Best Independent Living in Washington

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 223 independent living communities in Washington using WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WA

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

Jun 2026

We analyzed

223 homes

Other senior care options in Washington:

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes

Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington. 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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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Judson Park	IL AL MC NH SNF	Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)	52 Facility 52 WA AVG 82 Rank #288 / 366	No	19 Facility 19 WA AVG 51 Rank #532 / 628	1 Bed / 2 Bed	73.1% Facility 73.1% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #163 / 285	A+	6	0 Facility 0 WA AVG 8 Rank #1 / 285	5 Facility 5 WA AVG 31 Rank #26 / 285	0.8 Facility 0.8 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #14 / 285
Bonaventure of Lacey	IL NH AL MC	Lacey	126 Facility 126 WA AVG 82 Rank #35 / 366	No	55 Facility 55 WA AVG 51 Rank #297 / 628	1 Bed / 2 Bed	70.6% Facility 70.6% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #185 / 285	A+	43	23 Facility 23 WA AVG 8 Rank #285 / 285	98 Facility 98 WA AVG 31 Rank #281 / 285	2.3 Facility 2.3 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #53 / 285
Royal Park Retirement Center	IL NH AL	Spokane (Shiloh Hills)	100 Facility 100 WA AVG 82 Rank #93 / 366	No	66 Facility 66 WA AVG 51 Rank #183 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	A+	1	0 Facility 0 WA AVG 8 Rank #1 / 285	5 Facility 5 WA AVG 31 Rank #26 / 285	5.0 Facility 5.0 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #180 / 285
Village Concepts of Milton	IL AL	Milton (Milton Plaza)	85 Facility 85 WA AVG 82 Rank #148 / 366	No	63 Facility 63 WA AVG 51 Rank #211 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	A+	6	2 Facility 2 WA AVG 8 Rank #166 / 285	11 Facility 11 WA AVG 31 Rank #57 / 285	1.8 Facility 1.8 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #35 / 285
Bonaventure of Salmon Creek	IL AL MC	Vancouver (Pleasant Valley)	89 Facility 89 WA AVG 82 Rank #142 / 366	Yes	22 Facility 22 WA AVG 51 Rank #516 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	70.8% Facility 70.8% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #184 / 285	A+	33	0 Facility 0 WA AVG 8 Rank #1 / 285	59 Facility 59 WA AVG 31 Rank #249 / 285	1.8 Facility 1.8 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #35 / 285
Fairwinds – Brighton Court	IL AL	Lynnwood	70 Facility 70 WA AVG 82 Rank #208 / 366	Yes	73 Facility 73 WA AVG 51 Rank #128 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	80.0% Facility 80.0% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #116 / 285	-	3	0 Facility 0 WA AVG 8 Rank #1 / 285	14 Facility 14 WA AVG 31 Rank #77 / 285	4.7 Facility 4.7 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #167 / 285
Village Concepts of Marysville – Grandview Village	IL AL MC	Marysville	35 Facility 35 WA AVG 82 Rank #342 / 366	No	16 Facility 16 WA AVG 51 Rank #554 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed	57.1% Facility 57.1% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #250 / 285	A+	4	2 Facility 2 WA AVG 8 Rank #166 / 285	6 Facility 6 WA AVG 31 Rank #33 / 285	1.5 Facility 1.5 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #30 / 285
Maplewood Gardens	IL AL	Spokane (Logan)	208 Facility 208 WA AVG 82 Rank #4 / 366	Yes	75 Facility 75 WA AVG 51 Rank #119 / 628	Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	91.3% Facility 91.3% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #41 / 285	-	13	0 Facility 0 WA AVG 8 Rank #1 / 285	38 Facility 38 WA AVG 31 Rank #195 / 285	2.9 Facility 2.9 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #81 / 285
Cogir at The Narrows	IL AL MC	Tacoma (West End)	115 Facility 115 WA AVG 82 Rank #14 / 366	Yes	7 Facility 7 WA AVG 51 Rank #594 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	100.0% Facility 100.0% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #114 / 285	A+	5	3 Facility 3 WA AVG 8 Rank #205 / 285	16 Facility 16 WA AVG 31 Rank #87 / 285	3.2 Facility 3.2 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #98 / 285
Van Mall Retirement	IL AL	Vancouver (Vancouver Mall)	110 Facility 110 WA AVG 82 Rank #123 / 366	No	52 Facility 52 WA AVG 51 Rank #312 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	74.5% Facility 74.5% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #67 / 285	A+	4	1 Facility 1 WA AVG 8 Rank #119 / 285	24 Facility 24 WA AVG 31 Rank #134 / 285	6.0 Facility 6.0 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #221 / 285
Bonaventure of Puyallup	IL AL MC	Puyallup	109 Facility 109 WA AVG 82 Rank #78 / 366	No	49 Facility 49 WA AVG 51 Rank #334 / 628	1 Bed / 2 Bed	79.8% Facility 79.8% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #118 / 285	A+	12	4 Facility 4 WA AVG 8 Rank #231 / 285	22 Facility 22 WA AVG 31 Rank #127 / 285	1.8 Facility 1.8 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #35 / 285
Merrill Gardens at Burien	IL AL MC	Burien (Downtown)	60 Facility 60 WA AVG 82 Rank #246 / 366	Yes	91 Facility 91 WA AVG 51 Rank #37 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	71.7% Facility 71.7% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #179 / 285	A+	6	0 Facility 0 WA AVG 8 Rank #1 / 285	29 Facility 29 WA AVG 31 Rank #163 / 285	4.8 Facility 4.8 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #171 / 285
Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West	IL AL MC	Burien (Evansville)	110 Facility 110 WA AVG 82 Rank #69 / 366	No	60 Facility 60 WA AVG 51 Rank #252 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	58.2% Facility 58.2% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #246 / 285	A+	9	8 Facility 8 WA AVG 8 Rank #268 / 285	5 Facility 5 WA AVG 31 Rank #26 / 285	0.6 Facility 0.6 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #10 / 285
Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake	IL AL MC	Issaquah (Providence Point)	80 Facility 80 WA AVG 82 Rank #172 / 366	No	43 Facility 43 WA AVG 51 Rank #387 / 628	Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	90.0% Facility 90.0% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #47 / 285	A+	6	1 Facility 1 WA AVG 8 Rank #119 / 285	35 Facility 35 WA AVG 31 Rank #185 / 285	5.8 Facility 5.8 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #217 / 285
Fairwinds – Redmond	IL AL	Redmond (Bear Creek)	50 Facility 50 WA AVG 82 Rank #293 / 366	Yes	18 Facility 18 WA AVG 51 Rank #540 / 628	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	100.0% Facility 100.0% WA AVG 74.4% Rank #1 / 285	A+	9	3 Facility 3 WA AVG 8 Rank #205 / 285	37 Facility 37 WA AVG 31 Rank #189 / 285	4.1 Facility 4.1 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #141 / 285

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Ranking Methodology

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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

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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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 223 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.

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