Page 13 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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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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Ponderosa Retirement Center
IL
AL
Yakima
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 85
Rank #60 / 150
Yes
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 57
Rank #109 / 235
-
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #8 / 119
13
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #131 / 144
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 31
Rank #127 / 142
4.6
Facility 4.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #113 / 142
Farrington Court Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
S Kent (Scenic Hill)
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 85
Rank #93 / 150
No
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 57
Rank #44 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed
44.3%
Facility 44.3%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #110 / 119
5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 31
Rank #126 / 142
11.8
Facility 11.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #140 / 142
Madison House Assisted Living Community
IL
AL
Kirkland (Totem Lake)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 85
Rank #44 / 150
Yes
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 57
Rank #82 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-8
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #79 / 142
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #88 / 142
Ashley Pointe Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Lake Stevens
40
Facility 40
WA AVG 85
Rank #137 / 150
No
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 57
Rank #221 / 235
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / Cottage
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #88 / 119
10
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #88 / 144
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 31
Rank #101 / 142
3.7
Facility 3.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #94 / 142
Brookdale Olympia East
IL
AL
Ne Olympia
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 85
Rank #83 / 150
Yes
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 57
Rank #232 / 235
-
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #15 / 119
22
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #141 / 144
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 31
Rank #119 / 142
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #49 / 142
Park View Villas
IL
Port Angeles
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 85
Rank #97 / 150
Yes
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 57
Rank #53 / 235
-
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #91 / 119
10
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #88 / 144
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 31
Rank #117 / 142
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #114 / 142
Merrill Gardens at Ballard
IL
AL
MC
Seattle (Adams)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 85
Rank #129 / 150
Yes
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 57
Rank #10 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #45 / 142
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #96 / 142
South Hill Village
IL
AL
MC
Spokane (Moran Prairie)
170
Facility 170
WA AVG 85
Rank #5 / 150
Yes
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 57
Rank #126 / 235
-
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #81 / 119
16
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #126 / 144
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 31
Rank #138 / 142
4.9
Facility 4.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #117 / 142
Brookdale Park Place
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Spokane (Spokane Valley)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 85
Rank #32 / 150
Yes
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 57
Rank #193 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #28 / 142
9.0
Facility 9.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #137 / 142
Avamere at Moses Lake
IL
AL
RC
Moses Lake
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 85
Rank #60 / 150
No
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 57
Rank #72 / 235
--6
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #126 / 144
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 31
Rank #1 / 142
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 142

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 228 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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 Brookdale Park Place

At Brookdale Park Place in Spokane, Washington, residents can enjoy independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a warm, home-like setting. The community is designed to provide a feeling of home, with added security tailored to the needs of memory care residents. Residents can choose from cozy, pet-friendly apartments with plenty of natural light, and the continuum of care allows them to stay in the same place if their needs change over time.

Independent living at Brookdale Park Place offers maintenance-free living in a stylish home within a vibrant social community, with exciting activities, fun neighbors, and kind staff. Assisted living provides personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment, helping residents stay engaged and connected, while memory care residents live in secure apartment-like homes with support from associates trained in caring for seniors with cognitive challenges. The community offers a wide range of activities based on each resident’s needs, from Margarita Mondays and Bible studies to art classes and technology courses. Dining is also a highlight, with delicious restaurant-style meals in the elegant dining room and a focus on creating a sense of belonging for memory care residents.

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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.

$4,935/Month

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Overview of The Kenney in West Seattle

The Kenney is a senior living community at 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle, near Lincoln Park, Alki Beach, and the Fauntleroy Ferry terminal. Operating since 1909, it stands as one of the longer-serving options in the city, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a single campus.

The 53-bed property currently operates at around 40 percent capacity. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 74, making it easy for residents and visiting family members to run daily errands on foot.

