Page 7 of Best Independent Living in Washington State

Aljoya Thornton Place is an assisted and independent living community located at 450 NE 100th Street in north Seattle, Washington. Operated by Seattle-based Era Living, the five-story, mid-rise building offers a residential option situated roughly six and a half miles from downtown.

The property features 143 senior apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Residents receive personal care support, medication management, and housekeeping, with 22 residents currently utilizing assisted living services. An on-site wellness center is staffed by registered nurses. Dining is available at Lilly’s, the in-house restaurant, as well as the Cafe Bistro, which serves as a central social hub.

The community accepts Medicaid and offers transportation, fitness programming, and a pet-friendly policy. With a neighborhood walk score of 85, local shops, cafes, and daily errands are accessible on foot.

Prospective residents and their families can contact the NE 100th Street administrative office directly to learn about apartment floor plans, review pricing structures, or schedule a tour.

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Starting Price $3,690/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Cogir of Mill Creek

Cogir of Mill Creek offers assisted living and independent living in Mill Creek, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 100 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. The starting price is $4,100 per month, giving families a monthly figure to use when planning for residence costs. Medicaid is accepted, allowing families using that coverage to apply it toward eligible care expenses.

A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, which lets a resident bring a pet when moving in. Resident programming includes Melody & Masterpiece, Forever Fit, Pawsitive Health, Memories in Motion, Starlight Shows, and Virtual Voyages, and Jim Grenfell is the director.

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$4,000/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Burien

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Merrill Gardens at Burien, a welcoming senior living community in Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious and elegantly designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, offering a cozy residence. With weekly housekeeping, 24-hour assistance, and concierge services, residents enjoy a well-supported living with plenty of extra time to explore new things.

At Merrill Gardens at Burien, residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies with an array of activities overseen by a dedicated Active Living Director. These include day trips, strength training, scenic drives, movies, jazz concerts, and so much more. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities designed for comfort and leisure, such as restaurant-style meals, well-stocked library, a wine bar, movie theater, fitness area, salon, and a beautiful courtyard for outdoor activities.

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Starting Price $3,995/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

The warmth of a community meets the beauty of the Cascade mountains at University House Issaquah, a leading senior living community in King County, Issaquah, WA, offering independent and assisted living. Residents flourish in comfortably designed accommodations with convenient access to an array of care services, including assistance with daily living activities, consultations with licensed nurses and caregivers, and care coordination with visiting healthcare providers for easy access to a podiatrist, audiologist, massage therapist, and others.

At University House Issaquah, residents benefit from innovative wellness and active aging programs. The community hosts a wide variety of activities, events, and programs inspired by residents’ unique abilities and interests. Residents are free to participate in and enjoy outings, fitness and health classes, stimulating lectures, trips to Everett’s military museum, and even tailgate parties with all the trimmings. Weekly housekeeping and linen services allows residents to spend more of their time doing something more enjoyable or exploring the first-class amenities that the community offers.

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Starting Price $4,885/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Kenmore Senior Living

Kenmore Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Kenmore, WA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while respite care gives a family a short stay when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 100 beds. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family whose savings may not cover a long stay a payment option, and residents may bring pets with them. Residents can use the salon and spa, fitness center, outdoor spaces, and on site dining, where chef prepared meals are served daily. Transportation services provide an option for travel beyond the community.

A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable category, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for nearby errands.

$3,250/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of The Hearthstone at Green Lake

The Hearthstone at Green Lake offers assisted living and independent living in Seattle, WA. Independent living means having a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Both care levels are available in one continuing care retirement community, which can suit someone whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community serves people aged 62 and older and has 62 beds. A Walk Score of 82 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents another payment option when personal savings may not cover the cost of care. Residents can take part in activities, use rehabilitation services, and receive case management after a hospital stay to help coordinate their needs. Support is also available for residents with cognitive impairment, and transportation services are provided.

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Starting Price $2,995/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Merrill Gardens at the University

Enjoy being close to a variety of stores, entertainment options and all things University of Washington at Merrill Gardens at the University, a remarkable senior living community in Seattle, WA. The community offers independent living and assisted living with 123 studio, one, and two bedroom private apartments. Here, residents enjoy various services for their convenience, including concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour support, weekly housekeeping, and restaurant-style dining.

Residents here are guaranteed an active and vibrant lifestyle with a dedicated Active Living Program Director overseeing a packed calendar of enriching activities and various wellness programs. The community features an array of amenities designed for residents’ comfort and welfare, including a library, movie theater, fitness area, wine bar, salon, and a piano. The meeting spaces, cozy living areas, refreshing patios and courtyard provides a relaxing space for socializing.

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Starting Price $4,450/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma is a multi-awarded luxury senior living community in Tacoma, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features opulent apartments with convenient amenities, ranging from spacious studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments and memory care suites designed to accommodate residents requiring specialized attention. With on-site certified personal trainers, weekly housekeeping, and 24-hour care support, residents live a comfortable and well-supported life.

Committed to encouraging individuality and novel experiences, GenCare offers an extensive range of amenities, such as a wellness center, heated indoor pool, media room, and library. Residents enjoy a bistro with happy hour and live entertainment, a private dining room for family gatherings, and pet-friendly accommodations. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Senior Living Communities in North America and recipient of Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, and Best Memory Care awards from US News and World Report, GenCare guarantees its residents a top-notch senior living experience.

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$4,600/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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.

Overview of Meridian at Stone Creek

Meridian at Stone Creek offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Milton, WA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 188 beds, and Medicaid is accepted, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay. A garden, exercise classes, bingo, book club, movie screenings, and live music give residents specific places and activities to use within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

$2,800/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026