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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bluelight, WA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bluelight area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bluelight. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 41 independent living facilities in Bluelight, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.9
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55 reviews
Friendly staff and people that lived there, seemed to be the most reasonable price. I have met friendly people during the time that I have spent there at least 95% of the time! My client is [age removed] and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled in a beautiful, park-like setting within the scenic community of Kennewick, you'll be charmed by our views of the Columbia River. Residents love the convenience of being close to...
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9.4
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50 reviews
I love the people there! They really care. The only struggle my mom has has was the difficulty in adjusting. All the activities were helpful in bringing her out of her shell. She especially enjoys all the...
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.
Parkview Estates is an assisted living community located in the city of Kennewick, Washington in the county of Benton. Seniors at Parkview Estates enjoy an interesting variety of local activities that they can participate in. If they enjoy fishing or boating, the Columbia River is less than two...
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9.3
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34 reviews
A lot of turnover in nursing staff. One nurse that was less friendly and helpful left facility but then returned. General staff turnover was high. New director not as friendly and helpful as previous.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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77 Floor plans available
8.9
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31 reviews
I can answer a 5 to all. I love this place. Just what I needed. Apartment is good size. Have room for all my own furniture I wanted to bring. With plenty of room to move around. Lots of amenities which I...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Orchard Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Orchard Park offers you a comfortable, welcoming home in the heart of Washington's grace and splendor. We're close to all of life's necessities like shopping, dining, entertainment and healthcare. You'll want to...
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8.9
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46 reviews
From our very first contact with This place was a lady I'm struggling to remember her name right now, but we knew this was the right place, friendly, very clean, worked very hard to find a room to suit my...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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18 reviews
Lots of changes over the last year. It’s nice to see everyone smiling and happy. New staff along with the staff that has been there since I moved my parents in. I love the gal that does the activities! She...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Royal Columbian Retirement Inn is a warm, home-like community located in Kennewick, WA. Our community is surrounded by beautiful landscaping, mature trees, and some apartments offer views of the lovely Columbia River! We are located in a well established residential area, with close proximity to...
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8.5
Review score
38 reviews
I love living here, I feel valued and appreciated for what I have done to make this place a home. "Comforts of Home." Flowers, etc. friendliness.
Provides: Assisted 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.
At our assisted living community, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. You’ll connect with other seniors who share similar interests and life experiences to enjoy a vibrant, active, friend-filled life. Our community, located...
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8.5
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9 reviews
I would give all a 5, [name removed] is very happy where he is , getting great care good meals that he enjoys! The cost is great 1/2 of what we were paying for on Washington and much better care! The staff...
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.
Sun Terrace Hermiston's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't...
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77 Floor plans available
8.3
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41 reviews
I love living at Brookdale Richland. They all respect our choices and preferences on care and dining. My apt is clean and always feel safe. The staff and other residents are amazing and friendly.
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.
The perfect place to find a redefined independence.Exploring assisted living options can be intimidating sometimes, but it shouldn’t be! Life here means trading the worries and cares of home ownership and maintenance for a whole staff of people to do your cooking, cleaning and chores. And you’ll...
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
15 reviews
My loved one was a resident at this facility for about 6 weeks. The staff was very helpful. My loved one liked the food. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. I would recommend this facility to family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Your Life, Enhanced in Avamereat Englewood HeightsExperience an environment focused on supporting an active, independent lifestyle for our independent and assisted living residents and providing familiarity, comfort, and engaging activities for our memory care residents.No matter where you are in...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
4 reviews
The Avamere of Hermiston facility is very nice. Staff is friendly. I thought they'd would take him out for a weekly ride around the area as [name removed] likes to get out but so far he says he's never been...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Avamere of Hermiston offers kind and compassionate assisted living services to seniors in Hermiston, Oregon. Our residents love to be involved in our local community, and look forward to events such as the Farm City Pro Rodeo, and races at the Columbia Motor Speedway Park. With its convenient...
