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Photo of Revel Lacey
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The food is great staff is great size of the apartment is at the worst case scenario. It's at least average better and cleanliness is really good.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Lacey is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the best...
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Everyone looks contented and uplifted. Lots of natural light and beautiful and relaxing spaces to just sit and read or visit together. By far, this is the best home I found after searching and visiting...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Exploring a Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to declare independence from chores, household maintenance and the stress that often comes from living at home. Instead, our independent living and assisted living seniors live a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them...
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All is well, and I really like it here. The Firs has a lot of activities for residence and good food. I would recommend to others.
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.
Select apartments from $2,500* per month.The Firs is an ideal community for active seniors on the go located in the Washington state capital. Our stunning location sits right on the edge of a beautiful forest and borders the Chehalis-Western Trail yet within minutes of St. Peter's Hospital. We...
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5 for all the above! We've had a great experience with Bonaventure of Puyallup! And my mom seems to be having a good experience. If she can afford to live there beyond this recovery period, she would like to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Bonaventure Puyallup is a beautiful place to live.with stunning apartments, amazing care and medical staff, and a magical resident culture, this is truly a wonderful place to live.we have Independent Suites, Assisted Living Suites and private Memory Care suites. We can take someone on their...
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What stood out is how long several of the main staff members had been there. All the activities. I would definitely recommend! The staff is wonderful but even better the residence all seem so happy and are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Perched on the hillside, The Willows features magnificent Sound and mountain views, walking paths, gazebo, raised garden beds, trees, courtyard, and beautiful landscaping. All this and ample parking makes The Willows an ideal place to call homeCascades of Bremerton designed Independent living...
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First impression was how happy the residents were. The staff are friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable. Many caregivers have been there over 10 years. I would recommend anyone check out Weatherly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Weatherly Inn-Tacoma is an assisted living community located on the shore of Horsehead Bay in the city of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Walking distance from Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Weatherly Inn-Tacoma residents and visitors have easy access to excellent...
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What we like the most about Julian Estates is the staff. They are all friendly, helpful and attentive. The cleanliness, the food is good... it's just been a really good experience. Based on the experience we...
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.
At Julian Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities and pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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My experience has been fantastic. I have been here 14 months and everything is better than I expected. The staff has gone over and above to make sure I and my wife, who is in there memory care unit, can be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Merrill Gardens is an all-inclusive community. Choose from a studio, one-, or two-bedroom private apartment home. Enjoy concierge services, daily scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing and weekly housekeeping.Our Anytime Dining program keeps up with our residents schedule with fresh,...
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We have been extremely happy with Merrill Gardens. My parents toured several retirement communities and it became very apparent that MG was a special community. The staff is experienced and take great care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Merrill Gardens at The University provides desirable retirement living near the University of Washington. Take advantage of the University Village outdoor shopping center and tree-lined Burke-Gilman trail; both ideal for strolling and just steps from the front door. Enjoy being close to a...
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Very caring attentive staff. They make the effort to know you personally and respond readily to any questions or concerns. The facility is clean, sweet smelling and seasonally decorated. It is a pleasure to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Evergreen Court is an assisted living community located in beautiful Bellevue, Washington. It is Seattle's largest suburb, with Lake Washington separating the two. Its name is derived from the French term, 'beautiful view'. When the weather conditions are favorable, you can see the scenic vistas...
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Photo of Sunrise of Edmonds
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Bright and clean public spaces. Apartment is modern, clean and kept that way by staff. Happy, friendly staff (and residents. ) Staff is courteous and professional . I wish I'd found Sunrise sooner!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Edmonds is an assisted living and memory care community located in Edmonds, Washington, in Snohomish County. Edmonds is a pleasant town just 20 minutes from Seattle, and three minutes from Interstate 5, which is perfectly located for day trips to Portland and Vancouver. The Sunrise...
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Staff is friendly and helpful. They treated my mom with love and kindness like she was their own family. They really did treat us like family. They had great communication throughout the entire process. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Rivers at Puyallup, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Puyallup is an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community located just outside of downtown Puyallup, a quiet town with many...
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He was there for only six hours before he landed in the ER and was in the hospital for two days then passed away. I would highly recommend Brookdale because they have amazing staff from the Manager down....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our residents have traded chores, and the hassle and stress that often comes from living at home for a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. All in a setting that feels just like home sweet home.We provide assisted living and memory care services to...
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Staff worked very hard to help my dad get into the facility in a place that fits his needs very well. Facility and residents are wonderful Staff is very helpful It did take over 2wks to get mailbox key Move...
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.
Willow Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built atop 24 acres of beautifully landscaped woods with winding paths and a pond, Willow Gardens provides you with a comfortable setting you'll be delighted to call home. And we're just minutes from the...
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My mother recently moved into Edmonds Landing about a month ago. The whole process of touring, discussing options, moving and getting settled in has gone as smooth as it could - and that is in large part due...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Edmonds Landing is proud winner of The Best of Edmonds Senior Living/Assisted Living Award 2023.Residents of Edmonds Landing Retirement Community benefit from living in the charming town of Edmonds located on the Puget Sound. Our residents are within walking distance to local restaurants, coffee...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Auburn
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Merrill gardens was very nice. It was all [name removed] desire to leave. Staff were very accommodating with our particularly difficult and unique situation.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
We offer senior living in the heart of charming downtown Auburn, near the transit center and city hall. Enjoy living in the middle of downtown Auburn, close to a variety of stores, multiple restaurants, entertainment options and the Sounder train station.The community offers spacious private...
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I recently visited a loved one at this facility. All the staff were smiling, and the seniors looked very content. Overall very clean and I'm proud to have my loved one living here.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Sunrise of Redmond, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Our lovely community is an assisted living and memory care community located just across Lake Washington from Seattle. We’re close enough to the city to...
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Great senior living facility. Friendly outgoing residents who warmly welcome new residents. Staff are terrific, whether they're at the front desk, management, servers, or maintenance. Great resident...
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.
A 55+ community, MorningStar of Kirkland offers 152 apartments for independent living in the beautifully forested Totem Lake area. With easy access to I-405, our community is bordered by Juanita Bay (with its beaches and parks), Evergreen Health Medical Center and the retail center of The Village...
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My husband & I would give Gibson Garden a 5 on all categories above. Our apt has a deck with very fine mesh screen that let's in no bugs, sunny at times & beautiful hanging baskets with room for 3+ deck...
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.
Gibson Gardens is a great community in the hills of Tacoma featuring 122 large apartments with full amenities. All apartment homes include full sized washers & dryers, microwave, oven and full sized dishwashers for your convenience. The spacious living rooms have electric fireplaces for immediate...
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Our father was a resident at Overlake Terrace for three and a half years, which were perhaps the best of his last twenty. Overlake Terrace provided him with a safe, clean, and healthy environment where he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Nestled amongst the tall evergreens of Redmond, Overlake Terrace takes advantage of its suburban surroundings. Our accessible yet scenic location makes our community a wonderful place to call home. Overlake Terrace is dedicated to the belief that mature adults deserve to live in a caring...
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Easy for mom to get around, exercise program, friendly staff. They need more help in diner, too short staffed and not really balanced meals.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
When you visit Madrona Park in the heart of Federal Way, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is bustling, people are laughing, and friends are chatting. Some are planning outings...
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From the beginning to arrival they were great. The are compassionate, caring and involved, the thoughtful organization, the quality of the building, the maintenance and the quality of the food and activities...
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.
Active and independent seniors have trusted DeTray's Colonial Inn Retirement Apartments to provide peaceful and secure independent living accommodations since 1998.We work hard every day to make sure our residents have every opportunity to live as they wish.We provide valuable services,...
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What we like the most about Village Green is our food and the server, [name removed]. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Village Green Retirement Campus is a Northwest premier residential community for seniors, offering independent and assisted living. It is owned and operated by the Powell Family of Federal Way. Their focus is a true homelike atmosphere filled with family, friends, neighbors and people that...
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My Mom [removed name] is a resident there. Although she is new to Avista, she already feels safe and cared for. The staff are so sweet to her. I live in ID so it is comforting to know she is well taken...
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.
At Avista Sumner, our caring and devoted staff work to make each resident feel like family. We are located in beautiful Sumner, Washington, just a short light rail ride south of Seattle. We are very close to downtown Sumner and about four miles west of Lake Tapps.Sumner is a wonderful place to...
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The staff are great & responsive when there's an issue. They're great in activities, food & interacting with mom. Weekly cleaning is great, and the tiers of support are working, as life changes..overall its...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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 Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...
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Cost of independent living in Ballow, WA

