The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tacoma, WA for 2023
Also serving communities of Lakewood.
There are 30 Independent Living Communities in the Tacoma area, with 18 in Tacoma and 12 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Tacoma is $2,696 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,802. Cheaper nearby regions include Auburn with an average starting cost of $2,400.
To help you with your search, browse the 194 reviews below for independent living communities in Tacoma. On average, consumers rate independent living in Tacoma 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Milton with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Tacoma, WA
Caring Star 2022
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
Provides: Independent Living
6414 N Park Way, Tacoma, WA 98407
"My Mom-in-law is at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance and it's been a wonderful experience. The staff has been excellent and very, very thoughtful. It is well-staffed. It's a beautiful,..." More
"My Mom-in-law is at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance and it's been a wonderful experience. The staff has been excellent and very, very thoughtful. It is well-staffed. It's a beautiful,..." More
Cogir at the Narrows
Provides: Independent Living
8201 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98406
"The tour experience with Cogir at the Narrows was excellent. The price wasn't bad at all. It was very well kept up. I like the meal plans. It was probably my favorite out of all of them that I..." More
"The tour experience with Cogir at the Narrows was excellent. The price wasn't bad at all. It was very well kept up. I like the meal plans. It was probably my favorite out of all of them that I..." More
GenCare LifeStyle at Point Ruston
Provides: Independent Living
4970 Main Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
"GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston is a new place. The apartments were very nice. The food was great. The cafeteria was very nice. However, there was no place for a dog, and we have a dog...." More
"GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston is a new place. The apartments were very nice. The food was great. The cafeteria was very nice. However, there was no place for a dog, and we have a dog...." More
Caring Star 2022
Gibson Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
5001 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
"I had an in-person tour of Gibson Gardens. I liked the property. The property was really clean. The staff was able to show me the one-bedroom apartments that they had. I was impressed that there..." More
"I had an in-person tour of Gibson Gardens. I liked the property. The property was really clean. The staff was able to show me the one-bedroom apartments that they had. I was impressed that there..." More
Life Manor Independent Living
Provides: Independent Living
1601 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
"I'm looking to move to Life Manor Independent Living. The apartments were very nice, especially the ones in the newer building. They take care of all your expenses for you. One thing that I was..." More
"I'm looking to move to Life Manor Independent Living. The apartments were very nice, especially the ones in the newer building. They take care of all your expenses for you. One thing that I was..." More
Brookdale Allenmore (South Union Avenue)
Provides: Independent Living
2010 South Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
"I think this facility is in the running. A number of rooms to choose from, studio with a couple of different floor plans and 1 bedroom places with Private decks or yards. Has everything one would..." More
"I think this facility is in the running. A number of rooms to choose from, studio with a couple of different floor plans and 1 bedroom places with Private decks or yards. Has everything one would..." More
Charlton Place
Provides: Independent Living
9723 Steele St S, Tacoma, WA 98444
"Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the..." More
"Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the..." More
Caring Star 2018
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Provides: Independent Living
7290 Rosemount Circle, Tacoma, WA 98465
"We really liked Merrill Gardens at Tacoma. It had very nice, neat gardens and beautiful landscaping. The cottages were really well kept, and the main lodge was beautiful. We really liked that area...." More
"We really liked Merrill Gardens at Tacoma. It had very nice, neat gardens and beautiful landscaping. The cottages were really well kept, and the main lodge was beautiful. We really liked that area...." More
The Village Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
4707 South Orchard St., Tacoma, WA 98466
"I like all the amenities that they have that are taken care of by the community fund. I like that after two years Medicaid can start. They have a one-bedroom and a studio. They are nice rooms. They..." More
"I like all the amenities that they have that are taken care of by the community fund. I like that after two years Medicaid can start. They have a one-bedroom and a studio. They are nice rooms. They..." More
Franke Tobey Jones Retirement Estates
Provides: Independent Living
5340 North Bristol Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
"I am currently staying at Franke Tobey Jones Retirement Estates and it is a fabulous place. It is a continuous care community on a very large piece of property that's beautiful with independent..." More
"I am currently staying at Franke Tobey Jones Retirement Estates and it is a fabulous place. It is a continuous care community on a very large piece of property that's beautiful with independent..." More
Tahoma Terrace Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
2602 S Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
"I'm on a waiting list for Tahoma Terrace Apartments. The assistant manager was very thorough in showing me everything and explaining things. I think for the money you get a lot of bang for it. I'm..." More
"I'm on a waiting list for Tahoma Terrace Apartments. The assistant manager was very thorough in showing me everything and explaining things. I think for the money you get a lot of bang for it. I'm..." More
eliseo
Provides: Independent Living
1301 N Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98406
"I liked the setting at Eliseo. It was down by the water and it was very, very attractive. They were in the middle of a big build, so it was very noisy, and a lot of the entrances were blocked. I..." More
"I liked the setting at Eliseo. It was down by the water and it was very, very attractive. They were in the middle of a big build, so it was very noisy, and a lot of the entrances were blocked. I..." More
Weatherly Inn Tacoma
Provides: Independent Living
6016 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
"We made an in-person tour of Weatherly Inn Tacoma and it was super expensive. It's $7000 a month and there's no way we can go with that.
