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The cost of independent living in Rockdale is about $4,370 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 278 options.

Read 4142 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Snoqualmie, North Bend and Roslyn.

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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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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
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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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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Overall I would say they do a good job at New Haven. It is a nice looking, clean, well kept community, and they take good care of the people who live here. Some of the staff could be a little friendlier, but...
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.
many restaurants, grocery stores, specialty shops, medical and dental offices, banks, coffee shops and bakeries located in walking distance Just across the street, Bitter Lake Park, with its great view of Bitter Lake, community center: four tennis courts, two ball fields, walking paths, and a...
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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: 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: Independent Living
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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: 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.
You feel it the moment you walk in—a certain warmth and friendliness. That’s the heart of The Broadview Center: our incredible team.Many have been with us for years, building lasting relationships and providing consistent, compassionate support. Here, we know our residents, greet families with...
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Photo of Cottage Lane of Vineyard Park
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.
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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.
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace’s assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It’s the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at...
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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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This is an especially attractive facility if a person needs Medicaid, or will need Medicaid in the future Great location close to shopping and we found it helpful to be able to go walk down to the lake on...
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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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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I have lived at Alderwood Court since november 15th 2014. I am very happy here. I came from Vintage of Everett where I live for 7 years. my husband and I were the very first ones to move in that...
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.
Take classes at Edmonds Community College located within miles. Also,enjoy the convenience of Safeway, Albertson's, and Fred Meyer all less than a mile away. We are also located Near Stevens Hospital.The Lynnwood, Edmonds and Everett Senior Center are all within 10 miles, and Pioneer Park is...
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Rockdale, WA

The average cost of senior living in Rockdale is $4,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cle Elum, WA with an average of $3,309 per month.

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

Rockdale, WA
$4,370/mo

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

Rockdale, WA
$4,370/mo
U.S. national average
$4,278/mo

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

$5,454/mo
Independent Living
$4,370/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,945/mo
Studio
$3,864/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,620/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,292/mo

Senior living costs in Rockdale 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: Rockdale, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockdale, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,370/mo$4,217/mo$4,278/mo
Assisted Living$5,368/mo$5,310/mo$4,789/mo
Memory Care$5,454/mo$5,231/mo$5,058/mo
Independent Living
Rockdale, WA:$4,370/mo
Washington:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,278/mo
Assisted Living
Rockdale, WA:$5,368/mo
Washington:$5,310/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Memory Care
Rockdale, WA:$5,454/mo
Washington:$5,231/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
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Independent living costs in Rockdale, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rockdale 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rockdale, WA$4,209/mo$3,973/mo+5.9%
Washington$3,641/mo$3,442/mo+5.8%
National$3,254/mo$3,162/mo+2.9%
Rockdale, WA
2024 average cost:$4,209/mo
2023 average cost:$3,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,641/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$3,162/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rockdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockdale

Highlander Apartments in Seattle, WA

4.9
What we really saw that was positive is the staff, from the front end staff, to the director, who is excellent to work with. They have excellent communication. We get emails all the time with any updates. They're close by to medical facilities, so that's been a Godsend. The shuttle service ...
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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.

Sunset Gardens in Puyallup, WA

4.0
It's going pretty good. The accommodations are pretty good. There isn't any air conditioning, or wi-fi on the third floor. The people are very nice. The people who work here are very professional. We have barbecue cookouts twice a week. They made it easy to move in, I slid right in.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Devoted and caring staff. Several reviews at various communities, such as Madison House, Revel Issaquah, and Cogir of Queen Anne, mention the attentiveness, kindness, and genuine care that staff members show towards residents. They go above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home and make the transition into se ...
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Varied activities for socializing and learning. Residents across multiple communities, including Cogir of Queen Anne, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre, and Revel Issaquah, appreciate the diverse range of activities offered to encourage socialization and personal growth. These activities include lectures, fitness classes, outdoor excursi ...
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Comfortable living spaces with modern amenities. Reviews from Solstice at Normandy Park, Cogir of Queen Anne, and The Creekside highlight the comfort and convenience of the apartments and communal areas, which feature modern amenities, spacious designs, and elegant decor, creating a homelike environment.
Consistent and effective communication between staff and families. Families at communities like Solstice at Renton, Revel Issaquah, and Cogir of Kent, have praised the clear and ongoing communication between staff and loved ones, keeping them informed and reassured about care and daily life at the facilities.
Delicious and customizable meal options. Throughout reviews at various communities, such as Madison House, Revel Issaquah, and Cogir of Kent, the high-quality food and accommodating menu options stand out as major factors in overall satisfaction with the senior living experiences.
Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. Community members at Cogir of Queen Anne, Union Grand, and Merrill Gardens at Auburn have expressed appreciation for the well-maintained outdoor areas, which offer beautiful views, peaceful gardens, and opportunities for residents to engage with nature
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Rockdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockdale, 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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
32.1%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.5%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.2%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockdale 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 Rockdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockdale, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
49.8%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockdale 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 Rockdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockdale, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
58%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.9%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.7%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
44%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.7%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58%
47.5%
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