Page 22 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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Avg Walk Score: 52/ 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: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Affinity at Mirabeau

13525 E Carlisle Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Overview of Affinity at Mirabeau

Experience active senior living with Affinity at Mirabeau, a luxury senior living community in the vibrant Spokane Valley, Washington, specializing in independent living. The community features a variety of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, designed for residents who cherish their independence while enjoying an active lifestyle.

Affinity at Mirabeau is dedicated to creating a resident-driven environment where individuals can pursue their passions and thrive in a supportive community. The amenities are designed to enhance this lifestyle, featuring an indoor pool and spa, a movie theater, a fitness center, a workshop, a crafts studio, and a game room. Residents can enjoy a dynamic social scene and access nearby restaurants, cafes, shopping, and parks, creating a vibrant living experience.

 

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Overview of Alpine Way Continuing Care Community

In Shelton, Washington, Alpine Way is a dedicated continuing care community for senior residents. With a specialization in Retirement, Senior Living, and Assisted Living services, ranging from light assistance to end-of-life care, Alpine Way firmly believes in the freedom to choose one’s path in aging.

The Alpine Way senior living community is committed to fostering a wellness-focused way of life that nourishes its cherished residents’ mind, body, and spirit. Just outside Olympia, senior residents here relish the advantages of Independent living within a resort-style environment. This independence comes without the burdens of home ownership, allowing them to savor a carefree lifestyle.

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Overview of The Lookout

Beautifully situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Tacoma, WA, The Lookout is a distinguished community that offers independent living. With purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Maintenance services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Cozy communal spaces and recreational activities are available, so residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Thriving local amenities and restaurants nearby provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With plenty of top-tier amenities and a friendly setting, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

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Magnolia Gardens Senior Care

2506 Ne 160Th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Overview of Magnolia Gardens Senior Care

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Vancouver, WA, Magnolia Gardens Senior Care is an enticing community that offers assisted living, independent senior living, nursing care, memory care, and many more. Here, residents can choose from a diverse range of stylish and comfortable accommodations, each offering a variety of floor plans to match their personal preferences and lifestyle needs. The compassionate, highly trained team provides round-the-clock care and specialized memory services for conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia, and stroke. Personalized support and a high caregiver-to-resident ratio ensure each resident receives attentive, top-quality care.

At Magnolia Gardens Senior Care, residents benefit from excellent amenities and services, including nutritious home-cooked meals, housekeeping, 24/7 security, and personalized medical care. With organized activities, educational programs, and specialized care, seniors can enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable retirement.

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Overview of Affinity at Olympia

Affinity at Olympia offers independent living in Olympia, Washington, with private residences and community services rather than daily care. Housing includes studios, one bedroom homes, and two bedroom homes. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

The community may be a good fit for someone seeking independent living with recreation and activities available on site. The starting price for a 2×1 home is $2,703, giving families a baseline for budgeting that layout.

Residents can keep pets. An indoor pool and spa, fitness center, crafts studio, and workshop offer places for exercise and hands on projects, while the community garden and BBQ area support outdoor activities. For entertainment, residents have access to a movie theater, billiards room, and game room without leaving the community.

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Overview of Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home

Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home is an exceptional community in Auburn, WA, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and palliative care. The community provides the highest quality of care with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Residents can ease their worries with the community helping with housekeeping and chores.

Stimulating programs and engaging activities are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy nutritional needs and preferences with delicious and healthy dining options. The community’s wide range of care options and friendly setting make it an enticing option for those seeking exceptional care to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Life Manor Independent Living (mountainside)

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.

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Overview of Sapphire at Moran Vista

Sapphire at Moran Vista in Spokane’s Moran Prairie neighborhood offers memory care, assisted living, independent living, and respite services. Nestled on East 57th Avenue about 4.8 miles from downtown Spokane, the home sits in an area with a Walk Score of 60, so residents can run some errands on foot, though a car is needed for most trips. The surrounding area offers convenient access to dining, medical offices, and shopping.

The living spaces feature plenty of closet areas and individually controlled heating and air conditioning, so residents can set their own comfort levels. For added safety, each unit has emergency power systems. Occupants can access patios and secure courtyards for outdoor time. Housekeeping and linen services are provided, which means residents can focus their time and energy on daily life, not on maintenance tasks. Daily operations are anchored by 24/7 in-house staff availability, ensuring that needs are addressed all the time. Postal delivery is handled on-site for added convenience. Sapphire at Moran Vista’s care model spans the range from memory care support through independent living arrangements, giving families choices across varying care levels.

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Overview of Stafford Suites

Stafford Suites in Port Orchard, Washington, is dedicated to creating an environment where seniors can thrive, not just exist. Beyond physical care, the community values shared joy, laughter, and companionship, fostering residents’ sense of belonging and purpose. Stafford Suites offers the highest quality assisted living in the area, ensuring a serene, fulfilling, and luxurious senior living environment.

At Stafford Suites, residents enjoy the comforts of home with added convenience and support. From cozy living spaces to a full-service salon and fitness classes, every community aspect is designed to enhance residents’ quality of life. With inclusive packages covering meals, activities, and transportation, Stafford Suites provides residents with a worry-free and fulfilling assisted living lifestyle.

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Overview of Narrows Glen

Cogir at the Narrows sits in Tacoma’s West End neighborhood and covers three levels of care under one roof: assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The building is three stories with 115 beds, and every single one is filled. That kind of occupancy usually tells you something about local demand.

You can pick from a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, with floor plans running from 350 up to 560 square feet. The neighborhood itself scores a 7 out of 100 on walkability, which lands it firmly in car-dependent territory. If you’re picturing strolls to a corner store, that’s probably not this spot; a car will handle most errands.

Angela Levingston runs the place as Executive Director, and she’s been in senior living for more than three decades. She started as a CNA and nurse, later owned an Adult Family Home herself, and worked as a Health and Wellness Director before landing here. That’s the kind of background that means she’s seen this industry from nearly every angle.

Care-wise, residents get access to rehabilitation services and respite care, plus licensed nurses and CNAs on staff around the clock. That combination works for people managing ongoing health needs and for anyone using the community as a short-term stopover to heal. Pets are welcome too, which matters more than people expect when someone’s leaving a home they’ve lived in for decades.

There’s a fitness center, a salon, a barber, spa services, and a chapel for residents who want it. A wellness program sits at the center of the activities calendar, backed by several branded programs touching music, movement, pets, and virtual experiences. Pricing starts at $3,395 a month, and the community takes both Medicaid and Medicare.

Washington’s state inspectors check in on communities like this one periodically, and recent reviews here have touched on medication management, infection control, and staff credentials. Those three areas show up in oversight across senior living broadly, not just here. Between the full occupancy, the tenured leadership, and a care lineup built for both long-term and short-term residents, Cogir at the Narrows reads as an established, steadily-run community in a quiet corner of Tacoma.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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 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.