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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Puyallup, WA
The cost of independent living in North Puyallup is about $3,541 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 822 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Puyallup, University Place and Enumclaw.
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I picked this community, because it was the only one that offered to rent to me. It's turned out to be the nicest place I've lived in, all things considered. I'd be comfortable giving Affinity my...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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 Puyallup we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,430, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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.
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: 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: 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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I have no complaints at all. I get over there often, and I see good things. I see the staff interacting with the residents. They are very accommodating, they will stop whatever they are doing and help me...
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.
Spring Ridge is a beautifully appointed, new retirement community completed in December 2003, conveniently located in Tacoma close to shopping, doctors and other important services. This locally owned and cozy one-story building offers stress free living by providing all the services, amenities...
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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
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.
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
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.
Three Auburn Court apartment buildings Access controlled Each building is serviced by an elevator Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor Beautifully enclosed courtyard, complete with a cascading fountain. During the warmer months, patio...
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: 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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Wesley Homes Lea Hill, Auburn's newest retirement community, offers the feeling of small-town living - with neighbors just like you and friendly support staff. Situated on 19 acres, just west of Green River Community College, Wesley Homes Lea Hill provides a variety of living accommodations...
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
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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
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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.
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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.
The Parkside Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Auburn, Washington. The center is surrounded by immaculately cared for lawns with mature trees. Located twenty minutes from Seattle, and ten minutes from Tacoma, Auburn is an historical town with 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.
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in North Puyallup, WA
The average cost of senior living in North Puyallup is $3,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McChord AFB, WA with an average of $3,442 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Puyallup, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Puyallup, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in North Puyallup
Recent reviews for independent living in North Puyallup
Chateau at Valley Center in Renton, WA
5.0
My sister and I could not be more pleased with the care our parents have received while living at the Chateau at Valley Center. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The staff is amazing and truly care for the residents. The facilities are beautiful and always seasonally ...
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Farrington Court in Kent, WA
5.0
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Cogir of Kent, for example, the team went above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome during tours. At Julian Estates, loved ones appreciate the staff's warmth and professionali ...
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Wide range of activities and amenities. Reviews highlight the diverse offerings of communities, from movies and games to gardening and outings. At Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, residents enjoy an active social calendar with events and activities that cater to various interests. In Merrill Gardens at Auburn, although there are fe ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness is a notable factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Brookdale Allenmore IL, the entire facility is kept in good condition, including the apartments and common areas. In Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, the dining room and lobby are praised for their cleanline ...
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Independent living with staff support when needed. Some reviews highlight the independence that comes with living in a senior community while still having access to assistance when required. At Cogir of Kent, residents benefit from a monitoring device and support with daily tasks if needed. In Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, the community of ...
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Engaging social opportunities for residents. Communities that foster a strong sense of community and opportunities for socializing are highly regarded by many residents. At Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, residents enjoy parties, outings, and game nights, while at Merrill Gardens at Auburn, although there seems to be a lack of physical ...
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Thoughtful accommodations for individual needs. Residents and their families appreciate the accommodating nature of communities that cater to their unique needs. At Cogir of Kent, the staff make adjustments to suit residents' preferences and dietary requirements, while at Meridian at Stone Creek, residents have input on how they would lik ...
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North Puyallup independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Puyallup independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Puyallup, 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 North Puyallup 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 North Puyallup partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Puyallup, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in North Puyallup 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 North Puyallup communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Puyallup, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.5%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
37%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Puyallup 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 North Puyallup offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Puyallup, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
45.6%
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Revel Lacey are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Puyallup, Washington. See full list of communities.
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