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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Thrift, WA
The cost of independent living in Thrift is about $3,490 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 212 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
Review score
40 reviews
Finding a place for my mom that matched her expectations and mine was quite the adventure. Cedar Ridge was very welcoming and allowed us to visit numerous times before we made any type of commitment. This is...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
9.2
Review score
11 reviews
If you are bored it is your fault. There is always something to do. The food is delicious and a good variety. The building is beautiful and the management is awesome. They absolutely love each and every one...
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.
At Julian Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities and pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.6
Review score
44 reviews
The staff is very friendly administration is helpful. They have frequent turnover of their staff but no issues with that. When there are concerns they typically address it quickly. Hope this helps.
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.
Exceptional Senior Living?Building a great senior life requires a great backdrop. At our vibrant, welcoming community, you’ll find exceptional assisted living care in an environment with maximum home-sweet-home factor. That means fewer worries, more options for interesting things to do, and a...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.3
Review score
9 reviews
They have gone through 4 activity coordinators over the past year. Activities are canceled spontaneously with no notice. The food is very slow to be served and mediocre at best. They frequently run out of...
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.
Bonaventure Puyallup is a beautiful place to live.with stunning apartments, amazing care and medical staff, and a magical resident culture, this is truly a wonderful place to live.we have Independent Suites, Assisted Living Suites and private Memory Care suites. We can take someone on their...
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1717 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
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7.1
Review score
53 reviews
This place is just great. The staff here are so wonderful and caring, and there always seems to be something going on! My mom has made so many wonderful friends as she has met her kind and friendly...
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.
Willow Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built atop 24 acres of beautifully landscaped woods with winding paths and a pond, Willow Gardens provides you with a comfortable setting you'll be delighted to call home. And we're just minutes from the...
8.5
Review score
4 reviews
I recently made a 2500 mi. Move from TX to Puyallup. The office staff was so great in helping me get all the paperwork together and to work with me in coordinating a move in date with my timeframe in TX....
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.
We offer one and two bedroom apartments for independent seniors at an affordable cost with modern conveniences. Our social rooms are designed for large screen television viewing, playing bingo and cards, hosting events and potlucks or visiting with family and residents. Our building are access...
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8.4
Review score
44 reviews
Overall my Mom is having a good experience - they have a big turn over of staff and seem to be short handed a lot - it hasn't affected my Mom very much other than the food - it's really hit and miss...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
7.5
Review score
7 reviews
I picked this community, because it was the only one that offered to rent to me. It's turned out to be the nicest place I've lived in, all things considered. I'd be comfortable giving Affinity my...
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.
At Affinity at Puyallup 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.Rents start at $1,430, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Thrift, WA
The average cost of senior living in Thrift is $3,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McChord AFB, WA with an average of $3,470 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thrift, WA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Thrift, WA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Thrift
Recent reviews for independent living in Thrift
Farrington Court in Kent, WA
5.0
My 88 year old mother moved in 6 months ago. It has been the best thing to happen to her and the rest of the family too. She has her own one bedroom apartment with a full kitchen if needed although she eats all her meals down in the dining room with her new friends. There are so many activities ...
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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.
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.
Thrift independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thrift independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thrift, 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 Thrift 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 Thrift partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thrift, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thrift 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 Thrift communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thrift, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thrift 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 Thrift offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thrift, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Brookdale Allenmore IL and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thrift, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Thrift, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Thrift, Washington are Brookdale Allenmore IL, Cogir of Kent and Revel Lacey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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