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Best Independent Living in Seattle, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 26 independent living communities in Seattle, 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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Jun 2026
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26 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 83/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Seattle, 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Seattle, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Seattle (Metro Area)

Cogir of Queen Anne
IL
AL
Seattle (Uptown)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 82
Rank #59 / 366
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 51
Rank #24 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #1 / 285
12
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #245 / 285
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 31
Rank #262 / 285
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #213 / 285
Ida Culver House Broadview
IL
AL
MC
Seattle (Broadview)
104
Facility 104
WA AVG 82
Rank #66 / 366
No
58
Facility 58
WA AVG 51
Rank #271 / 628
Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
82.7%
Facility 82.7%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #139 / 285
6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #166 / 285
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #97 / 285
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #73 / 285
Village Green West Seattle
IL
AL
RC
Seattle (South Delridge)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 82
Rank #246 / 366
No
81
Facility 81
WA AVG 51
Rank #76 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #252 / 285
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #119 / 285
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #62 / 285
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #88 / 285
The Hearthstone at Green Lake
IL
NH
AL
Seattle (Green Lake)
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 82
Rank #240 / 366
No
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 51
Rank #73 / 628
-
67.7%
Facility 67.7%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #200 / 285
3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #62 / 285
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #131 / 285
Brookdale West Seattle
IL
AL
Seattle (Fairmount Park)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 82
Rank #246 / 366
Yes
87
Facility 87
WA AVG 51
Rank #54 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #245 / 285
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 31
Rank #217 / 285
7.3
Facility 7.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #253 / 285
Merrill Gardens at Ballard
IL
AL
MC
Seattle (Adams)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 82
Rank #293 / 366
Yes
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 51
Rank #12 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #77 / 285
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #167 / 285
Aljoya Thornton Place
IL
AL
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 82
Rank #335 / 366
Yes
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 51
Rank #59 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #231 / 285
3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #77 / 285
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #167 / 285
Brookdale Admiral Heights
IL
AL
Seattle (North Admiral)
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 82
Rank #274 / 366
Yes
87
Facility 87
WA AVG 51
Rank #54 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #36 / 285
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
25
Facility 25
WA AVG 31
Rank #138 / 285
6.3
Facility 6.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #231 / 285
GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark
IL
AL
RC
Seattle (Adams)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 82
Rank #237 / 366
Yes
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 51
Rank #15 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #142 / 285
7
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 31
Rank #255 / 285
9.1
Facility 9.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #269 / 285
University House Wallingford
IL
AL
Seattle (Wallingford)
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 82
Rank #353 / 366
Yes
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 51
Rank #12 / 628
1 Bed / 2 Bed
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #208 / 285
5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #166 / 285
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 31
Rank #179 / 285
6.6
Facility 6.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #241 / 285
Bayview Retirement Community
IL
NH
AL
MC
Seattle (Uptown)
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 82
Rank #291 / 366
Yes
92
Facility 92
WA AVG 51
Rank #33 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
72.5%
Facility 72.5%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #169 / 285
7
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 285
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #42 / 285
Horizon House
IL
AL
MC
RC
Seattle (Downtown Seattle)
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 82
Rank #134 / 366
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 628
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Penthouse
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #159 / 285
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #134 / 285
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #131 / 285
Murano Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Seattle (Downtown Seattle)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 82
Rank #56 / 366
No
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #208 / 285
5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #57 / 285
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #50 / 285
Merrill Gardens at The University
IL
AL
Seattle (University District)
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 82
Rank #313 / 366
Yes
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 51
Rank #49 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #159 / 285
5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #155 / 285
5.4
Facility 5.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #209 / 285
Skyline
IL
AL
MC
NH
Seattle (Downtown Seattle)
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 82
Rank #343 / 366
No
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 628
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #121 / 285
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Overview of Cogir of Queen Anne

Nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Seattle, WA, Cogir of Queen Anne is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. Enjoy a worry-free lifestyle within the cozy and elegant accommodation of Cogir of Queen Anne with various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The community goes above and beyond to ensure residents flourish and do what they love.

