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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.
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 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...
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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.
Discovery View Retirement Apartments are located in Port Townsend, Washington. They offer you or your loved one social and entertainment activities located onsite and nearby. Choose from one and two bedroom apartment homes that are designed for your enjoyment and comfort. Assisted living...
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: 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: 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: 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.
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...
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: 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.
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, 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.
Harbor Tower Village, adjacent to the historic Neil Tower Landmark in Oak Harbor, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community only minutes from nearby shopping, medical facilities and churches. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our...
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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...
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, Memory Care
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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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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 family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
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.

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
$4,374/mo

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

Monroe, WA
$4,374/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$5,745/mo
Independent Living
$4,374/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,865/mo
Studio
$3,963/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,914/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$4,374/mo$4,187/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,524/mo$5,280/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,745/mo$5,195/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Monroe, WA:$4,374/mo
Washington:$4,187/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe, WA:$5,524/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Monroe, WA:$5,745/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
Column percentChange: Percent change
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%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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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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Windsor Square in Marysville, WA

4.6
I have more than once highly recommended it. As soon as we walked in, we knew it was the right place. And then when we learned the cost, that cemented the deal.

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%
10.8%
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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
34.3%
17.3%
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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%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.8%
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