Page 8 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
New Westside Terrace (Nwst)
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Longview
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 85
Rank #117 / 150
No
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 57
Rank #17 / 235
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #1 / 119
5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #45 / 142
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #74 / 142
Port Townsend Senior Living
IL
AL
Port Townsend
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 85
Rank #54 / 150
Yes
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 57
Rank #126 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.8%
Facility 67.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #76 / 119
19
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #109 / 144
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 31
Rank #89 / 142
1.6
Facility 1.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #34 / 142
Fieldstone Memory Care Olympia
IL
AL
MC
RC
Olympia
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 85
Rank #103 / 150
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 57
Rank #213 / 235
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #58 / 119
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 31
Rank #9 / 142
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 142
Protected: Ida Culver House Ravenna
IL
AL
Seattle (Ravenna)
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 85
Rank #150 / 150
Yes
86
Facility 86
WA AVG 57
Rank #41 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #1 / 119
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 31
Rank #67 / 142
3.7
Facility 3.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #94 / 142
Highgate Senior Living – Vancouver
IL
AL
MC
Vancouver (Hazel Dell North)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 85
Rank #91 / 150
Yes
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 57
Rank #77 / 235
-
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #57 / 119
8
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 31
Rank #89 / 142
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #96 / 142
Evergreen Fountains
IL
AL
Spokane Valley (Veradale)
124
Facility 124
WA AVG 85
Rank #20 / 150
Yes
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 235
-
39.5%
Facility 39.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #114 / 119
7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #64 / 142
2.9
Facility 2.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #71 / 142
Fairwinds – Spokane
IL
AL
Spokane (Shiloh Hills)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 85
Rank #74 / 150
Yes
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 57
Rank #57 / 235
-
71.3%
Facility 71.3%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #69 / 119
7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #88 / 144
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #68 / 142
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #82 / 142
Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood
IL
AL
Vancouver (Landover - Sharmel)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 85
Rank #74 / 150
Yes
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 57
Rank #118 / 235
-
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #17 / 119
8
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #26 / 142
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #22 / 142
Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
IL
AL
MC
Vancouver (Pleasant Valley)
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 85
Rank #59 / 150
Yes
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 57
Rank #209 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #73 / 119
32
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 31
Rank #131 / 142
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #46 / 142
eliseo
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Tacoma (West End)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 85
Rank #91 / 150
Yes
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 57
Rank #212 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #67 / 119
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #35 / 142
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 142

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 228 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Evergreen Fountains

1201 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Overview of Evergreen Fountains

Evergreen Fountains offers assisted living and independent living in Spokane Valley, WA, in the Veradale neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may be a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time, because the resident can move to a different level without leaving the community.

Evergreen Fountains has 124 beds. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family whose savings may not cover a long stay a way to use that coverage toward care. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. With a Walk Score of 31, the area is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

Residents can use the pool, beauty salon, and wellness and fitness center on site for recreation, grooming, and exercise. An outdoor recreational park and walking trail provide space for outdoor activity, while scheduled transportation is available for trips that require a vehicle. Dining options include a spacious dining room and a private dining room, and activities include social events, card games, book club, and live music performances.

A chapel with Sunday service and an in-house pastor provide religious services on site. Prokey Arger is the director, and Arger Family is the owner.

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Overview of Fairwinds – Spokane

Fairwinds in Spokane is an independent living and assisted living community where both living options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and independence. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community is an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff are wholly attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. For over 50 years, Fairwinds has celebrated and understood individuality, so they make it a point that residents are able to get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay.
The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. The community created a list of activities and programs that residents are able to take part in; from restaurant-style dining experiences curated by an in-house chef to taking PrimeFit Wellness classes to stay active and healthy– whatever it is, management aims to meet your physical, mental, and emotional needs. Other community amenities and services include a bistro, private dining room, salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and courtyard with outdoor seating. 

$4,430/Month

Contact Fairwinds – Spokane

Overview of Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood

Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood offers assisted living and independent living in Vancouver, WA. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Having both levels can suit a resident whose needs increase over time, because care may change without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services provide temporary therapy during recovery at the community. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents another payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

The community has 80 beds. Residents can join the Celebrations Innovative Wellness Program, Energize Exercise & Fall Reduction Program, and Mind Masters Cognitive Stimulation Program, which provide structured wellness, exercise, fall-reduction, and cognitive-stimulation activities. Restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, and the option to keep pets are specific features residents can use in daily life, and Chanthy Robinson serves as director. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby errands independently.

