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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jefferson County, WA

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The cost of independent living in Jefferson County is about $4,442 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 129 options. Read 487 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 Heatheridge Housing Co-Op
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.
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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.
Photo of Amica On The Gorge
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.
Photo of Tillicum Terrace
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.
Photo of Pioneer Housing Co-Op
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.
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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.
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Michelin chef, sauna in every room, 24 hour security and valet services. Splendid views of the Meadows and Forests, with the Sooke mountians to the north. Songbirds sing, as a gentle wind ruffles the drying...
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.
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: 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.
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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Photo of Kensington
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.
Photo of Evergreen Terrace
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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.
Photo of Berwick House Retirement
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Jefferson County, WA

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $4,442 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Forks, WA with an average of $2,634 per month.

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

Jefferson County, WA
$4,442/mo

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

Jefferson County, WA
$4,442/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,208/mo
Independent Living
$4,442/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,819/mo
Studio
$5,402/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,741/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,924/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson 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: Jefferson County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,442/mo$4,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,916/mo$5,256/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,208/mo$5,141/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson County, WA:$4,442/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson County, WA:$4,916/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson County, WA:$5,208/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Jefferson County, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jefferson County 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
Jefferson County, WA$3,672/mo$3,371/mo+8.9%
Washington$3,564/mo$3,317/mo+7.5%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Jefferson County, WA
2024 average cost:$3,672/mo
2023 average cost:$3,371/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,564/mo
2023 average cost:$3,317/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson County

Trustwell Living at Sinclair Place in Sequim, WA

4.3
Nurse [name removed] is wonderful. The staff all seem to care about the residents and their families. Housekeeping was good,. I would recommend this place to others, for sure.

Vineyard Park at Bremerton Senior Living

4.6
The people are wonderfully friendly and the space is a good fit for my dad. I do wish that the staff was more organized and communicated with each other better. I don't know that the organization and communication issue is unique to such facilities. Overall I would recommend Laurel Glen at ...
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Amica Somerset House in Victoria, BC

5.0
This is an unusual place. All the residents and all the staff I've talked to love this place. They The staff enjoy working here. The residents have a variety of things to do and are generally occupied, not just sitting around watching TV. The food is excellent. One has a choice of which ...
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Jefferson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
46.4%
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