With enjoyable activities and energizing programs conducted for leisure and wellness, seniors relive past hobbies and discover new interests. The community ensures seniors have a wonderful experience, serving them healthy and tasty meals to meet their nutritional needs and tastes. Cogir of Queen Anne is ideal for seniors seeking a comfortable abode to spend a glorious retirement surrounded by stunning amenities and a serene community.

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Ida Culver House Broadview

12505 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Overview of Ida Culver House Broadview

Set in King County, Seattle, WA, Ida Culver House Broadview is a premiere senior living community that offers a variety of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents are guaranteed to find their ideal residence from 245 accommodations, ranging from studios and three-bedroom apartments to single family cottages with garages. A RN-licensed Community Health Director and dedicated care team are available to provide compassionate assisted care services.

At Ida Culver House Broadview, residents benefit from innovative wellness and active aging programs and the convenience of on-site Wellness Center that provides access to licensed consultations and visiting healthcare providers. Here, residents enjoy endless opportunities to pursue their passions, connect with friends or just sit back and relax. Weekly housekeeping, linen services, and restaurant-style dining are provided to lessen residents’ chores, so they can focus more on enjoying the things they love.

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Overview of Village Green West Seattle

Village Green is an upscale independent living and assisted living home for seniors in West Seattle. The dedicated team of professionals ensures compassionate care for a graceful aging experience. The staff inspires residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Village Green is committed to ensuring residents are comfortable, safe, and secure.

The beautiful community has amenities; residents can use common areas, lounges, and outdoor spaces. Personalized care for specialty services, medical services, wellness activities and clubs, maintenance, housekeeping services, 24/7 care staff, devotional exercises, and scheduled programs are offered to maintain a bustling environment.

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Overview of The Hearthstone at Green Lake

The Hearthstone at Green Lake has been serving the Seattle community since 1966. They are a non-profit senior living community offering a range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. This home is dedicated to providing a natural and peaceful environment that is in harmony with nature, while also offering exceptional care and comfort to its residents. There are three buildings that each offer community amenities and CCRC health services. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
The community has a sophisticated dining scene, offering a variety of healthy and delicious meals. Plus, it’s conveniently located near local coffee shops and grocery stores. For those interested in the arts, The Hearthstone has art studios where they can get lost in creativity. There’s also a salon, a library, a chapel, a lakeside building dining room, kayaks and bikes storage, and electric car charging stations. At The Hearthstone, seniors can enjoy a simple life and elevated care at the crossroads of nature and city living.

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Overview of Brookdale West Seattle

Nestled in the tranquil neighborhood of Seattle, WA, Brookdale West Seattle is an idyllic senior living community offering a spectrum of care options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy comfort and safety at its finest. Wholly experience independence and let go of your worries about mundane activities in the daily with extra hands from a kind, compassionate, and well-trained team.

The community fosters a warm and inviting environment, orchestrating carefully chosen activities for its residents’ enjoyment and wellness. The community’s signature Clare Bridge Training aims to meet the special needs of memory care residents and provide them with the proper care and assistance necessary. With its convenient location near local attractions, residents enjoy a different level of amusement and gain easy access to necessities. Brookdale West Seattle sits on beautifully landscaped grounds and provides mesmerizing amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a courtyard and garden, a fireside living room, a game room, a library, a fitness center, transportation, and concierge services.

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The Lakeshore

11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Wa 98178, Usa
Overview of The Lakeshore

The Lakeshore Seattle is a majestic assisted living community on Lake Washington that strives to promote luxury in the upscale environment. The Lakeshore is flexible when it comes to providing service to residents, keeping in mind the uniqueness needed of each resident. Their dedicated care staff are committed to providing genuine service to the seniors with compassion and kindness. A branch of the Era Living senior group, The Lakeshore is a well trusted assisted living in Seattle, Washington that many families have been choosing for years.

