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Best Independent Living in Port Townsend, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 independent living communities in Port Townsend, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WA
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Port Townsend, WA our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in Port Townsend, WA.
4 homes
Other senior care options in Port Townsend:
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes
Avg Walk Score: 65/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Port Townsend, 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: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Port Townsend, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Port Townsend Senior Living
IL
AL
Port Townsend
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 81
Rank #127 / 356
Yes
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 51
Rank #282 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 64.4% 19
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #228 / 282
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 31
Rank #200 / 279
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #47 / 279
Marine Plaza
IL
Port Townsend
-Yes
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 51
Rank #140 / 619
1 Bed-----
Claridge Court
IL
Port Townsend
-Yes
57
Facility 57
WA AVG 51
Rank #279 / 619
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Admiralty Apartments
IL
Port Townsend
-No
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #107 / 619
1 Bed-----

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Port Townsend.

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Overview of Port Townsend Senior Living
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Ideally situated near Jefferson Healthcare & Medical Center in Port Townsend, WA, Port Townsend Senior Living is a blissful haven that offers assisted living and independent living. The community features a variety of specially designed and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and chores.

Exciting events and fun recreational activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

Phone: (360) 379-9376

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Experience the retirement of your dreams at Marine Plaza, a distinct community in Port Townsend, WA, offering independent living. With a variety of cozy one-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Income restrictions are provided, striving to maintain affordability so those with low income can downsize without hassles.

Residents have easy access to their needs and leisure opportunities with local shops and recreational spaces in the area. A picnic area is also available, promoting social interactions over delightful meals. To ease residents’ loneliness, pets are welcome to accompany residents. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, accompanied by its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

Phone: (360) 657-9593

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Beautifully set in the serene neighborhood of Port Townsend, WA, Claridge Court is a blissful haven that offers independent living. The community features beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with on-site laundry spaces.

Grocery stores and recreational spaces are also easily accessible, especially with a transportation hub nearby. Residents enjoy mealtimes with friends in the community room with a kitchen, promoting social interactions while satisfying their dietary needs. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents have the finest retirement experience.

Phone: (360) 763-0532

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Overview of Admiralty Apartments

Admiralty Apartments provides affordable independent senior housing within a three-story residential building located in Port Townsend, Washington. Operating as a subsidized apartment community rather than an assisted living or medical facility, this property offers one-bedroom floor plans near the downtown historic district.

The surrounding neighborhood features a walkability score of 76 out of 100, providing a pedestrian-friendly environment where residents can access local shops, restaurants, and the Port Townsend Ferry Terminal on foot. Common spaces across the property include a community room, a library, a fitness room, and a spacious outdoor patio deck with beach access.

Prospective residents can contact the leasing office to ask about current waitlist times and verify age or disability income restrictions.

Phone: (360) 385-0553

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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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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Port Townsend, WA

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

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

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

Independent living in Port Townsend, 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 4 independent living communities in Port Townsend, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend, 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.

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