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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.
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: 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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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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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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Heritage House Morton is a very nice facility and it has worked very well for my family, and I'm glad that there hasn't really been any issues.
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.
Heritage House is located in Morton, Washington along the banks of the Tilton River. The facility is located in a natural area wheredeer, bald eagles, otters and other wildlife play. Morton annually hosts a timber carnival which attracts people from throughout the northwest and Canada.
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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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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.
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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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: 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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Few places are as stunningly beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. Fewer still encompass the gracious lifestyle, peace of mind and opportunities of Panorama. Located in Lacey, Washington on a beautiful 120-acre campus near the picturesque state capital of Olympia, Panorama is an evergreen oasis,...
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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: 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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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, 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.
As seniors, we have lives full of memories, experiences, and knowledge. We have raised families, pursued careers, and worked hard for our futures. We are independent adults who like to be in control of our lives and make our own decisions. Hearthside would like to assist you in your quest for...
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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.
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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.
We invite you to consider Somerset as your new home and look forward to welcoming you as a future resident. We strive to accommodate the changing needs of today’s seniors while creating a sense of home and family atmosphere.Somerset offers a variety of apartments: Studio, modified one-bedroom,...
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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, 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.
Enter Hemlock Court into a nicely furnished lobby where you have access to the elevator and game room where a resident can play pool or work out on our exercise equipmentAs you take the elevator to the second floor, you find eleven one-bedroom apartments off of a central lobby furnished for your...
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: 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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My friend is doing great here! She has made a lot of new friends and seems to be happy. She has mentioned they have events for birthdays and offer food and snacks.
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.
The Boardwalk Apartments are located three blocks from the downtown core of Olympia. They are one block from the Farmers Market, one block from the Boardwalk at Percival Landing which extends along the waterfront between the Port of Olympia and the southern tip of Budd Inlet, one block from the...
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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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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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It's good. It's an independent living rental and you really have to be independent to live here. The're one story, little 4-plex cottages that are a pretty good size. They have a little yard and a lot of the...
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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.
Located in beautiful West Olympia, Cooper Point Village offers charming Cape Cod style, single story apartment homes, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices,...

Cost of independent living in Onalaska, WA

The average cost of senior living in Onalaska is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napavine, WA with an average of $2,760 per month.

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

Onalaska, WA
$3,598/mo
$2,760/mo
$3,551/mo

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

Onalaska, WA
$3,598/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$5,036/mo
Independent Living
$3,598/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,852/mo
Studio
$4,572/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,153/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,058/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,699/mo

Senior living costs in Onalaska 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: Onalaska, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOnalaska, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,598/mo$4,148/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,842/mo$5,292/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,036/mo$5,141/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Onalaska, WA:$3,598/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Onalaska, WA:$4,842/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Onalaska, WA:$5,036/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Onalaska, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Onalaska 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Onalaska, WA$3,599/mo$3,432/mo+4.9%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Onalaska, WA
2024 average cost:$3,599/mo
2023 average cost:$3,432/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 Onalaska

Recent reviews for independent living in Onalaska

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

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the warm and friendly nature of the staff at various communities. Residents and families of DeTray's Colonial Inn Retirement Apartments, The Firs, and Capital Place all express appreciation for the kindness and helpfulness of the staff.
Variety of social activities. Engaging social activities are another key feature mentioned in many reviews. Residents of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma, Julian Estates, and Revel Lacey enjoy the wide range of offerings at their communities, from music and movies to crafts and outings.
Thoughtfully designed apartments. Reviews consistently praise the thoughtful design of the apartments in various communities. At Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community, residents appreciate the modern kitchens and spacious living areas, while Bonaventure of Lacey Senior Living mentions the convenience of having a ...
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On-site dining with accommodating chefs. Throughout reviews, the quality of the dining experiences stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Revel Lacey, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, making mealtimes a highlight for residents.
Access to transportation. Transportation options are another important feature mentioned in many reviews. Families of residents at Merrill Gardens at Tacoma, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, and Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community all mention the convenience of having shuttle services to help residents ...
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Communication between staff and families. Clear and frequent communication between staff and families is highly valued in several communities. At Merrill Gardens at Tacoma, families appreciate the updates and open dialogue between staff and their loved ones, ensuring care needs are being met.
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Onalaska independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onalaska independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onalaska, 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 Onalaska 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 Onalaska partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onalaska, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Onalaska 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 Onalaska communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Onalaska, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onalaska 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 Onalaska offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onalaska, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
49%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Revel Lacey and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated independent living facilities near Onalaska, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 110 independent living facilities near Onalaska, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Onalaska, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Brookdale Allenmore IL. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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