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The cost of independent living in Rainier is about $3,650 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 201 options. Read 3342 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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My uncle lives at Canterbury Manor. The employees are great and friendly! If I or my Uncle have questions, they are always willing to take the time to talk with us. [Name removed] and [name removed]...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Vintage at Bremerton is a senior housing community in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we are only minutes from parks, shopping, dining, and hospitals. Our residents can enjoy taking a walk around our beautifully landscaped...
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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.
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
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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.
Admiral Heights is located in the heart of West Seattle close to services, restaurants, parks and shopping. Our goal at Admiral Heights is to meet each residents needs while maintaining the highest level of choice and independence. Each resident selects a care program that is unique to their...
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Cost of independent living in Rainier, WA

The average cost of senior living in Rainier is $3,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napavine, WA with an average of $2,760 per month.

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

Rainier, WA
$3,650/mo
$3,846/mo
$3,384/mo

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

Rainier, WA
$3,650/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,310/mo
Independent Living
$3,650/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,582/mo
Studio
$4,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,123/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,332/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,116/mo

Senior living costs in Rainier 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: Rainier, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRainier, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,650/mo$4,146/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,856/mo$5,256/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,310/mo$5,140/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Rainier, WA:$3,650/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Rainier, WA:$4,856/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Rainier, WA:$5,310/mo
Washington:$5,140/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Rainier, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rainier 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rainier, WA$3,534/mo$3,403/mo+3.9%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rainier, WA
2024 average cost:$3,534/mo
2023 average cost:$3,403/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Rainier

Recent reviews for independent living in Rainier

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.

Rainier independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rainier independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rainier, 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 Rainier 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 Rainier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rainier 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 Rainier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rainier 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 Rainier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rainier, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 201 independent living facilities near Rainier, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rainier, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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