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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 234 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: 51/ 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Washington

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 Bed0A+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
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Overview of Royal Park Retirement Center

Located in Spokane, Washington, Royal Park Retirement Center is a premier senior living community offering a range of housing options to meet the needs and preferences of residents. With a focus on quality, comfort, and care, Royal Park Retirement Center provides a retirement experience fit for royalty.
For those seeking extra assistance, Wedgewood Plaza offers pet-friendly assisted living apartments. Here, residents can enjoy the support they need while maintaining their independence in a safe and welcoming environment.

The assisted living options at Wedgewood Plaza include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of residents. With personalized support services, including assistance with daily living activities, residents can rest assured that their well-being is a top priority. Billing for support services is based on individual usage, ensuring a tailored and cost-effective approach to care.

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Overview of Village Concepts of Milton

Empowering seniors seeking a more independent lifestyle, Village Concepts of Milton is an excellent senior living community in King County, Milton, WA, offering independent living and assisted living. Relax in beautifully designed living spaces, with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents needing extra care are met with the best care and support services that encompasses personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, and linen services.

Enjoy an enriching day-to-day life filled with plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and social engagement, thanks to a variety of regularly conducted social and recreational activities. The community features an array of unique amenities, such as an in-house salon, a library, exercise classes, shopping and trips, happy hours, and church services. Three delicious meals are served every day to ensure residents never miss out on a meal and have the energy they need for enjoying a productive and energetic day.

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eliseo

1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
Overview of Eliseo

Find the care you need at Eliseo, a distinguished community in Tacoma, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. A compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs and preferences. The community also ensures residents can keep their peace of mind, helping with daily living activities and chores.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes. With its wide range of care and top-notch amenities, the community ensures residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Fieldstone Cooper Point

Serving older adults in Olympia, Washington, Fieldstone Cooper Point is a 120-bed senior living community. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one location. The three-story community is near MultiCare Capital Medical Center, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby medical care.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 367 to 753 square feet. These different floor plans give residents flexibility when selecting a home that fits their needs.

The community offers three levels of care. Residents can move from independent living to assisted living or memory care as their needs change without moving to a different community. Fieldstone Cooper Point also accepts Medicaid, which may help eligible families manage the cost of long-term care.

The community offers the Life Enrichment Studio for creative and social activities, along with an outdoor putting green for residents who enjoy spending time outside. Fieldstone Cooper Point is also pet-friendly and provides fitness and recreation programs as part of everyday life. The neighborhood is car-dependent, so most errands and outings require a vehicle. In return, residents benefit from having a major hospital just minutes away.

State inspections have mainly focused on fire safety and building maintenance, including sprinkler systems, fire doors, and generator inspection records, rather than direct resident care. Families considering Fieldstone Cooper Point should ask how these systems are maintained and also learn more about the activities offered through the Life Enrichment Studio during a tour.

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The Cottages of Snohomish

1124 Pine Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290
Overview of The Cottages of Snohomish

Serving older adults in the Northwest Snohomish neighborhood of Snohomish, Washington, The Cottages of Snohomish is a senior living community. It offersassisted living, memory care, and respite care. The 84-bed community is about 1 mile from the city centre. It has served residents for 9 years, which is currently home to 51 residents.

Residents can receive assisted living, memory care, or short-term respite care, so they can remain in the same community if their needs change or if temporary support is needed. Staff are available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are offered here. Residents also enjoy an outdoor courtyard along with organised activities and programmes that encourage social connection and engagement.

The Cottages of Snohomish accepts Medicaid, which can help eligible families manage the cost of care. State inspections by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have mainly reviewed medication administration, staff response to resident call systems, and documentation practices. Inspection reports have also noted that the community is clean and responsive in its daily operations.

The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 39, making it somewhat walkable. There are several local shops and services within walking distance, but most errands and outings will require a car. When touring The Cottages of Snohomish, families should ask about daily programming and current room availability.

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Overview of Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West

Embark on a journey of independence, camaraderie, and fulfillment at Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West, an astonishing senior living community in King County, Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Retire in bright and airy accommodations set amidst a caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the vibrance of Downtown Seattle nearby. Residents can trade chores with a worry-free lifestyle through various assistance services, such as help with daily living activities, housekeeping, maintenance, and medication management.

Residents dealing with memory loss are provided utmost care and support by a dedicated care team, trained to develop meaningful partnerships between residents and their families and address the memory care residents’ complex needs. A variety of planned social and recreational activities help residents stay active, engaged, and stimulated. Residents also benefit from various amenities, including three delicious meals daily, 24/7 coffee & snacks, and an on-site salon & barber.

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Overview of The Springs at the Waterfront

Offering comprehensive services, The Springs at Waterfront is an assisted living community in Vancouver, Washington, with a 68-bed capacity. Care options include independent living, assisted living, and a specialized Footsteps memory care program. Currently, 25 older adults are in residence, representing a 37% occupancy. Seasonal-inspired dining options, housekeeping, and care management are also provided to meet residents’ needs.

Off-site excursions, fitness classes, and seminars are available to encourage active living and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A heated indoor pool, a movie theater, and a fitness center are among the on-site amenities, providing various options for leisure and social interactions. It is also located in a relatively walkable neighborhood in Vancouver with a Walk Score of 67, allowing residents to access some services on foot. The Springs at Waterfront also features a variety of apartment options, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in a high-rise setting.

Contact The Springs at The Waterfront

Overview of The Village Senior Living

A haven that prides itself on providing a warm, familial-style brand of independent and assisted living, amidst the vibrant backdrop of Tacoma, The Village Senior Living offers exciting luxury and round-the-clock care, with a personal touch. Amenities that meet your every need await, such as restaurant-style meals served three times a day, meticulous housekeeping every week, enticing enrichment activities, and individual care options tailored for your comfort. Feel like stretching your legs with a day out and about? Transportation services can also be scheduled for visits around the area.

Should you find your needs evolving over time, worry not, because their expert team keeps a tight collaboration with you and your physician, to ensure the quality of your experience. At The Village, your independence and safety are expertly interwoven into the ideal independent living community that caters to your well-being and freedom.

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Ida Culver House Broadview

12505 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Overview of Ida Culver House Broadview

Set in King County, Seattle, WA, Ida Culver House Broadview is a premiere senior living community that offers a variety of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents are guaranteed to find their ideal residence from 245 accommodations, ranging from studios and three-bedroom apartments to single family cottages with garages. A RN-licensed Community Health Director and dedicated care team are available to provide compassionate assisted care services.

At Ida Culver House Broadview, residents benefit from innovative wellness and active aging programs and the convenience of on-site Wellness Center that provides access to licensed consultations and visiting healthcare providers. Here, residents enjoy endless opportunities to pursue their passions, connect with friends or just sit back and relax. Weekly housekeeping, linen services, and restaurant-style dining are provided to lessen residents’ chores, so they can focus more on enjoying the things they love.

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Overview of Bonaventure of Puyallup

Bonaventure of Puyallup is a blissful community set near Meridian Habitat Park & Community Center in South Hill, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided for residents’ comfort. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents enjoy mealtimes on their own terms with delectable and healthy meals served daily and a full kitchen in each unit. The community’s serene and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents, even those with cognitive conditions, to thrive in retirement.

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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 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.