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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mima, WA

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The cost of independent living in Mima is about $4,042 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options.

Read 2376 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater.

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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, 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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...
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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: 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.
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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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.
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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As seniors, we have lives full of memories, experiences, and knowledge. We have raised families, pursued careers, and worked hard for our futures. We are independent adults who like to be in control of our lives and make our own decisions. Hearthside would like to assist you in your quest for...
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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.
We invite you to consider Somerset as your new home and look forward to welcoming you as a future resident. We strive to accommodate the changing needs of today’s seniors while creating a sense of home and family atmosphere.Somerset offers a variety of apartments: Studio, modified one-bedroom,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mima, WA

The average cost of senior living in Mima is $4,042 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $3,319 per month.

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

Mima, WA
$4,042/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$8,490/mo
Independent Living
$4,042/mo

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

Studio
$2,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,392/mo

Senior living costs in Mima 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: Mima, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMima, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,042/mo$4,100/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,102/mo$6,529/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,490/mo$8,261/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Mima, WA:$4,042/mo
Washington:$4,100/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Mima, WA:$7,102/mo
Washington:$6,529/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Mima, WA:$8,490/mo
Washington:$8,261/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Mima, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mima 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mima, WA$3,779/mo$3,627/mo+4.2%
Washington$3,884/mo$3,765/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Mima, WA
2024 average cost:$3,779/mo
2023 average cost:$3,627/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,884/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mima

Recent reviews for independent living in Mima

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Sunset Gardens in Puyallup, WA

4.0
It's going pretty good. The accommodations are pretty good. There isn't any air conditioning, or wi-fi on the third floor. The people are very nice. The people who work here are very professional. We have barbecue cookouts twice a week. They made it easy to move in, I slid right in.

Life Manor-Golden Opportunity in Tacoma, WA

4.7
We were looking for a community where our loved one would not feel like they were a dependent senior and Life Manor really makes it that way. He feels like he is just a senior living in a community. He can do what he chooses to do but if he doesn't feel like he wants to participate that is fine ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Several reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at various communities, with both staff and residents making newcomers feel at home. At Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community, for example, residents and staff interact with mutual love and respect, while Revel Lacey highli ...
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Varied activities for engagement and entertainment. Activities are a popular feature among reviews, with residents enjoying a wide range of offerings that cater to diverse interests. At Capital Place, residents participate in numerous activities and make many friends, while Revel Lacey praises the variety and fun experiences. Crafts, trivia n ...
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Beautifully renovated and clean facilities. Reviews consistently comment on the cleanliness and attractiveness of the facilities, with both living spaces and common areas receiving praise for their updated designs and maintenance. Residents of Bonaventure of Lacey Senior Living appreciate the care taken to keep their apartments in top s ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Residents express their appreciation for the attentive and caring nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to make sure their needs are met. At Revel Lacey, for instance, the sales representative, [name removed], was instrumental in helping a resident ease into the move, while Capital Pla ...
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Delicious and well-prepared meals. Throughout the reviews, quality meals stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Revel Lacey, for example, the food is described as gourmet and made to order, while Capital Place notes the large portions, nutritious, and well-balanced meals. The d ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Residents appreciate the easily accessible and convenient locations of their communities, with many noting the proximity to shopping, medical facilities, and transportation. At Revel Lacey, for example, the gym, pharmacy, and gym are all within walking distance, making daily life more manageab ...
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Mima independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mima independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mima, 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 Mima 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 Mima partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mima, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mima 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 Mima communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mima, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mima 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 Mima offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mima, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Olympics West Senior Living, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mima, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Mima, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mima, Washington is Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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