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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Vail, WA

The average cost of senior living in Vail is $3,474 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $3,323 per month.

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

Vail, WA
$3,474/mo
$3,541/mo
$3,559/mo

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

Vail, WA
$3,474/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,078/mo
Independent Living
$3,474/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,027/mo
Studio
$4,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,639/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,699/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,790/mo

Senior living costs in Vail 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: Vail, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVail, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,474/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,695/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,078/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Vail, WA:$3,474/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Vail, WA:$4,695/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Vail, WA:$5,078/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Vail, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Vail 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Vail, WA$3,619/mo$3,485/mo+3.9%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Vail, WA
2024 average cost:$3,619/mo
2023 average cost:$3,485/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Vail

Recent reviews for independent living in Vail

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

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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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Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

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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.

Affinity at Puyallup

5.0
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. The staff are excellent. The tour was great and they answered all of my questions and showed me around to everything.

Vail independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vail independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vail, 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 Vail 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 Vail 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
23.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Vail 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 Vail communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vail, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vail 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 Vail offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Farrington Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vail, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 184 independent living facilities near Vail, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Vail, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Merrill Gardens at Tukwila. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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