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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Colchester, WA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in Colchester, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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.
West Seattle — Highland Park Neighborhood Urban Senior Living Village Campus Adjacent to King County Metro Park & Ride Transit Center Convenient Access to Freeways Major Retail Centers Community Building with Lounge, Media Center, Exercise Room, and Activity Rooms with Planned Activities...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Colchester, WA

The average cost of senior living in Colchester is $4,204 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raft Island, WA with an average of $3,559 per month.

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

Colchester, WA
$4,204/mo

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

Colchester, WA
$4,204/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,237/mo
Independent Living
$4,204/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,551/mo
Studio
$4,966/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,308/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,802/mo

Senior living costs in Colchester 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: Colchester, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColchester, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,204/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,234/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,237/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colchester, WA:$4,204/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Colchester, WA:$5,234/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Colchester, WA:$5,237/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Colchester, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Colchester 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 Colchester, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colchester 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
Colchester, WA$3,156/mo$3,147/mo+0.3%
Washington$3,613/mo$3,363/mo+7.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Colchester, WA
2024 average cost:$3,156/mo
2023 average cost:$3,147/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,613/mo
2023 average cost:$3,363/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Colchester

Recent reviews for independent living in Colchester

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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Life Manor-Golden Opportunity in Tacoma, WA

4.7
We were looking for a community where our loved one would not feel like they were a dependent senior and Life Manor really makes it that way. He feels like he is just a senior living in a community. He can do what he chooses to do but if he doesn't feel like he wants to participate that is fine ...
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Colchester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colchester, 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 Colchester 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 Colchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colchester, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Colchester 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 Colchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colchester, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colchester 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 Colchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colchester, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty Place, Brookdale West Seattle and Bay Pointe Retirement and Marine Courte are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colchester, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Colchester, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Colchester, 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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