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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gorst, WA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gorst 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 Gorst. 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 17 independent living facilities in Gorst, 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 Wedgwood, Roosevelt and University District.
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This was a wonderful facility! The staff was so warm and kind towards my mom. They got to know her personally- and provided loving care.
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.
Located on picturesque Oyster Bay in Bremerton, WA, Bay Pointe Retirement Community has offered a gracious and ideal location for seniors for 20 years. The community is nestled in a waterfront neighborhood 2 miles from local shops and eateries, 1/2-mile Hwy 3 and about 2 miles from the Naval...
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Everyone that lives here looks to be very happy. They offer a huge variety of apartment configurations and sizes. From studio to two bedrooms. This is my happy place!
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.
Perched on the hillside, The Willows features magnificent Sound and mountain views, walking paths, gazebo, raised garden beds, trees, courtyard, and beautiful landscaping. All this and ample parking makes The Willows an ideal place to call homeCascades of Bremerton designed Independent living...
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20 reviews
When choosing the right place for my loved one I tried to ask all of the important questions. More than simply price & quality of care but annual increase, the happiness of current residents and on 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.
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39 reviews
I would absolutely recommend to others. My mom is mostly content there. They deal with her dementia and they are not a memory care place. The staff are mostly caring, committed people. Like everyone else...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Liberty Place, we provide thoughtful attention while giving residents the daily assistance they need. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Sinclair Inlet in Port Orchard, Washington. We provides luxurious senior living in a small close knit community that is surrounded by...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Crista Shores and the experience has been great for her so far. She is very happy at Crista Shores. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals,...
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.
Crista Shores, which is a part of the CRISTA Senior Living family is located on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula. Here you can take in the picturesque beauty of Dyes Inlet, with sealife, bald eagles, and beach views outside of each apartment. Stroll along the five-mile Clear Creek Trail with a...
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I would give them 5 plus! We love Stafford Suites in Port Orchard. Very friendly, and attentive staff members. Good food and the cleaning place. [name removed] is adjusting well there. We toured several...
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 Port Orchard is an Assisted Living Community in a Northwest Lodge like setting. Our residents are as active as they want to be with a full Activity Calendar with a variety of recreational choices. We provide lovely private apartments with kitchenettes, restaurant style dining,...
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40 reviews
My mom was at Laurel Glen for 3 years and she had the most caring caretakers we could have hoped for. Under new management and I am told they are keeping the same caretakers. Could use improvement 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.
Since 1984, Laurel Glen has been serving the families and individuals of Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo and Port Orchard with the finest Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the region.Every one of our residents is treated with the utmost respect and dignity. We want them to...
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5.8
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41 reviews
We picked this community because of the location, quality and availability. I would recommend, if the the quality of food improves.
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.
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 and Assisted Living. Life is good here in our...
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In behalf of Lynn Cicelski and her family, We are so grateful and amazed of the care that you provided for Lynn’s 30 day recovering at Bremerton Belmont Terrace facility. Every employee provided the kindest...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My uncle lives at Canterbury Manor. The employees are great and friendly! If I or my Uncle have questions, they are always willing to take the time to talk with us. [Name removed] and [name removed]...
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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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! At ALC, 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 seen...
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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.
The Vintage at Bremerton is a senior housing community in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we are only minutes from parks, shopping, dining, and hospitals. Our residents can enjoy taking a walk around our beautifully landscaped...
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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 Gorst, WA
The average cost of senior living in Gorst is $4,104 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fircrest, WA with an average of $3,537 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gorst, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gorst, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gorst
Recent reviews for independent living in Gorst
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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Chateau at Valley Center in Renton, WA
5.0
My sister and I could not be more pleased with the care our parents have received while living at the Chateau at Valley Center. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The staff is amazing and truly care for the residents. The facilities are beautiful and always seasonally ...
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Farrington Court in Kent, WA
5.0
My 88 year old mother moved in 6 months ago. It has been the best thing to happen to her and the rest of the family too. She has her own one bedroom apartment with a full kitchen if needed although she eats all her meals down in the dining room with her new friends. There are so many activities ...
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Gorst independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gorst independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gorst, 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 Gorst 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 Gorst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gorst, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gorst 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 Gorst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gorst, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gorst 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 Gorst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gorst, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir and Merrill Gardens at Tukwila are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gorst, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Gorst, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gorst, Washington are Brookdale Allenmore IL, Gig Harbor Court and Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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