I think we visited the lowest level of care, independent..." More
"We made an in-person tour of Weatherly Inn Tacoma and it was super expensive. It's $7000 a month and there's no way we can go with that.
I think we visited the lowest level of care, independent..." More
Peoples Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
1720 E 67TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98404
"They can’t keep employees, because they don’t pay anything. When my father first got there they were charging $4000 a month.
The food was horrible.
When questioning about the monthly bill, the..." More
"They can’t keep employees, because they don’t pay anything. When my father first got there they were charging $4000 a month.
The food was horrible.
When questioning about the monthly bill, the..." More
MCKINLEY TERRACE
Provides: Independent Living
807 E Wright Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
"I have visited McKinley Terrace Apartments. I was afraid of running out of money so I went low income. It's not in a very good location, it's by the Tacoma Dome so there's probably more crime in..." More
"I have visited McKinley Terrace Apartments. I was afraid of running out of money so I went low income. It's not in a very good location, it's by the Tacoma Dome so there's probably more crime in..." More
MultiCare Tacoma Lutheran Clinic
Provides: Independent Living
1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
"Welcome to Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community! Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community (TLRC) is a nonprofit corporation originally founded in 1938 in Puyallup, Washington. Tacoma Lutheran moved to..." More
"Welcome to Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community! Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community (TLRC) is a nonprofit corporation originally founded in 1938 in Puyallup, Washington. Tacoma Lutheran moved to..." More
Vintage at Tacoma
Provides: Independent Living
4023 Lawrence Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
"Welcome to Vintage at Tacoma! Welcome to Vintage at Tacoma Apartment Homes, luxury apartments located in desirable Tacoma, Washington. Our community offers spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes..." More
"Welcome to Vintage at Tacoma! Welcome to Vintage at Tacoma Apartment Homes, luxury apartments located in desirable Tacoma, Washington. Our community offers spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes..." More
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Caring Star 2023
Meridian at Stone Creek
Provides: Independent Living
1111 S 376th St, Milton, WA 98354
"Nicole was fabulous to work with when we were considering moving into a cottage at The Meridian at Stone Creek. Her friendliness, prompt response to questions, and finding the answers to our..." More
"Nicole was fabulous to work with when we were considering moving into a cottage at The Meridian at Stone Creek. Her friendliness, prompt response to questions, and finding the answers to our..." More
Caring Star 2015
Brookdale Foundation House
Provides: Independent Living
32290 1st Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
"We were completely impressed with everything we saw at the Brookdale Foundation House. We liked the people, the facility itself, the decor, the layout of the common rooms, and the lobby.
The only..." More
"We were completely impressed with everything we saw at the Brookdale Foundation House. We liked the people, the facility itself, the decor, the layout of the common rooms, and the lobby.
