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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Puyallup, WA

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The cost of independent living in Puyallup is about $3,626 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 892 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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Photo of Mill Ridge Village Ret and AL
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...
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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...
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: 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...
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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.
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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...
Photo of McGee Guest Home
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.
Photo of Harbor View Manor
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.
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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...
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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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Photo of Willamette
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
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.
Photo of Auburn Court
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...
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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.
Photo of Tahoma Terrace Apartments
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.
Photo of Marigold Estates
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.
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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
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.
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,...

Cost of independent living in Puyallup, WA

The average cost of senior living in Puyallup is $3,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McChord AFB, WA with an average of $3,592 per month.

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

Puyallup, WA
$3,626/mo
$3,832/mo
$3,734/mo

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

Puyallup, WA
$3,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,054/mo
Independent Living
$3,626/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,834/mo
Studio
$4,676/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,012/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,158/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,389/mo

Senior living costs in Puyallup 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: Puyallup, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typePuyallup, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,626/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,032/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,054/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Puyallup, WA:$3,626/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Puyallup, WA:$5,032/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Puyallup, WA:$5,054/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Puyallup, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Puyallup 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
Puyallup, WA$3,870/mo$3,805/mo+1.7%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Puyallup, WA
2024 average cost:$3,870/mo
2023 average cost:$3,805/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Puyallup

Recent reviews for independent living in Puyallup

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful at Brookdale Foundation House. The dining staff really spoil you. The maintenance staff is prompt about needs and even brings your packages to your apartment from the front desk. The apartments are spacious with lots of storage. Families are notified of ...
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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 helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Cogir of Kent and Julian Estates, families express appreciation for the warm welcomes and attention given by the staff to both residents and their families.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Communities offer a range of activities and social opportunities for residents, such as movie nights, outings, and group events. At Meridian at Stone Creek, residents praise the increasing variety of things to do and note the efforts made to encourage engagement among residents.
Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority across various communities, including Holiday South Hill and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, where residents and their families comment on the well-kept facilities and attention to detail in maintaining living spaces and common areas.
Sunny and welcoming atmosphere. Sunny and welcoming atmospheres are cited in reviews for communities like Cogir of Kent and Brookdale Foundation House, where residents enjoy the positive energy and hospitable environment that contributes to their overall satisfaction and happiness.
Individualized care and accommodations. Residents and their families value the individualized care and accommodations offered at communities like Meridian at Stone Creek and Julian Estates, where staff make efforts to understand and cater to residents' unique needs and preferences.
Engaged and supportive community. Comments from reviews at Cogir of Kent and Meridian at Stone Creek indicate that residents appreciate the strong sense of community and engagement, with friendly and supportive interactions among residents and staff contributing to their overall satisfaction with their living situation.
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Puyallup independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Puyallup independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 Puyallup partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Puyallup, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Puyallup communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Puyallup, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Puyallup offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Puyallup, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Estates, The Rivers at Puyallup and Holiday South Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Puyallup, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Puyallup, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Puyallup, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Merrill Gardens at Tukwila. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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