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The cost of independent living in Austin is about $4,229 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 98 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Cogir of Edmonds
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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40 reviews
9.9
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40 reviews
5 star
57%
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30%
3 star
8%
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5%
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I just wanted to say that it was so wonderful to find COGIR of Edmonds for my disabled/ onset dementia young brother who’s only 62 yet found a loving family in COGIR of Edmonds. There’s consistently meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cogir of Edmonds is a fine, full-service senior living community nestled in the city of Edmonds. Offering residents the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest, the community features gracious amenities, thoughtful services, fine dining options, and a diverse social calendar. Narrow,...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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76 reviews
9.9
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76 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
18%
3 star
4%
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4%
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I'm delighted in living here. The staff members are professional and personable. They work hard everyday. Music fills the first floor with choirs, presentations and outside performing. An intermediate school...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cogir of Mill CreekCogir of Mill Creek inspires elegance and class with its grand homey design. The community features a lovely display of plants ranging from blush flowers to tall trees. Cogir of Mill Creek warmly welcomes residents and strives to offer the right level of care. Living options...
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Photo of Avamere at Port Townsend
66 Photos available
9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
36%
3 star
11%
2 star
5%
1 star
11%
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My parents enjoyed their time. My mom needed additional care they moved so she could be in full time care, closer to family in Sequim. Based on the experience we had, we would recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Avamere Port Townsend, we emphasize supporting an active, individualized lifestyle with the amenities to make life a little easier. We offer experiences in independent and assisted living environments.We host 120 single and dual occupancy apartments offering shared services included in our...
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Photo of Victoria Place
88 Photos available
8.4
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16 reviews
8.4
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16 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
25%
3 star
13%
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My loved one was a resident at Victoria Place. Victoria Place is a good place. I will probably move there myself when the time comes.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Victoria Place is a place like no other. Our caring staff will give your loved one the time, attention and care they need to thrive in a comfortable home like setting. We are located in the quaint town of Port Townsend, Washington, just two miles from Puget Sound. Downtown Port Townsend is a...
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Photo of Edmonds Landing Retirement Community
88 Photos available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
29%
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Close to downtown Edmonds and waterfront with friendly residents and staff. Weaknesses include poor security and old vehicle used to transport residents which break down. Advertised WIFI has very poor...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Edmonds Landing is proud winner of The Best of Edmonds Senior Living/Assisted Living Award 2023.Residents of Edmonds Landing Retirement Community benefit from living in the charming town of Edmonds located on the Puget Sound. Our residents are within walking distance to local restaurants, coffee...
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33 Photos available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
27%
3 star
18%
2 star
9%
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Very nice accommodations at Chateau Pacific, and I would recommend it to others in need of care. I'd live there myself! The staff did a great job for a very difficult resident.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Château Pacific combines the ambiance of a French château with the relaxed elegance of a Northwest lodge. Its beautiful grounds are perfectly situated to provide the best of Snohomish County - natural beauty, as well as easy access to local businesses and services Living at Château Pacific is...
Photo of Maple Ridge
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.3
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13 reviews
7.3
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13 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
15%
3 star
15%
2 star
8%
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Our care services were beyond the scope of the facility. The Director may of not realized this, but was very accommodating when the bill was settled. We were prorated and they worked with hospice to arrange...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement. Life is good here in our community, and we like to...
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Photo of Harbour Pointe Senior Living
1818 Photos available
6.7
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25 reviews
6.7
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25 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
28%
3 star
12%
2 star
4%
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Hats off to Race the chef. [name removed] is constantly working to improve the dining room experience such as creating an expanded menu and consulting with the residents to get their input. The Director...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Harbour Pointe Senior Living & Memory Care, we’re proud to be the small-town, local option. Many of our residents have lived in Mukilteo for all of their lives, and we’re happy to offer senior living options to them right here, in the town they’ve always called home. We have been in...
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1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discovery View Retirement Apartments are located in Port Townsend, Washington. They offer you or your loved one social and entertainment activities located onsite and nearby. Choose from one and two bedroom apartment homes that are designed for your enjoyment and comfort. Assisted living...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Austin, WA

The average cost of senior living in Austin is $4,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kayak Point, WA with an average of $3,962 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Austin, WA vs. nearby cities

Austin, WA
$4,229/mo
$4,249/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Austin, WA vs. the state and national average

Austin, WA
$4,229/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Austin vs. other types of senior living

$5,086/mo
Independent Living
$4,229/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Austin, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,650/mo
Studio
$4,714/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,080/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,301/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Austin

Recent reviews for independent living in Austin

Highlander Apartments in Seattle, WA

4.9
What we really saw that was positive is the staff, from the front end staff, to the director, who is excellent to work with. They have excellent communication. We get emails all the time with any updates. They're close by to medical facilities, so that's been a Godsend. The shuttle service ...
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South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA

5.0
My mom was here for several years and really enjoyed the other residents and the staff. It's a really small community, the smallest I've ever seen, and it's all on one level so it was easy for her to get around with her walker. Great for someone looking for a warm, family-like environment.

Olympic Place Retirement and Assisted Living in Arlington, WA

4.7
Thank you to "A Place For Mom" for finding this lovely community for my Mom to reside in. Our Mother was forced to leave Brookdale Arbor Place after her care level became more than they could handle and they were putting her under a great deal of stress. My Mom was on hospice and time was of ...
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Austin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Austin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Austin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Austin independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Austin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Austin, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
87.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
87.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Austin independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Austin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Austin, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
75%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Austin independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Austin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Austin, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
87.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Edmonds, Cogir of Mill Creek and Laurel Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Austin, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Austin, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Austin, Washington are Cogir of Mill Creek and The Creekside. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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