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The cost of independent living in Lake Forest Park is about $4,683 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 106 options. Read 1548 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
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.
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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.
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Excellent place!! I love it and my mom loves it too. We learned about the Chateau when we went to a function at the Northshore Senior Center with our mom. At first I read the old reviews on this site...
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.
Chateau at Bothell Landing is a senior living community in which it is our primary goal to allow our residents to live life on their own terms. Rather than simply provide care for our residents, we also try to provide the perfect retirement for each and every individual. Building a retirement...
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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.
You feel it the moment you walk in—a certain warmth and friendliness. That’s the heart of The Broadview Center: our incredible team.Many have been with us for years, building lasting relationships and providing consistent, compassionate support. Here, we know our residents, greet families with...
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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.
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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
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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I have lived at Alderwood Court since november 15th 2014. I am very happy here. I came from Vintage of Everett where I live for 7 years. my husband and I were the very first ones to move in that...
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.
Take classes at Edmonds Community College located within miles. Also,enjoy the convenience of Safeway, Albertson's, and Fred Meyer all less than a mile away. We are also located Near Stevens Hospital.The Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett Senior Center are all within 10 miles, and Pioneer Park is...
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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: 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, 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.
The Hearthstone is an assisted living community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Green Lake in Seattle, King County, Washington. Our scenic community overlooks lush green city parks and the calm waters of Green Lake, providing a natural oasis in the heart of the city. Seattle is a modern,...
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Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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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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
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.
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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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.
WELCOME TO PARK SHORE. A lakefront tower in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood, Park Shore is an active, welcoming community with panoramic views of Lake Washington. We offer a full range of services to foster independent and healthy living. Unparalleled retirement living. After...
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Lake Forest Park, WA

The average cost of senior living in Lake Forest Park is $4,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellevue, WA with an average of $4,455 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Park, WA, vs. nearby cities

Lake Forest Park, WA
$4,683/mo
$4,683/mo
$4,720/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Park, WA, vs. state and national averages

Lake Forest Park, WA
$4,683/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Park, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,584/mo
Independent Living
$4,683/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Park, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,653/mo
Studio
$4,660/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,567/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Forest Park 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: Lake Forest Park, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Forest Park, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,683/mo$4,145/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$5,442/mo$5,255/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,584/mo$5,140/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Lake Forest Park, WA:$4,683/mo
Washington:$4,145/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Forest Park, WA:$5,442/mo
Washington:$5,255/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Lake Forest Park, WA:$5,584/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Forest Park, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Forest Park 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
Lake Forest Park, WA$4,656/mo$4,728/mo-1.5%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake Forest Park, WA
2024 average cost:$4,656/mo
2023 average cost:$4,728/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Forest Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Forest Park

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.

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

Honest and transparent communication. Several reviews mention the importance of clear communication between the staff and residents' families, ensuring everyone is informed of care needs and updates. At Madison House, the staff went above and beyond to keep the family informed even during challenging situations, such as a health c ...
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Friendly and welcoming community environment. Many reviews highlight the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the communities, with residents and staff creating a sense of belonging. At MorningStar of Kirkland, the residents made new friends and felt at home, while staff and residents alike treated them like family.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at the communities. From arts and crafts to outings and fitness classes, there's something for everyone at Cogir of Queen Anne and Kenmore Senior Living.
High-quality and accommodating food. Throughout the reviews, residents express appreciation for the delicious meals and accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences. At Merrill Gardens at The University, the nutritious and tasty food is a significant factor in overall satisfaction.
Access to essential services and amenities. Residents and their families value the convenience of having essential services and amenities on-site, such as transportation, medical care, and housekeeping. At Peters Creek Retirement and Assisted Living, these services were highly praised for their quality and availability.
Dedicated and caring staff. The kindness and dedication of the staff is a common thread throughout the reviews. At Madison House, the staff's compassion and empathy stood out during a difficult time, creating a strong bond with residents and their families.
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Lake Forest Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Forest Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Forest Park, 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 Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Forest Park, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Forest Park, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
62.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Forest Park, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
67%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
47.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66%
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Laurel Cove, Aegis of Shoreline and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Forest Park, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 106 independent living facilities near Lake Forest Park, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Forest Park, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Pacific Regent Bellevue by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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