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4308 226th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
Located on the picturesque Puget Sound, Snohomish County is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The city has a population of 822,083 people, of whom 14% are 65 or...
In Snohomish County, there are dozens of assisted living communities. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, they share an average cost of $6,750, which is higher than both national and state averages. However, Washington’s lack of state income tax can help make assisted living here more affordable.
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4308 226th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
As part of the greater Seattle area, Snohomish County shares the city’s assisted living price, which comes to an average of $6,750 per month. This price is higher than the state average of $5,750. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Snohomish County is significantly more expensive than the national average price of $4,300.
Assisted living in Snohomish County is more expensive than anywhere else in the state. Nearby Mount Vernon is a little cheaper, at $5,850 per month. In the center of the state, the Wenatchee area averages $5,473 per month. Olympia is even more affordable, with an average cost of $5,138. Moving toward the state’s northeastern corner, Spokane is also more affordable, at $5,084. Next to Puget Sound, Bremerton has a median assisted living price of $5,000 per month. Meanwhile, Walla Walla has the lowest assisted living costs in the state, at $3,800 per month, making it approximately $2,950 more affordable than Snohomish County. Traveling north, next to the Canadian border, Bellingham has the second-lowest prices in the state, at $4,738. Although Snohomish County’s assisted living costs are higher on average than other Washington cities’, its close proximity to Seattle’s amenities makes it a desirable place to live.Â
Snohomish County/Seattle
$6,750
Washington
$5,750
The United States
$4,300
Walla Walla
$3,800
Bellingham
$4,738
Bremerton
$5,000
Spokane
$5,084
Olympia
$5,138
Wenatchee
$5,473
Mount Vernon
$5,850
Qualified Medicaid recipients throughout Washington can get help paying for assisted living through the Medicaid Personal Care (MPC) program or the Community First Choice Option (CFCO). Eligible residents may also be entitled to The Washington Medicaid COPES (Community Options Program Entry System) waiver program. There are no non-Medicaid programs.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Snohomish County Aging and Disability Services Division | (425) 388-7377 | This Area Agency on Aging supports the well-being of local seniors with a range of advocacy, education and assistance programs. Aging adults can access benefits counseling, case management and health screenings through this organization. A volunteer transportation initiative helps seniors get around, and a long-term care ombudsman helps residents of assisted living communities resolve concerns about their safety or welfare. |
Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett | (425) 257-8780 | The City of Everett runs this senior center, which offers a calendar of enriching activities. Seniors can participate in crafts, games, exercise classes and lifelong learning opportunities or enjoy communal meals in a social setting. This senior center also has a resource center where older citizens can get connected to trusted local health and social service providers. |
Everett Vet Center | (425) 252-9701 | This federal organization supports veterans as they age with an array of specialized initiatives. Financial aid programs can help cut the costs of health care and housing. Through the VA medical system, veterans can access laboratory, pharmaceutical and medical services as well as assistive technology. This vet center also provides mental health care in both group and individual settings. |
Snohomish County Legal Services | (425) 258-9283 | This pro bono law firm has a Wills Clinic where seniors can obtain help creating health care directives and end-of-life plans. A notary is on hand to make these documents official. Pro bono attorneys offer help with housing, tax and bankruptcy issues. Assistance is also available for debt and consumer credit matters. |
Snohomish Senior Center | (360) 568-0934 | Seniors can access an array of health promotion activities here, including foot and acupuncture clinics and support groups for Alzheimer’s and other conditions. Social events, including movie nights and ice cream parties are available here, as are language classes and hobby groups. Seniors can also participate in woodworking classes, Bible study groups and technology courses. |
Snohomish county-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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