Contact Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood

Overview of Bonaventure of Salmon Creek

Bonaventure of Salmon Creek offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Vancouver, Washington’s Pleasant Valley neighborhood. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 89 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while the larger layouts give residents more room and can accommodate couples moving together. Medicaid is accepted, providing another way to pay when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Residents can use the salon or spa, outdoor patios, and accessible transportation, providing on-site personal care, outdoor space, and transportation designed for people with mobility needs. Pets are allowed.

Contact Bonaventure of Salmon Creek

eliseo

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

Eliseo offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tacoma, WA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having several care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because a move need not mean leaving Eliseo or starting over socially.

Eliseo has 71 beds and offers one bedroom, two bedroom, and semiprivate room layouts. A one bedroom layout provides a single private space, while a two bedroom or semiprivate room can suit someone who wants to live with a companion. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family another payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

Residents can use a saltwater pool, fitness facilities, a spa, salon services, and a garden and art center for on site exercise, recreation, grooming, and creative activities. Restaurant style dining includes meals prepared by a full time executive chef, while the Life Enrichment Program, spiritual support, religious services, and rehabilitation and therapy services add structured activities, worship opportunities, and therapeutic care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet after moving in.

Contact eliseo

Overview of Panorama City

Panorama City offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Lacey, WA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Panorama City has 50 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. One-bedroom and two-bedroom units are available, with a two-bedroom option that can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The starting price is $1,450, giving families an initial figure for budgeting, although the facts do not connect it to a particular care level. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

Residents can use the on-site pool, Pea Patch, and Courtyard outdoor spaces. Rehabilitation services provide therapy at the community without arranging outside transportation, while transportation to medical appointments is available. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Starting Price $1,450/Month

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

Merrill Gardens at Tukwila is a modern senior living community located on the Green River, just blocks from Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can choose from 134 apartments, including studios, one, and two-bedroom options.The Garden House memory care community provides a secure, inviting environment for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with a specially trained team available 24/7.

The community aims to provide top-quality care in a comfortable and social setting. The community offers a variety of amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds, a courtyard, a bistro and wine bar, a movie theater, a fitness area, and more. Seniors here enjoy scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, weekly housekeeping, and fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week through the Anytime Dining program. Residents benefit from a resident call system, many transportation options, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and a wellness program. Pets are welcome, ensuring a warm and inclusive environment for all.

Starting Price $3,595/Month

Contact Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

Overview of Jefferson House Memory Care Community

Located in Kirkland, Washington, Jefferson House is an excellent senior living community that offers memory care. Residents reside in well-appointed apartments and are treated with dignity and compassion by a professional and friendly team of licensed nurses and caregivers, available to offer support and assistance anytime of the day. Advance security systems are installed in every apartment to ensure residents are provided quick response during emergencies or whenever they need assistance.

The community curates meaningful memories and experiences with the help of its diverse calendar of activities and engaging programs, as well as an array of fun amenities. Residents can explore the beautiful features of Main Street where they’ll find a post office, an old fashioned ice cream shop, music hall, and general store, igniting wonderful memories of times gone by. Amenities like a salon, sunroom & veranda, a cabin, and club room offers a memorable space for relaxation, reminiscing, and socialization. Here, residents are encouraged to relieve their best memories from the past.

Contact Jefferson House Memory Care Community

Overview of Wheatland Village

Wheatland Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Walla Walla, Washington. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The three care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Wheatland Village has 113 beds, and 85% occupancy means most beds are occupied. The available housing option is a one-bedroom layout, which suits a resident seeking a separate bedroom. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to use that coverage toward their care, and pets are allowed.

Contact Wheatland Village

Overview of South Pointe Assisted Living

South Pointe Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Everett, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 41 beds, a smaller size where residents and staff may get to know one another more closely.

Its range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community. Medicaid is accepted for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay.

South Pointe is in the Twin Creeks neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 64 means some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently for certain needs.

Contact South Pointe Assisted Living

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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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
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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.