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The cost of independent living in Shore Acres is about $4,262 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 342 options.

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I have lived here for about five years. The rent I have entered is nominal. Rent for most residents is based on income. I have rated care services as fair because this is an independent living facility....
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
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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.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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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.
Cannon House, with 100 assisted living units and 20 senior independent apartments, is located in the heart of Seattle's Central District. This modern, spacious facility was opened in 2002 with the intent to provide first rate and affordable services that would allow all seniors to remain close...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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My friend is doing great here! She has made a lot of new friends and seems to be happy. She has mentioned they have events for birthdays and offer food and snacks.
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.
The Boardwalk Apartments are located three blocks from the downtown core of Olympia. They are one block from the Farmers Market, one block from the Boardwalk at Percival Landing which extends along the waterfront between the Port of Olympia and the southern tip of Budd Inlet, one block from the...
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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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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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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.
Our continuing care retirement community is home to nearly 250 residents who value independence and friendship, healthy living and quality care. The convenience, amenities and safety of a retirement community combine with the freedom of residing in your own home. With a prime location on Queen...
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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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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: 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
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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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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.
For those who want their own space and privacy, but easy access to a robust social life and services amenities, this is an ideal option. Our community is designed specifically for the needs of our active resident who want to live an independent lifestyle. Residents will have piece of mind that...
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It's good. It's an independent living rental and you really have to be independent to live here. The're one story, little 4-plex cottages that are a pretty good size. They have a little yard and a lot of the...
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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.
Located in beautiful West Olympia, Cooper Point Village offers charming Cape Cod style, single story apartment homes, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices,...
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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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.
WELCOME TO PARK SHORE. A lakefront tower in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood, Park Shore is an active, welcoming community with panoramic views of Lake Washington. We offer a full range of services to foster independent and healthy living. Unparalleled retirement living. After...
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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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This is a wonderful place to be. The staff does an excellent job at taking care of my loved one. Since coming to this community my loved one has thrived and that makes me very happy. Some of the staff here...
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.
One of the most difficult times in a family's life is having to find a senior home for their beloved elderly family members. As people age, they require a type of care that isn't necessarily easy to tend to. They require a type of assistance that is there for every hour of the day. With the...
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Heritage House is wonderful! The care givers are really terrific with our mom. Since placing her in the memory care facility, it has given our family peace of mind, just knowing she cant just walk out...
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.
Heritage House at Mountain View is nestled at the base of majestic Mount Rainier in Buckley, Washington. This facility is easily accessable because it is located on Highway 410 which leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the White Pass Ski Area. Buckley is a quick drive from Tacoma, 30...
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.
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
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, 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.
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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.
Welcome to Aegis of Laurelhurst! Our beautiful new community is nestled in the idyllic neighborhood of Laurelhurst. See how the beauty of the University of Washington provided the inspiration for our community, and how we look to provide an environment for a life well lived. While our community...
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Cost of independent living in Shore Acres, WA

The average cost of senior living in Shore Acres is $4,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olympia, WA with an average of $4,046 per month.

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

Shore Acres, WA
$4,262/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Shore Acres, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,920/mo
Independent Living
$4,262/mo

Independent living costs in Shore Acres, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,869/mo
Studio
$3,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,670/mo

Senior living costs in Shore Acres 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: Shore Acres, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShore Acres, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,521/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,920/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shore Acres, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shore Acres, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shore Acres, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Shore Acres, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shore Acres 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 average 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
Shore Acres, WA$4,247/mo$4,155/mo+2.2%
Washington$3,884/mo$3,765/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Shore Acres, WA
2024 average cost:$4,247/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,884/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shore Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Shore Acres

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.

South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA

5.0
My mom was here for several years and really enjoyed the other residents and the staff. It's a really small community, the smallest I've ever seen, and it's all on one level so it was easy for her to get around with her walker. Great for someone looking for a warm, family-like environment.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents in various communities, such as Cogir at The Narrows, where new residents were made to feel at home from day one. Residents of Cogir at The Narrows Tacoma Assisted Living also appreciate the strong sense of commu ...
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Varied and enjoyable dining experiences. Several communities offer delicious meals and unique dining experiences, making mealtimes a highlight for residents. At Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, residents enjoy an extensive menu and creative cooking, while at Cogir at The Narrows, residents commend the chef for accommodating individual p ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, both indoors and outdoors. Residents of Solstice at Point Defiance appreciate the staff's efforts to maintain the building, and those at Solstice at Point Defiance enjoy the park-like setting with beautiful gardens and outdo ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. Staff members go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support for residents. In the case of Bridgeport Place, the POA for a resident commends their attentiveness and responsiveness, while families at Peninsula express their gratitude for the warm and helpful nature of the staff.
Active social calendar with engaging activities. Communities offer a range of activities to encourage socializing and engage residents in new experiences. At Solstice at Point Defiance, residents enjoy activities like happy hours, while residents of Solstice at Point Defiance take part in gardening classes and outings to local restaurants.
Supportive and responsive administration. Administration teams work to address concerns and ensure resident satisfaction. Families at Brookdale Allenmore appreciate the open communication and attentiveness of the director, while residents of Holiday Peninsula commend the staff for their efforts to accommodate special needs and request ...
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Shore Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shore Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shore Acres, 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 Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres 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
30.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
52%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
44.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
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