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The cost of independent living in Carlson is about $3,579 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 144 options. Read 2559 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 Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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This is my first time being involved in a care home. I would give an overall 4 for every category. They were really good to my sister. She was able to stop drinking and was clean her entire stay. Again it's...
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.
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community located on 3 acres in the heart of a quiet residential neighborhood in Federal Way, Washington. The community is close to shopping, major freeways and situated between Metro Tacoma and Seattle....
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8.6
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48 reviews
8.6
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This is a humble and cozy assisted living /retirement community. The care staff are very kind. There is always something to keep the residents engaged and entertained. I pray that whatever this community...
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.
Peoples Retirement Community is a residential environment serving our community and is designed to accommodate active, self sufficient, senior adults, seniors who require modest assistance in order to maintain personal dignity and self reliance as well as a Secured Alzheimer's/Dementia Community....
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99 Photos available
8.6
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40 reviews
8.6
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40 reviews
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The staff are very friendly and responsive when Steve calls. The dining facility is open from 7am - 7pm and they are generous in bringing extra when asked. The apartment is spacious and has great light!
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.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve a  lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better. Our community offers independent...
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Photo of The Sequoia Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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19 reviews
8.6
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The building is very well kept and inviting and the staff is friendly. My Mom got one of the mid sized rooms and it was a perfect size for her.
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.
Comfortable living arrangements and commitment to service make The Sequoia an attractive community within itself. Residents enjoy living in private apartments—furnished and decorated with their favorite things. Each apartment is designed for safe, comfortable living, with cable TV, a...
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99 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
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5 on all and 4 on the food, there is a bit of room to improve on that one. The first time mom was there for a few days. [name removed], the director, introduced her to a resident woman who was the "welcoming...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Rosemont
1616 Photos available
8.5
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14 reviews
8.5
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The staff treated her well. They talked to her. She interacted with other residents in the cafeteria. The staff was caring and responsive
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.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont (AR) Yelm, WA Prestige Senior Living Rosemont offers senior independent and assisted living in the small town of Yelm, WA. Yelm retains its small town charm yet is within a reasonable commute distance of both Olympia and Tacoma for medical appointments or...
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8.5
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16 reviews
8.5
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5 on all of them Stafford is a great place!! It is safe and feels very homey. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Stafford Suites is a 72 apartment community located in the quaint town of Sumner.  We offer studio, one and two bedroom apartments on a month to month basis.  All apartments include kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink; spacious bath with easy-access features, including...
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8.5
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8.5
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The staff are attentive and kind. Facility is well taken care of with a few updates needed. I would recommend them to others - they have the best all around care for seniors. Affordable and not overpriced.
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.
Outside the main entrance to Patriots Landing Retirement Community near Puget Sound, WA, fly the flags of the U.S. Army, the Air Force, The U.S. Navy, and the Marine Corps. In a nod to those who have served our county, Patriots Landing was initially designed exclusively for retired and former...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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37 reviews
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Staff is wonderful - warm and friendly. Grounds and housing is kept immaculate. Food is tasty and they offer a large variety of choices.
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.We are close to shopping, dining, and other services in...
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Photo of The Lodge at Mallard's Landing
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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56 reviews
8.5
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The residents are active, out and about, doing things. Not like a lot of other places we saw where the halls were ghost towns. Food is excellent. Everyone is so friendly and we would absolutely recommend The...
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.
Come enjoy the good life at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing!Our senior living lifestyle offerings provide you with the level of care you may need to live the life you love. Nestled in the greenery of the Pacific Northwest, our customized on-site services and impressive amenities truly set The...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Lacey Senior Living
1818 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.5
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69 reviews
8.5
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69 reviews
5 star
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Rating Bonaventure of Lacey, is overall good. The only reason I give it a 4 is because nothing is perfect. But the good far outweighs the bad here. There are different sizes of rooms and apartments. You can...
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.
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, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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Photo of Arbor Village
44 Photos available
8.4
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59 reviews
8.4
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59 reviews
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The two new director's are trying hard to improve all services as well as the memory care facility building and grounds. My mother in law is in the memory care building at Arbor and not able to take part in...
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.
Arbor Village, located in Kent, Washington, is a retirement community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Senior Living. As well as Memory Care services. Our expert team understands challenges of memory loss not only for residents, but their families as well.Our independent living...
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Photo of Meridian at Stone Creek
5252 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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209 reviews
8.4
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209 reviews
