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10 Best Independent Living Communities in King County, WA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the King County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in King County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 363 independent living facilities in King County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sand Point, Windermere and Madison Park.
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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.
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: 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.
Welcome to Gig Harbor's premier senior housing community. Situated on 27 acres in historic downtown Gig Harbor, Rosedale Village features single-level craftsman-style apartment homes. Adjacent to the popular Cushman Trail and walking distance to waterfront shops and restaurants, residents enjoy...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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: 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
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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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Affinity has been wonderful, we have had an incredible experience so far. What really stood out to us was how respectful all of the staff members are to the residents living there. Everyone who works there...
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.
At Affinity at Arlington we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rent includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub, community garden, dog...
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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.
Welcome to Cedar Pointe Apartments a 55+ apartment community located in beautiful Arlington, Washington. Just minutes from the Freeway, Tulalip Casino, Outlet Mall, and many other convenient shopping locations. Currently offering spacious new 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes featuring granite...

Cost of independent living in King County, WA

The average cost of senior living in King County is $4,113 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Black Diamond, WA with an average of $3,935 per month.

Independent living costs in King County, WA, vs. nearby counties

King County, WA
$4,227/mo

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

King County, WA
$4,227/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in King County, WA, vs. other senior living options

$7,563/mo
Independent Living
$4,227/mo

Independent living costs in King County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,442/mo
Studio
$3,843/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,922/mo

Senior living costs in King County 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: King County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKing County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,227/mo$4,017/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$6,677/mo$6,450/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$7,563/mo$8,247/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
King County, WA:$4,227/mo
Washington:$4,017/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
King County, WA:$6,677/mo
Washington:$6,450/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
King County, WA:$7,563/mo
Washington:$8,247/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in King County

Recent reviews for independent living in King County

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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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.

King County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in King County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in King County, 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 King County 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 King County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
King County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in King County 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 King County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
King County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in King County 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 King County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
King County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
40%
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