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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Lewis, WA
The cost of independent living in Fort Lewis is about $3,486 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 170 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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9.8
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The support, care, and attention my parents have received is consistently outstanding. The facility itself is gorgeous, the staff are uniformly friendly and supportive, and the array of activities offered...
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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Staff is great. My mom's only disappointment is that she's uniquely spry and healthy at 85. So many of her peers need walkers & wheelchairs she often feels like she's in an 'old folks home.'
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Lacey is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the best...
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9.2
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19 reviews
What I always liked about the Village is they provide a calm and mellow environment that is not too cramped. The staff shortage had been an ongoing issue ( especially in the kitchen). Also, their hair salon...
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.
The Village Senior Living offers expansive common areas, large apartments and an array of services & amenities for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our community is four stories with apartments on the first three floors dedicated to assisted living and personal care...
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8.0
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3 reviews
My grandmother moved into Kings Manor just over a week and a half ago and is incredibly happy with her choice. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The day she moved in we had staff coming to...
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.
Welcome to Kings Manor Senior Living Community, a beautiful non-profit home for assisted living services. We are proud of our distinguished history of providing quality care to seniors in the scenic South Sound area.Our goal at King's Manor is to meet each resident's individual needs while...
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18 reviews
People are friendly. The place is very nice my dad likes it very much. We picked this community because, it was the best place we looked at out of four places.
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’re asked to wear a lot of hats in life like loving husband, model employee, and supportive parent, but one of the most challenging roles to fill is caregiver. Caregivers are often forced to walk fine lines, lines like being available to keep an eye on their dad in case he takes another fall,...
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Patriots Landing is a great place to live. The building is bright and clean and the staff friendly and helpful. There are lots of activities if you want to keep busy and a library or your own apartment if...
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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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.
Nestled in quaint University Place, The Cottages at Peach Creek offers charming craftsman style apartment homes, complete with pitched roofs, shingle exteriors and lovely front porches on every residence. All residences include attached one- and two-car garages, beautifully landscaped private...
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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.
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.
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
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....
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.
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Fort Lewis, WA
The average cost of senior living in Fort Lewis is $3,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McChord AFB, WA with an average of $3,453 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Lewis, WA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Lewis, WA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Lewis
Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Lewis
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.
Affinity at Puyallup
5.0
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. The staff are excellent. The tour was great and they answered all of my questions and showed me around to everything.
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews from Brookdale Allenmore IL and Revel Lacey mention the friendly and inviting nature of the communities they are in, with residents and staff alike making new friends and creating a sense of belonging.
Varied activities to suit individual interests. Residents at Merrill Gardens at Wright Park enjoy the diverse activities offered, including on-campus events, weekly outings, and daily activities tailored to residents' hobbies and interests.
Attentive and helpful staff. Reviews for Brookdale Allenmore IL and Revel Lacey highlight the kind and supportive nature of their communities' staff, who go the extra mile to make residents feel at home and meet their needs.
Delicious and customizable dining options. According to reviews from Brookdale Allenmore IL and Revel Lacey, the dining experiences at their communities are a major draw, with accommodating chefs and a range of tasty, home-cooked meals to choose from.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Residents of Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Brookdale Allenmore IL appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, from well-manicured gardens and walking paths to spotless living spaces and common areas.
Flexible transportation services. Transportation options at Revel Lacey and Brookdale Allenmore IL make getting around a breeze, with residents praising the convenience of door-to-door service for medical appointments, shopping trips, and social outings
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Fort Lewis independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Lewis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis 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
18.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Lewis, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Revel Lacey and Brookdale Allenmore IL are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Lewis, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Fort Lewis, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Lewis, Washington are Revel Lacey, Brookdale Allenmore IL and Gig Harbor Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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