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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Vail, WA
The cost of independent living in Vail is about $3,453 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 183 options. Read 2573 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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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,...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Olympia we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,345, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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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.
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My mom is living in a clean community. She is eating from the community and they prepare good meals. There is activities available for my mom and the residents. I feel that my mom is safe here.
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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.
Lakewood Meadows is a new apartment community designed exclusively for seniors in Lakewood. Each apartment offers the modern convenience of new appliances, and the comfort of accessible floor plans and quality finishes. Professionally decorated community rooms offer bingo, potlucks, arts and...
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.
From the moment you enter Maple Creek you’ll feel the warmth and caring, from the staff and tenants. Maple Creek overlooks the beautiful Ponce De Leon Creek, surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of nature.Maple Creek is located directly across the street from the Lakewood Town Center....
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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.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
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Heritage House Morton is a very nice facility and it has worked very well for my family, and I'm glad that there hasn't really been any issues.
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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 is located in Morton, Washington along the banks of the Tilton River. The facility is located in a natural area wheredeer, bald eagles, otters and other wildlife play. Morton annually hosts a timber carnival which attracts people from throughout the northwest and Canada.
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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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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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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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The best part of Narrows Glen is the staff members and management that make everyone feel welcome and secure. I am very pleased with the care involved with daily life for example the detail of the meal...
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.
Welcome to Narrows Glen! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, Washington.Make yourself at home at Narrows Glen in Tacoma, Washington. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new...
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I would tell others that it is a user friendly place. Life Manor is a great location, and reasonably priced. Everyone seems to look after for each other. The residents seem to really care.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life Manor Assisted Living offers the safe and caring community that seniors are looking for in the beautiful city of Tacoma, WA. Our seniors will find that Tacoma has much to offer. In addition to its natural beauty this city also provides residents and guests with opportunities to shop, golf,...
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They do not offer a meal option at this independent community. The staff and residents have been friendly. They do offer daily activities. They do lock the doors in the evening and you have to have a key...
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.
Life Manor-Golden Opportunity is an independent living community located in Tacoma, Washington. A part of Pierce County, Tacoma is a mid-size urban city counting about 250,000 people. The city offers a variety of dining and nightlife, an extensive farmers market, golfing, hiking and biking...
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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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: 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.
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.
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.
"Look No Further Than In the Heart of Tacoma's North End!" Make Lawn Courte your new home and experience the luxury of living in one of Tacoma's most prestigious communities. An excellent location in Tacoma's North End provides you with easy access to shopping and the freeway. Although located...
Cost of independent living in Vail, WA
The average cost of senior living in Vail is $3,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mossyrock, WA with an average of $2,308 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Vail, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Vail
Recent reviews for independent living in Vail
Trustwell Living at Highlander Place in Kelso, WA
3.5
It's a friendly and caring place. On the smaller side so residents get the attention they need. Rooms are laid out well. It being all on one level is a plus.
Chateau at Valley Center in Renton, WA
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My sister and I could not be more pleased with the care our parents have received while living at the Chateau at Valley Center. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The staff is amazing and truly care for the residents. The facilities are beautiful and always seasonally ...
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Farrington Court in Kent, WA
5.0
My 88 year old mother moved in 6 months ago. It has been the best thing to happen to her and the rest of the family too. She has her own one bedroom apartment with a full kitchen if needed although she eats all her meals down in the dining room with her new friends. There are so many activities ...
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Vail independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vail independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vail, 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 Vail 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 Vail 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
22.6%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Vail 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 Vail communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.2%
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Room service
Room service
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35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vail 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 Vail offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.6%
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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