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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Union, WA
The cost of independent living in Union is about $4,055 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 333 options. Read 4461 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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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....
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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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They have a lot of activities that they provide. I like them but I think there's something they can do to have more group activities that go outside of the facility, which means having some sort of van...
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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.
Walking distance from banks, drugstores, grocery stores, library, movie theater, and much more! Close to the Light Rail service and on the bus line!
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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.
Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court, a brand new, eco-friendly affordable senior living community in Rainier Valley, Seattle offers everything needed to keep active seniors connected to the diverse and vibrant community that surrounds them! From exciting biking and walking trails to recreational...
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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.
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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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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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...
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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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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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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.
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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.
Where it’s home & you’re family!A familiar lifestyle with just the right level of care. Independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care in our brand new Renton location.
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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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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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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.
The Hearthstone is an assisted living community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Green Lake in Seattle, King County, Washington. Our scenic community overlooks lush green city parks and the calm waters of Green Lake, providing a natural oasis in the heart of the city. Seattle is a modern,...
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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: 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.
The Lodge at Eagle Ridge is a premier retirement and assisted living community committed to providing seniors with a place they can truly call home. The Lodge provides an array of features from unique apartment settings, restaurant style dinning choices, upscale décor, banquet and catering...
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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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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.
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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I like the care at this community for my mom. The staff are outstanding and very attentive to her needs. She is liking the menu and the great variety to choose from. The community is clean and a great...
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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.
If you're looking for a caring place to call home in Grays Harbor County, look no further than Westhaven Villa. Next to Grays Harbor Community Hospital on Anderson Dr. in Aberdeen, WA, this comfortable community has just the services you need. Our loving caregivers can help whether you need just...
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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...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Cost of independent living in Union, WA
The average cost of senior living in Union is $4,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elma, WA with an average of $3,003 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Union, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Union, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Union
Recent reviews for independent living in Union
Aegis of Kirkland
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I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5.
My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the communities, with residents and staff creating a welcoming environment. At Meridian at Stone Creek, some residents go out of their way to make new friends and invite family to activities. The staff at Brookdale Olympia East are ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered in communities. For instance, at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, residents can participate in music performances, nature walks, and excursions. At Revel Lacey, there are numerous outings to sports events and other fun ...
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Professional and friendly staff. Many reviews praise the helpful and friendly nature of the staff at the communities. At Brookdale Foundation House, the dining staff go above and beyond to spoil residents, while the maintenance staff are prompt in addressing needs. The staff at Merrill Gardens at Wright Park are also highly ...
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Pet-friendly communities. Several communities are pet friendly, allowing residents to bring their beloved companions with them. At Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, not only are pets welcomed, but residents can reserve cottages surrounded by forest, creating a perfect setting for furry friends.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. At Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, the community is beautifully maintained, with flowers, plants, and veggie gardens adding to the picturesque surroundings.
Open communication and transparency. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Madison House, the staff are open to feedback and make changes to improve the community experience, as demonstrated by their recent implementatio ...
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Union independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union, 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 Union 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 Union partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
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Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Edmonds and Sunrise of Bellevue are the top-rated independent living facilities near Union, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 333 independent living facilities near Union, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Union, Washington are Brookdale Allenmore IL, Revel Lacey and Cogir of Kent. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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