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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hite Center, WA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 405 independent living facilities in Hite Center, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
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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...
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Cost of independent living in Hite Center, WA

The average cost of senior living in Hite Center is $4,087 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shelton, WA with an average of $3,281 per month.

Independent living costs in Hite Center, WA, vs. nearby cities

Hite Center, WA
$4,087/mo
$4,102/mo

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

Hite Center, WA
$4,087/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Hite Center, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,121/mo
Independent Living
$4,087/mo

Independent living costs in Hite Center, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,055/mo
Studio
$4,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,205/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,442/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,503/mo

Senior living costs in Hite Center 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: Hite Center, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHite Center, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,087/mo$4,205/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,251/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,121/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hite Center, WA:$4,087/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Hite Center, WA:$5,251/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hite Center, WA:$5,121/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hite Center, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hite Center and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Hite Center, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hite Center have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hite Center, WA$3,909/mo$3,678/mo+6.3%
Washington$3,638/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Hite Center, WA
2024 average cost:$3,909/mo
2023 average cost:$3,678/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,638/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hite Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Hite Center

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful at Brookdale Foundation House. The dining staff really spoil you. The maintenance staff is prompt about needs and even brings your packages to your apartment from the front desk. The apartments are spacious with lots of storage. Families are notified of ...
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Highlander Apartments in Seattle, WA

4.9
What we really saw that was positive is the staff, from the front end staff, to the director, who is excellent to work with. They have excellent communication. We get emails all the time with any updates. They're close by to medical facilities, so that's been a Godsend. The shuttle service ...
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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.

Hite Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hite Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hite Center, 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 Hite Center 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 Hite Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hite Center, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hite Center 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 Hite Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hite Center, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hite Center 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 Hite Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hite Center, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
47%
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Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hite Center, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 405 independent living facilities near Hite Center, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hite Center, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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