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Photo of Normandy Park Assisted Living
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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36 reviews
7.7
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36 reviews
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General comments: staff is personable and usually does a well either the clients. Personal staff communicates well. Some Office staff very hard to get ahold of if you need something or have a question. You...
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.
An Independent and Assisted living community dedicated to promoting each resident's independence, rights, choices and individuality. We believe in providing our residents with the highest quality of life. Supporting each area of their life with assistance as they request and allowing them their...
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Photo of Stafford Suites Kent
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7.5
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39 reviews
7.5
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39 reviews
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Everyone was so nice. Always asking if I needed or wanted anything. Lots of variety in the meals, which were delicious. If you didn't show up for meals, they immediately check on you. Lots of fun activities.
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.
Since 1945, we have been serving seniors. Stafford Suites Kent is a 63 apartment senior living community located in the heart of Kent (next door to the Kent Senior Center) located in a neighborhood and close to restaurants, shopping, movie theatre, library and Kent Station. We offer Full Service...
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Photo of Aegis of Greenwood
77 Photos available
7.5
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5 reviews
7.5
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The staff in the memory care unit was as caring as any staff could be,. They took my dad on trips as long as he was able. But don't think that you can leave all the care of your loved one up to any staff....
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.
Aegis Living Greenwood, located in the heart of Northwest Seattle. Each element of our new assisted living and memory care community’s design has been carefully curated to help you live your best. The welcoming stone fireplace encourages residents to gather around to enjoy each other’s company....
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2121 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
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141 reviews
7.5
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They were great people all the way to mom's passing and beyond. I would highly recommend The Cottages of Lynwood to anybody looking.
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Lynnwood is a community of assisted living and memory care cottages located just two miles east of Puget Sound, the ideal place to watch an amazing sunset or, if you are very fortunate, watch orcas playing just off shore. Marine life is abundant in the area, and you may...
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Photo of Maple Ridge
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.5
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15 reviews
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The staff at Maple Ridge has been very active/responsive with me and my loved one. The staff is very helpful and informative. My loved one is eating regularly in the gorgeous dining room, has dining...
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.
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. Life is good here in our community, and we like to...
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Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
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45 reviews
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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...
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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Snohomish
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.3
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66 reviews
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66 reviews
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Number one; We can afford it. The med techs and nurses have been very friendly and helpful. The food is adequate, however, my brother tends to stock up on his diary free creamer, hot sauce and snacks in his...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Snohomish is located just south of Ferguson Park and Blackmans Lake in Snohomish, Washington. Ferguson Park is a popular place for resident picnics and outings with family. Our community consists of six home-like cottages, which offer perfect opportunities for socializing...
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Photo of Park Vista by Bonaventure
1212 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
7.0
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46 reviews
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It's fine if they can take care of themselves, but not if they need constant attention. Staff was very nice. Supervisors though had a high turnover and didn't last long or have anything good to say about...
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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11 Video available
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66 Floor plans available
7.0
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It's a beautiful facility. Some of the workers are not too friendly. The dining room food is good for the residents. They have activites such as exercise, golfing and a Japenese singing class. It's very...
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.
Aegis Gardens is a distinctive assisted living community designed to celebrate Asian culture daily, through cuisine, decor, activities, family events, and music, focused on a strong sense of tradition. Our bilingual care staff and nurses provide exceptional care for our residents, including those...
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Photo of Sagebrook Senior Living at Bellevue
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Sagebrook made me feel at home and that they cared about my experience as well as my wife's. Although my wife had stopped being responsive to care, they went out of their way to attempt to reach her and...
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.
Sagebrook Senior Living at Bellevue is in the town of Bellevue, King County, Washington, situated between Lake Washington to the east and Lake Sammamish to the west. It is a suburb of Seattle and gets its name from the French, meaning 'beautiful view.' Surrounded by mountain views, it is...
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Photo of Radcliffe Place
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5 star
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When you enter Radcliffe Place, you are greeted by a wonderful front desk staff person. As you walk around the premises - residents will say "hello". You feel very welcome from the moment you walk in, such...
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.
Located in the south end of beautiful Kent WA, Radcliffe Senior Living offers affordable retirement living in a luxurious and comfortable setting. Our independent retirement community features a variety of luxury one and two bedroom apartment homes with fully equipped kitchens, spacious closets,...
Photo of Renton Assisted Living
88 Photos available
2.0
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16 reviews
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16 reviews
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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.
Our assisted living community, located in Renton, Wash., on the shores of beautiful Lake Washington, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and more. And...
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Photo of Redmond Heights Senior Living
55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
3.0
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39 reviews
3.0
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39 reviews
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My father is very happy here. He was in another facility and was always agitated. Here he is calmer and happy. He ahs gained weight and looks healthier then in quite a while.
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.
* NEWLY REMODELED * Redmond Heights Senior Living is the affordable, comfortable, safe place to live. Located in downtown Redmond, we offer access to local parks, shops, and events. Redmond Heights offers Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care at our spacious 3 acre campus. Have piece of mind...
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Photo of Aegis Bellevue
11 Video available
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3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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3 reviews
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The community is very clean, and according to our loved one the best thing about this place are its staff members. They are very warm, friendly and helpful. Our loved one does say the meals are a little...
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.
