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The cost of independent living in West Blakely is about $4,510 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 739 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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
You come first. That’s what we truly believe at Vashon Community Care (VCC). All of our senior living programs and services are designed to support who you are and the way you want to live.Every aspect of our daily schedule is specially tailored for each individual resident, emphasizing your...
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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
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.
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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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.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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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.
Convenient to retail shopping, public transportation, medical facilities and parks. Indoor community rooms and outdoor courtyards for recreation and relaxation. We have planned activities and events.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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Cost of independent living in West Blakely, WA

The average cost of senior living in West Blakely is $4,510 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stansberry Lake, WA with an average of $3,853 per month.

Independent living costs in West Blakely, WA, vs. nearby cities

West Blakely, WA
$4,510/mo

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

West Blakely, WA
$4,510/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in West Blakely, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,498/mo
Independent Living
$4,510/mo

Independent living costs in West Blakely, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,493/mo
Studio
$4,949/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,636/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,452/mo

Senior living costs in West Blakely 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: West Blakely, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Blakely, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,510/mo$4,156/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$5,359/mo$5,264/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$5,498/mo$5,157/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
West Blakely, WA:$4,510/mo
Washington:$4,156/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
West Blakely, WA:$5,359/mo
Washington:$5,264/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
West Blakely, WA:$5,498/mo
Washington:$5,157/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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Independent living costs in West Blakely, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Blakely 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Blakely, WA$3,611/mo$3,866/mo-6.6%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
West Blakely, WA
2024 average cost:$3,611/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:-6.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Blakely

Recent reviews for independent living in West Blakely

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

5.0
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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Life Manor-Golden Opportunity in Tacoma, WA

4.7
We were looking for a community where our loved one would not feel like they were a dependent senior and Life Manor really makes it that way. He feels like he is just a senior living in a community. He can do what he chooses to do but if he doesn't feel like he wants to participate that is fine ...
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West Blakely independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Blakely independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Blakely, 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 West Blakely 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 West Blakely partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Blakely, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Blakely 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 West Blakely communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Blakely, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Blakely 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 West Blakely offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Blakely, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fieldstone Rolling Bay and Fieldstone Memory Care, Wyatt House Retirement Center and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Blakely, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near West Blakely, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Blakely, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Merrill Gardens at Wright Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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