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Photo of Revel Issaquah
2020 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.9
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88 reviews
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I’ve been here 5 years and we find it very enjoyable and everyone is very respectful and the management is excellent and we are planning to live here for the Next many years to come because we love it
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.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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3030 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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115 reviews
9.9
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115 reviews
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The care that my father received was wonderful, he was always clean, happy and well fed. I could tell he was always clean, happy and well fed. I could tell that that staff new him and truly cared about him....
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg offers independent and assisted living accommodations to seniors in the greater Kittitas Valley area in Central Washington in Kittitas County. Our residents enjoy mountain views, easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and medical services. Ellensburg has...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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131 reviews
9.8
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131 reviews
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Friendly and helpful staff, clean facility and good food cooked to order all day. I would recommend Farrington Court to others.
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.
Farrington Court is a 62+ Senior Community that offers comfortable, spacious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Stellar Senior Living, who has set high standards for the retirement industry. Farrington Court offers a wide variety of...
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88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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50 reviews
9.8
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50 reviews
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We are already there and we love it there. We like the cleanliness and we would recommend Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure community to other families based on the experience we have had 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.
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...
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88 Photos available
9.8
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66 reviews
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Overall it is a very nice place. Open and bright, and good amenities for when/if she becomes more limited in her capacities. Overall we're pretty happy with it. The staff have all been wonderful and there...
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.
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1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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59 reviews
9.6
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The whole facility is awesomely clean. Staff has been very helpful when we have needed to call. Love the library and the dining room, just gorgeous. Individual rooms are also very nicely appointed. A single...
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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9.4
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23 reviews
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I walked in to visit a friend and was amazed at how clean, welcoming, and homey the community was. The staff here were amazing. I would highly recommend Avista Ellensburg to your loved ones and their...
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 Ellensburg is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the small city of Ellensburg, Washington. Ellensburg is home to Central Washington University which is one mile north of us, and our residents enjoy the many cultural, educational and entertainment options available there.Our...
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44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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Very nice place to live. Employees all friendly and helpful. Other residents friendly and ready to assist. Very clean and well maintained. Restaurants very good. Creative food menu. Very clean. I would...
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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1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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I'm in a cottage not apartment so it's like having my own home. Housekeeping supposed to come weekly but always seem to be short staffed so some weeks missed. But they do a good job on cleaning floors,...
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.
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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2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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49 reviews
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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
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.
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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Photo of Arbor Village
44 Photos available
9.1
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Staff was friendly and caring. I inspected several facilities and Arbor Village was best for us...Clean, Good activities, adequate room, and my loved liked it.
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.
Arbor Village, located in Kent, Washington, is a retirement community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Senior Living. As well as Memory Care services. Our expert team understands challenges of memory loss not only for residents, but their families as well.Our independent living...
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Room large, kept clean, has view over valley. Occasionally a person smells a bit, but the staff discreetly addresses their issue. Clothes, including towels and bedding are kept clean. Common areas are...
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.
Where it’s home & you’re family!A familiar lifestyle with just the right level of care. Independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care in our brand new Renton location.
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Our overall experience is very good. Wish the apartment size would be larger. The building is very clean and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and competent. They take very good care of the...
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.
Combining the elegance of a French château with the relaxed style of the Pacific Northwest, Château at Valley Center has a uniquely inviting design. And Valley Medical Center is only a block away, so Château at Valley Center’s location provides an extra measure of security.Living in a Château...
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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231 reviews
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My dad seems to have found his place. He is making friends and seems happy. And enjoys the place very much. I would for sure recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Escape to The Meridian at Stone Creek and discover luxurious senior living in Milton, Washington.Journey beyond the predictable and uninspiring. Visit The Meridian at Stone Creek and truly appreciate all the possibilities that await right...
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66 Photos available
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It really is a good place, very well run, with caring, hard-working employees and friendly residents who go out of their way to be kind and supportive. The number and diversity of activities and outings are...
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.
Welcome to University House Issaquah, an Era Living community. University House offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living and Assisted Living care. University House is nestled among the foothills of the beautiful Cascade...
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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
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.
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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What we like the most about the community are the activities and the social engagement's. Yes, we would recommend Avamere at Englewood Heights to other families based on the experience so far.
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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55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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My father did not attend any activities, his choice. My Father needs to be told that he needs to shower, change clothes, get up and walk around and go outside. It seems like he needs more care than an...
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.
Fountain Court is an assisted living community located near the foothills of Mount Rainier in Maple Valley, Washington. Our community offers residents beautiful scenery with our gardens. Maple Valley also has all of the beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer, and it is only a short drive to...
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31 reviews
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I would give them all a five we are very happy with everything my mother in law doesn't partake in the activities so I really can't speak for that. The apartment size is bigger than we thought lots of closet...
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.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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8.5
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The staff is excellent, the activities are plentiful and the is food excellent. The apartments are Different sizes, one would have to see them. I would recommend it to others who are currently searching for...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows (AZ) Auburn, WA Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows is a highly rated community in Auburn WA which offers both assisted living and memory care. Auburn is ideally situated for those wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Cascade foothills, views of Mt. Rainier...
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99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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It's really well run and safe. The food is nutritious. Residents are kept busy with activities like arts and crafts, bingo, bus trips and lots of live music performances. It is also all on one level. Not...
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.
Welcome to Aegis Living IssaquahOur scenic community sits on 10 acres of landscape forest, and is unique for its serenity and wildlife filled surroundings. We are a one level community without the hassle of different floors or use of elevators. Aegis of Issaquah has a different structure than...
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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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1616 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
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27 reviews
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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
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.
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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8.4
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44 reviews
8.4
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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
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 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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69 reviews
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All staff is wonderful! Some unexpectedly money is charged. Some fees are ridiculous. Don't use house doctor! Food is great! Lots of things to do. Unfortunately will only transport residents 5 miles on...
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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Cost of independent living in Cougar Valley, WA