Enjoy a cup of coffee with friends at our Bistro, share a book next to the fireplace in our cozy library, exercise in our full service fitness center or enjoy a movie in our private theater. Activities programming is the heart our community at Aegis of Bellevue. Our philosophy is to personally...
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Photo of Peters Creek Retirement and Assisted Living
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.7
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43 reviews
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43 reviews
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I can only report all of the staff (office, kitchen, househould) were all very kind. My father only had warm words for their attention. It is pricey, but the facility provided so much. Plus, the peace of...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Peters Creek's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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Photo of Living Court Assisted Living Community
1010 Photos available
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The staff has changed since our loved one has been at Living Court Assisted Living Community, but overall the quality of care is good when I am able to visit and the food that is served is great
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.
Living Court Assisted Living Community has 54 studio and one bedroom apartments. Living Court is located adjacent to a skilled nursing facility and approximately one block from the local hospital. It is near the heart of the city with shopping, medical clinics and the senior center nearby.
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Photo of Cascade Place
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Cascade Place has a very nice environment. The residents who live there all get along well. The staff are amazing. Overall, I would say it is a great place. We chose it because we liked a smaller...
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.
Cascade Place is located in a quiet neighborhood in Enumclaw, Washington. We are just two blocks North of Enumclaw Park near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and our mountain views are stunning. We pride ourselves on caring for our residents wholeheartedly. We offer: On site nursing...
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This is a wonderful home for seniors located in a very safe place for one who loves to walk as I do. There are many activities, music, trips, talks, etc, I think it is so much better than being in a house...
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 Aljoya Mercer Island, an Era Living community. Aljoya offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and nursing care. Aljoya is located in the heart of Mercer Island, surrounded by shops,...
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Photo of Marvelle at Southcenter
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It is a nice building. The staff iaregreat. The residents are fun, and everyone is very nice to each other. The breakfasts are more of a continental breakfast, such as yogurt and bagels. Some of the...
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.
Are you ready for a unique, type of Resort, Housing and Lifestyle, with choices?If you are 55 and beyond, we have it! With your name on it!Marvelle Southcenter is a state of the art 55 and beyond Adult Community built with you in mind and will offer you a home as Independent and Unique as you...
Photo of Reserve at Auburn
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It's okay. It serves its purpose for me. It's affordable living, and it's fairly quiet. The people who live here are very nice. However the office people are rude and not very friendly to seniors, which...
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.
The Reserve at Auburn is bringing affordable, state-of-the-art housing to families in Puget Sound who meet LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) criteria. Choose from well-appointed one- and two-bedroom apartments and find the perfect home to meet your needs. Located in downtown Auburn, your home...
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Since moving my mother here she is more engaged and is eating better. The staff have been very helpful, friendly and welcoming . They are patient and considerate as well. The grounds and buildings 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.
Every Wesley Homes property offers a variety of home options. Townhomes, cottages, residential apartments, and housing with supportive services or full-time nursing care are available - depending on your preference or need.
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Hello, I am writing as a daughter of a resident at Judson Park for the last three years. I have yet to have any concerns regarding the care that is provided at this wonderful community. What has prompted me...
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.
It’s not just the million-dollar views of Puget Sound that have set us apart from other area senior living communities. Since the early 1960s, Judson Park has earned a reputation for quality, stability and leadership in Des Moines and the greater Seattle area. We meet the highest standards in...
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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.
Situated on the crest of Capitol Hill, Fred Lind Manor offers all the excitement of city life amid the sanctuary of a quiet residential neighborhood. Since 1988 Fred Lind Manor has been dedicated to providing seniors with quality care and a vibrant lifestyle supported by a Christ-honoring...
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The facility was remodeled fairly recently and is lovely. If you are looking for perfection, you are not going to find it here or anywhere else. However, if your expectations are reasonable, you will find...
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.
El Dorado West is conveniently located close to Seahurst Park, Salmon Creek, Puget Sound, and not far from the Sea-Tac Airport. Relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the excitement of...
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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.
Part of the Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest family of communities, The Terraces at Skyline is backed by a strong tradition of excellence by a proven leader in senior care. Ideally located in the heart of Seattle's First Hill neighborhood, here you'll find an entire community...

Cost of independent living in King County, WA

The average cost of senior living in King County is $4,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Black Diamond, WA with an average of $3,957 per month.

Independent living costs in King County, WA, vs. nearby counties

King County, WA
$4,134/mo

Independent living costs in King County, WA, vs. state and national averages

King County, WA
$4,134/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in King County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,205/mo
Independent Living
$4,134/mo

Independent living costs in King County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,050/mo
Studio
$4,636/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,579/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,765/mo

Senior living costs in King County 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: King County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKing County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,134/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,145/mo$5,199/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,205/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
King County, WA:$4,134/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
King County, WA:$5,145/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
King County, WA:$5,205/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in King County, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in King County 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 King County, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in King County 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
King County, WA$3,967/mo$3,755/mo+5.6%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
King County, WA
2024 average cost:$3,967/mo
2023 average cost:$3,755/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in King County

Recent reviews for independent living in King County

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.

King County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in King County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in King County, 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 King County 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 King County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
King County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in King County 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 King County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
King County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in King County 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 King County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
King County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale West Seattle, Revel Issaquah and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near King County, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 362 independent living facilities near King County, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in King County, 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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