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The cost of independent living in Forest Beach is about $4,324 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 388 options. Read 5853 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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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
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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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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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These apartments are located in Burien. They are independent senior living apartments. They do not serve food or clean your apartment. Amazing owners, lots of activities, safe building, clean, roomy...
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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.
Boulevard park Place! A 55+ Active Seniors community, You'll enjoy Freedom, security, friendship & peace of mind! Our independent apartments are located on ten acres with views of the Cascade Mountains and just minutes to golf, shopping, theatres, medical facilities and easy access to Sea-Tac...
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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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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 continuing care retirement community is home to nearly 250 residents who value independence and friendship, healthy living and quality care. The convenience, amenities and safety of a retirement community combine with the freedom of residing in your own home. With a prime location on Queen...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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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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This community has been good for my mom so far. It is an independent-living community, with additional care services if residents need it. My mom is able to cook all of her own meals with the full kitchen in...
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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.
Shag's Meeker Court apartments is one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Park Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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I have lived here for 2 years and truly like enjoy living here. it is very clean and people stay out of business unless you ask they do monitor and do housing inspection which i believe is a great idea for...
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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.
SHAG' Park Court apartments are one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Meeker Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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.
One of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Meeker Court and Park Court.) Three-story buildings Serviced by an elevator Access controlled Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor. large courtyard...
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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.
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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: 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
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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
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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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Convenient to retail shopping, public transportation, medical facilities and parks. Indoor community rooms and outdoor courtyards for recreation and relaxation. We have planned activities and events.
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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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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
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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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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I have lived here for about five years. The rent I have entered is nominal. Rent for most residents is based on income. I have rated care services as fair because this is an independent living facility....
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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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Forest Beach, WA

The average cost of senior living in Forest Beach is $4,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McCleary, WA with an average of $3,445 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest Beach, WA, vs. nearby cities

Forest Beach, WA
$4,324/mo

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

Forest Beach, WA
$4,324/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Beach, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,464/mo
Independent Living
$4,324/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Beach, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,422/mo
Studio
$4,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,598/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,202/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,157/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Beach 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: Forest Beach, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Beach, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,324/mo$4,161/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,906/mo$5,264/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,464/mo$5,163/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Forest Beach, WA:$4,324/mo
Washington:$4,161/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Beach, WA:$4,906/mo
Washington:$5,264/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Forest Beach, WA:$5,464/mo
Washington:$5,163/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest Beach, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forest Beach 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 Forest Beach, WA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest Beach 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forest Beach, WA$3,956/mo$3,748/mo+5.6%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Forest Beach, WA
2024 average cost:$3,956/mo
2023 average cost:$3,748/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Beach

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

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The staff is very friendly and helpful at Brookdale Foundation House. The dining staff really spoil you. The maintenance staff is prompt about needs and even brings your packages to your apartment from the front desk. The apartments are spacious with lots of storage. Families are notified of ...
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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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Honest and caring staff. Several reviews mention the honesty and genuine care shown by the staff at different communities. For example, at Fairwinds - Brittany Park, a lost ring was found and promptly returned to its rightful owner, and at Revel Lacey, staff members are described as being attentive, friendly, and he ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Throughout the reviews, residents consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. At MorningStar of Kirkland, the indoor saltwater pool and gym are notable features, and at Brookdale Allenmore IL, the garden and walking trails are popular areas for socializing and exercisin ...
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Engaging social activities. Residents express enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered, from outings and field trips to game nights and parties. At Cogir of Queen Anne, activities include everything from bingo to singing and gardening, while at Capital Place, events are held regularly to bring residents togeth ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Many reviews mention the individualized attention and care plans provided by the staff. At Solstice at Renton, the staff accommodates dietary restrictions and creates personalized meal plans, while at Merrill Gardens at Tacoma, the focus on residents' unique needs ensures that they receive t ...
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Open and communicative staff. Staff members are described as being open, approachable, and responsive to residents' concerns and questions. At Solstice at Normandy Park, staff goes above and beyond to address issues and find solutions, while at Revel Issaquah, the team is praised for their willingness to listen and colla ...
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Thoughtfully designed communities. Reviews mention the thoughtful design and layout of the communities, making it easy for residents to navigate and feel at home. At Brookdale Olympia East, the atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming, while at Holiday Peninsula, the attention to detail ensures that everything is conveni ...
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Forest Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Beach, 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 Forest Beach 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 Forest Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Beach, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
47.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.2%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Beach 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 Forest Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Beach 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 Forest Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Beach, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest Beach, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 388 independent living facilities near Forest Beach, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Forest Beach, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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