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The cost of independent living in Yelm is about $3,879 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 254 options. Read 3924 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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Photo of The Rivers at Puyallup
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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Staff is friendly and helpful. They treated my mom with love and kindness like she was their own family. They really did treat us like family. They had great communication throughout the entire process. My...
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.
At The Rivers at Puyallup, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Puyallup is an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community located just outside of downtown Puyallup, a quiet town with many...
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What we like the most about Julian Estates is the staff. They are all friendly, helpful and attentive. The cleanliness, the food is good... it's just been a really good experience. Based on the experience we...
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.
At Julian Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities and pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
Photo of Merrill Gardens at Auburn
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88 Floor plans available
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Merrill gardens was very nice. It was all [name removed] desire to leave. Staff were very accommodating with our particularly difficult and unique situation.
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.
We offer senior living in the heart of charming downtown Auburn, near the transit center and city hall. Enjoy living in the middle of downtown Auburn, close to a variety of stores, multiple restaurants, entertainment options and the Sounder train station.The community offers spacious private...
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My husband & I would give Gibson Garden a 5 on all categories above. Our apt has a deck with very fine mesh screen that let's in no bugs, sunny at times & beautiful hanging baskets with room for 3+ deck...
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.
Gibson Gardens is a great community in the hills of Tacoma featuring 122 large apartments with full amenities. All apartment homes include full sized washers & dryers, microwave, oven and full sized dishwashers for your convenience. The spacious living rooms have electric fireplaces for immediate...
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Food is great. Need more activities. The staff is great they learn names right away and warmly greet residents. Always receptive special requests or needs. The only thing that we wish they had was a bigger...
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.
Chateau Valley Center is a trusted, locally owned, family-owned and operated senior living community in Renton, Washington, serving families across Fairwood, Kent, and South Seattle for over 20 years. Located just steps from Valley Medical Center and close to local parks, shopping, and cultural...
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Easy for mom to get around, exercise program, friendly staff. They need more help in diner, too short staffed and not really balanced meals.
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.
When you visit Madrona Park in the heart of Federal Way, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is bustling, people are laughing, and friends are chatting. Some are planning outings...
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Photo of DeTray's Colonial Inn Retirement Apartments
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From the beginning to arrival they were great. The are compassionate, caring and involved, the thoughtful organization, the quality of the building, the maintenance and the quality of the food and activities...
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.
Active and independent seniors have trusted DeTray's Colonial Inn Retirement Apartments to provide peaceful and secure independent living accommodations since 1998.We work hard every day to make sure our residents have every opportunity to live as they wish.We provide valuable services,...
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My Mom [removed name] is a resident there. Although she is new to Avista, she already feels safe and cared for. The staff are so sweet to her. I live in ID so it is comforting to know she is well taken...
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.
At Avista Sumner, our caring and devoted staff work to make each resident feel like family. We are located in beautiful Sumner, Washington, just a short light rail ride south of Seattle. We are very close to downtown Sumner and about four miles west of Lake Tapps.Sumner is a wonderful place to...
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Photo of Village Green Senior Living Federal Way
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What we like the most about Village Green is our food and the server, [name removed]. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Village Green Retirement Campus is a Northwest premier residential community for seniors, offering independent and assisted living. It is owned and operated by the Powell Family of Federal Way. Their focus is a true homelike atmosphere filled with family, friends, neighbors and people that...
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It gave me a warm inviting environment. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Find the vibrant home and compassionate care you have been searching for at Regency Newcastle. Our beautiful senior community in Newcastle, Washington, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care, emphasizing individualized care that enables residents to live as independently as...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
2020 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.9
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My experience has been fantastic. I have been here 14 months and everything is better than I expected. The staff has gone over and above to make sure I and my wife, who is in there memory care unit, can be...
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.
Merrill Gardens is an all-inclusive community. Choose from a studio, one-, or two-bedroom private apartment home. Enjoy concierge services, daily scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing and weekly housekeeping.Our Anytime Dining program keeps up with our residents schedule with fresh,...
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Honestly all a 5 and as for friendliness it would be a 10. All the staff know the residents and they even recognize me and chat about my family. It is the reason I felt comfortable with having my parents...
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.
Crista Shores, which is a part of the CRISTA Senior Living family is located on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula. Here you can take in the picturesque beauty of Dyes Inlet, with sealife, bald eagles, and beach views outside of each apartment. Stroll along the five-mile Clear Creek Trail with a...
Photo of Fountain Court
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My father did not attend any activities, his choice. My Father needs to be told that he needs to shower, change clothes, get up and walk around and go outside. It seems like he needs more care than an...
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.
Fountain Court is an assisted living community located near the foothills of Mount Rainier in Maple Valley, Washington. Our community offers residents beautiful scenery with our gardens. Maple Valley also has all of the beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer, and it is only a short drive to...
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Photo of Holiday Bridge Park
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The staff is great. Very friendly. I haven't had food as it is my stepfather who is living there. From what I have seen it's a good experience. The cleanliness is great. The room size is a little small for...
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.
Bridge Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated on charmingly landscaped grounds in a peaceful corner of southwestern Seattle, you'll love the coziness of our community while enjoying the convenience of the nearby city. We're just minutes from...
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Photo of Solista Bellevue by Cogir
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What we like the most about the Solista Bellevue by Cogir community is the overall friendliness and caring of the staff, my loved ones like it there, and dogs are permitted.
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.
Nestled in a serene neighborhood between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish is Solista Bellevue by Cogir — a multi-story community offering private living options, friendly fellowship, and great independent living services. Holiday The Bellevue Garden is surrounded by sturdy pines and thick...
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5 on all. The place is amazing and so are the folks that help him. He really loves the food! The price is great and the staff is amazing. I would recommend Liberty Place to anyone looking for a place. I...
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.
At Liberty Place, we provide thoughtful attention while giving residents the daily assistance they need. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Sinclair Inlet in Port Orchard, Washington. We provides luxurious senior living in a small close knit community that is surrounded by...
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What I like the most about the community is the cleanliness, and the staff are the most amazing, and my mother loves it there, she's really happy. Yes, I would recommend this community to others, actually I...
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.
Willow Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built atop 24 acres of beautifully landscaped woods with winding paths and a pond, Willow Gardens provides you with a comfortable setting you'll be delighted to call home. And we're just minutes from the...
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Photo of Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows
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The staff is excellent, the activities are plentiful and the is food excellent. The apartments are Different sizes, one would have to see them. I would recommend it to others who are currently searching for...
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.
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows (AZ) Auburn, WA Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows is a highly rated community in Auburn WA which offers both assisted living and memory care. Auburn is ideally situated for those wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Cascade foothills, views of Mt. Rainier...
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This is my first time being involved in a care home. I would give an overall 4 for every category. They were really good to my sister. She was able to stop drinking and was clean her entire stay. Again it's...
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.
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community located on 3 acres in the heart of a quiet residential neighborhood in Federal Way, Washington. The community is close to shopping, major freeways and situated between Metro Tacoma and Seattle....
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Seems like there's been some front desk turn-over, not sure why. The food is ok, but on my tour it was described as "farm-to-table" and it is more like almost average diner food. The hallways, particulary...
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.
The Lodge at Eagle Ridge is an assisted living community located just outside of Seattle in Renton, Washington. This residential district is conveniently only about 10 miles from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, making it incredibly easy for family to visit from anywhere in the world....
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The staff are very friendly and responsive when Steve calls. The dining facility is open from 7am - 7pm and they are generous in bringing extra when asked. The apartment is spacious and has great light!
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.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve a  lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better. Our community offers independent...
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The building is very well kept and inviting and the staff is friendly. My Mom got one of the mid sized rooms and it was a perfect size for her.
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.
Comfortable living arrangements and commitment to service make The Sequoia an attractive community within itself. Residents enjoy living in private apartments—furnished and decorated with their favorite things. Each apartment is designed for safe, comfortable living, with cable TV, a...
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This is a humble and cozy assisted living /retirement community. The care staff are very kind. There is always something to keep the residents engaged and entertained. I pray that whatever this community...
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.
Peoples Retirement Community is a residential environment serving our community and is designed to accommodate active, self sufficient, senior adults, seniors who require modest assistance in order to maintain personal dignity and self reliance as well as a Secured Alzheimer's/Dementia Community....
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5 on all and 4 on the food, there is a bit of room to improve on that one. The first time mom was there for a few days. [name removed], the director, introduced her to a resident woman who was the "welcoming...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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The staff are attentive and kind. Facility is well taken care of with a few updates needed. I would recommend them to others - they have the best all around care for seniors. Affordable and not overpriced.
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.
Outside the main entrance to Patriots Landing Retirement Community near Puget Sound, WA, fly the flags of the U.S. Army, the Air Force, The U.S. Navy, and the Marine Corps. In a nod to those who have served our county, Patriots Landing was initially designed exclusively for retired and former...
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Cost of independent living in Yelm, WA

