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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Allentown, WA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 105 independent living facilities in Allentown, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Each building offers a large recreation room on the main level. The recreation rooms are furnished with a big screen television and VCR for the enjoyment of our residents. We also have an assortment of games, cards, and puzzles for use in the recreation room. For those who wish to participate,...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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
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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.
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: Independent Living
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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.
WELCOME TO PARK SHORE. A lakefront tower in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood, Park Shore is an active, welcoming community with panoramic views of Lake Washington. We offer a full range of services to foster independent and healthy living. Unparalleled retirement living. After...
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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.
Our continuing care retirement community is home to nearly 250 residents who value independence and friendship, healthy living and quality care. The convenience, amenities and safety of a retirement community combine with the freedom of residing in your own home. With a prime location on Queen...

Cost of independent living in Allentown, WA

The average cost of senior living in Allentown is $4,147 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Auburn, WA with an average of $4,068 per month.

Independent living costs in Allentown, WA, vs. nearby cities

Allentown, WA
$4,147/mo
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Allentown, WA, vs. state and national averages

Allentown, WA
$4,147/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Allentown, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,196/mo
Independent Living
$4,147/mo

Independent living costs in Allentown, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,046/mo
Studio
$4,474/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,117/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,848/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,288/mo

Senior living costs in Allentown 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: Allentown, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAllentown, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,147/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,193/mo$5,199/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,196/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Allentown, WA:$4,147/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Allentown, WA:$5,193/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Allentown, WA:$5,196/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Allentown, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Allentown 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Allentown, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Allentown 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
Allentown, WA$3,569/mo$3,519/mo+1.4%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Allentown, WA
2024 average cost:$3,569/mo
2023 average cost:$3,519/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 independent living in Allentown

Recent reviews for independent living in Allentown

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful at Brookdale Foundation House. The dining staff really spoil you. The maintenance staff is prompt about needs and even brings your packages to your apartment from the front desk. The apartments are spacious with lots of storage. Families are notified of ...
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Highlander Apartments in Seattle, WA

4.9
What we really saw that was positive is the staff, from the front end staff, to the director, who is excellent to work with. They have excellent communication. We get emails all the time with any updates. They're close by to medical facilities, so that's been a Godsend. The shuttle service ...
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Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Allentown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allentown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allentown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Allentown independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Allentown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Allentown independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Allentown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allentown, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allentown independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Allentown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allentown, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.4%
47%
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The Lakeshore, Brookdale West Seattle and Revel Issaquah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Allentown, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Allentown, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Allentown, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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