reviews)
I have seen how well cared for the residents are at Ashely Gardens of Mount Vernon. Kind, treated like family. Their dining is in a homey type atmosphere and they have 24 hour nurses on staff. Music therapy and interactive daily activities. Rooms ar...
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CARING STARS WINNER
1717 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201
4.6
(21 reviews)
Mom moved from the Oregon coast into Washington Oakes in 2016 and quickly found she was “home”. Washington Oakes is a warm, caring, family home with all the amenities Mom so loved: exercise room with “her” stationary bike, daily exercise classes, T...
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CARING STARS WINNER
17143 133rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
4.5
(12 reviews)
We're here at Fairwinds - Brittany Park. They're very attractive and very accommodating. The apartment is compact. The facility is clean. They have the normal things that facilities like this would have to offer as far as games and outside entertainm...
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204 N 1st St, La Conner, WA 98257
4.5
(12 reviews)
Staff is amazingly friendly. Our friend's apartment is lovely, well appointed, dining facility warm and friendly. The facility continually provides activities for the community to be involved with. Happy to know exercises class in 7 days a week. ...
$2,895
17543 102nd Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011
4.5
(11 reviews)
I lived previously at Chateau Bothell Landing. Everything was good at the time I was there. The food and the whole works were good. The staff was always willing to help any time I needed help. They were friendly. The food was excellent. They had lect...
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6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
4.5
(25 reviews)
My mother went to Fairwinds - Brighton Court. It's a wonderful place. The staff is very friendly and the people that we've met there are very friendly. It's a warm place. It feels like you're going into somebody's home. It doesn't feel like you're go...
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7221 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore, WA 98028
4.5
(14 reviews)
We toured Kenmore Senior Living. It was a very nice lunch. The food was very good. We also had nice cookies and they sent us home with cookies. The facility, everything was lovely. It was clean. It was neat. It was attractive. They had rooms set up f...
$3,000
11709 37th Dr SE, Everett, WA 98208
4.5
(2 reviews)
My mom, being an introvert, was never interested in a large senior community and preferred to live in a place that felt like her 'home'. After visiting many adult care homes in Everett, we knew the minute we walked into US Inns that this was the rig...
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2131 Lake Heights Drive, Everett, WA 98208
4.5
(2 reviews)
Bethany was wonderful, kind, and empathetic to our situation. They answered all of our questions, were more than happy to go into great detail on the staff, the facilities, what kind of activities he would be able to participate in, the transportati...
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10330 4th Ave. West, Everett, WA 98204
4.4
(5 reviews)
My mom is at South Pointe. They're taking good care of her there. I would recommend this community to others. Overall, they're very personable. They have large rooms, and they're just all-around good people. ...
$4,250
1124 Pine Avenue, Snohomish, WA 98290
4.3
(17 reviews)
My husband received loving care from all staff during his stay in Memory Care. I had peace of mind knowing that his caregivers truly did care about him. The staff turnover rate was minimal during the time that he was there. I will be forever grat...
$4,700
20420 Marine Dr, Stanwood, WA 98292
4.2
(7 reviews)
My wife and I live in a senior community called Warm Beach Senior Community and it's a wonderful place. It's a facility started by the Free Methodist Church, and it was set up for retired missionaries and ministers but you don't have to be a retired ...
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400 Gilkey Rd, Burlington, WA 98233
4.2
(13 reviews)
We have chosen Creekside Continuing Care Community and the big selling point was two things. I have a 94-year-old brother that's close by to that. The other thing is they have cottages, which is a good transition for us. Creekside has 29 cottages tha...
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CARING STARS WINNER
9802 48th Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98270
4.1
(15 reviews)
The Gardens at Marysville is where I want to go when I need a place. I liked it, it's a beautiful place. The staff who gave the tour was very friendly and very knowledgeable, she introduced us to other staff and was very helpful. The room we saw was ...
$2,995
1810 E Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
4.0
(10 reviews)
I toured Mountain Glen. It seemed like a lovely, welcoming community, and what I observed was that everybody seemed very happy there. They looked comfortable, relaxed, and happy, and I had a lot of fun with them. It's cheery and very homey. They had ...
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3333 148th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98046
4.0
(12 reviews)
Both my parents lived at Chateau Pacific. The staff were professional, caring and warm. The facility was clean and well-kept and provided my parents with everything they were looking for....
