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Overview of Village Green West Seattle

Located in the South Delridge neighborhood of West Seattle, Washington, Village Green West Seattle is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community is about 6.2 miles from downtown Seattle and has 60 beds in a three-story building. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, depending on their space needs.

Residents have access to comfortable common areas, lounges, outdoor gathering spaces, wellness activities, clubs, scheduled programs, and devotional services. The community provides housekeeping and maintenance. Care staff is available around the clock to support residents as needed. Medicaid gives eligible families an additional option for covering the cost of care.

The community has an occupancy rate of 55%, which may provide greater room availability than communities with higher occupancy levels. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 81, which means everyday errands can be reached on foot.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have focused on fire and life safety systems, including storage practices and electrical wiring, along with medication administration, care coordination, and licensing documentation such as tuberculosis testing and pet certification records. Follow-up inspections confirmed that identified issues had been corrected.

Families considering Village Green West Seattle should ask about current apartment availability due to the community’s capacity.

Starting Price $2,800/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way

GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Federal Way, Washington. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers a private apartment without daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care supports short stays. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs change over time, while respite care may help a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

The community has 85 beds in an apartment-style setting, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Starting prices are $4,040 per month for a studio, $4,775 per month for a one-bedroom, $5,930 per month for a two-bedroom, and $4,405 per month for memory care. These figures help families match the listed starting rate to a residence size or the memory care setting. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of care.

A fitness center supports exercise, and the library provides a dedicated place for reading and quiet activities. Residents can spend time in the outdoor courtyard, which has a pond and park-like setting, or use the hair salon and private dining room. Pets are welcome, allowing a resident to continue living with a pet. A full calendar of activities, local adventures, transportation, and the Active Retirement and Respite Visits programs offer structured ways to participate in community activities or arrange a short stay.

A Walk Score of 79 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently.

$4,040/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Seattle, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 75 beds. Housing includes private apartments, semi-private apartments, studios, and one-bedroom apartments. If a resident’s needs change, they may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community, and the shared option gives someone the choice of having a companion rather than living alone. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another payment option when savings may not cover a long stay.

A Walk Score of 99 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car. Shops, pharmacies, and cafes can be within a short walk, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Pets are allowed. The range of care types may make Truewood by Merrill, First Hill a good fit for someone whose support needs may grow over time or whose family caregiver needs temporary relief.

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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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Overview of Emerald Heights

Emerald Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Redmond, WA. The community opened in 1992 and has 74 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Because several care levels are available in one community, Emerald Heights may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could move between care levels without leaving the community.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Temporary rehabilitation provides care for a resident receiving rehabilitation services. Residents may keep pets and can use a pool, salon or spa, fitness and wellness programming, committees and groups, walking trails, and gardens across the 38 acre campus.

Restaurant style casual dining and a grab and go coffee shop provide on site food and beverage options. The community also offers transportation and daily activities. A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers temporary skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Starting Price $4,284/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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The Ridge

1501 Nw Tower View Cir, Silverdale, WA 98383
Overview of The Ridge

The Ridge offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Silverdale, WA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Independent living provides a private living space with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels share one community here. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community. The Ridge has 54 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Studio housing provides one private living space for a single resident. Medicaid is accepted, giving families an option for paying when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Pets are allowed.

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Overview of Village Green Federal Way

Serving older adults along Puget Sound in Federal Way, Washington, Village Green Federal Way is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community is less than a mile from St. Francis Hospital. It offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, along with cottage residences. This gives residents a choice between more compact living spaces and larger, standalone homes. The community has been operating for 28 years and has 136 beds in a two-story building.

Daily life includes a fitness room, an aqua therapy program, and a computer lab, along with social spaces such as a movie room and a card room. Every apartment and cottage has an emergency pull cord. Staff is available around the clock. The community also provides transportation services, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, and a 24-hour coffee and juice bar. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have most often focused on fire and life safety requirements, including alarm systems, door closures, oxygen storage, and facility maintenance records. Earlier inspections also reviewed medication assistance and nurse delegation practices. Follow-up inspections confirmed that previously identified issues in these areas had been corrected.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car. The community has an occupancy rate of 29%, so there are rooms available for families exploring their options. Village Green Federal Way accepts Medicaid, which can help cover the cost of care for eligible residents.

Families may want to tour the community to compare the different floor plans, from studio apartments to larger cottage residences.

Starting Price $3,295/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Bonaventure of Lacey

Experience exceptional care at Bonaventure of Lacey, a distinct community in Lacey, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their needs. Here, residents can feel at ease with weekly housekeeping and linen services.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted, dedicated to improving residents’ cognition and living experiences. With multiple dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with an activities center, an exercise center, a billiard room, a salon, and cozy sitting areas with a fire place, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in their golden years.

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Overview of Cascade Inn

Cascade Inn offers assisted living and independent living in Vancouver, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain in the same place.

The community has 120 beds, with studio and one-bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout has a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, which means residents can keep a pet with them. Medicaid acceptance may matter to families whose savings may not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 70 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Bishop Place

Located in a quiet residential area, Bishop Place offers a peaceful retreat while remaining close to amenities. Their core values guide their care philosophy, ensuring residents receive personalized service and a full range of living options, including independent living, assisted living with memory care for assisted senior living. This allows residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Highly trained caregivers provide compassionate care and assistance with daily activities like dressing, bathing, medication management, and meals. Bishop Place also offers memory care services for those with cognitive challenges. The community has a sense of belonging with friendly faces, social settings, and spacious private residences. Bishop Place Senior Living’s personalized care plans, compassionate staff, and can support your well-being or the well-being of your loved one.

Starting Price $3,190/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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