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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Thurston County, WA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Thurston County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Thurston County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 22 independent living facilities in Thurston County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.8
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96 reviews
Staff is great. My mom's only disappointment is that she's uniquely spry and healthy at 85. So many of her peers need walkers & wheelchairs she often feels like she's in an 'old folks home.'
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.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Lacey is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the best...
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9.4
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112 reviews
We are so grateful that we found this place for mom it is such a relief to know that she is safe and cared for when we can't be with her. She has made so many great friends and has gotten very involved in...
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.
Capital Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Perched on the southernmost tip of the great Puget Sound, Capital Place is built at the base of the Black Hills and Capital Forest. You'll love the natural beauty of the region and all of the unique sights and...
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9.0
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54 reviews
My mother's dementia became too much after living with me for 3 years. We did a tour of 3 residences and chose Bonaventure of Lacey the first day. The place is lovely and my mom is well cared for. Family...
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.
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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9.2
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57 reviews
We chose The Firs because of the value for the money and because of many recommendations from locals. I find it odd that they have no one on staff that has the authority to help you up off the floor if you...
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.
Select apartments from $2,500* per month.The Firs is an ideal community for active seniors on the go located in the Washington state capital. Our stunning location sits right on the edge of a beautiful forest and borders the Chehalis-Western Trail yet within minutes of St. Peter's Hospital. We...
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8.9
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35 reviews
I've made a new life here. I try to help out where I can. Leading bible study, publishing a picture resident directory. And writing on the resident calender. This is HOME.
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.
You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve a lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at our community, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better. Our community offers independent...
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8.6
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3 reviews
The apartment is a very welcoming place. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They always have a smile on their face and are ready to help. The place is always clean. If their is a problem it is taken...
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.
Active and independent seniors have trusted DeTray's Colonial Inn Retirement Apartments to provide peaceful and secure independent living accommodations since 1998.We work hard every day to make sure our residents have every opportunity to live as they wish.We provide valuable services,...
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8.6
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17 reviews
It's a very welcoming community with plenty of opportunities to interact with other residents. As far as the staff goes, I would say that some of the night staff could be more responsive and have better...
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.
Comfortable living arrangements and commitment to service make The Sequoia an attractive community within itself. Residents enjoy living in private apartments—furnished and decorated with their favorite things. Each apartment is designed for safe, comfortable living, with cable TV, a...
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8.0
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18 reviews
I am currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and my experience has been very good so far. The friendliness and staff are great. The cleanliness, care services and food are good. Overall, I would...
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.
Olympic West Retirement Inn is an inviting, home-like community located in Tumwater, WA — not far from the state capitol of Olympia. We offer a full range of choices in our Homestead, Independent, and Assisted Living apartments. At Olympics West, you will find a wide range of amenities, including...
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8.0
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57 reviews
The facility is clean and well maintained. The staff is great … caring, knowledgeable and supportive. The residents are friendly and fun … definitely people I enjoy spending time with. There are lots of...
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.
Bonaventure of Woodland is a luxury senior living community in Lacey, WA, offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel...
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I've always talked up Artesian Place and recommended it. It's a terrific place. One of the biggest reasons why I chose it was because it was clean, and it didn't smell like some of these types of places...
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.
Artesian Place is a beautiful 3-story building in the quiet and conveniently located medical district of west side Olympia and the Black Lake area. The building with beautiful finishes and various resident spaces features 60 apartments, 48 large studio and 12 1-bedroom apartments divided amongst...
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7.0
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6 reviews
I spent 6 months living at Fieldstone Cooper Point in Olympia. I was comfortable and enjoyed the caregivers and staff. My reason for leaving was to move closer to my family. The Assisted living community I...
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.
9.0
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7 reviews
I have always found the staff friendly, helpful and polite. Food is not provided on a regular basis, you are responsible for your own meals. The apartment size is comfortable and the amenities are...
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.
Exciting news!! Affinity at Lacey is now offering virtual tours!At Affinity at Lacey, we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,463, which includes everything: utilities,...
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.
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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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.
Few places are as stunningly beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. Fewer still encompass the gracious lifestyle, peace of mind and opportunities of Panorama. Located in Lacey, Washington on a beautiful 120-acre campus near the picturesque state capital of Olympia, Panorama is an evergreen oasis,...
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.
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: 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.
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.
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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My friend is doing great here! She has made a lot of new friends and seems to be happy. She has mentioned they have events for birthdays and offer food and snacks.
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.
The Boardwalk Apartments are located three blocks from the downtown core of Olympia. They are one block from the Farmers Market, one block from the Boardwalk at Percival Landing which extends along the waterfront between the Port of Olympia and the southern tip of Budd Inlet, one block from the...
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.
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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It's good. It's an independent living rental and you really have to be independent to live here. The're one story, little 4-plex cottages that are a pretty good size. They have a little yard and a lot of the...
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.
Located in beautiful West Olympia, Cooper Point Village offers charming Cape Cod style, single story apartment homes, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices,...
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Cost of independent living in Thurston County, WA
The average cost of senior living in Thurston County is $3,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakville, WA with an average of $3,197 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thurston County, WA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thurston County, WA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thurston County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Thurston County, WA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Thurston County
Recent reviews for independent living in Thurston County
Affinity at Lacey
4.9
I have always found the staff friendly, helpful and polite.
Food is not provided on a regular basis, you are responsible for your own meals.
The apartment size is comfortable and the amenities are great!
I'm a little old fashioned, and the cost may seem a bit high, but you pay for what you ...
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Olympics West Senior Living in Tumwater, WA
4.1
My loved one is currently a resident at Olympics West Senior Living and overall, the experience has been very good. The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff and care services are also good. My loved one is doing well.
Fieldstone Cooper Point Olympia
5.0
My mother has lived in this assisted living and memory care unit of Fieldstone Cooper Point. I cannot say enough in favor of the director and staff. They treat my mother with respect and affection, and have always worked very closely with the family to ensure that we tare comfortable with care. ...
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Thurston County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston County, 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 Thurston County 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 Thurston County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston County 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 Thurston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurston County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston County 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 Thurston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Revel Lacey, Holiday Capital Place and Bonaventure of Lacey Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thurston County, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Thurston County, Washington. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Thurston County, Washington are Revel Lacey and Holiday Capital Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Thurston County
- Olympia, Washington
- University Place, Washington
- Lakewood, Washington
- Shelton, Washington
- Centralia, Washington
- Tumwater, Washington
- Yelm, Washington
- Chehalis, Washington
- Lacey, Washington
- Steilacoom, Washington
- Spanaway, Washington
- Rochester, Washington
- Tenino, Washington
- Parkland, Washington
- Lake City, Washington
- Onalaska, Washington
- Longbranch, Washington
- Monta Vista, Washington
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