The average cost of senior living in Yelm is $3,879 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centralia, WA with an average of $3,402 per month.

Independent living costs in Yelm, WA, vs. nearby cities

Yelm, WA
$3,879/mo
$3,685/mo
$4,300/mo

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

Yelm, WA
$3,879/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Yelm, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,559/mo
Independent Living
$3,879/mo

Independent living costs in Yelm, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,865/mo
Studio
$3,612/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,559/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,987/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,271/mo

Senior living costs in Yelm 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: Yelm, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYelm, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,879/mo$4,181/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,888/mo$5,278/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,559/mo$5,194/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Yelm, WA:$3,879/mo
Washington:$4,181/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Yelm, WA:$4,888/mo
Washington:$5,278/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Yelm, WA:$5,559/mo
Washington:$5,194/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Yelm, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Yelm 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
Yelm, WA$3,569/mo$3,537/mo+0.9%
Washington$3,639/mo$3,442/mo+5.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Yelm, WA
2024 average cost:$3,569/mo
2023 average cost:$3,537/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,639/mo
2023 average cost:$3,442/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Yelm

Recent reviews for independent living in Yelm

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.

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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Yelm independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yelm independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yelm, 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 Yelm 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 Yelm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yelm, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.6%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Yelm 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 Yelm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yelm, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.2%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yelm 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 Yelm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yelm, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.7%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
40.3%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Prestige Senior Living Rosemont, Revel Issaquah and Brookdale West Seattle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Yelm, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 254 independent living facilities near Yelm, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Yelm, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cogir of Kent and Farrington Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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