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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfax, WA
The cost of independent living in Fairfax is about $3,551 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 111 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Enumclaw, Puyallup and Auburn.
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9.8
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40 reviews
Finding a place for my mom that matched her expectations and mine was quite the adventure. Cedar Ridge was very welcoming and allowed us to visit numerous times before we made any type of commitment. This 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.
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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8.2
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5 reviews
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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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...
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8.4
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44 reviews
Overall my Mom is having a good experience - they have a big turn over of staff and seem to be short handed a lot - it hasn't affected my Mom very much other than the food - it's really hit and miss...
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.
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...
7.5
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7 reviews
I picked this community, because it was the only one that offered to rent to me. It's turned out to be the nicest place I've lived in, all things considered. I'd be comfortable giving Affinity my...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Puyallup we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,430, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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Heritage House is wonderful! The care givers are really terrific with our mom. Since placing her in the memory care facility, it has given our family peace of mind, just knowing she cant just walk out...
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.
Heritage House at Mountain View is nestled at the base of majestic Mount Rainier in Buckley, Washington. This facility is easily accessable because it is located on Highway 410 which leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the White Pass Ski Area. Buckley is a quick drive from Tacoma, 30...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Fairfax, WA
The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $3,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie Heights, WA with an average of $3,483 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fairfax, WA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairfax
Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax
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.
Affinity at Puyallup
5.0
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. The staff are excellent. The tour was great and they answered all of my questions and showed me around to everything.
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.
Fairfax independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure, Peoples Senior Living and Gibson Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Fairfax, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fairfax, Washington is Meridian at Stone Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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