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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 Kent apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents. We are located in the downtown Kent area We have four-story buildings that area serviced by an elevator,and all of our buildings are access controlled...
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I have lived here for 2 years and truly like enjoy living here. it is very clean and people stay out of business unless you ask they do monitor and do housing inspection which i believe is a great idea for...
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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.
SHAG' Park Court apartments are one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Meeker Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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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.
One of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Meeker Court and Park Court.) Three-story buildings Serviced by an elevator Access controlled Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor. large courtyard...
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This community has been good for my mom so far. It is an independent-living community, with additional care services if residents need it. My mom is able to cook all of her own meals with the full kitchen in...
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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.
Shag's Meeker Court apartments is one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Park Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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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
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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.
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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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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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.
Few places are as stunningly beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. Fewer still encompass the gracious lifestyle, peace of mind and opportunities of Panorama. Located in Lacey, Washington on a beautiful 120-acre campus near the picturesque state capital of Olympia, Panorama is an evergreen oasis,...
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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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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
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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.
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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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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Heritage House Morton is a very nice facility and it has worked very well for my family, and I'm glad that there hasn't really been any issues.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Heritage House is located in Morton, Washington along the banks of the Tilton River. The facility is located in a natural area wheredeer, bald eagles, otters and other wildlife play. Morton annually hosts a timber carnival which attracts people from throughout the northwest and Canada.
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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 friend is doing great here! She has made a lot of new friends and seems to be happy. She has mentioned they have events for birthdays and offer food and snacks.
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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 Boardwalk Apartments are located three blocks from the downtown core of Olympia. They are one block from the Farmers Market, one block from the Boardwalk at Percival Landing which extends along the waterfront between the Port of Olympia and the southern tip of Budd Inlet, one block from the...
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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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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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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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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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It's good. It's an independent living rental and you really have to be independent to live here. The're one story, little 4-plex cottages that are a pretty good size. They have a little yard and a lot of the...
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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.
Located in beautiful West Olympia, Cooper Point Village offers charming Cape Cod style, single story apartment homes, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices,...
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These apartments are located in Burien. They are independent senior living apartments. They do not serve food or clean your apartment. Amazing owners, lots of activities, safe building, clean, roomy...
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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.
Boulevard park Place! A 55+ Active Seniors community, You'll enjoy Freedom, security, friendship & peace of mind! Our independent apartments are located on ten acres with views of the Cascade Mountains and just minutes to golf, shopping, theatres, medical facilities and easy access to Sea-Tac...
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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.
At Affinity at Olympia we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,345, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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West Seattle — Highland Park Neighborhood Urban Senior Living Village Campus Adjacent to King County Metro Park & Ride Transit Center Convenient Access to Freeways Major Retail Centers Community Building with Lounge, Media Center, Exercise Room, and Activity Rooms with Planned Activities...
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Cost of independent living in Tanwax, WA

The average cost of senior living in Tanwax is $4,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbonado, WA with an average of $3,408 per month.

Independent living costs in Tanwax, WA, vs. nearby cities

Tanwax, WA
$4,083/mo
$3,500/mo

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

Tanwax, WA
$4,083/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Tanwax, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,161/mo
Independent Living
$4,083/mo

Independent living costs in Tanwax, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,977/mo
Studio
$4,580/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,205/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,555/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,220/mo

Senior living costs in Tanwax 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: Tanwax, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTanwax, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,083/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,717/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,161/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tanwax, WA:$4,083/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tanwax, WA:$4,717/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tanwax, WA:$5,161/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Tanwax, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tanwax 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Tanwax, WA$3,838/mo$3,676/mo+4.4%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Tanwax, WA
2024 average cost:$3,838/mo
2023 average cost:$3,676/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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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 Tanwax

Recent reviews for independent living in Tanwax

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.

Tanwax independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tanwax independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tanwax, 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 Tanwax 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 Tanwax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.7%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tanwax 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 Tanwax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tanwax, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tanwax 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 Tanwax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Revel Issaquah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tanwax, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 319 independent living facilities near Tanwax, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Tanwax, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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