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5728 NE 190th Street, Kenmore, WA 98028
4.0
(2 reviews)
I think Ruth Adult Family Home is great. It's cozy and clean. My wife's bedroom is a little small, but there's a closet for her clothes to be hung and a dresser. She seems to like the staff. She gets along with them very well. Since she just likes to...
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9901 272nd Place, Stanwood, WA 98292
4.0
(2 reviews)
My mother is at Josephine Caring Community. Right now, she's in long-term care. She's also been in the rehab portion of it. The staff is very good. She's sharing a room, and the only downside is that they got them crammed into a room, which seems a l...
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125 74th Street SE, Everett, WA 98203
4.0
(1 reviews)
I am in Summer Breeze Haven now. They have some CNAs, and it's a nice house. The food is good. There isn't any program or activity. You set it up yourself. The staff are nice. The rooms are medium sized. It is too expensive for me to afford long term...
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Assisted Living
Michael
3.0
Review of Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point
Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point was beautiful. It looked nice. They knew that I was looking for a two-bedroom-two-bath; however, towards the end of the tour, the staff did not realize that...
Assisted Living
Heather
3.0
Review of Cascade Valley Senior Living
I toured Cascade Valley Senior Living. The staff members were very nice. The facility was old and didn't seem clean. It seemed to be sad, which was not what I was looking for. The staff seemed very...
Assisted Living
Heather
5.0
Review of Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point
Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point is beautiful. The food is delicious, and many options are available. They are welcoming and caring. The apartments are very big and well-appointed. They have...
According to the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey, Arlington's assisted living communities charge moderate fees compared to other cities in Washington. Walla Walla features the highest reported rate of $9,705 per month, while Kennewick has significantly lower prices than Arlington at about $3,950. Likewise, assisted living costs more in Seattle at roughly $7,650, but it's generally cheaper in Olympia at $5,050.
Arlington
$6,391
Washington
$6,138
United States
$5,350
Seattle
$7,650
Walla Walla
$9,705
Kennewick
$3,950
Olympia
$5,050
Nationally, seniors pay $4,300 per month for assisted living, but fees vary considerably throughout the country depending on state regulations. Washington is one of the pricier states for assisted living, with monthly rates averaging $5,750. In Arlington, care costs are slightly higher at $5,850.
There are Medicaid programs offered by the state of Washington to pay for the cost of ALF services in Arlington. Eligible seniors may qualify for the Community First Choice (CFC) State Plan or one of the Home and Community-Based Service 1915(c) waivers which are the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES), New Freedom and Residential Support waivers.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.
In Arlington, assisted living costs about $6,391 per month. In-home care requires a much higher fee of around $8,580, making it $2,189 costlier than assisted living. On the other hand, local nursing home facilities, designed uniquely for seniors requiring 24/7 medical supervision, typically charge about $4,563.
In-Home Care
$8,580
Assisted Living Facility
$6,391
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$4,563
Note: Since data for Arlington is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Mount Vernon, instead.
Arlington seniors can contact several agencies for one-on-one help with planning for their long-term care. Through the following resources, individuals can access expert financial and legal assistance, information and referrals for services in the community and social and recreational activities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County Long Term Care & Aging | (425) 262-2557 | The Snohomish County Long Term Care & Aging serves as the Area Agency on Aging for the Arlington region. It administers a range of services to those aged 60 and over, including geriatric depression screenings, nutrition programs, volunteer-based transportation services and information and referrals for community programs. The agency also provides one-on-one benefits screenings to help seniors determine eligibility for prescription drug assistance, health insurance, income assistance, tax relief or veterans’ benefits. |
| Stilly Valley Center | (360) 653-4551 | Members at Stilly Valley Center, the local senior center, participate in social and recreational activities, such as games, holiday parties, age-friendly fitness classes, educational classes and special interest clubs. The center provides medical equipment loans, has a foot clinic and offers acupuncture. It also provides free health insurance options counseling. |
| Everett Vet Center | (425) 252-9701 | Everett Vet Center is located about 25 miles south of Arlington, making it the closest vet center to the city. This office provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance for veterans, helping them identify programs and benefits they’re eligible for, including some that may help pay for assisted living. The office can also screen individuals for eligibility for health insurance, medical care and veterans’ home placement. |
| Snohomish County Legal Services | (425) 258-9283 | Snohomish County Legal Services can help older adults resolve issues related to assisted living, such as problems with intake and discharge procedures, care planning and billing. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 562-6028 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of seniors in assisted living. Through this program, assisted living residents can get one-on-one help with understanding their rights and obtaining all the services in their care plans. |
Arlington-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.
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