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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bluelight, WA

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The cost of independent living in Bluelight is about $3,611 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 44 options. Read 529 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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When looking for a new place to live, I was really drawn to Ponderosa. I heard great things about it. My move in process was really fast and was made easy for me. I would recommend Ponderosa to anyone;...
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.
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Team members are always helpful, caring and loving! Everyone here treats the residents with respect and dignity - this is family!
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.
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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.
We have large, one bedroom apartments that are 672 square feet, walk in closets,  and extra storage space on the balcony/patio.  We also have a seasonal heated pool and indoor hot tub.  Our community has many different resident activities to get involved with.  We are a pet friendly...
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I have made my home at Fieldstone West for 18 months. I appreciate living in such a safe, caring and lovely community. All staff, no matter their position, are friendly, caring and make the residents feel...
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.
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It was fine but we decided to go with a condo.
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.
Park Meadows Retirement Community, the newest 55+ retirement residence in the Yakima area. Park Meadows is situated overlooking the beautiful greens of Chesterley Park. We offer distinctive spacious one- and two-bedroom suites complete with full kitchens, and washer/dryer. Park Meadows is also...
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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.
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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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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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I am absolutely loving it here. They offer a lot of activities and amenities. I do water aerobics several times a week and it’s free. I also make use of the exercise room near the business center; I play...
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.
~Maintenance free living~Brand new building~Access controlled entry~Downtown shopping and restaurants 5 minutes away~On bus line~Opportunity to meet new friends~New appliances- microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher    
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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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my mother spent a year at Guardian Angel Homes in richland 2011-2012. She passed away there. The staff there gave her the utmost quality of care and provided for her dignity also. Always. And I was...
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.
Guardian Angel Homes offers a wide range of care from minimal assistance to meeting the special needs of our Alzheimer's and Dementia residents.Our staff consist of experienced caregivers committed to the health, safety and well-being of our residents. We endeavor to provide a "home away from...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Bluelight, WA

The average cost of senior living in Bluelight is $3,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granger, WA with an average of $2,664 per month.

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

Bluelight, WA
$3,611/mo
$3,751/mo
$3,751/mo

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

Bluelight, WA
$3,611/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,858/mo
Independent Living
$3,611/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,285/mo
Studio
$4,309/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,779/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,673/mo

Senior living costs in Bluelight 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: Bluelight, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBluelight, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,611/mo$4,148/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,693/mo$5,292/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$4,858/mo$5,141/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Bluelight, WA:$3,611/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Bluelight, WA:$4,693/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Bluelight, WA:$4,858/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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Independent living costs in Bluelight, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bluelight 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bluelight, WA$2,640/mo$3,080/mo-14.3%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Bluelight, WA
2024 average cost:$2,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,080/mo
Percent change:-14.3%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bluelight

Recent reviews for independent living in Bluelight

Brookdale Richland

4.5
I had to move my mother here recently. The staff have been very friendly and helpful. I ate lunch there one day with mom and the food was very good and it was nice to have a selection of main dishes instead of just one. The building seems to be cheerful, clean, and all staff have been great. ...
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Avamere of Hermiston

3.8
Staff are friendly and helpful. The facility allows for clients to have a much independence as they want. Very positive environment. With food -They could cook what they have on the menu. They make fancy names but the food is not even close. They need more of a variety of vegetables offered. ...
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Parkview Estates in Kennewick, WA

5.0
We went with Parkview Estates because some of the studio apartments are located at the end of the wings of the hallway and they are a little bigger but the same price. She also liked the setting, it is set back in a residential community so it is not on a main street. The value for the money ...
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Bluelight independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluelight independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluelight, 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 Bluelight 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 Bluelight partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bluelight, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluelight 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 Bluelight communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bluelight, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluelight 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 Bluelight offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
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