Page 11 of Best Independent Living in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 228 independent living communities in 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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Avg Walk Score: 52/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington State. 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: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. 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-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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
Panorama City
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Se Lacey
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 78
Rank #254 / 324
Yes
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 52
Rank #569 / 583
-
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #74 / 248
3
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #46 / 279
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #174 / 279
Charlton Place
IL
AL
Tacoma (South End)
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 78
Rank #104 / 324
No
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 52
Rank #367 / 583
-
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #71 / 248
6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #192 / 279
Mountain Glen Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mount Vernon
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 78
Rank #131 / 324
Yes
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 52
Rank #41 / 583
-
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #151 / 248
12
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 31
Rank #206 / 279
6.3
Facility 6.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #164 / 279
Olympic Place by Bonaventure
IL
AL
Arlington
81
Facility 81
WA AVG 78
Rank #136 / 324
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 52
Rank #298 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #228 / 248
17
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #251 / 282
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 31
Rank #247 / 279
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #152 / 279
Olympics West Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Tumwater (Trosper Road Southwest)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 78
Rank #74 / 324
No
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 52
Rank #158 / 583
-
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #183 / 248
15
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #228 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #191 / 279
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #141 / 279
Farrington Court Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
S Kent (Scenic Hill)
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 78
Rank #173 / 324
No
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 52
Rank #62 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed
44.3%
Facility 44.3%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #212 / 248
5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 31
Rank #238 / 279
11.8
Facility 11.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #274 / 279
Merrill Gardens at Ballard
IL
AL
MC
Seattle (Adams)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 78
Rank #254 / 324
Yes
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 52
Rank #12 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #74 / 279
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #160 / 279
Crista Shores
IL
AL
MC
RC
Silverdale
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 78
Rank #133 / 324
No
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 52
Rank #268 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #66 / 279
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 279
Ponderosa Retirement Center
IL
AL
Yakima
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 78
Rank #115 / 324
No
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 52
Rank #228 / 583
-
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #78 / 248
13
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #251 / 282
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 31
Rank #227 / 279
4.6
Facility 4.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #189 / 279
South Hill Village
IL
AL
MC
Spokane (Moran Prairie)
170
Facility 170
WA AVG 78
Rank #6 / 324
Yes
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 52
Rank #268 / 583
-
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #210 / 248
16
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #264 / 282
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 31
Rank #238 / 279
4.9
Facility 4.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #152 / 279

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Crista Shores

1600 Nw Crista Shores Ln, Silverdale, WA 98383
Overview of Crista Shores

Crista Shores offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Silverdale, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. With several care types available, Crista Shores may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 82 beds. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when a resident qualifies for that coverage. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Ponderosa Retirement Center

Ponderosa Retirement Center offers assisted living and independent living in Yakima, WA. Opened in 1976, the community provides assisted living with help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own living space, along with independent living for people who do not need daily care. Having both care levels may suit someone who wants independent living now and may later need more support without moving to another community.

Ponderosa Retirement Center has 85 beds. Manuel “Manny” Deloza serves as director. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

Salon and spa services give residents an on-site option for personal care. Activities include musical entertainment, church services, exercise classes and shopping trips, with transportation available for community outings. The dining room offers a broad menu selection at each meal, and the menu changes monthly. With a Walk Score of 61, the area is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot.

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Overview of South Hill Village

South Hill Village is a senior living community located at 3117 E Chapple Avenue in the Moran Prairie neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The 170-bed facility provides a continuum of care, allowing residents to transition between independent living, assisted living, and memory care as their health needs change over time.

The community offers private apartment residences and currently maintains a 59 percent occupancy rate. On-site services include scheduled local transportation, social activities, and communal dining. The property is pet-friendly and carries a walk score of 56, meaning some local errands can be managed on foot while others require a short drive. Additionally, the facility accepts Medicaid to help eligible residents cover care costs.

Older adults looking to tour the campus or discuss current apartment availability can contact the Chapple Avenue front desk directly.

