About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Electron, WA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Electron 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 Electron. 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 16 independent living facilities in Electron, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northeast Tacoma, McCarver Neighborhood and Lincoln International District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tacoma, Enumclaw and Puyallup.

Electron Independent Living Facilities | 310 Reviews

Showing 15 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/24
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure
88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
40 reviews
9.8
Review score
40 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
23%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
8%
See all reviews
Finding a place for my mom that matched her expectations and mine was quite the adventure. Cedar Ridge was very welcoming and allowed us to visit numerous times before we made any type of commitment. This 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.
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...
See details
Photo of Julian Estates
1616 Photos available
9.2
Review score
11 reviews
9.2
Review score
11 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
18%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
If you are bored it is your fault. There is always something to do. The food is delicious and a good variety. The building is beautiful and the management is awesome. They absolutely love each and every one...
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,...
See details
Photo of The Rivers at Puyallup
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
38 reviews
9.1
Review score
38 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
36%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
8%
See all reviews
I recently moved my dad from a peagus community in Sun city, Arizona to The Rivers in Puyallup also a peagus community. The transfer could not have gone any better. The staff at The Rivera have been so...
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...
See details
Photo of Stafford Suites Sumner
1616 Photos available
8.5
Review score
15 reviews
8.5
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
40%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Great place!!! The facility is wonderful. The staff are always friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend Stafford Suites in Sumner. Beautiful place, is just perfect. They take great care of all...
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.
Stafford Suites is a 72 apartment community located in the quaint town of Sumner.  We offer studio, one and two bedroom apartments on a month to month basis.  All apartments include kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink; spacious bath with easy-access features, including...
See details
Photo of Avista Sumner
99 Photos available
8.5
Review score
39 reviews
8.5
Review score
39 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
18%
3 star
13%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
I placed my 93-year-old father at Avista Senior Living in [date removed]. We needed to move my father from his home in California to Washington State. My husband and I looked at several assistant living...
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...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.6
Review score
44 reviews
7.6
Review score
44 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
34%
3 star
18%
2 star
9%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
The staff is very friendly administration is helpful. They have frequent turnover of their staff but no issues with that. When there are concerns they typically address it quickly. Hope this helps.
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.
Exceptional Senior Living?Building a great senior life requires a great backdrop. At our vibrant, welcoming community, you’ll find exceptional assisted living care in an environment with maximum home-sweet-home factor. That means fewer worries, more options for interesting things to do, and a...
See details
Photo of Bonaventure of Puyallup
44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.3
Review score
9 reviews
7.3
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
11%
4 star
33%
3 star
34%
2 star
22%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
They have gone through 4 activity coordinators over the past year. Activities are canceled spontaneously with no notice. The food is very slow to be served and mediocre at best. They frequently run out of...
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...
See details
Photo of Holiday South Hill
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
7.1
Review score
53 reviews
7.1
Review score
53 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
36%
3 star
4%
2 star
8%
1 star
11%
See all reviews
This place is just great. The staff here are so wonderful and caring, and there always seems to be something going on! My mom has made so many wonderful friends as she has met her kind and friendly...
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...
See details
Photo of Sunset Gardens
8.5
Review score
4 reviews
8.5
Review score
4 reviews
5 star
25%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
25%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I recently made a 2500 mi. Move from TX to Puyallup. The office staff was so great in helping me get all the paperwork together and to work with me in coordinating a move in date with my timeframe in TX....
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer one and two bedroom apartments for independent seniors at an affordable cost with modern conveniences. Our social rooms are designed for large screen television viewing, playing bingo and cards, hosting events and potlucks or visiting with family and residents. Our building are access...
8.4
Review score
44 reviews
8.4
Review score
44 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
30%
3 star
16%
2 star
2%
1 star
11%
See all reviews
Overall my Mom is having a good experience - they have a big turn over of staff and seem to be short handed a lot - it hasn't affected my Mom very much other than the food - it's really hit and miss...
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...
See details
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Affinity at Puyallup
7.5
Review score
7 reviews
7.5
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I picked this community, because it was the only one that offered to rent to me. It's turned out to be the nicest place I've lived in, all things considered. I'd be comfortable giving Affinity my...
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.
At Affinity at Puyallup we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,430, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
Photo of McGee Guest Home
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.
Photo of Heritage House Buckley
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Heritage House is wonderful! The care givers are really terrific with our mom. Since placing her in the memory care facility, it has given our family peace of mind, just knowing she cant just walk out...
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.
Heritage House at Mountain View is nestled at the base of majestic Mount Rainier in Buckley, Washington. This facility is easily accessable because it is located on Highway 410 which leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the White Pass Ski Area. Buckley is a quick drive from Tacoma, 30...
Photo of Marymount Manor
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.
Photo of Bradley Park in Puyallup
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.

Cost of independent living in Electron, WA

The average cost of senior living in Electron is $3,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McChord AFB, WA with an average of $3,440 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Electron, WA vs. nearby cities

Electron, WA
$3,640/mo
$3,502/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Electron, WA vs. the state and national average

Electron, WA
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Electron vs. other types of senior living

$5,125/mo
Independent Living
$3,640/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Electron, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,095/mo
Studio
$4,447/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,683/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,758/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,675/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Electron over time

Electron, WAWA stateNational

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 Electron

Recent reviews for independent living in Electron

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.

Affinity at Puyallup

5.0
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. The staff are excellent. The tour was great and they answered all of my questions and showed me around to everything.

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.

Electron independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Electron independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Electron, 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 Electron 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 Electron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Electron, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
7.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Electron 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 Electron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Electron, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Electron 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 Electron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Electron, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Brookdale Allenmore IL and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated independent living facilities near Electron, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Electron, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Electron, Washington are Brookdale Allenmore IL, Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living and Meridian at Stone Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top