The average cost of senior living in Cougar Valley is $2,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tieton, WA with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Cougar Valley, WA
$2,681/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cougar Valley, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,581/mo
Independent Living
$2,681/mo

Independent living costs in Cougar Valley, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,275/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,009/mo

Senior living costs in Cougar Valley 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: Cougar Valley, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCougar Valley, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$2,681/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,849/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,581/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cougar Valley, WA:$2,681/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cougar Valley, WA:$5,849/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cougar Valley, WA:$7,581/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Cougar Valley, WA, over time

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

Cougar Valley, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cougar Valley, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cougar Valley 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 average 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
Cougar Valley, WA$3,526/mo$3,478/mo+1.4%
Washington$3,770/mo$3,579/mo+5.4%
National$3,338/mo$3,223/mo+3.6%
Cougar Valley, WA
2024 average cost:$3,526/mo
2023 average cost:$3,478/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,770/mo
2023 average cost:$3,579/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,223/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cougar Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Cougar Valley

Sunset Gardens in Puyallup, WA

4.0
It's going pretty good. The accommodations are pretty good. There isn't any air conditioning, or wi-fi on the third floor. The people are very nice. The people who work here are very professional. We have barbecue cookouts twice a week. They made it easy to move in, I slid right in.

The Rivers at Puyallup

5.0
My mother has moved into Brookdale Puyallup, and is very happy. She chose this residence over others that we toured, and my wife and I are also very satisfied with the level of her care. The place is very clean, and the food is great. My wife and I have meals with my mother regularly. They also ...
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Stafford Suites Kent

5.0
This is our second living experience at Staff Suites. Our mom and dad were here in 2014 when he fell ill. He was taken very good care of until he left us. Our mom lived on her own for a while, then later decided she needed a little more help and Stafford was the first place she thought of when ...
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Cougar Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cougar Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cougar Valley, 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 Cougar Valley 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 Cougar Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cougar Valley, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cougar Valley 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 Cougar Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cougar Valley, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cougar Valley 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 Cougar Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cougar Valley, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.7%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Revel Issaquah, Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg and Farrington Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cougar Valley, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 84 independent living facilities near Cougar Valley, Washington. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Cougar Valley, Washington are Farrington Court, Cogir of Kent and Holiday Orchard Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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