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Overview of Cogir of Kent

Enjoy a blissful retirement with Cogir of Kent, a trusted senior living community set in the peaceful neighborhood of Kent, WA, offering assisted living and independent living. The community features cozy and elegant floor plans ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments, ensuring seniors’ utmost comfort and safety. Keep worries at bay with a reliable and well-trained team caring for seniors’ needs and aspirations.

Discover new interests and rekindle past hobbies with fun activities and enjoyable programs curated to highlight residents’ interests and strengths. With its dedication to maintaining seniors’ well-being, the community serves restaurant-style healthy and tasty meals for their dietary satisfaction. Cogir of Kent is a great place for relaxation and convenience with its convenient amenities and serene spaces.

Contact Cogir of Kent

Overview of Madison House Assisted Living Community

Set amidst the beautiful setting of Kirkland, WA, Madison House is a blissful senior living community that provides a beautiful refuge for independent living and assisted living. Residents here enjoy freedom and independence supported by an array of convenient services, including housekeeping, personalized transportation, and maintenance. The community provides a safe, secure, and comfortable living space with their luxurious well-appointed suites that are built with advanced security systems for residents’ peace of mind.

Putting residents’ well-being at a pedestal, the community features a professional, well-trained, and dedicated team of licensed nurses and care personnel available 24/7, to ensure residents needing extra care and support are given the care they deserve. A variety of interesting activities and amenities, such as a parlour, library, luxurious salon, and fitness center adds to the perks of moving into Madison House. With an exquisite culinary team that prepares tailored menus and meals, residents get to eat good and bond with other residents over delicious meals.

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Overview of Fairwinds – Redmond

Fairwinds in Redmond is an independent living and assisted living community where both options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and independence. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community is an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff are attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. For over 50 years, Fairwinds has celebrated and understood individuality, so they make it a point that residents can get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay.

The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. Featured community amenities and services include a restaurant, private dining room, salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and a courtyard with outdoor seating.

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Overview of Highgate Senior Living

Highgate Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Wenatchee, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level can happen within the community.

Highgate Senior Living has 75 beds. Made-from-scratch meals are brought to each resident’s table, allowing residents to dine without arranging meal preparation. Couples Care can support couples receiving care within the community, while Respite Stays provide short-term care for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

An 89 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

Merrill Gardens at Tukwila is a modern senior living community located on the Green River, just blocks from Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can choose from 134 apartments, including studios, one, and two-bedroom options.The Garden House memory care community provides a secure, inviting environment for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with a specially trained team available 24/7.

The community aims to provide top-quality care in a comfortable and social setting. The community offers a variety of amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds, a courtyard, a bistro and wine bar, a movie theater, a fitness area, and more. Seniors here enjoy scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, weekly housekeeping, and fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week through the Anytime Dining program. Residents benefit from a resident call system, many transportation options, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and a wellness program. Pets are welcome, ensuring a warm and inclusive environment for all.

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Park View Villas

1430 Park View Lane, Port Angeles, WA 98363
Overview of Park View Villas

An art room and a theatre are on the list of amenities at Park View Villas, which describes what an ordinary week looks like, alongside the inclusion of a game room, social clubs, and walking paths on the grounds.

Rather than offering a care plan, this community is built around independent living in Port Angeles, WA, across 65 beds. Residents get private living and community services without daily care attached. Pets are allowed too, so a resident doesn’t need to leave theirs behind when they move in.

A Walk Score of 79 makes the area very walkable. Independence gets measured in errands rather than miles, and at that score, most errands are reachable on foot. A resident who no longer drives gets to keep doing the ordinary kinds of trips they’ve always made on their own.

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Overview of Avamere at Moses Lake

Avamere at Moses Lake offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Moses Lake, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short stay, and the combination of independent and assisted living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community.

The community has 85 beds. Independent living starts at $4,395 per month, while assisted living starts at $4,935 per month; the difference reflects that assisted living includes help with daily tasks while independent living does not include daily care. A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

An on-site salon and spa gives residents access to personal-care appointments within the community. Restaurant-style dining is available, along with in-house transportation. Life enrichment programs and an extensive activities calendar provide scheduled activities for residents to join.

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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 Washington

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 228 independent living communities in Washington. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Washington?

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 Washington, 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 Washington?

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.