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LARC at Kent
Independent Living · Kent, WA
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LARC at Kent

Independent Living · Kent, WA
1001 1st Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 View map
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Located on 1st Avenue North, Larc at Kent is a retirement community in Kent, Washington, that offers independent living. Dedicated to adults 55+, the community features a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and preferences.

On-site amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a game room, an outdoor grilling area, a clubhouse, a social room, and an outdoor lounge. Emergency maintenance is also available, along with resident celebrations and holiday events. Moreover, pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 44, making it somewhat walkable. While some nearby services can be reached on foot, most errands and outings require a car or other transportation.

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Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #160 / 234Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 160th out of 234 independent living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
44 / 100

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Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Room Accommodations

Room Sizes
553 sq. ft 578 sq. ft 776 sq. ft 813 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for LARC at Kent

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kent's city center to LARC at Kent's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Maplewood Gardens
IL
AL
Spokane (Logan)
208
Facility 208
WA AVG 90
Rank #4 / 149
Yes
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 57
Rank #63 / 234
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
WA AVG 71.9%
Rank #7 / 117
-20
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 143
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 28
Rank #97 / 141
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #35 / 141
GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark
IL
AL
RC
Seattle (Adams)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 90
Rank #105 / 149
Yes
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 57
Rank #12 / 234
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
WA AVG 71.9%
Rank #54 / 117
A+8
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #87 / 143
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 28
Rank #45 / 141
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #40 / 141
Brookdale Allenmore
IL
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 90
Rank #78 / 149
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 57
Rank #93 / 234
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
WA AVG 71.9%
Rank #77 / 117
A+12
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 143
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 28
Rank #45 / 141
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #31 / 141
Royal Park Retirement Center
IL
AL
Spokane (Shiloh Hills)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 90
Rank #48 / 149
Yes
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 57
Rank #88 / 234
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
WA AVG 71.9%
Rank #19 / 117
A+3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 143
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 28
Rank #114 / 141
15.3
Facility 15.3
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #141 / 141
LARC at Kent
IL
Kent-Yes
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 57
Rank #160 / 234
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Washington State

LARC at Kent is in Kent, Washington State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB countable income at or below 110% FPL; SLMB over 110% through 120%; QI-1 over 120% through 138%; Household and income-counting methods can change the determination.
Asset limit
Washington Medicare Savings Programs do not require a resource test.

Eligibility

General
Meet Washington general eligibility plus Medicare Part A entitlement or qualifying SSA Low-Income Subsidy enrollment under current state rule.
WA specifics
QDWI has separate under-65 employment disability and income rules; QI-1 is subject to federal funding and cannot be combined with Medicaid.

What it provides

  • QMB pays Medicare premiums and applicable cost sharing; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B premiums; QDWI pays Part A premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
Depends on household size under current state guidelines.

Eligibility

General
Washington household meeting LIHEAP net-income and other eligibility criteria; local providers determine eligibility.
WA specifics
Assistance depends on income household size home heating costs and local funding; eligible repair and replacement supports can be available.

What it provides

  • Eligible home-energy costs and certain unsafe heating or cooling system repair/replacement.
Homeowner tax relief

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Income limit
Combined disposable-income threshold depends on county and tax year.

Eligibility

General
Eligible Washington homeowners age 61 or older or meeting qualifying disability/veteran criteria; ownership principal-residence and income rules apply.
WA specifics
Apply through county assessor using the applicable tax-year county thresholds; Exemption and tax-deferral programs have distinct rules.

What it provides

  • Qualifying reduction of property tax based on county income tier and exempt levies.
In-home & community support

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Income limit
COPES financial eligibility is program-specific.

Eligibility

General
COPES is a Washington Medicaid home/community long-term-care program requiring qualifying functional needs and financial eligibility.
WA specifics
DSHS long-term-care manual includes current COPES guidance; assessment and authorized service plan govern individual services.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community long-term services and supports.
Caregiver support

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Eligibility

General
Washington supports unpaid family caregivers of adults; program-specific assessment and local eligibility determine services.
WA specifics
Local family caregiver support programs provide assessment and resources.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information training counseling and respite may be available based on assessment and local funding.
In-home support

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Income limit
Medicaid financial eligibility depends on the applicant coverage group.

Eligibility

General
Community First Choice is a Medicaid state-plan home/community service option for eligible people with qualifying functional needs; it is not restricted to age 65 or older.
WA specifics
CFC is a state-plan option rather than the COPES waiver; assessment and person-centered service planning apply.

What it provides

  • Approved personal assistance and related community supports based on assessment.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.

Eligibility

General
Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
WA specifics
Services are subject to local availability and funding; the OAA does not guarantee an individual entitlement.

What it provides

  • Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
WA specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home and residential long-term care support

WA Cares Fund

Washington WA Cares Fund

Eligibility

General
Washington residents age 18 or older who have earned WA Cares benefits through qualifying contributions and need help with at least three daily activities for at least 90 days as determined by the program.
WA specifics
Statewide benefits began July 1 2026. Full benefits can be earned after three qualifying years within the preceding six years or ten qualifying years; workers born before 1968 may qualify for partial benefits. A qualifying year requires at least 500 covered work hours. Services must come from registered WA Cares providers.

What it provides

  • Approved beneficiaries may use earned benefits for in-home care or eligible facility care.
  • Covered supports may include home modifications and adaptive equipment or paying a qualifying family caregiver.
  • The full lifetime benefit is up to $36,500 in 2026 and partial benefits depend on qualifying years.
In-home and community residential personal-care support

Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Washington Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Eligibility

General
Washington residents eligible for noninstitutional categorically needy Apple Health or its alternative benefit plan who meet the MPC functional assessment and do not require an institutional level of care.
WA specifics
MPC differs from Community First Choice and COPES. Personal care can be authorized at home or in eligible adult family homes and assisted living facilities contracted for adult residential care. Financial eligibility follows the qualifying Apple Health coverage category.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal-care help with daily activities.
  • Assessment-based nursing support may also be available when not already provided through another resource.
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Frequently Asked Questions about LARC at Kent

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is LARC at Kent in a walkable area?
LARC at Kent has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 Are pets allowed at LARC at Kent?
Yes, LARC at Kent allows residents to bring their pets.
03 Are there photos of LARC at Kent?
Yes — there are 4 photos of LARC at Kent in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does LARC at Kent provide?
LARC at Kent offers Independent Living.
05 What is the address of LARC at Kent?
LARC at Kent is located at 1001 1st Ave N, Kent, WA 98032.
06 What is the phone number of LARC at Kent?
(253) 796-8502 will put you in contact with the team at LARC at Kent.
07 Does LARC at Kent provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — LARC at Kent is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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