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The cost of independent living in Index is about $4,396 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 288 options. Read 3896 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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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.
Cannon House, with 100 assisted living units and 20 senior independent apartments, is located in the heart of Seattle's Central District. This modern, spacious facility was opened in 2002 with the intent to provide first rate and affordable services that would allow all seniors to remain close...
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: 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.
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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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...
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.
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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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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This is a wonderful place to be. The staff does an excellent job at taking care of my loved one. Since coming to this community my loved one has thrived and that makes me very happy. Some of the staff here...
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.
One of the most difficult times in a family's life is having to find a senior home for their beloved elderly family members. As people age, they require a type of care that isn't necessarily easy to tend to. They require a type of assistance that is there for every hour of the day. With the...
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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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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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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: 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.
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.
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: 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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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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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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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, 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.
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.
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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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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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Index, WA

The average cost of senior living in Index is $4,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, WA with an average of $4,038 per month.

Independent living costs in Index, WA, vs. nearby cities

Index, WA
$4,396/mo
$4,385/mo
$4,250/mo

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

Index, WA
$4,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$5,456/mo
Independent Living
$4,396/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,325/mo
Studio
$4,796/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,642/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,343/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,151/mo

Senior living costs in Index 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: Index, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIndex, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,396/mo$4,148/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$5,378/mo$5,259/mo$4,702/mo
Memory Care$5,456/mo$5,144/mo$4,951/mo
Independent Living
Index, WA:$4,396/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Index, WA:$5,378/mo
Washington:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$4,702/mo
Memory Care
Index, WA:$5,456/mo
Washington:$5,144/mo
U.S.:$4,951/mo
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Independent living costs in Index, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Index 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
Index, WA$4,141/mo$3,888/mo+6.5%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Index, WA
2024 average cost:$4,141/mo
2023 average cost:$3,888/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Index

Recent reviews for independent living in Index

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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South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA

5.0
My mom was here for several years and really enjoyed the other residents and the staff. It's a really small community, the smallest I've ever seen, and it's all on one level so it was easy for her to get around with her walker. Great for someone looking for a warm, family-like environment.

Sunrise of Edmonds

4.6
I definitely recommend it if someone can afford it. The food is great when they do community events each month but not a lot of choices that my dad likes on regular meals.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Exceptional communication between staff and families. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Madison House, for example, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Welcoming residents and friendly staff. Many communities are praised for their warm and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly staff and residents making newcomers feel right at home. At Revel Issaquah, for example, the Sales Manager went above and beyond to make visitors feel welcome during their tour, answering all questions and prov ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents' interests. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities designed to keep them engaged and active, with offerings tailored to their unique interests. For instance, at Cogir of Queen Anne, residents can participate in regular scenic drives, lectures, and even Bingo, which is a favorite pastime among many.
Thoughtful and adaptable staff. Staff members are praised for their thoughtfulness and adaptability in meeting residents' needs, especially during transitions and challenging times. At Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, for example, staff helped Mom with moving logistics and even assisted her in choosing a new apartment with ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Communities are appreciated for their clean and well-maintained facilities, with residents expressing satisfaction with the overall appearance and condition of both their private living spaces and shared areas. At Solista Everett by Cogir, for instance, the building and grounds are highly prai ...
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Considerate approach to dining and meal choices. Meals are a significant aspect of life in a senior community, and residents value the consideration given to their dietary needs and preferences. At Revel Issaquah, for example, potential residents were able to test-drive the dining experience and make modifications to their meals to suit thei ...
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Index independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Index independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Index, 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 Index 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 Index 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
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Index 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 Index communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Index 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 Index offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Index, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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