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Well they've had a lot of turn over lately, and just did a bunch of changes to their building. The building is beautiful, and they seem to care about their residents. My mom's very happy there.
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.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Escape to The Meridian at Stone Creek and discover luxurious senior living in Milton, Washington.Journey beyond the predictable and uninspiring. Visit The Meridian at Stone Creek and truly appreciate all the possibilities that await right...
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Photo of Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community
1717 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.2
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65 reviews
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65 reviews
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I like the closet and storage space in the unit. Maintenance is fairly fast in addressing problems. One thing they should improve on is to increase the size of servings of vegetables in the meals! It is...
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.
Bonaventure of Woodland is a luxury senior living community in Lacey, WA, offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel...
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Photo of Bridgeport Place
1616 Photos available
8.1
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Yes I would recommend to others , they also have a step down program when you run out of funds to flip over to Medicare. Closer to friends and family
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.
We’re asked to wear a lot of hats in life like loving husband, model employee, and supportive parent, but one of the most challenging roles to fill is caregiver. Caregivers are often forced to walk fine lines, lines like being available to keep an eye on their dad in case he takes another fall,...
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Photo of King's Manor Senior Living Community
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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5 reviews
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The staff clearly really care about the residents that live there. You can just feel the "positive vibe" when you walk thru the front door. Coming from another facility it's easy to tell that Kings Manor is...
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.
Welcome to Kings Manor Senior Living Community, a beautiful non-profit home for assisted living services. We are proud of our distinguished history of providing quality care to seniors in the scenic South Sound area.Our goal at King's Manor is to meet each resident's individual needs while...
Photo of Bonaventure of Maple Valley
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8.0
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The facility is lovely, new and very well appointed. Rooms are very nice. Lots of activities to choose from and a lot of different things. Currently, they are doing a dog training program for the residents.
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.
If you are looking for a luxury retirement, you’ve found it at Bonaventure of Maple Valley. We’re here for you, no matter if you need independent living or memory care.At Bonaventure of Maple Valley, we focus on community, care, and comfort for our residents. To that end, we are pleased to be...
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Photo of Solstice at Point Defiance
3030 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.9
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50 reviews
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Love living in my own private cottage. Love the park-like setting with all the wildlife. Food is mediocre, but that's good for my figure. Manager is an excellent trained listener, but rarely follows...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Discover the beauty of the Pacific Northwest at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, nestled in cozy and culture-filled Tacoma, Washington, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Our community is situated on 28 acres of lush land,...
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Photo of Gig Harbor Court
2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.8
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100 reviews
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The staff were patient and caring. There was staff turnover that made activities inconsistent since there weren't always enough activity directors. Overall it was a good place to have my husband. The...
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 Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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Photo of Brookdale Federal Way
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7.5
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29 reviews
7.5
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The meals and dining gets a 3 based on parents feedback and the activities gets an na as parents not participating yet. We appreciate that there are trained people to help them at all times. Mom has...
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.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.2
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I wish they had more activities geared toward men. Staff is wonderful and my dad is very happy with the variety of meal choices, and says the food is very good.
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.
Exceptional Senior Living?Building a great senior life requires a great backdrop. At our vibrant, welcoming community, you’ll find exceptional assisted living care in an environment with maximum home-sweet-home factor. That means fewer worries, more options for interesting things to do, and a...
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Photo of Easthaven Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care
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I chose this community because is was for my husband and his sister already lived there as well. I liked the cleanliness and friendliness. I liked the way the staff cared for the residents. The rooms...
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.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Thurston County, look no further than Easthaven Villa. Located just a block off of Highway 510 on quiet Cullens Road in Yelm, WA, this comfortable community has just the services you need. Our loving caregivers can help whether you need just a...
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Cascade Place has a very nice environment. The residents who live there all get along well. The staff are amazing. Overall, I would say it is a great place. We chose it because we liked a smaller...
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.
Cascade Place is located in a quiet neighborhood in Enumclaw, Washington. We are just two blocks North of Enumclaw Park near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and our mountain views are stunning. We pride ourselves on caring for our residents wholeheartedly. We offer: On site nursing...
Photo of White River Assisted Living
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The staff has changed since our loved one has been at Living Court Assisted Living Community, but overall the quality of care is good when I am able to visit and the food that is served is great
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.
White River Assisted Living has 54 studio and one bedroom apartments. Living Court is located adjacent to a skilled nursing facility and approximately one block from the local hospital. It is near the heart of the city with shopping, medical clinics and the senior center nearby.
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Photo of White River Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. Mom was at Expressions for about a year, overall the experience was very good but I cannot say enough about the staff that cared for her. They want above and beyond...
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.
Serene Memory Care in Enumclaw, Washington.Set against a stunning mountain backdrop, White River Memory Care offers a secure and peaceful community for older adults experiencing cognitive decline.
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Cost of independent living in Carlson, WA

