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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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.
| Judson Park | IL AL MC NH SNF | Des Moines (Marine View Drive South) | 52
Facility
52
WA AVG
81
Rank
#279 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
51
Rank
#532 / 618 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 73.1% | A+ | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#22 / 279 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 279 |
| Timber Ridge | IL AL MC NH SNF | Issaquah (Talus) | 26
Facility
26
WA AVG
81
Rank
#342 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
51
Rank
#532 / 618 | - | 88.5% | A+ | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#102 / 279 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#156 / 279 |
| Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key | IL AL MC NH SNF | Gig Harbor | 49
Facility
49
WA AVG
81
Rank
#292 / 356 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
WA AVG
51
Rank
#433 / 618 | Suite | - | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 282 | 31
Facility
31
WA AVG
31
Rank
#167 / 279 | 7.8
Facility
7.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#255 / 279 |
| GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston | IL AL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#141 / 356 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 618 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 98.8% | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 279 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#40 / 279 |
| The Watermark at Bellevue | IL AL MC RC | Bellevue (West Bellevue) | 140
Facility
140
WA AVG
81
Rank
#19 / 356 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
WA AVG
51
Rank
#41 / 618 | Studio / 1 Bed | 38.6% | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
31
Rank
#13 / 279 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 279 |
| Mirabella Seattle | IL AL MC NH SNF | Seattle (South Lake Union) | 63
Facility
63
WA AVG
81
Rank
#228 / 356 | No |
99
Facility
99
WA AVG
51
Rank
#1 / 618 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46.0% | A+ | 6 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#163 / 282 | 43
Facility
43
WA AVG
31
Rank
#206 / 279 | 7.2
Facility
7.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#247 / 279 |
| Maplewood Gardens | IL AL | Spokane (Logan) | 208
Facility
208
WA AVG
81
Rank
#3 / 356 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
WA AVG
51
Rank
#119 / 618 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 91.3% | - | 13 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 38
Facility
38
WA AVG
31
Rank
#191 / 279 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#79 / 279 |
| Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center – Centralia | IL NH AL MC | Centralia | 128
Facility
128
WA AVG
81
Rank
#32 / 356 | No |
9
Facility
9
WA AVG
51
Rank
#593 / 618 | - | 80.4% | A+ | 14 | 7
Facility
7
WA AVG
8
Rank
#260 / 282 | 45
Facility
45
WA AVG
31
Rank
#212 / 279 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#95 / 279 |
| Riverview Retirement Community | IL AL HC HOS MC | Spokane (Logan) | 110
Facility
110
WA AVG
81
Rank
#66 / 356 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
WA AVG
51
Rank
#469 / 618 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 98.2% | - | 5 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#163 / 282 | 6
Facility
6
WA AVG
31
Rank
#29 / 279 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#20 / 279 |
| Bishop Place | IL AL MC | Pullman (Pioneer Hill) | 121
Facility
121
WA AVG
81
Rank
#45 / 356 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
WA AVG
51
Rank
#399 / 618 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 72.7% | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 13
Facility
13
WA AVG
31
Rank
#66 / 279 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#101 / 279 |
| Royal Park Retirement Center | IL AL | Spokane (Shiloh Hills) | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
81
Rank
#91 / 356 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
WA AVG
51
Rank
#183 / 618 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 0 | A+ | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#22 / 279 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#178 / 279 |
| Village Concepts of Milton | IL AL | Milton (Milton Plaza) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#141 / 356 | No |
63
Facility
63
WA AVG
51
Rank
#211 / 618 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | 6 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#163 / 282 | 11
Facility
11
WA AVG
31
Rank
#54 / 279 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#31 / 279 |
| eliseo | IL AL MC | Tacoma (West End) | 71
Facility
71
WA AVG
81
Rank
#196 / 356 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
WA AVG
51
Rank
#528 / 618 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 71.8% | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 282 | 11
Facility
11
WA AVG
31
Rank
#54 / 279 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#71 / 279 |
| Fieldstone Cooper Point | IL AL MC | Olympia | 120
Facility
120
WA AVG
81
Rank
#46 / 356 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
WA AVG
51
Rank
#547 / 618 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#22 / 279 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#60 / 279 |
| The Cottages of Snohomish | IL AL MC | Snohomish (Northwest Snohomish) | 84
Facility
84
WA AVG
81
Rank
#152 / 356 | No |
39
Facility
39
WA AVG
51
Rank
#412 / 618 | - | 60.7% | B- | 5 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 9
Facility
9
WA AVG
31
Rank
#42 / 279 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#31 / 279 |
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tacoma, WA, Gibson Gardens is a premier retirement community offering independent living services. Residents can choose from their spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or deluxe two-bedroom floor plans, equipped with convenient amenities to make residents’ lives easier. Conveniently located near downtown dining, world-renowned golf courses, shopping, and hospitals, residents have access to both leisure and extensive healthcare.
Gibson Gardens is dedicated to developing a welcoming neighborhood where people can prosper. They aim to offer a satisfying lifestyle through stimulating activities and excellent facilities. There’s something for everyone, including a well-equipped fitness center, a library, a craft area, and a recreation room. In the courtyard, residents can mingle or take in the peace of the herb garden. With optional meal service and regular events, including wine and cheese nights, Gibson Gardens offers a fulfilling and enjoyable living experience.
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.
A family-oriented home committed to providing compassionate and genuine care for residents, The Lodge at Eagle Ridge strives to deliver a service that will enhance your or your loved one’s life. The independent living and assisted living community is beautifully designed to meet the needs of each unique individual. The Lodge at Eagle Ridge may be a tight-knit community, but the bond between residents and staff is tips.
The Lodge is known for its quality and compassionate service delivered over the years because it’s a resident-driven community that focuses on the wellness of its seniors. They offer various services that help with ADLs’ respite stay, transportation, housekeeping, and meals served.
Have the time of your life at Murano, an exceptional senior living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. From studio suites to penthouses, the community has the perfect apartment fit to individual preferences and needs. Residents can rest assured with a dedicated team available to provide support and assistance 24/7. With a specialized memory care community, residents dealing with memory loss are guaranteed excellent care and support provided by a team of compassionate and well-trained caregivers.
Committed to giving its residents a meaningful and engaging living experience, the community offers gourmet dining, a full social calendar, and a warm and caring team. Moreover, residents also relish in an array of amenities, including concierge services, state-of-the-art gym, personal trainers, visiting health services, and massage therapy. An art studio, game room, theater, technology lounge and fireside piano lounge offers a cozy space for enjoyment, or socialization.
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.
Fairwinds in Spokane is an independent living and assisted living community where both living 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 wholly 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 are able to 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. The community created a list of activities and programs that residents are able to take part in; from restaurant-style dining experiences curated by an in-house chef to taking PrimeFit Wellness classes to stay active and healthy– whatever it is, management aims to meet your physical, mental, and emotional needs. Other community amenities and services include a bistro, private dining room, salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and courtyard with outdoor seating.
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.
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.
Experience the best of your golden years at Life Manor Independent Living – Mountainside, a vibrant community in Tacoma, WA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with monthly housekeeping and convenient apartment features.
A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is also conducted to encourage residents to live actively and make new friends. Meal services are also available, so residents can enjoy hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement.
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 234 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.




















