Page 12 of Best Independent Living in Washington State

Overview of Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, WA, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing or nursing home care provides licensed nursing on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 49 beds, Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one-bedroom suites, giving a resident a single private living space. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation provides temporary therapy after an illness or hospital stay. Fitness and wellness programming gives residents an organized way to exercise, and rehabilitation services support therapeutic care.

Chef-prepared meals are coordinated with an on-staff nutritionist, bringing nutritional planning into daily dining. Pets are allowed, and the pet-friendly living program supports residents who want to keep a pet with them. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Chris Lucero is the director.

Overview of Mountain Glen Retirement Community

Mountain Glen Retirement Community offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Mount Vernon, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care provides short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels in one community, Mountain Glen Retirement Community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community. The community has 83 beds.

Restaurant-style dining is available in an array of dining venues, and salon and barber services give residents access to personal grooming within the community. Rehabilitation services are available, while scheduled transportation supports local appointments and trips. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

A Walk Score of 89 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be within a short walk, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

Overview of Cogir of Vancouver

Cogir of Vancouver offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Vancouver, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With several care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 90 beds, with studios, cottages, and one bedroom residences. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and rehabilitation services and short term rehab support temporary recovery needs. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when a resident qualifies and personal savings may not cover the full stay.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. A salon and barbershop, wellness programs, fitness classes, restaurant style dining, a courtyard, and walking paths provide options for personal care, exercise, meals, and time outdoors. Scheduled transportation is available for rides arranged through the community, and Debbie Woolery is the director. The area has a Walk Score of 44 and is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

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$5,200/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Hearthstone Senior Living

Hearthstone Senior Living offers assisted living and independent living in Ellensburg, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and the two care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 69 beds. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 92 out of 100 places the area in a walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Overview of Aljoya Mercer Island

Aljoya Mercer Island offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Mercer Island, WA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. The resident can move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially.

The community has 40 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, with the two-bedroom layout also suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

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Starting Price $5,495/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

Situated near the bustling but cozy downtown area of Kirkland, WA, Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is an excellent senior living community offering independent living and assisted living. Featuring 115 studio, one, and two bedroom apartments, the community offers a secure and comfortable residence with access to concierge services, weekly housekeeping, and on-site maintenance. Residents are also guaranteed peace of mind with 24-assistance from a dedicated team.

Fostering an active and vibrant lifestyle, the community conducts an array of enriching activities overseen by their passionate Active Living Program Director. Their diverse wellness programs and convenient services, including scheduled transportation, and restaurant-style dining, ensures residents’ overall well-being. Amenities include a well-curated library, movie theater, wine bar, salon, cozy living areas, courtyard, and piano for musical enjoyment.

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Starting Price $3,995/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Brookdale West Seattle

Brookdale West Seattle in Seattle, WA, works at two levels, assisted living and independent living. Assisted living means staff at hand for dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living comes with the community’s services and none of the daily care, and a resident whose needs grow crosses from one to the other without leaving.

Units come as studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom. A studio is one private space for one person, and a two bedroom works for a couple moving in together or for anyone who wants a companion. Respite care is here too, for the short stay a family caregiver books around travel or a recovery.

There are 60 beds, and independent living starts at $4,450 a month while assisted living starts at $3,995. Medicaid is accepted, and an eligible resident can put that benefit toward the cost.

Dining is restaurant-style, with seasonal menu options that change each day. A fitness center, a salon, and arts and crafts are on the amenity list, and pets are allowed. Very walkable covers the 87 this address scores, and most errands go on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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$3,995/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Highgate Senior Living

The care list at Highgate Senior Living in Wenatchee, WA, names independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Pets are welcome, and Couples Care is one of the services. Respite Stays are available to families for short-term care.

Independent living is private living that includes community services but excludes daily care. Assisted living adds dressing, bathing, and medication help in the resident’s own apartment. Memory care’s secured, supervised setting is for someone at risk of wandering.

All three levels are under one roof, so needs that grow do not mean moving elsewhere. The community has 75 beds. With the area very walkable, at 89 on Walk Score, getting around on foot covers most errands.

Overview of Timber Ridge

Timber Ridge provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in the Talus neighborhood of Issaquah, WA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Timber Ridge has 26 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Occupancy is 89%, so the home is not at full capacity.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 56m per resident per day, representing that amount of nursing time allocated to each resident over a day. Payment options include Medicaid, which can help cover a long stay when personal savings do not, Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at Timber Ridge.

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$6,692/Month Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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.