The average cost of senior living in Carlson is $3,579 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napavine, WA with an average of $2,732 per month.

Independent living costs in Carlson, WA, vs. nearby cities

Carlson, WA
$3,579/mo
$3,638/mo

Independent living costs in Carlson, WA, vs. state and national averages

Carlson, WA
$3,579/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Carlson, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,136/mo
Independent Living
$3,579/mo

Independent living costs in Carlson, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,070/mo
Studio
$3,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,651/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,152/mo

Senior living costs in Carlson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carlson, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlson, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,579/mo$4,183/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$5,280/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,136/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Carlson, WA:$3,579/mo
Washington:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Carlson, WA:$4,918/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Carlson, WA:$5,136/mo
Washington:$5,195/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Carlson, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Carlson, WAWA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Carlson, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carlson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carlson, WA$3,638/mo$3,509/mo+3.7%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Carlson, WA
2024 average cost:$3,638/mo
2023 average cost:$3,509/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carlson

Recent reviews for independent living in Carlson

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Sunset Gardens in Puyallup, WA

4.0
It's going pretty good. The accommodations are pretty good. There isn't any air conditioning, or wi-fi on the third floor. The people are very nice. The people who work here are very professional. We have barbecue cookouts twice a week. They made it easy to move in, I slid right in.

Life Manor-Golden Opportunity in Tacoma, WA

4.7
We were looking for a community where our loved one would not feel like they were a dependent senior and Life Manor really makes it that way. He feels like he is just a senior living in a community. He can do what he chooses to do but if he doesn't feel like he wants to participate that is fine ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. At Solstice at Point Defiance, the staff are described as being 'amazing and hardworking'. Families and residents alike praise the warm and supportive nature of the caregivers at Brookdale Olympia East a ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at their communities. At Capital Place, residents participate in activities like art classes, bingo, and bridge. Community events, such as movie nights and holiday celebrations, are also popular among residents.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents of Revel Lacey praise the 'beautiful surroundings' and 'exquisitely beautiful grounds'. The recent renovations and updates at Holiday South Hill have left r ...
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Tasty and diverse meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Cogir of Kent, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day. The dining experiences at Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma ...
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Open communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, making sure everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Capital Place, staff members welcome family involvement and encourage regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones.
Supportive community atmosphere. Residents and families often mention the sense of belonging and camaraderie within their communities. At Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living, residents make friends and engage in activities together, fostering a strong sense of community. New residents at Brookdale Foundation House ...
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Carlson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlson, 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 Carlson 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 Carlson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlson 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 Carlson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlson, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlson 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 Carlson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlson, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
46.8%
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