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The cost of independent living in La Center is about $3,803 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 57 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 The Lofts by CogirCommunity card badge
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44 Floor plans available
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My home in the LOFTS feels like a home. The staff is skilled, friendly, and helpful. The surroundings are always in good order both inside and outside. There are opportunities to socialize and activities to...
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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Photo of Mallard Landing by Cogir
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22 Floor plans available
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Great staff top to bottom and good chemistry. It is clean and they are taking very good care of my mother, I am super impressed.
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.
Everything You Need to Feel at Home Whether you're active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Mallard Landing gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you'll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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[name removed] is in assisted living 24/7 and loves all the activity of med techs helping him. Mostly girls. They admin his meds which is a great relief for us. They take him occasionally to & from his...
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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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.
Woodland Care Center and Assisted Living started in 1974 and has been under the same ownership since 1978. We started out as a long-term care facility and in 1995 we expanded the building to accommodate the assisted living needs of our community. In 2005 we expanded again to accommodate the need...
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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
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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.
Spring Meadows is a pioneer in offering assisted living to older and disabled adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the services they need.  You will find a wide range of assistance offered in a country setting where privacy is respected and maximum independence is...
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.
Photo of Avamere Living At St Helens
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.
                   Avamere offers the ideal retirement,      assistance when you need it and independance when you want it.     
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Cost of independent living in La Center, WA

The average cost of senior living in La Center is $3,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toledo, WA with an average of $2,870 per month.

Independent living costs in La Center, WA, vs. nearby cities

La Center, WA
$3,803/mo
$3,537/mo

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

La Center, WA
$3,803/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in La Center, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,857/mo
Independent Living
$3,803/mo

Independent living costs in La Center, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,554/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,555/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,395/mo

Senior living costs in La Center 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: La Center, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Center, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,803/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,418/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,857/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
La Center, WA:$3,803/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
La Center, WA:$4,418/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
La Center, WA:$4,857/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in La Center, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in La Center 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
La Center, WA$3,788/mo$4,148/mo-8.7%
Washington$2,910/mo$2,966/mo-1.9%
National$2,795/mo$2,806/mo-0.4%
La Center, WA
2024 average cost:$3,788/mo
2023 average cost:$4,148/mo
Percent change:-8.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$2,910/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,795/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in La Center

Recent reviews for independent living in La Center

Clearwater Springs by Cogir in Vancouver, WA

5.0
My mother really likes being at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living community. She has friends that she dines with and the staff are caring and friendly. However, I do think cleaning of halls could be better.

The Heights at Columbia Knoll in Portland, OR

4.0
I have lived here at The Heights at Columbia Knoll for almost two months, and I am still getting acclimated. Unfortunately my husband passed away shortly after I got settled in, so I have been somewhat keeping to myself and not able to get to know the facility too well, but my overall ...
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Springwood Landing in Vancouver, WA

4.0
I am not totally down with having the mandatory meal times but that's the way it goes. I like the place I like the people.This is a good place for people who can be mostly self-sufficient if they need any more care than that they really need to go to one of the facilities that has more types of ...
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La Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Center, 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 La Center 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 La Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Center, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in La Center 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 La Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Center, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Center 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 La Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Center, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lofts by Cogir, Mallard Landing by Cogir and Bonaventure of Salmon Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near La Center, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near La Center, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in La Center, Washington are The Lofts by Cogir, Van Mall and Cogir of Glenwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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