LARC at Kent

Overview of Larc at Kent

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #160 / 235Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 160th out of 235 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Room Sizes553 / 578 / 776 / 813 sq. ft

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for LARC at Kent

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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 85
Rank #3 / 150
Yes
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 57
Rank #63 / 235
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #7 / 119
-20
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 31
Rank #98 / 142
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #36 / 142
Royal Park Retirement Center
IL
AL
Spokane (Shiloh Hills)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 85
Rank #44 / 150
Yes
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 57
Rank #88 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #20 / 119
A+3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 31
Rank #114 / 142
15.3
Facility 15.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #142 / 142
Brookdale Allenmore
IL
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 85
Rank #74 / 150
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 57
Rank #93 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #78 / 119
A+12
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #45 / 142
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 142
GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark
IL
AL
RC
Seattle (Adams)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 85
Rank #101 / 150
Yes
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 57
Rank #12 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #56 / 119
A+8
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #88 / 144
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #45 / 142
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 142
LARC at Kent
IL
Kent-Yes
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 57
Rank #160 / 235
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Frequently Asked Questions about LARC at Kent

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.

Are pets allowed at LARC at Kent?

Yes, LARC at Kent allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of LARC at Kent?

Yes — there are 4 photos of LARC at Kent in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does LARC at Kent provide?

LARC at Kent offers Independent Living.

What is the address of LARC at Kent?

LARC at Kent is located at 1001 1St Ave N, Kent, WA 98032.

What is the phone number of LARC at Kent?

(253) 796-8502 will put you in contact with the team at LARC at Kent.

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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