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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kent, WA
The cost of independent living in Kent is about $4,135 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 1001 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Seattle, Port Orchard and Bellevue.
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Wesley Homes Lea Hill, Auburn's newest retirement community, offers the feeling of small-town living - with neighbors just like you and friendly support staff. Situated on 19 acres, just west of Green River Community College, Wesley Homes Lea Hill provides a variety of living accommodations...
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.
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.
Our Federal Way apartment buildings are located near Sea-Tac Mall, restaurants, hospitals, medical clinics, public transportation, places of worship, beauty salons, theaters, physical fitness center, Target, and Steel Lake Park.
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.
Our Federal Way apartment buildings are located near Sea-Tac Mall, restaurants, hospitals, medical clinics, public transportation, places of worship, beauty salons, theaters, physical fitness center, Target, and Steel Lake Park.
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My mother has recently moved into this community and she is loving her new apartment. She was lucky enough to get a brand new unit that is very clean and has a lot of great amenities available to her. It is...
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.
We have built this senior community keeping a fun and active lifestyle in mind. Celebration Senior Living is a Senior Housing Assistance Group community. SHAG has been serving the Puget Sound region for 25 years, with a commitment to enhancing and enriching the lives of people though affordable...
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.
Rainier Vista Senior Apartments is a beautiful apartment community located in Pacific, Washington between Puyallup and Auburn. We are an affordable housing community offering spacious apartments to individuals 55 years and older. We have a variety of activities which include but not...
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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 Kent, WA
The average cost of senior living in Kent is $4,135 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumner, WA with an average of $3,576 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kent, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kent, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Kent
Recent reviews for independent living in Kent
Aegis of Kirkland
5.0
I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5.
My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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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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Chateau at Valley Center in Renton, WA
5.0
My sister and I could not be more pleased with the care our parents have received while living at the Chateau at Valley Center. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The staff is amazing and truly care for the residents. The facilities are beautiful and always seasonally ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Reviews at Solstice Senior Living at Renton, The Lodge at Eagle Ridge, and Cogir of Kent highlight the kindness and helpfulness of the staff members, making residents and families feel at home. They go above and beyond to assist residents and provide a personal touch.
Beautiful and updated facilities. Communities such as Revel Issaquah, The Lakeshore, and Cogir of Kent offer stunning facilities with modern amenities and well-maintained common areas, creating an enjoyable living experience for residents.
Wide range of activities. Reviews at Merrill Gardens at Auburn, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, and Revel Issaquah.
Delicious and customizable meals. Several residents, like those at Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Solstice Senior Living at Normandy Park, and Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, express their satisfaction with the high-quality and individualized meal options available, enhancing their dining experience.
Sense of community and socialization. Communities, including Meridian at Stone Creek, Revel Issaquah, and Merrill Gardens at Auburn, foster a strong sense of community and socialization among residents, encouraging meaningful connections and friendships.
Accessible and accommodating to different needs. Reviews at The Lodge at Eagle Ridge, Revel Issaquah, and Meridian at Stone Creek mention the accommodating nature of the staff and facilities at their community, ensuring that residents' unique needs are met and addressed.
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Kent independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent 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 Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent 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 Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
45.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Revel Issaquah, Cogir of Kent and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kent, Washington. See full list of communities.
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