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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pioneer, WA
The cost of independent living in Pioneer is about $3,528 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 604 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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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.
"Look No Further Than In the Heart of Tacoma's North End!" Make Lawn Courte your new home and experience the luxury of living in one of Tacoma's most prestigious communities. An excellent location in Tacoma's North End provides you with easy access to shopping and the freeway. Although located...
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They do not offer a meal option at this independent community. The staff and residents have been friendly. They do offer daily activities. They do lock the doors in the evening and you have to have a key...
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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.
Life Manor-Golden Opportunity is an independent living community located in Tacoma, Washington. A part of Pierce County, Tacoma is a mid-size urban city counting about 250,000 people. The city offers a variety of dining and nightlife, an extensive farmers market, golfing, hiking and biking...
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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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I would tell others that it is a user friendly place. Life Manor is a great location, and reasonably priced. Everyone seems to look after for each other. The residents seem to really care.
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.
Life Manor Assisted Living offers the safe and caring community that seniors are looking for in the beautiful city of Tacoma, WA. Our seniors will find that Tacoma has much to offer. In addition to its natural beauty this city also provides residents and guests with opportunities to shop, golf,...
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.
Harbor Place at Cottesmore is a premier retirement and assisted living community located on the campus of Cottesmore of Life Care. The beautiful campus setting offers a full continuum of care with 40 retirement living apartments, 60 assisted living apartments and a 104-bed-nursing center. ...
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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.
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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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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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...
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
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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.
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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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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: 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...
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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Pioneer, WA
The average cost of senior living in Pioneer is $3,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McChord AFB, WA with an average of $3,455 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pioneer, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pioneer, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pioneer vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pioneer, WA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Pioneer
Recent reviews for independent living in Pioneer
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
Engaging social activities and events. Reviews consistently mention the variety of social activities and events offered at several communities, such as Cogir at The Narrows and Solstice at Point Defiance, which help residents stay engaged and active. Residents enjoy activities like bingo, music, crafts, and movies.
Welcoming and caring staff. Several reviews praise the friendliness and attentiveness of staff members at their community, including Revel Lacey and Brookdale Allenmore. Residents and their families express their appreciation for the long-term relationships they have formed with caregivers.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Many reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and grounds, such as the gardens and walking trails at Cogir at The Narrows and the beautiful outdoor spaces at Solstice at Point Defiance. Residents enjoy living in well-maintained environments.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with mentions of excellent meals and dining experiences at Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Revel, and Cogir at the Narrows.
Engaging and supportive community atmosphere. Reviews often mention the strong sense of community and support among residents at communities like Cogir at The Narrows and Revel Lacey. Residents form friendships and enjoy bonding over shared interests and experiences.
Responsive and attentive management. Families and residents express their appreciation for the responsiveness and attentiveness of management teams at communities like Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Revel Lacey. Management staff address concerns and make sure residents' needs are being met.
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Pioneer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pioneer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pioneer, 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 Pioneer 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 Pioneer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pioneer, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pioneer 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 Pioneer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pioneer, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pioneer 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 Pioneer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pioneer, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
39%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Revel Lacey and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pioneer, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Pioneer, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pioneer, Washington are Revel Lacey, Cogir of Kent and Brookdale Allenmore IL. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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