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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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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.
Wesley Homes Lea Hill, Auburn's newest retirement community, offers the feeling of small-town living - with neighbors just like you and friendly support staff. Situated on 19 acres, just west of Green River Community College, Wesley Homes Lea Hill provides a variety of living accommodations...
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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.
Three Auburn Court apartment buildings Access controlled Each building is serviced by an elevator Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor Beautifully enclosed courtyard, complete with a cascading fountain. During the warmer months, patio...
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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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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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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...
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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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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
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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.
Rainier Vista Senior Apartments is a beautiful apartment community located in Pacific, Washington between Puyallup and Auburn.  We are an affordable housing community offering spacious apartments to individuals 55 years and older.  We have a variety of activities which include but not...
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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.
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.
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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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...

Cost of independent living in Three Lakes, WA

The average cost of senior living in Three Lakes is $4,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, WA with an average of $3,883 per month.

Independent living costs in Three Lakes, WA, vs. nearby cities

Three Lakes, WA
$4,203/mo

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

Three Lakes, WA
$4,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Three Lakes, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,243/mo
Independent Living
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Three Lakes, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,018/mo
Studio
$4,666/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,618/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,324/mo

Senior living costs in Three Lakes 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: Three Lakes, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThree Lakes, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,203/mo$4,205/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,328/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,243/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Three Lakes, WA:$4,203/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Three Lakes, WA:$5,328/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Three Lakes, WA:$5,243/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Three Lakes, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Three Lakes 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Three Lakes, WA$4,057/mo$3,785/mo+7.2%
Washington$3,638/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Three Lakes, WA
2024 average cost:$4,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,785/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
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 Three Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Three Lakes

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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The Vintage at Mount Vernon

5.0
I've had a great experience here so far, I'd recommend this place highly! You get quite a lot for what you pay here, they are "apartment homes" so each unit has a small fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer. The complex also has a gym, billiard room, and a great room for ...
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Three Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Three Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Three Lakes, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Three Lakes, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Three Lakes, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.1%
47%
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