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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lynden, WA for 2024

 

Lyden sits in the northernmost region of Washington, about 15 miles north of Bellingham and 5 miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border. In this city, assisted living facilities charge a competitive monthly rate of $4,600 for care, which is about $100 above the national median but hundreds of dollars below the Washington norm of $6,000. Seniors moving to this community for long-term care have 3 assisted living community to consider, 3 of which sit within Lynden proper.

According to our directory’s 55 reviews reviews, local assisted living facilities have an average quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lynden

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services oversees assisted living communities in Lynden and provides ongoing monitoring through site inspections and annual licensing. This department enforces a set of requirements related to resident intake and retention criteria, staffing and housing standards, and it publishes information on paying for assisted living.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lynden

 

  • The Lynden region has a limited scope of health care options, with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham serving as the only hospital within a 35-mile radius of Lynden’s city center. Fortunately, many assisted living facilities have on-call physicians who provide routine wellness checks and medical monitoring, as well as medical concierge and transportation services for office visits.

 

  • Whatcom County, where Lynden sits, rates 11th out of Washington’s 39 surveyed counties for general health and in the 50-75th percentile for health outcomes and contributing factors. Among its Medicare enrollees, about 49% get the annual flu shot compared to 51% nationally, impacting the spread of illness in assisted living facilities and the risk of flu-related complications. However, the typical life expectancy in this region comes in above state and national averages at 81 years, and the air quality in this community ranks as superior to the nation as a whole.

 

  • Living costs trend 11% higher in Lynden than in a typical U.S. city, although it ranks among the most cost-effective places in the nation for medical care with services costing 28% below the national norm. Energy and housing costs run high, but many assisted living facilities have all-inclusive pricing and accept payment from the state’s long-term care waiver programs.

 

  • Washington doesn’t tax income regardless of its source or a resident’s annual earnings, making it a financially viable option for many retirees seeking long-term care on a budget. The state levies high sales taxes on most goods, although it exempts prescription drugs, newspapers and groceries. Property taxes also trend high compared to the nation as a whole, but opting for assisted living may help seniors avoid this living expense.

 

  • Crime occurs at a rate of 22.13 incidents per 1,000 people in Lynden, which exceeds norms in 80% of U.S. communities and 64% of cities in Washington, as well as typical rates in other communities with its population size. Fortunately, for those concerned about crime, assisted living promotes residents’ safety through measures such as escorted transportation, security gates and fully enclosed outdoor living spaces.

Paying for Assisted Living in Lynden

 

Assisted living communities in Lynden charge a typical monthly rate of $4,600 for services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Lynden, assisted living residents pay approximately $4,600 per month for personalized care services. This rate offers a $1,400 savings over the Washington norm, although it tracks a little higher than the national median of $4,500. Other cities in the northern part of the state have considerably higher assisted living costs, including Olympia, where residents pay $4,805, and Mount Vernon, where care costs come in at $5,500. Similarly, monthly fees in Bremerton exceed Lynden’s baseline rate by $1,150, and in Seattle, care costs run $2,150 higher than in Lynden.

Lynden

$4,600

Washington

$6,000

United States

$4,500

Mount Vernon

$5,500

Bremerton

$5,750

Seattle

$6,750

Olympia

$4,805

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Overall, assisted living in Lynden costs a median monthly rate of $4,600, making this the most budget-friendly long-term care solution in the city. This rate runs hundreds of dollars below the $6,483 seniors pay for private services in their homes, including non medical in-home care services, such as light housekeeping and bathing assistance, and home health care services, such as medication administration and vitals monitoring. Additionally, assisted living costs significantly less than nursing home care, which has a median rate of $9,277 for skilled nursing services, such as rehabilitative therapies, wound care and 24-hour medical supervision, with semi-private accommodations.

In-Home Care

$6,483

Home Health Care

$6,483

Assisted Living Facility

$4,600

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,277

Note: Data for Lynden was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bellingham, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lynden

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Washington

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

 

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

 

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lynden

 

Lynden Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Washington

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Barbara

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Vineyard Park at Lynden Manor

My dad's girlfriend was a resident of Vineyard Park of Lynden Manor. It seemed to be very clean. She had her own private room. It was small, but it was definitely clean. It had a nice sense of...

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Linda

I visited this facility

Review of Meadow Greens

I'm just waiting to hear from Meadow Greens because that's where I wanted to go. I liked the friendliness of the place when I walked in. They weren't too busy to talk to me and they were willing to...

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Georgia

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Meadow Greens

My mother-in-law was a resident of Meadow Greens. We ended up just leaving her where she was, and we hired hospice. Then the nursing care kind of stepped up, and we as a family stepped up; that's...

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