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The cost of independent living in Issaquah is about $4,468 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 726 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 Sunrise of Mercer Island
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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They had a really thoughtful and full welcoming and transition approach. They really took the time to understand what my mom needed, and they have tweaked things along the way based on what she needs. The...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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8.0
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8.0
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My Mom’s situation was fairly unique. She had been dealing with failing health for a couple of years, but always bounced back after medical treatment. We were all unsure that she would recover from her...
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.
Aegis Living is honored to be warmly welcomed into the Mercer Island community. Whether enjoying the breathtaking mountain and Lake Washington views or visiting Luther Burbank Park, the island is a wonderful place to call home. To seamlessly blend with our natural surroundings, our design was...
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11 Video available
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.9
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50 reviews
7.9
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50 reviews
5 star
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26%
3 star
8%
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The staff is excellent, they have good facilities, it's not really set up for someone with [name removed] level of disability.
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.
Nestled amongst the tall evergreens of Redmond, Overlake Terrace takes advantage of its suburban surroundings. Our accessible yet scenic location makes our community a wonderful place to call home. Overlake Terrace is dedicated to the belief that mature adults deserve to live in a caring...
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11 Video available
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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It's a beautiful facility. Some of the workers are not too friendly. The dining room food is good for the residents. They have activites such as exercise, golfing and a Japenese singing class. It's very...
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.
Aegis Gardens is a distinctive assisted living community designed to celebrate Asian culture daily, through cuisine, decor, activities, family events, and music, focused on a strong sense of tradition. Our bilingual care staff and nurses provide exceptional care for our residents, including those...
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11 Video available
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5 star
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Sagebrook made me feel at home and that they cared about my experience as well as my wife's. Although my wife had stopped being responsive to care, they went out of their way to attempt to reach her and...
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.
Sagebrook Senior Living at Bellevue is in the town of Bellevue, King County, Washington, situated between Lake Washington to the east and Lake Sammamish to the west. It is a suburb of Seattle and gets its name from the French, meaning 'beautiful view.' Surrounded by mountain views, it is...
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3 reviews
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3 reviews
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The community is very clean, and according to our loved one the best thing about this place are its staff members. They are very warm, friendly and helpful. Our loved one does say the meals are a little...
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.
Enjoy a cup of coffee with friends at our Bistro, share a book next to the fireplace in our cozy library, exercise in our full service fitness center or enjoy a movie in our private theater. Activities programming is the heart our community at Aegis of Bellevue. Our philosophy is to personally...
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2.0
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16 reviews
2.0
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16 reviews
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25%
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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.
Our assisted living community, located in Renton, Wash., on the shores of beautiful Lake Washington, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and more. And...
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This is a wonderful home for seniors located in a very safe place for one who loves to walk as I do. There are many activities, music, trips, talks, etc, I think it is so much better than being in a house...
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.
Welcome to Aljoya Mercer Island, an Era Living community. Aljoya offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and nursing care. Aljoya is located in the heart of Mercer Island, surrounded by shops,...
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55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
3.0
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39 reviews
3.0
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39 reviews
5 star
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My father is very happy here. He was in another facility and was always agitated. Here he is calmer and happy. He ahs gained weight and looks healthier then in quite a while.
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.
* NEWLY REMODELED * Redmond Heights Senior Living is the affordable, comfortable, safe place to live. Located in downtown Redmond, we offer access to local parks, shops, and events. Redmond Heights offers Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care at our spacious 3 acre campus. Have piece of mind...
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8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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Their Director of Nursing has been there for several years I think, and seems committed to providing great care. Although she isn't warm and fuzzy she is efficient, professional, responsive and helpful. The...
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.
Spiritwood at Pine Lake opened its doors to its first residents in June of 2006.  Since that time, residents have enjoyed a wide variety of amenities that have enhanced the quality of their lives.      As a Christian based provider, Spiritwood at Pine Lake affords...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Welcome to The Park at Belle Harbour, where modern luxury meets urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of independent and assisted living in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & care, community craftsmanship, and unprecedented...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Issaquah, WA

The average cost of senior living in Issaquah is $4,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Valley, WA with an average of $4,324 per month.

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

Issaquah, WA
$4,468/mo
$4,464/mo
$4,397/mo

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

Issaquah, WA
$4,468/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,478/mo
Independent Living
$4,468/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,422/mo
Studio
$5,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,229/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,595/mo

Senior living costs in Issaquah 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: Issaquah, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIssaquah, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,468/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,372/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,478/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Issaquah, WA:$4,468/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Issaquah, WA:$5,372/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Issaquah, WA:$5,478/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Issaquah, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Issaquah 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
Issaquah, WA$4,736/mo$3,895/mo+21.6%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Issaquah, WA
2024 average cost:$4,736/mo
2023 average cost:$3,895/mo
Percent change:+21.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Issaquah

Recent reviews for independent living in Issaquah

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

5.0
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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Regency Newcastle

5.0
Finding Regency Newcastle was a dream come true for my very independent grandmother. The staff and facilities are absolutely wonderful - you can tell how much they care for their residents. My grandmother calls me everyday beaming about all of the activities and how she finally feels "at home". ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews from Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir, The Gardens at Town Square, Solstice at Renton, and The Lodge at Eagle Ridge mention the warm and caring nature of the community's staff and residents. Residents at these communities enjoy forming friendships and feeling at home.
Quality dining experiences. Several reviews at Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir, Revel Issaquah, and Cogir of Kent highlight the delicious and varied meals offered in these communities. Residents look forward to their daily meals and appreciate the accommodations made for dietary restrictions.
Safe and secure living environment. Reviews from The Lakeshore, The Bellettini, and Cogir of Kent mention the peace of mind that comes with living in a secure community. Gated entrances and on-site security measures ensure residents' safety and well-being.
Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews at Revel Issaquah, Solstice at Renton, and Island House praise the wide range of activities available, allowing residents to stay socially engaged and active in their communities.
Modern and well-maintained amenities. Several reviews at Cogir of Kent, Solista Bellevue by Cogir, and University House Issaquah mention the updated and attractive facilities, including modern amenities like pools, fitness centers, and common areas.
Personalized care and attention. Reviews from Cogir of Kent, Solstice at Renton, and Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre mention the dedicated care and attention provided by community staff, ensuring residents' needs are met and their quality of life is improved.
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Issaquah independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Issaquah independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Issaquah, 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 Issaquah 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 Issaquah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Issaquah, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Issaquah 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 Issaquah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Issaquah, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
76.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
72.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
51.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Issaquah 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 Issaquah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Issaquah, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
74.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
62.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.4%
46.4%
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