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Best Independent Living in Kennewick, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 independent living communities in Kennewick, WA using WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WA
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Dec 2025
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Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kennewick, WA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 53The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kennewick, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Brookdale Canyon Lakes
IL
AL
Kennewick (Shadow Run)
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 82
Rank #284 / 366
No
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 51
Rank #583 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #37 / 285
A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #166 / 285
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 31
Rank #206 / 285
7.0
Facility 7.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #245 / 285
Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick
IL
Kennewick
-No
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 51
Rank #308 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+----
Riverwalk Estates Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Kennewick
-No
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 51
Rank #408 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
NorthCare Fisher
Kennewick
16
NorthCare Kennewick
Kennewick
28
NorthCare Olympia
Kennewick
16
Ruan's Garden
Kennewick
15
Overview of Brookdale Canyon Lakes

Nestled on a 25-acre campus in Kennewick, Washington, Brookdale Canyon Lakes is a retirement community that offers independent and assisted living options. The community takes care of housekeeping, laundry, and yard maintenance, allowing residents to pursue their passions, reignite their social lives, or learn new skills. Residents have access to a variety of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool and fitness center, as well as a range of activities such as paint and sip classes, book clubs, and shopping trips. The community also provides 24/7 staff availability for emergencies and personalized care, ensuring residents only pay for the services they need.

Independent living at Brookdale Canyon Lakes offers a vacation-like lifestyle, with stylish apartments, restaurant-style dining, and opportunities to connect with friends. Assisted living provides additional support for daily living activities, with programs and team members in place to help with tasks like bathing and dressing, as well as recreational activities and scheduled transportation. Residents can enjoy the charm and vibrancy of the Tri-Cities region, with access to local wineries, breweries, and outdoor recreation.

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Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick

8264 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336
Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick

Residing in the scenic West Grandridge Boulevard, Kennewick, WA, Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick is a respected senior living community that features independent living. Relax within the sophisticated and well-designed accommodations of Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick in a wide array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. For residents to maintain an active and well-versed lifestyle, the community strives to deliver extra hands in handling daily activities.

Seek new interests and reignite passions through engaging activities and enjoyable programs. With its desirable location near hospitals and amusing establishments, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are within a few steps away. Have a delightful dining experience with friends over well-balanced meals for a better mood. Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick is an incredible community that provides seniors with options to enjoy retirement on its ethereal campus surrounded by rich nature and sunlit spaces.

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Overview of Riverwalk Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Designed with residents’ welfare in mind, Riverwalk Estates Gracious Retirement Living is a welcoming senior living community in Kennewick, WA, that offers vibrant independent living. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans that they can personalize with their favorite furnishes and treasured belongings. With weekly housekeeping, linen service and convenient transportation services, residents are guaranteed to live conveniently with more time to explore new things or do their hobbies.

Riverwalk Estates aims to elevate its residents’ living experience with enriching activities and conveniently designed amenities. Here, residents enjoy an active and engaged lifestyle with activities like arts and fitness classes or local and foreign travels. A culinary team helps residents stay nourished with freshly-prepared and home cooked meals. Moreover, purposefully designed areas provide an ideal space to relax and enjoy a book, a cup of coffee or a conversation with a new friend. Riverwalk Estates is an ideal place for people seeking vibrant social connections and the freedom to pursue the things they want.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Kennewick, WA

What is the average cost of independent living in Kennewick, WA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Kennewick, WA is approximately $2,337. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Kennewick, WA?

Independent living in Kennewick, WA typically ranges from $550 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 independent living communities in Kennewick, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Kennewick, WA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kennewick, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Kennewick, WA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.