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7.7
Review score
26 reviews
What we like the most about the Avista Yakima community is the helpful staff members they have working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend them to other families who are...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Avista Yakima is located on the south side of Yakima Washington, just one half mile north of Randall Park. Yakima is known for its apple orchards and natural beauty and we provide transportation to town for dining, enjoying community events and scenic drives.Our community offers activities to...
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6.0
Review score
4 reviews
Staff is very wonderful. My Father was with them a very short period of time before passing. Assistant Director [name removed] kept in touch with us everyday, even visited our father in the hospital. She is...
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.
Sun Terrace Retirement and Assisted Living Community's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
66 Photos available
7.0
Review score
9 reviews
My main objection is that the only view overlooks a busy and noisy road. Mom has good hearing, so she chose a quiet room but the only view is the tiny courtyard and other apartments. I think she'd be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Sun Terrace Prosser's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't...
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7.0
Review score
10 reviews
The cost seems to be a little much for a studio apartment, mom seems to be settling in though. Some of the tenants are not very talkative. The lunch menu doesn't seem to be enough solid food for an elderly...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
You have discovered senior living in style! Peach Tree Retirement Center is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Yakima, overlooking a beautiful mini orchard, and a garden filled with vegetables and fresh herbs. Peach Tree Retirement Centers' home-like setting on 4 gorgeously landscaped...
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88 Photos available
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6.8
Review score
18 reviews
Overall it's been a pretty positive experience. A few things need addressing, but I would still recommend checking it out for placement. love the energy! Everyone seems so happy all the time. The biggest...
Provides: Assisted 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.
In our assisted living community, located in Yakima, Wash., and conveniently close to restaurants, medical offices, churches, coffee houses, banks and a post office, you can fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to...
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6.1
Review score
20 reviews
Personally, I think that their initial evaluation for acceptance into the facility should be better done. I did not think that my dad qualified for that type of Residential Care, his needs were more complex....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Lease by December 31st and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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This seems to be a nice place so far. The staff is courteous and professional. They are always willing to help when we need them. The communication is good with us too. The facility is always clean and seems...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Ashley Manor - Sage and ManzanitaAshley Manor- Sage and Manzantia is a senior living community located in the city of Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon. The cozy community is located a few miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallua, and the Mcnary Dam. These close attractions make Hermiston...
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My father is adjusting well since his move to Homestead Place. They keep the residents busy with a large variety of activities. The facility is clean and appears to be maintained well. It has been a good...
Provides: Assisted 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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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6.5
Review score
2 reviews
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family has been good, and they reach out anytime there is a change with my loved one. The staff take great...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
1.0
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3 reviews
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sun Tower is a non-profit community that has been serving the Yakima Valley for over 39 years, providing services to people 62 years of age and older without regard to race, color, sex, creed, disability or national origin. Located downtown, within walking distance of shopping, the theater, the...
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.
Cost of independent living in Bluelight, WA
The average cost of senior living in Bluelight is $7,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toppenish, WA with an average of $2,871 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Bluelight
Recent reviews for independent living in Bluelight
Brookdale Richland
4.5
I had to move my mother here recently. The staff have been very friendly and helpful. I ate lunch there one day with mom and the food was very good and it was nice to have a selection of main dishes instead of just one. The building seems to be cheerful, clean, and all staff have been great. ...
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Avamere of Hermiston
3.8
Staff are friendly and helpful. The facility allows for clients to have a much independence as they want. Very positive environment.
With food -They could cook what they have on the menu. They make fancy names but the food is not even close. They need more of a variety of vegetables offered. ...
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Parkview Estates in Kennewick, WA
5.0
We went with Parkview Estates because some of the studio apartments are located at the end of the wings of the hallway and they are a little bigger but the same price. She also liked the setting, it is set back in a residential community so it is not on a main street. The value for the money ...
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Bluelight independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluelight independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluelight, 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 Bluelight 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 Bluelight partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bluelight, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluelight 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 Bluelight communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bluelight, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluelight 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 Bluelight offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bluelight, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick, Parkview Estates and Bonaventure Tri Cities are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bluelight, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Bluelight, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bluelight, Washington is Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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