The assisted living community boasts their amenities and services such as their sweeping view of the lake through their dining room; an on-site wellness center handled by nurses; and invigorating programs to keep residents busy. To name a few more amenities is their cafe, arts and crafts studio, garden (for gardening), and reception. Essential services included for assisted living residents would be bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence support; as well as medication management, mobility support, and social support that is entered on life enrichment activities and programs. 

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Ballard

Experience quality senior living at Merrill Gardens at Ballard, an exceptional senior living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from 101 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, memory care options, and enjoy access to concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour monitoring, and weekly housekeeping. Close to the downtown core, the community is an urban paradise with eclectic shops and restaurants, with close proximity to landmarks such as Salmon Bay and the famous Ballard Locks and Gardens.

Designed to promote independence, the community provides plenty of opportunities for exploring passions or discovering new hobbies with their wide array of activities and programs. Merrill Gardens at Ballard is modern yet intimate with a ton of amenities including a theater, library, bistro, and large private apartments with a washer/dryer and full kitchen. Residents stay nourished with restaurant-style meals served 7 days a week. With its comprehensive services, and stimulating activities and programs, Merrill Gardens at Ballard encourages a fulfilling and well-supported lifestyle.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill Gardens

Truewood by Merrill Gardens prides themselves on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience at the community. Truewood promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any residents. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care community boasts of being an “attainable resident-and-family-centered” community where it essentially is friendly to the affordability and practicality of what the families need. As independence is promoted by every living option, Truewood boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy given by the residents. Truewood by Merrill Gardens’ seniors are ensured to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top ranked senior living communities in the Seattle area. 
Truewood also caters the essential amenities and services available to residents such as the housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage an engagement among seniors.

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Aljoya Thornton Place

450 Ne 100Th St, Seattle, Wa 98125, Usa
Overview of Aljoya Thornton Place

Located in north Seattle– Aljoya Thornton Place provides a contemporary lifestyle that is considerably one of the trusted assisted living communities in Seattle, Washington. Aljoya Thornton Place is a community that promotes happiness, as suggested by the name of the community. They’re service is meant to provide joy due to their helpful services and remarkable amenities. It’s a community that is ideal for senior adults who love the city.

Aljoya Thornton Place is designed to make the lives of each resident easier– from minor to major details, Aljoya Thornton Place guarantees a comfortable community where residents and families can feel free to be themselves in a secured community.

It’s a beautiful building that caters to assisted living and memory care residents are provided with essential features such as ADLs (assistance with daily living), medication management, and housekeeping to name a few. The community boasts their elegant restaurant Lilly’s that has an in-house chef; as well as a Cafe Bistro that is the community’s social hub; and an on-site wellness center that is supervised by staff nurse and caregivers. 

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Overview of Brookdale Admiral Heights

Brookdale Admiral Heights is an exclusive senior living community in Seattle, Washington, offering independent living and assisted living options. Residents can enjoy a carefree lifestyle in a quaint, walkable neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes, plus personalized care in assisted living if needed. The community provides a maintenance-free environment, with the staff handling cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Residents can take advantage of convenient amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining and a hair salon on campus. Brookdale Admiral Heights offers several great floor plans to choose from, including pet-friendly apartments, with utilities and maintenance typically included.

Independent living residents can access dining, recreational and social activities, and wellness amenities like fitness classes. For those requiring assisted living, trained caregivers provide customized support with daily tasks, medication management, and mobility, empowering residents to redefine their independence. The community’s activity calendar is tailored to different needs and interests, offering a variety of creative pursuits, brain teasers, and social events. Residents can also savor delicious, chef-inspired meals in the restaurant-style dining room, with opportunities to provide input on menu planning.

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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 Seattle, WA

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

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

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

Independent living in Seattle, 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 26 independent living communities in Seattle, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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