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The cost of independent living in Eastward is about $4,262 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 325 options.

Read 5767 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Gig Harbor and Puyallup.

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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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
Few places are as stunningly beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. Fewer still encompass the gracious lifestyle, peace of mind and opportunities of Panorama. Located in Lacey, Washington on a beautiful 120-acre campus near the picturesque state capital of Olympia, Panorama is an evergreen oasis,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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My friend is doing great here! She has made a lot of new friends and seems to be happy. She has mentioned they have events for birthdays and offer food and snacks.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Boardwalk Apartments are located three blocks from the downtown core of Olympia. They are one block from the Farmers Market, one block from the Boardwalk at Percival Landing which extends along the waterfront between the Port of Olympia and the southern tip of Budd Inlet, one block from the...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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I recently made a 2500 mi. Move from TX to Puyallup. The office staff was so great in helping me get all the paperwork together and to work with me in coordinating a move in date with my timeframe in TX....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer one and two bedroom apartments for independent seniors at an affordable cost with modern conveniences. Our social rooms are designed for large screen television viewing, playing bingo and cards, hosting events and potlucks or visiting with family and residents. Our building are access...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...
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It's good. It's an independent living rental and you really have to be independent to live here. The're one story, little 4-plex cottages that are a pretty good size. They have a little yard and a lot of the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in beautiful West Olympia, Cooper Point Village offers charming Cape Cod style, single story apartment homes, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices,...
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My mother has recently moved into this community and she is loving her new apartment. She was lucky enough to get a brand new unit that is very clean and has a lot of great amenities available to her. It is...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We have built this senior community keeping a fun and active lifestyle in mind. Celebration Senior Living is a Senior Housing Assistance Group community. SHAG has been serving the Puget Sound region for 25 years, with a commitment to enhancing and enriching the lives of people though affordable...
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I am so happy we found this wonderful facility for our mother. Mom had a stroke in July of 2014, and we had just about despaired over her care, and then Debra invited us to move (early!). Mom has dementia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Our goal at the Haven in Allyn is to provide the most excellent care possible. Our passion is to make you happy and comfortable in an environment that is loving, kind, compassionate, and safe. The Haven in Allyn is a new model in Assisted Living / Long Term Care. We cater to the needs and desires...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Federal Way apartment buildings are located near Sea-Tac Mall, restaurants, hospitals, medical clinics, public transportation, places of worship, beauty salons, theaters, physical fitness center, Target, and Steel Lake Park.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Federal Way apartment buildings are located near Sea-Tac Mall, restaurants, hospitals, medical clinics, public transportation, places of worship, beauty salons, theaters, physical fitness center, Target, and Steel Lake Park.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rainier Vista Senior Apartments is a beautiful apartment community located in Pacific, Washington between Puyallup and Auburn.  We are an affordable housing community offering spacious apartments to individuals 55 years and older.  We have a variety of activities which include but not...

Cost of independent living in Eastward, WA

The average cost of senior living in Eastward is $4,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olympia, WA with an average of $4,046 per month.

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

Eastward, WA
$4,262/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,920/mo
Independent Living
$4,262/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,869/mo
Studio
$3,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,670/mo

Senior living costs in Eastward 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: Eastward, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEastward, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,521/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,920/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Eastward, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Eastward, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Eastward, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Eastward, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Eastward 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Eastward, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Eastward 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.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Eastward, WA$4,247/mo$4,155/mo+2.2%
Washington$3,884/mo$3,765/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Eastward, WA
2024 average cost:$4,247/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,884/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Eastward

Recent reviews for independent living in Eastward

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

Welcoming and friendly community. Multiple reviews highlight the warmth and kindness of the staff and residents at various communities, such as Revel Lacey, Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living, and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, creating a sense of belonging and camaraderie among residents.
Varied activities to suit different interests. Communities like Revel Lacey, Brookdale Allenmore IL, and Merrill Gardens at Tacoma offer a range of activities adapted to residents' preferences, from crafts and music to sports and outings, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Delicious and customizable meal options. Residents at communities such as Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, and Revel Lacey appreciate the tasty and varied meals, which cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, making dining an enjoyable experience.
Beautifully maintained grounds and apartments. Reviews for Brookdale Allenmore IL, Revel Lacey, and Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living note the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with well-kept gardens, apartments, and common areas contributing to a welcoming and comfortable living environment.
Engaging and supportive staff. Across various communities like Revel Lacey, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, and Brookdale Allenmore IL, staff members are commended for their attentiveness, friendliness, and commitment to ensuring residents feel safe, happy, and supported in their daily lives.
Thoughtfully designed independent living spaces. Reviews for Revel Lacey, Brookdale Allenmore IL, and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park emphasize the comfort and thoughtful design of the independent living spaces, allowing residents to maintain their independence while providing them with a secure and convenient living solution.
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Eastward independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eastward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eastward, 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 Eastward 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 Eastward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Eastward 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 Eastward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
51.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eastward 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 Eastward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Revel Issaquah and Farrington Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Eastward, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 325 independent living facilities near Eastward, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Eastward, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Cogir of Kent. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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