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The cost of independent living in Shadow Lake is about $4,362 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 617 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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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.
Each building offers a large recreation room on the main level. The recreation rooms are furnished with a big screen television and VCR for the enjoyment of our residents. We also have an assortment of games, cards, and puzzles for use in the recreation room. For those who wish to participate,...
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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 Kent apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents. We are located in the downtown Kent area We have four-story buildings that area serviced by an elevator,and all of our buildings are access controlled...
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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...
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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.
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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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...
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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.
One of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Meeker Court and Park Court.) Three-story buildings Serviced by an elevator Access controlled Some apartments are handicap accessible and contain modifications Laundry facilities on each floor. large courtyard...
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I have lived here for 2 years and truly like enjoy living here. it is very clean and people stay out of business unless you ask they do monitor and do housing inspection which i believe is a great idea for...
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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.
SHAG' Park Court apartments are one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Meeker Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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This community has been good for my mom so far. It is an independent-living community, with additional care services if residents need it. My mom is able to cook all of her own meals with the full kitchen in...
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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.
Shag's Meeker Court apartments is one of three buildings in Kent that make up the Tri-Court apartments (in addition to Green River Court and Park Court.) These apartments participate in a program designed to maintain affordable rental apartment homes for age and income qualified senior residents....
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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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Shadow Lake, WA

The average cost of senior living in Shadow Lake is $4,362 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Tapps, WA with an average of $3,825 per month.

Independent living costs in Shadow Lake, WA, vs. nearby cities

Shadow Lake, WA
$4,362/mo
$4,377/mo

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

Shadow Lake, WA
$4,362/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Lake, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,488/mo
Independent Living
$4,362/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Lake, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,968/mo
Studio
$4,306/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,486/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,530/mo

Senior living costs in Shadow Lake 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: Shadow Lake, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShadow Lake, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,362/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,374/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,488/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Shadow Lake, WA:$4,362/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Shadow Lake, WA:$5,374/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Shadow Lake, WA:$5,488/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Shadow Lake, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shadow Lake 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
Shadow Lake, WA$3,875/mo$3,756/mo+3.2%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,875/mo
2023 average cost:$3,756/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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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What families are saying about independent living in Shadow Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Shadow Lake

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

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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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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.

Shadow Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shadow Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shadow Lake, 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 Shadow Lake 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 Shadow Lake 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
29.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shadow Lake 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 Shadow Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shadow Lake, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shadow Lake 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 Shadow Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shadow Lake, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
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Fountain Court, Revel Issaquah and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shadow Lake, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Shadow Lake, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shadow Lake, 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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