Independent Living Communities in Federal Way, WA

"I toured Brannan Park Retirement. It was very nice. They were just starting at their outings again after being shut down with COVID. They've got a beautiful facility. It's got a nice view of Mount Rainier. It's got a little park right next to them that has a walking path through it. The staff members were very nice and very informative. The residents seemed very happy."

"The staff at Farrington went above and beyond to make my parents feel comfortable and at home. Any concerns were addressed quickly and well. The food was excellent, tasty and fresh. The kitchen stayed open for longer hours than other places we checked. The grounds and residence were well maintained and beautifully decorated during the holidays. Many interesting social activities were offered, both in residence and out and about."

"This is the one my mom chose after looking at a few others. That is the one she likes. It is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are nice. She is in a one-bedroom apartment. Everyone seems to have a great time. They all go on their activities together. I've eaten with her a few times, and the food is good. It's been great."

"I have been in this community for 9 months. I like the privacy most of all. The cleanliness and the food selection are both excellent. My daily walk around the building totally unencumbered is wonderful. Last, but not least, COGIR is a community of caring individuals. Most residents care about each other and their daily well-being. I enjoy living here. ,"

"I went to the Reserve at Seatac. I think it was good, except for certain facilities that were limited; the computer room wasn't even open. It was clean, the person touring us was very professional, great customer service, and helpful. The apartments were excellent, really nice, all modern. They had a lounge, huge fireplace in the common area, there was a recreation room, a common dining area, meeting rooms that they could reserve, they had a little theater, and that was actually a plus. It's close to a bus stop, so it's convenient."

"We went to see GenCare LifeStyle at Point Ruston. It's brand new. It has just opened and not even a year ago. We met with the staff. She was nice. This is all towards the middle of Covid, so we had to be Covid tested when we got there, and she just showed us around a couple of different rooms and what was available. She showed us the fitness room and the pool and everything that my parents could take advantage of. She answered every question we had. We took a video and she was very patient and let us take the time we needed. It was Covid, so there was no food around, but they were talking about an area that is already built like a little expresso area, and then they would be making like cookies and cupcakes and that kind of stuff for all the people that are there. They also had a salad bar that they were getting set up, but due to Covid, they weren't able to do that yet. They're opening the fitness center up. I had nothing bad to say about GenCare, and it was very nice. We looked at both assisted living and independent living."

"The lady who was at the front desk of Solstice Senior Living was very nice. They were all very pleasant and very nice. The balcony looked like somebody could climb onto it very easily, but the rooms were nice and pleasant. The staff was great when we talked to them. They were pleasant. We were shown a studio and a one-bedroom. Overall, the place was nice, newer, and pleasant-looking. It was also an open space. For example, the staff at the front desk could see what was going on and they could keep an eye on the residents from there. The manager could also see everything from her office, which was nice."

"I toured Life Manor. Everything was fine. I like the area. The staff members were nice. The food was wonderful. The building was clean. The structure was good. The rooms were small. It felt like home though. I think it's a nice place to live."

"Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance was very pleasant. The people were very nice. I spoke to some of the residents and they were very pleased with what was going on. They had a huge list of activities. The facilities were clean and of a very appropriate size. The units were very comfortable. In my opinion, their storage was just not enough. Their closets and so on were not what I would want."

"Brookdale is a very nice community with lots of amenities and services. The rooms are nice, and the help is nice too. But its a little more expensive than most places. "

"I really liked El Dorado West. It's a very lovely facility. It was very warm and welcoming. They have a large dining room where people sit and be by themselves, or they can sit with somebody else. There were a ton of activities. I liked the fact that they come in and change the linens on a weekly basis, and my sister doesn't have to purchase food or prepare food. The staff members weren't communicating very well with each other because I gave them the deposit and I called them to get the deposit back and I asked them if I could get the medical records that the doctor's office had sent them and the staff said, "Yes, I'll make sure you get those." When I went to pick them up, they had been shredded, so they were not having good communication. I was not very happy. We had lunch there, and it was very good. They had a lot of different facilities. They had a game room and a large theater type thing with a very comfortable theater chair, so they can watch movies or watch ball games. They also have a hairdresser onsite for those who want to have that."

"The staff is very friendly & helpful. Food is good. Am very happy here."

"We toured Sound Vista Village. That one was really pretty and surrounded by trees. However, since my brother has stage 4 cancer, and so we don't know how long he's going to last, we needed a place that easily goes through different levels of care, and I don't feel that Sound Vista Village had enough staff or anything set up for my brother. It was a beautiful place, but they seemed to have only one kind of nurse on hand who seemed a little bit overworked if someone required a higher level of care. They had a beautiful courtyard and gardens where people could garden. They had just put up an outside covered area that would be nice. It was a beautiful facility; it was just the level of care that we were concerned with there. It's in an area where it's not too far from grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping and all kinds of things, so that would be a bonus over the other place. "

"Peninsula was great. It was very nice. It was beautiful inside. Their chairs are the other round, curved leather chairs, and if it's a hot day, your clothes would stick to them. Other than that, it was really nice. Nice dining room. The rooms were nice and quiet, especially the ones they showed me. They also mentioned to me that there's a big shopping area that's close by, and that's really convenient. That was great because the food was excellent in that area. There are a lot of restaurants. It was a really nice place. They had everything. They have a lot of card games and different activities to keep you busy. The staff members were nice. They have a pretty good size library. It's pretty much a modern building. It's a newer building and they have a lot of nice things in there. They have raised gardens in the back where you could grow your own stuff. They have of course bus tours, and that was awful nice to have. They have a good size dining area. It was more like a dining room style. It was pretty homey. It's a big place. There's a lot of rooms and a lot of people."