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Photo of Harbor View Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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I have no complaints at all. I get over there often, and I see good things. I see the staff interacting with the residents. They are very accommodating, they will stop whatever they are doing and help me...
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.
Spring Ridge is a beautifully appointed, new retirement community completed in December 2003, conveniently located in Tacoma close to shopping, doctors and other important services. This locally owned and cozy one-story building offers stress free living by providing all the services, amenities...
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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
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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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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
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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.
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,...
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I would tell others that it is a user friendly place. Life Manor is a great location, and reasonably priced. Everyone seems to look after for each other. The residents seem to really care.
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.
Life Manor Assisted Living offers the safe and caring community that seniors are looking for in the beautiful city of Tacoma, WA. Our seniors will find that Tacoma has much to offer. In addition to its natural beauty this city also provides residents and guests with opportunities to shop, golf,...
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They do not offer a meal option at this independent community. The staff and residents have been friendly. They do offer daily activities. They do lock the doors in the evening and you have to have a key...
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.
Life Manor-Golden Opportunity is an independent living community located in Tacoma, Washington. A part of Pierce County, Tacoma is a mid-size urban city counting about 250,000 people. The city offers a variety of dining and nightlife, an extensive farmers market, golfing, hiking and biking...
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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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Cost of independent living in Lakeland South, WA

The average cost of senior living in Lakeland South is $4,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $3,463 per month.

Independent living costs in Lakeland South, WA, vs. nearby cities

Lakeland South, WA
$4,044/mo
$4,048/mo
$3,901/mo

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

Lakeland South, WA
$4,044/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lakeland South, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$4,044/mo

Independent living costs in Lakeland South, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,631/mo
Studio
$4,144/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,468/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,599/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,631/mo

Senior living costs in Lakeland South 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: Lakeland South, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakeland South, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$4,044/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,028/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lakeland South, WA:$4,044/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lakeland South, WA:$5,028/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lakeland South, WA:$5,285/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lakeland South, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lakeland South 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
Lakeland South, WA$3,569/mo$3,689/mo-3.2%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Lakeland South, WA
2024 average cost:$3,569/mo
2023 average cost:$3,689/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
Washington
2024 average cost:$3,640/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Lakeland South

Recent reviews for independent living in Lakeland South

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.

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.

Lakeland South independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakeland South independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakeland South, 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 Lakeland South 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 Lakeland South partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeland South, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeland South 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 Lakeland South communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeland South, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeland South 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 Lakeland South offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
39%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47%
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