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The cost of independent living in Fords Prairie is about $3,311 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options.

Read 608 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, Lacey and Tumwater.

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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.
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: 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.
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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I like this facility because they were the only facility who was willing to come visit my client to assess him to see if he would be a good fit for their community. When they came to visit him, they had a...
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.
Beehive retirement and assisted living is located in the quiet town of McCleary, WA. The ambient neighborhood of our community's location offers our residents a wonderful place to call home. At Beehive, we take pride in the convenience that we offer. Our residents are within a walking distance to...
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Cost of independent living in Fords Prairie, WA

The average cost of senior living in Fords Prairie is $3,311 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $3,311 per month.

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

Fords Prairie, WA
$3,311/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Fords Prairie, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,155/mo
Independent Living
$3,311/mo

Independent living costs in Fords Prairie, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,191/mo

Senior living costs in Fords Prairie 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: Fords Prairie, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFords Prairie, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,311/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,365/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,155/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fords Prairie, WA:$3,311/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fords Prairie, WA:$5,365/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fords Prairie, WA:$7,155/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fords Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in Fords Prairie

Fieldstone Cooper Point Olympia

5.0
My mother has lived in this assisted living and memory care unit of Fieldstone Cooper Point. I cannot say enough in favor of the director and staff. They treat my mother with respect and affection, and have always worked very closely with the family to ensure that we tare comfortable with care. ...
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Beehive Retirement and Assisted Living in McCleary, WA

5.0
It was such a relief to find a clean caring place that my mother could afford. The transition went easier than any thought. She is once again talking to others (the other residents are her age). While short term memory may be gone, they all remember the 1930's and 40's like it was yesterday. ...
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Sharon Care Center in Centralia, WA

4.5
Covid has made things difficult and [name removed] is not very cooperative sometimes, but the staff is wonderful. I am pleased with her care.

Fords Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fords Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie 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 Fords Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fords Prairie, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fords Prairie 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 Fords Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fords Prairie, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fords Prairie 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 Fords Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fords Prairie, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
47.5%
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