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The cost of independent living in Glen Acres is about $4,423 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 478 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 Providence Mount St. Vincent Dup of 1445387
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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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...
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.
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: 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
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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.
Admiral Heights is located in the heart of West Seattle close to services, restaurants, parks and shopping. Our goal at Admiral Heights is to meet each residents needs while maintaining the highest level of choice and independence. Each resident selects a care program that is unique to their...
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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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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: 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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They have a lot of activities that they provide. I like them but I think there's something they can do to have more group activities that go outside of the facility, which means having some sort of van...
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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.
Walking distance from banks, drugstores, grocery stores, library, movie theater, and much more! Close to the Light Rail service and on the bus line!
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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.
Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court, a brand new, eco-friendly affordable senior living community in Rainier Valley, Seattle offers everything needed to keep active seniors connected to the diverse and vibrant community that surrounds them! From exciting biking and walking trails to recreational...
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Cost of independent living in Glen Acres, WA

The average cost of senior living in Glen Acres is $4,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raft Island, WA with an average of $3,744 per month.

Independent living costs in Glen Acres, WA, vs. nearby cities

Glen Acres, WA
$4,423/mo
$4,417/mo

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

Glen Acres, WA
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Acres, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,523/mo
Independent Living
$4,423/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Acres, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,360/mo
Studio
$3,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,396/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,589/mo

Senior living costs in Glen Acres 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: Glen Acres, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlen Acres, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,423/mo$4,183/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,325/mo$5,280/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,523/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Glen Acres, WA:$4,423/mo
Washington:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Glen Acres, WA:$5,325/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Glen Acres, WA:$5,523/mo
Washington:$5,195/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Glen Acres, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glen Acres 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
Glen Acres, WA$2,840/mo$2,915/mo-2.6%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Glen Acres, WA
2024 average cost:$2,840/mo
2023 average cost:$2,915/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
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 Glen Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Glen Acres

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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GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens in Lynnwood, WA

3.2
Be cautious of what they tell you when you're moving in. They told me they would evaluate me to make sure I could be at the rate I was paying. They never did that. I was in much worse shape when I first got there and thought I would be getting more care. Nobody really came in to talk to me ...
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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.

Glen Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Acres, 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 Glen Acres 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 Glen Acres 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
31.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Acres 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 Glen Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glen Acres, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Acres 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 Glen Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
46.8%
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Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glen Acres, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Glen Acres, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Glen Acres, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Farrington Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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