The average cost of senior living in Ballow is $4,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McCleary, WA with an average of $3,222 per month.

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

Ballow, WA
$4,078/mo

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

Ballow, WA
$4,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

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

$5,161/mo
Independent Living
$4,078/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,243/mo
Studio
$3,568/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,758/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,220/mo

Senior living costs in Ballow 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: Ballow, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallow, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,078/mo$4,213/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$5,126/mo$5,204/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,161/mo$5,277/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Ballow, WA:$4,078/mo
Washington:$4,213/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Ballow, WA:$5,126/mo
Washington:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Ballow, WA:$5,161/mo
Washington:$5,277/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Ballow, WA, over time

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

Ballow, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ballow, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ballow 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
Ballow, WA$3,863/mo$3,698/mo+4.4%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Ballow, WA
2024 average cost:$3,863/mo
2023 average cost:$3,698/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Ballow

Recent reviews for independent living in Ballow

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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GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens in Lynnwood, WA

3.2
Be cautious of what they tell you when you're moving in. They told me they would evaluate me to make sure I could be at the rate I was paying. They never did that. I was in much worse shape when I first got there and thought I would be getting more care. Nobody really came in to talk to me ...
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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.

Ballow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballow, 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 Ballow 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 Ballow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballow, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballow 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 Ballow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballow, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
52.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballow 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 Ballow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballow, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.4%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Revel Issaquah, Cogir of Edmonds and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ballow, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 366 independent living facilities near Ballow, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ballow, Washington are Farrington Court, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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