Page 15 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community
IL
AL
Bellevue (Wilburton)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 85
Rank #44 / 150
Yes
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 57
Rank #180 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
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Providence Mount St. Vincent
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Sw Seattle (North Admiral)
122
Facility 122
WA AVG 85
Rank #22 / 150
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 57
Rank #114 / 235
-
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #94 / 119
-9
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #109 / 144
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #52 / 142
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #36 / 142
Fountain Court Assisted Living
IL
AL
RC
Maple Valley
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 85
Rank #97 / 150
Yes
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 57
Rank #130 / 235
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0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 31
Rank #128 / 142
10.2
Facility 10.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #138 / 142
Regency Pullman
IL
AL
MC
RC
Pullman
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 85
Rank #67 / 150
No
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 57
Rank #34 / 235
-
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #87 / 119
-9
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #138 / 144
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #68 / 142
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #59 / 142
Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center – Centralia
IL
AL
MC
NH
Centralia
128
Facility 128
WA AVG 85
Rank #17 / 150
No
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 57
Rank #230 / 235
-
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #50 / 119
A+----
Skyline
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Seattle
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 85
Rank #144 / 150
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 57
Rank #6 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #36 / 119
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Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Redmond (Overlake)
150
Facility 150
WA AVG 85
Rank #7 / 150
Yes
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 57
Rank #169 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
The Gallery at Spokane Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Spokane (Moran Prairie)
150
Facility 150
WA AVG 85
Rank #7 / 150
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 57
Rank #93 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Brookdale Allenmore
IL
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 57
Rank #136 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+----
Cascade Village at Smokey Point
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Marysville (North Lakewood)
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 85
Rank #103 / 150
No
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 57
Rank #101 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed------

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Overview of Brookdale Allenmore

Conveniently located near MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, WA, Brookdale Allenmore is a distinct community that offers assisted living and independent living. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, top-notch personalized care is provided to meet residents’ unique needs. The community also helps with housekeeping and other daily chores, ensuring residents can downsize without worries.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $2,725/Month

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Overview of Cascade Village at Smokey Point

Cascade Village at Smokey Point is a retirement community in Marysville, Washington, that offers convenient access to a continuum of care for those 62+. As part of the Josephine Community, it has 63 one and two-bedroom homes and two-bedroom villas in a relatively walkable neighborhood. Rehabilitation, nursing services, and respite care, supplemented by 24-hour staffing, are also offered to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Gourmet dining and housekeeping services are also provided to support residents’ daily living.

Creative activities, fitness classes, and social programs promote social interactions and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, community kitchen, and an indoor pool, are also available on-site. Its location in Marysville earned a Walk Score of 62, making it relatively walkable and allowing residents to access nearby amenities and services on foot. Cascade Village at Smokey Point also features an emergency alert system and a gated campus for residents’ safety.

Starting Price $3,500 - $6,380/Month

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Overview of Peach Tree Retirement Center

Situated in a peaceful area in Yakima, WA, Peach Tree Retirement Center is an exceptional senior living community purposely built to offer affordable independent living. Embracing residents’ independence, the community provides them with spacious and stunning accommodations surrounded by stunning natural beauty and equipped with convenient features like emergency response systems. Residents keep their peace of mind with kind and attentive team members available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The community’s ideal location provides easy access to entertainment, shops, and dining spots in the city, combined with its wide selection of engaging activities for an active and dynamic retirement experience. Residents always eat healthily with fresh, delicious meals and replenishing snacks served daily. A multitude of amenities like a hair salon, activity room, library, and exercise room are also available for a more enticing living experience.

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Bellewood

3710 Providence Point Dr Se, Issaquah, WA 98029
Overview of Bellewood

Bellewood is an independent living community in Issaquah, Washington, within the Providence Point neighborhood. Residents have private apartments and community services rather than daily care, making it a possible fit for someone who wants to maintain an independent routine while taking part in organized programs and shared dining.

Apartment choices include studios, alcoves, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts. The options range from a single room home to a larger apartment, with starting prices from $3,500 to $7,150. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

The community sits on five wooded acres with gardens and walking paths, giving residents places to stroll and spend time outdoors. Chef prepared meals use rotating seasonal menus and are served in a restaurant style setting. Named offerings include Stay Fit, Stay Sharp, Stay Engaged, Stay Involved, and Special Services, covering activities and support. With a Walk Score of 34, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $3,500 - $7,150/Month

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Kirkland

A one-of-a-kind senior living community set in Kirkland, WA, MorningStar of Kirkland focuses on providing top-tier independent living. Seniors aged 55 and above enjoy sophisticated and well-built accommodations in a variety of 151 cozy and elegant apartments. Live every moment like a vacation and reach your full potential with a dedicated and respectful team handling the chores and maintenance.

Brimming with energy and happiness, the community strives to improve seniors’ quality of life with diverse activities and fun programs. Conveniently placed near scenic views and wonderful amenities, seniors can rest assured that their needs are well-cared for. Indulge in satisfying healthy meals that cater to nutritional requirements and cravings. MorningStar of Kirkland is a haven for seniors to live an active life and gain new experiences surrounded by friendly people and fabulous amenities.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill Gardens

Truewood by Merrill Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Seattle, Washington. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three levels are on one campus. A resident whose needs grow can move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially, so the setting may be a good fit for someone planning for changing support needs. The community has 75 beds and opened in 1993.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families another way to pay when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet after moving in. A salon provides hair and grooming services on site, and the garden offers an outdoor place to spend time; with a Walk Score of 99 out of 100, the area is in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Affinity at Lacey

Peacefully set near Greg J. Cuoio Community Park in Lacey, WA, Affinity at Lacey is a welcoming 55+ community that offers independent living. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those 55+, providing beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans. Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free living, as utilities are paid for, and maintenance is taken care of.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also have easy access to delicious dining options with various restaurants in the area. This pet-friendly community is equipped with an indoor pool, a spa, a movie theater, a fitness center, a pickleball court, a billiards room, a game room, a crafts studio, and a dog park, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

$2,508/Month

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Revel Spokane

16807 E Mission Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Overview of Revel Spokane

Revel Spokane in Spokane Valley, WA, offers independent living. Studio, 1 Bed, and 2 Bed are the housing options. The studio gives one private space, and the largest layout works for a couple moving in together.

What comes with the arrangement is the community’s services, and what does not is daily care. Anyone still managing everyday tasks without hands-on help is the fit.

Contact Revel Spokane

The Firs

426 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506
Overview of The Firs

The Firs offers independent living in Olympia, WA, with private living and community services for residents who do not need daily care. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options accommodate different household sizes and living arrangements.

A Walk Score of 37 places the area in the car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride. Kelly Ellis serves as the director, and The Firs may be a good fit for someone seeking an independent living setting with several apartment layouts.

Contact The Firs

Aventine at Vancouver

2400 Ne 112Th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Overview of Aventine at Vancouver

Vancouver, WA, is the location of Aventine at Vancouver, an independent living community for adults aged 55 and over. Apartment sizes run from a studio up through two bedrooms, and residents get community services in a private home rather than routine daily care.

There is a café and a courtyard, and pets are allowed. At 58, the Walk Score shows some errands can be walked to while others need transportation, and the setting could fit a person needing no routine help with daily tasks.

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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.