LARC at Kent

Overview of Larc at Kent

Located on 1st Avenue North, Larc at Kent is a retirement community in Kent, Washington, that offers independent living. Dedicated to adults 55+, the community features a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and preferences.

On-site amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a game room, an outdoor grilling area, a clubhouse, a social room, and an outdoor lounge. Emergency maintenance is also available, along with resident celebrations and holiday events. Moreover, pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 44, making it somewhat walkable. While some nearby services can be reached on foot, most errands and outings require a car or other transportation.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #357 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 583 homes we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 553 / 578 / 776 / 813 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for LARC at Kent

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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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Watermark at Bellevue
IL
AL
MC
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 78
Rank #16 / 324
Yes
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 52
Rank #41 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #239 / 248
-5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 279
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 279
Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West
IL
AL
MC
Burien (Evansville)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 52
Rank #240 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #214 / 248
A+12
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 8
Rank #264 / 282
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 279
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #7 / 279
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 78
Rank #115 / 324
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 52
Rank #181 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 279
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #38 / 279
Judson Park
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 78
Rank #249 / 324
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 52
Rank #502 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #144 / 248
A+7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 279
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 279
LARC at Kent
IL
Kent-Yes
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 52
Rank #357 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

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Frequently Asked Questions about LARC at Kent

Is LARC at Kent in a walkable area?

LARC at Kent has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at LARC at Kent?

Yes, LARC at Kent allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of LARC at Kent?

Yes — there are 4 photos of LARC at Kent in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of LARC at Kent?

LARC at Kent is located at 1001 1St Ave N, Kent, WA 98032.

What is the phone number of LARC at Kent?

(253) 796-8502 will put you in contact with the team at LARC at Kent.

Does LARC at Kent provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — LARC at Kent is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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