Day-to-day life includes restaurant-style dining tailored to individual dietary needs, a fitness center, landscaped gardens, an on-site chapel, and concierge services. The community welcomes pets and runs a weekly activities schedule. Having memory care on site allows residents experiencing cognitive decline to stay in the same community as their needs shift. The facility accepts Medicaid along with private pay.

Prospective residents can reach out to the administrative office on Fauntleroy Way SW directly to ask about open apartments, discuss Medicaid coverage, or schedule a tour.

Contact The Kenney in West Seattle

Overview of La Conner Retirement Inn

La Conner Retirement Inn offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and respite care in La Conner, WA. The range may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs or caregiving circumstances may change over time.

The community has 60 beds and offers independent living cottages and assisted living apartments. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Hospice care provides comfort-focused support for someone nearing the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Chef-prepared dining gives residents meals prepared within the community, while Healthy Living activities, social events, movie nights, and daily activities provide scheduled ways to spend time on site. Transportation is available for community travel, and pets are allowed so a resident may bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage some trips independently.

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Overview of Chateau Valley Center

Experience life well beyond the ordinary at Chateau Valley Center, a prominent senior living community based in King County, Renton, WA, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The community is purposely designed to provide a nurturing, comfortable, home-like environment supported with all-encompassing care services provided by a dedicated team of highly-skilled caregivers. Whether you need help with day-to-day activities, getting to appointments, medication management, or comprehensive memory care, Chateau Valley Center ensures you’ll get the care you need.

Thanks to its ideal location, Chateau Valley Center is within easy reach of various life amenities, from shopping and the Sea-Tac airport to various attractions and landmarks, such as the Renton Historical Museum and Cedar River Trail Park. Committed to its residents’ wellness, the community provides accessible Wellness Programs with something for everyone to enjoy based on their interests and capabilities. Here, residents enjoy individualized concierge services, senior-certified fitness programs, and delicious and nutritious dining options–further elevating residents’ quality of life.

Starting Price $3,390/Month

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Overview of Cogir of Glenwood Place

Cogir of Glenwood Place is a distinguished senior living community settling in the tranquil neighborhood of Vancouver, WA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live a wondrous retirement within the cozy and spacious accommodations of Cogir of Glenwood Place featuring a variety of studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors receive the highest quality of care and support with a reliable and compassionate team to meet their needs and interests.

With a fusion of enjoyment and wellness, the community strives to provide an unforgettable retirement for seniors to enjoy. Seek adventures and rekindle old interests with engaging activities and interactive programs. Nutritious and tasty meals are provided to meet dietary needs and preferences. Experience a hassle-free retirement surrounded by a vibrant environment and convenient amenities with Cogir of Glenwood Place.

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Overview of Meadow Greens

Meadow Greens offers assisted living and independent living in Lynden, 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, so the two care levels can support a resident whose needs grow without leaving the community.

Meadow Greens has 33 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its 97% occupancy rate means nearly all beds are filled, so current availability may be limited. The community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting and wants access to both independent living and assisted living as needs change.

A Walk Score of 63 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. The fitness center and wellness program provide on-site options for exercise and wellness activities, while the beauty salon allows residents to arrange salon services without leaving the community. Transportation is available for residents who need a community-provided way to get where they need to go.

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Overview of Red Oak Residence of North Bend

Red Oak Residence of North Bend offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in North Bend, Washington. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Independent living and assisted living share the same community, which may suit someone who wants private living now but may need help with daily tasks later without moving elsewhere. With 38 beds, the residence is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another. Amy Jarboe serves as the director.

A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Regular shopping trips, crafts, games, and exercise classes give residents ways to spend time with others, while the salon and spa provide personal grooming within the community. Vacation Stays are available for short-term respite needs.

Contact Red Oak Residence of North Bend

Overview of Wesley Lea Hill

Live the best of your golden years at Wesley Lea Hill, a blissful retreat situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Auburn, WA, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. With purposely designed and spacious accommodations, residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced meals. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities make it an enticing retirement option.

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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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Independent Living in Washington State at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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.