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10 Best Independent Living Communities in National, WA
The cost of independent living in National is about $3,478 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 152 options. Read 2378 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: 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.
One of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Meeker Court and Park Court.) Three-story buildings Serviced by an elevator Access controlled Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor. large courtyard...
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I have lived here for 2 years and truly like enjoy living here. it is very clean and people stay out of business unless you ask they do monitor and do housing inspection which i believe is a great idea for...
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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.
SHAG' Park Court apartments are one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Meeker Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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This community has been good for my mom so far. It is an independent-living community, with additional care services if residents need it. My mom is able to cook all of her own meals with the full kitchen in...
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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.
Shag's Meeker Court apartments is one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Park Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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My friend is doing great here! She has made a lot of new friends and seems to be happy. She has mentioned they have events for birthdays and offer food and snacks.
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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.
The Boardwalk Apartments are located three blocks from the downtown core of Olympia. They are one block from the Farmers Market, one block from the Boardwalk at Percival Landing which extends along the waterfront between the Port of Olympia and the southern tip of Budd Inlet, one block from the...
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: 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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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.
Welcome to Gig Harbor's premier senior housing community. Situated on 27 acres in historic downtown Gig Harbor, Rosedale Village features single-level craftsman-style apartment homes. Adjacent to the popular Cushman Trail and walking distance to waterfront shops and restaurants, residents enjoy...
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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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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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It's good. It's an independent living rental and you really have to be independent to live here. The're one story, little 4-plex cottages that are a pretty good size. They have a little yard and a lot of the...
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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.
Located in beautiful West Olympia, Cooper Point Village offers charming Cape Cod style, single story apartment homes, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices,...
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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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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.
At Affinity at Olympia we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,345, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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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.
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, 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.
Where it’s home & you’re family!A familiar lifestyle with just the right level of care. Independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care in our brand new Renton location.
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: 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, 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.
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 Lodge at Eagle Ridge is a premier retirement and assisted living community committed to providing seniors with a place they can truly call home. The Lodge provides an array of features from unique apartment settings, restaurant style dinning choices, upscale décor, banquet and catering...
Cost of independent living in National, WA
The average cost of senior living in National is $3,478 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McChord AFB, WA with an average of $3,475 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in National, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in National, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in National
Recent reviews for independent living in National
Farrington Court in Kent, WA
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My 88 year old mother moved in 6 months ago. It has been the best thing to happen to her and the rest of the family too. She has her own one bedroom apartment with a full kitchen if needed although she eats all her meals down in the dining room with her new friends. There are so many activities ...
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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.
Affinity at Puyallup
5.0
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. The staff are excellent. The tour was great and they answered all of my questions and showed me around to everything.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff members at various communities. For example, at Olympic Place Retirement and Assisted Living, they are praised for their warm welcomes and for going above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home. At DeTray's C ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at different communities. At DeTray's Colonial Inn Retirement Apartments, organizers regularly plan movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes to keep residents active and social. At Merrill Gardens at Tacoma, residents appr ...
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Lovely and maintained living spaces. Throughout reviews, cleanliness and upkeep stand out as significant factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living, residents praise the renovated patio and dining room, while at Meridian at Stone Creek, the facilities are described ...
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Delicious and personalized meals. Many reviews highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall enjoyment of their community. At Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while at Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, residents are pleased wit ...
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Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the sense of camaraderie and support among residents and their families. At Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, residents speak of making friends and feeling part of a community, while at Brookdale Olympia East, the staff are praised for their attentiveness to r ...
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Access to ample services and resources. Residents find value in the various services and amenities offered at their communities. At Cogir of Kent, residents enjoy the convenience of having a washer and dryer in their apartments, while at Julian Estates, the availability of transportation services is a highlight.
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National independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in National independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in National, 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 National 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 National partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
National, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in National 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 National communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
National, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in National 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 National offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
National, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Brookdale Allenmore IL and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated independent living facilities near National, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 152 independent living facilities near National, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in National, Washington are Brookdale Allenmore IL, Revel Lacey and Cogir of Kent. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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