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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Rocky Ridge, WA

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Photo of Julian Estates
1616 Photos available
9.4
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13 reviews
9.4
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13 reviews
5 star
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15%
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What we like the most about Julian Estates is the staff. They are all friendly, helpful and attentive. The cleanliness, the food is good... it's just been a really good experience. Based on the experience we...
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,...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Puyallup
44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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16 reviews
8.9
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16 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
31%
3 star
19%
2 star
13%
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My mom is on the independent side so I can't speak for the assisted side and to the level of care or responsiveness. My mom is in a 2 bedroom right now and she loves it. It is like an actual apartment. Big...
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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Photo of Holiday South Hill
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.1
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60 reviews
8.1
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60 reviews
5 star
41%
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37%
3 star
3%
2 star
7%
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12%
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The facility is clean, staff are friendly and helpful. I have a studio and it's just right for me, all thought I wish the "kitchen" area were larger.
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...
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Photo of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
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45 reviews
7.5
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45 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
34%
3 star
18%
2 star
11%
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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...
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50 reviews
8.2
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It is a beautiful facility with a caring and supportive staff. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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...
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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.
Photo of Marymount Manor
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.
Photo of Affinity at Puyallup
5 star
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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
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,...
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Cost of independent living in Rocky Ridge, WA

The average cost of senior living in Rocky Ridge is $3,684 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbonado, WA with an average of $3,408 per month.

Independent living costs in Rocky Ridge, WA, vs. nearby cities

Rocky Ridge, WA
$3,684/mo

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

Rocky Ridge, WA
$3,684/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Rocky Ridge, WA, vs. other senior living options

$5,178/mo
Independent Living
$3,684/mo

Independent living costs in Rocky Ridge, WA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,976/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,675/mo

Senior living costs in Rocky Ridge 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: Rocky Ridge, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRocky Ridge, WAWashingtonU.S.
Independent Living$3,684/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,721/mo$5,199/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,178/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rocky Ridge, WA:$3,684/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rocky Ridge, WA:$4,721/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rocky Ridge, WA:$5,178/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rocky Ridge, WA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rocky Ridge 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
Rocky Ridge, WA$3,298/mo$3,021/mo+9.2%
Washington$3,640/mo$3,446/mo+5.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Rocky Ridge, WA
2024 average cost:$3,298/mo
2023 average cost:$3,021/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
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 Rocky Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Rocky Ridge

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.

Rocky Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rocky Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rocky Ridge, 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 Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rocky Ridge, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
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
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rocky Ridge, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rocky Ridge, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
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
62.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Estates, Bonaventure of Puyallup and Holiday South Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rocky Ridge, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Rocky Ridge, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rocky Ridge, 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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