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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harbor Heights, WA

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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, 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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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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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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
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: 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.
"Look No Further Than In the Heart of Tacoma's North End!" Make Lawn Courte your new home and experience the luxury of living in one of Tacoma's most prestigious communities. An excellent location in Tacoma's North End provides you with easy access to shopping and the freeway. Although located...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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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The best part of Narrows Glen is the staff members and management that make everyone feel welcome and secure. I am very pleased with the care involved with daily life for example the detail of the meal...
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 Narrows Glen! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, Washington.Make yourself at home at Narrows Glen in Tacoma, Washington. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new...
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They do not offer a meal option at this independent community. The staff and residents have been friendly. They do offer daily activities. They do lock the doors in the evening and you have to have a key...
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.
Life Manor-Golden Opportunity is an independent living community located in Tacoma, Washington. A part of Pierce County, Tacoma is a mid-size urban city counting about 250,000 people. The city offers a variety of dining and nightlife, an extensive farmers market, golfing, hiking and biking...
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I would tell others that it is a user friendly place. Life Manor is a great location, and reasonably priced. Everyone seems to look after for each other. The residents seem to really care.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life Manor Assisted Living offers the safe and caring community that seniors are looking for in the beautiful city of Tacoma, WA. Our seniors will find that Tacoma has much to offer. In addition to its natural beauty this city also provides residents and guests with opportunities to shop, golf,...
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My mother has recently moved into this community and she is loving her new apartment. She was lucky enough to get a brand new unit that is very clean and has a lot of great amenities available to her. It is...
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.
We have built this senior community keeping a fun and active lifestyle in mind. Celebration Senior Living is a Senior Housing Assistance Group community. SHAG has been serving the Puget Sound region for 25 years, with a commitment to enhancing and enriching the lives of people though affordable...
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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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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.
Our Federal Way apartment buildings are located near Sea-Tac Mall, restaurants, hospitals, medical clinics, public transportation, places of worship, beauty salons, theaters, physical fitness center, Target, and Steel Lake Park.
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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.
Our Federal Way apartment buildings are located near Sea-Tac Mall, restaurants, hospitals, medical clinics, public transportation, places of worship, beauty salons, theaters, physical fitness center, Target, and Steel Lake Park.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Harbor Heights, WA

The average cost of senior living in Harbor Heights is $4,175 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include University Place, WA with an average of $3,453 per month.

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

Harbor Heights, WA
$4,175/mo
$3,771/mo

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

Harbor Heights, WA
$4,175/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$5,240/mo
Independent Living
$4,175/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,384/mo
Studio
$4,355/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,853/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,990/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,869/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Harbor Heights over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Harbor Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Harbor Heights

Aegis of Bellevue Overlake

5.0
It's a great choice. They are very alert to individual needs.

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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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.

Harbor Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harbor Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harbor Heights, 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 Harbor Heights 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 Harbor Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harbor Heights, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Harbor Heights 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 Harbor Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harbor Heights, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harbor Heights 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 Harbor Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harbor Heights, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
46.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Revel Issaquah and Sunrise of Bellevue are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harbor Heights, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 49 independent living facilities near Harbor Heights, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Harbor Heights, Washington are Revel Issaquah, Brookdale Allenmore IL and Cogir of Kent. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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