Sequim, WA -- Need info on Assisted (Financial) Living. (real estate, apartments)

[CaliBoy]

Hello,

I've read many threads about Sequim and was wondering if anyone has any information on Assisted Living there. My mother-in-law is currently using assisted living for financial purposes in the Midwest; is over 55; is on a fixed income; and is fairly independent as she does not need nursing. Can anyone shed any light on any programs for those retired on a fixed income not needing nursing care? What are some sample housing costs? And is buying there a more practical approach these days (since not all areas of the country are seeing a decline in prices)?

Many thanks to all that respond. I've never visited, but it seems that entire area around Washington is rather beautiful. Mainly, my mother-in-law wants to be near her son in the west. Any answers to the aforementioned questions pertaining to the surrounding areas of Sequim is great too!

[TribalCat]

The "Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce" website (just search on that title) has a link where you can request a Relocation Guide. They'll mail you all kinds of information on housing in the area, as well as about the town itself.

[R Johnston]

Sequim is pretty much a retirement community. There are 55 and over modular home
parks where you can find a home to buy at about 100.000 more or less. There is senior
apartments for lower incomes in town. Try googling Sequim sunland windermere for prices on real estate.
Though I am not of the senior set yet, there is alot of activities in town to choose from to get to know people. Good Luck!

[CaliBoy]

Thanks for your replies, everyone. Yes, TribalCat, I had the chamber send some information to my mother-in-law and hopefully she'll find some numbers that can steer her in the right direction. RJ, I asked her about modular homes and, though I've been surprised to see the quality in many of the more modern homes, she's a bit sketchy about the whole lease/rent space thing. One never knows when a developer comes in to buy out an modular home park and force her to uproot to look for another spot to drop the home. I did contact a few places, however, and they should be sending some info soon on assisted living.

[TribalCat]

The Sequim Chamber of Commerce is great about sending info out. Even after my initial package from them, I'm still getting a lot of real estate info in the mail.