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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Key Center, WA

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zipAveragecost: $3,465

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Photo of Holiday Peninsula
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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31 reviews
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The staff has been on point with us and never hesitant to help out. It's a beautiful place and were super happy my mom is there.
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.
Peninsula provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Surround yourself with crystal clear waters and snow-capped mountain views at our Gig Harbor senior living community. You'll enjoy the natural beauty of the region and the convenience of being centrally located...
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44 Floor plans available
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55 reviews
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The residents are active, out and about, doing things. Not like a lot of other places we saw where the halls were ghost towns. Food is excellent. Everyone is so friendly and we would absolutely recommend The...
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.
Come enjoy the good life at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing!Our senior living lifestyle offerings provide you with the level of care you may need to live the life you love. Nestled in the greenery of the Pacific Northwest, our customized on-site services and impressive amenities truly set The...
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55 Floor plans available
8.1
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8.1
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The staff were patient and caring. There was staff turnover that made activities inconsistent since there weren't always enough activity directors. Overall it was a good place to have my husband. The...
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.
At Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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I am so happy we found this wonderful facility for our mother. Mom had a stroke in July of 2014, and we had just about despaired over her care, and then Debra invited us to move (early!). Mom has dementia...
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.
Our goal at the Haven in Allyn is to provide the most excellent care possible. Our passion is to make you happy and comfortable in an environment that is loving, kind, compassionate, and safe. The Haven in Allyn is a new model in Assisted Living / Long Term Care. We cater to the needs and desires...
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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: 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.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Key Center, WA

The average cost of senior living in Key Center is $3,465 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shelton, WA with an average of $3,281 per month.

Independent living costs in Key Center, WA, vs. nearby cities

Key Center, WA
$3,465/mo

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

Key Center, WA
$3,465/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Key Center, WA, vs. other senior living options

$4,918/mo
Independent Living
$3,465/mo

Independent living costs in Key Center, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,748/mo
Studio
$4,823/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,578/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,777/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,650/mo

Senior living costs in Key Center 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: Key Center, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKey Center, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,465/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,737/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,918/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Key Center, WA:$3,465/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Key Center, WA:$4,737/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Key Center, WA:$4,918/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Key Center, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Key Center 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
Key Center, WA$5,146/mo$3,852/mo+33.6%
Washington$3,531/mo$3,278/mo+7.7%
National$3,194/mo$3,059/mo+4.4%
Key Center, WA
2024 average cost:$5,146/mo
2023 average cost:$3,852/mo
Percent change:+33.6%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,278/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Key Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Key Center

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, WA

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful at Brookdale Foundation House. The dining staff really spoil you. The maintenance staff is prompt about needs and even brings your packages to your apartment from the front desk. The apartments are spacious with lots of storage. Families are notified of ...
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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.

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.

Key Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Key Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Key Center, 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 Key Center 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 Key Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Key Center 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 Key Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Key Center, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Key Center 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 Key Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Key Center, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Holiday Peninsula, The Lodge at Mallard's Landing and Gig Harbor Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Key Center, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Key Center, Washington. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Key Center, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Merrill Gardens at Tukwila. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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