The only..." More
Caring Star 2022
Holiday Peninsula
Provides: Independent Living
3445 50th Street Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
"I really liked the one-bedroom that Peninsula offers. They were very spacious, and it would have been perfect for my mom and dad. It was just an independent facility, not so much an assisted. They..." More
"I really liked the one-bedroom that Peninsula offers. They were very spacious, and it would have been perfect for my mom and dad. It was just an independent facility, not so much an assisted. They..." More
Sound Vista Village
Provides: Independent Living
6633 McDonald Avenue, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
"We've decided to choose Sound Vista Village for my mother-in-law because they would take Medicaid after her money runs out whereas a lot of them didn't. All the staff had been there a long time, so..." More
"We've decided to choose Sound Vista Village for my mother-in-law because they would take Medicaid after her money runs out whereas a lot of them didn't. All the staff had been there a long time, so..." More
Caring Star 2014
Village Green Retirement Campus
Provides: Independent Living
35419 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
"Village Green Retirement Campus had a lot of options. They have duplexes, then some apartments, and several things. It was a little older facility, but it's convenient to everything, and it's in..." More
"Village Green Retirement Campus had a lot of options. They have duplexes, then some apartments, and several things. It was a little older facility, but it's convenient to everything, and it's in..." More
Mill Ridge Village
Provides: Independent Living
607 28th Avenue, Milton, WA 98354
"I visited some church members who lived at Village Concepts of Milton (Mill Ridge Village). They have not allowed people in, so it's been over a year ago that I visited. I think it's a wonderful..." More
"I visited some church members who lived at Village Concepts of Milton (Mill Ridge Village). They have not allowed people in, so it's been over a year ago that I visited. I think it's a wonderful..." More
All Saints Adult Family Home
Provides: Independent Living
2704 SW 314th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
"All Saints is family-owned and operated. We provide high-quality care with each resident receiving personal and special attention focusing on their individual needs. We allow our residents to be as..." More
"All Saints is family-owned and operated. We provide high-quality care with each resident receiving personal and special attention focusing on their individual needs. We allow our residents to be as..." More
Mirror Lake Village
Provides: Independent Living
31000 9th PL SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
"I liked the cottages in Mirror Lake Village. It's like living in an apartment. I met the director, Samantha. I asked about gluten-free meals, and they said they offered it. When I called back, they..." More
"I liked the cottages in Mirror Lake Village. It's like living in an apartment. I met the director, Samantha. I asked about gluten-free meals, and they said they offered it. When I called back, they..." More
Harbor Place at Cottesmore
Provides: Independent Living
1016 29th St. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
"The grounds at Harbor Place at Cottesmore were very nice. It's extremely well-manicured. Almost like they have a staff on hand that takes care of it. The apartments were about average compared to..." More
"The grounds at Harbor Place at Cottesmore were very nice. It's extremely well-manicured. Almost like they have a staff on hand that takes care of it. The apartments were about average compared to..." More
Gig Harbor Court
Provides: Independent Living
3213 45th Street Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
"We did a quick visit to Gig Harbor Court. The rooms they showed us had a different view than other places we visited. It was overlooking the parking area and the surrounding place, and also had..." More
"We did a quick visit to Gig Harbor Court. The rooms they showed us had a different view than other places we visited. It was overlooking the parking area and the surrounding place, and also had..." More
Celebration Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
1524 South 328th St., Federal Way, WA 98003
"I'll be moving into Celebration Senior Living. I like it because it's a secure building and it has an elevator to it. It's a very nice community. The appliances are new. The facilities are very..." More
"I'll be moving into Celebration Senior Living. I like it because it's a secure building and it has an elevator to it. It's a very nice community. The appliances are new. The facilities are very..." More
Lakewood Meadows Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
5228 112th Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
"I visited Lakewood Meadows. I thought it was very nice. I would be on my own, and I would be cooking my own food. The community was very friendly. It was nice and clean. It was well kept and..." More
"I visited Lakewood Meadows. I thought it was very nice. I would be on my own, and I would be cooking my own food. The community was very friendly. It was nice and clean. It was well kept and..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Tacoma
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Review of Tahoma Terrace Apartments
I'm on a waiting list for Tahoma Terrace Apartments. The assistant manager was very thorough in showing me everything and explaining things. I think for the money you get a lot of bang for it. I'm ... Read more
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Review of GenCare LifeStyle at Point Ruston
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston is a new place. The apartments were very nice. The food was great. The cafeteria was very nice. However, there was no place for a dog, and we have a dog. Th... Read more
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Review of Cogir at the Narrows
The tour experience with Cogir at the Narrows was excellent. The price wasn't bad at all. It was very well kept up. I like the meal plans. It was probably my favorite out of all of them that I look... Read more
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