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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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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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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: 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.
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Convenient to retail shopping, public transportation, medical facilities and parks. Indoor community rooms and outdoor courtyards for recreation and relaxation. We have planned activities and events.
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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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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.
Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court, a brand new, eco-friendly affordable senior living community in Rainier Valley, Seattle offers everything needed to keep active seniors connected to the diverse and vibrant community that surrounds them! From exciting biking and walking trails to recreational...
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They have a lot of activities that they provide. I like them but I think there's something they can do to have more group activities that go outside of the facility, which means having some sort of van...
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.
Walking distance from banks, drugstores, grocery stores, library, movie theater, and much more! Close to the Light Rail service and on the bus line!
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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
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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.
Admiral Heights is located in the heart of West Seattle close to services, restaurants, parks and shopping. Our goal at Admiral Heights is to meet each residents needs while maintaining the highest level of choice and independence. Each resident selects a care program that is unique to their...
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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.
About The MountThe Mount is a vibrant and innovative living care community in West Seattle for older adults that celebrates life, living, and individual capability. As a resident or patient, you will be treated with dignity and respect and empowered to work hand in hand with us to develop a plan...
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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.
West Seattle — Highland Park Neighborhood Urban Senior Living Village Campus Adjacent to King County Metro Park & Ride Transit Center Convenient Access to Freeways Major Retail Centers Community Building with Lounge, Media Center, Exercise Room, and Activity Rooms with Planned Activities...
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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
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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
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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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My mother was a resident with Bainbridge Senior Living for nearly 10 years, 7 at Madison Avenue and 3 years in the Memory Care unit at Madrona House. The staff are wonderful and caring individuals at both...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Madrona House is an assisted living community located in the beautiful city of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community offers many cozy comforts of home. Dubbed as one of the Best Places to Live in the United States, Bainbridge offers scenic coastal views and plenty of...
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These apartments are located in Burien. They are independent senior living apartments. They do not serve food or clean your apartment. Amazing owners, lots of activities, safe building, clean, roomy...
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.
Boulevard park Place! A 55+ Active Seniors community, You'll enjoy Freedom, security, friendship & peace of mind! Our independent apartments are located on ten acres with views of the Cascade Mountains and just minutes to golf, shopping, theatres, medical facilities and easy access to Sea-Tac...
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My husband and I have lived here for 5 years. We began in Assisted living for three years. We had some health changes and needed more care so we moved to the nursing home part where we have lived for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Monroe, WA

The average cost of senior living in Monroe is $4,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Cassidy, WA with an average of $4,221 per month.

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

Monroe, WA
$4,367/mo

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

Monroe, WA
$4,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$5,734/mo
Independent Living
$4,367/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,865/mo
Studio
$3,953/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,908/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,415/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,977/mo

Senior living costs in Monroe 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: Monroe, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonroe, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,367/mo$4,184/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,521/mo$5,280/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,734/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Monroe, WA:$4,367/mo
Washington:$4,184/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe, WA:$5,521/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Monroe, WA:$5,734/mo
Washington:$5,195/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Monroe, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monroe 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Monroe, WA$4,021/mo$3,783/mo+6.3%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Monroe, WA
2024 average cost:$4,021/mo
2023 average cost:$3,783/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Monroe

Recent reviews for independent living in Monroe

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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The Vintage at Mount Vernon

5.0
I've had a great experience here so far, I'd recommend this place highly! You get quite a lot for what you pay here, they are "apartment homes" so each unit has a small fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer. The complex also has a gym, billiard room, and a great room for ...
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GenCare Lifestyles at Scriber Gardens in Lynnwood, WA

3.2
Be cautious of what they tell you when you're moving in. They told me they would evaluate me to make sure I could be at the rate I was paying. They never did that. I was in much worse shape when I first got there and thought I would be getting more care. Nobody really came in to talk to me ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Honest and responsive communication with families. Many reviews mention the clear and effective communication between staff and families at various communities. For example, at Madison House, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Residents and families often comment on the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and other residents in the community. In reviews for Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living, the staff are described as going above and beyond to make new residents feel welcome.
Variety of activities for socializing and engagement. Communities offer a wide range of activities to encourage socializing and keep residents active. At Kenmore Senior Living, residents enjoy musical entertainment and participate in glamour photo sessions, while at Merrill Gardens at The University, they go on fun outings and attend engaging e ...
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Flexible meal options and excellent dining experiences. Families appreciate the quality food and accommodation of dietary restrictions and preferences in the dining halls of various communities. For instance, at Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, residents are pleased with the imaginative and delicious meals served every day.
Professional and accommodating maintenance and housekeeping services. Communities prioritize the cleanliness and maintenance of both common areas and individual living spaces. At Merrill Gardens at Auburn, housekeeping staff are praised for their thorough weekly cleanings and attention to detail.
Wide range of apartment sizes and styles. Communities cater to various living preferences by offering different sizes and styles of apartments. For example, at Solista Everett by Cogir, residents can choose between studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each with varying square footage.
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Monroe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe, 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 Monroe 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 Monroe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe 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 Monroe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
52.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe 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 Monroe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
58%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
42.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.3%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Monroe, Revel Issaquah and Cogir of Edmonds are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monroe, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 381 independent living facilities near Monroe, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Monroe, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Cogir of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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