The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Thurston County, WA

"We toured Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance. I thought the whole place was very, very nice. The gardens were beautiful. Everything was gorgeous. The staff was very friendly. It was a very clean and very attractive facility. You have to walk fr..."

"The tour at Woodland Village was good. It would be a good choice if it wasn't a little too expensive. They have some amenities for my mom. They're very nice. It seemed like a nice place...."

"Patriots Landing is very nice. It's more oriented towards the retired military because there are lots of retired military in DuPont. They have shuttle busses to VA hospitals, the parks, and the commissary. They have quite a few events like they take ..."

"When I went to Life Manor the residents there were very friendly and they greeted me. They made sure that I was comfortable. The openness and communication with the clients were what really sold me on it. I thought the tour was pretty nice. They have..."

"I went to Brookdale Allenmore (South Union Avenue) and I'm moving there. I like the feel of the place. It was friendly, and they were generous enough to offer me lunch. I toured the apartments, and although they're small, I think I can make it work. ..."

"My father lives at Colonial Residence. He is very happy with the entire staff. He has never had a complaint about the food. He even raves about it. I like the gated security. The one complaint that he has & I have, is that he cannot watch a lot of sp..."

"I moved to Heron's Key. It has everything someone might want and need. If I have any mental issues or other problems, they have the facilities to provide that type of care, all at no additional expense, because I paid quite a sum to get in here, as a..."

"The Stillwaters Estates Retirement Community in Centralia was very nice. It's gated, and the people were nice. It looks like a good fit for my mom because she's very social and they have a lot of stuff going on in their clubhouse. They have potlucks ..."

"I LOVE The Weatherly!! We have a friend that had surgery & ended up there & she would never leave. It’s lovely there; beautifully decorated and landscaped. The staff are super nice, knowledgeable, patient and attentive. The food is great…lots of ..."

"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 duplexes and nice apartments for independent living, so ..."

"I toured Merrill Gardens at Tacoma. They are very nice. The one main thing that was missing in a lot of them when I toured, and that goes for both Washington and California, is the unit for a laundry facility for a washer/dryer. Merrill Gardens did h..."

"Charlton Place was the only place that would accept my insurance. It was nice. It was very clean. The outside is dated, but the inside is nice. I was shown a model unit. They had it decorated very nicely. The staff was all very nice. They showed me t..."

"The Lodge at Mallard's Landing was wonderful. It was very costly, but it's a beautiful place. It seemed like a great place. The staff members were very friendly. They had plenty of people to take care of the residents there. The facility was very cle..."

"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 what I've seen in other places. The lady that took me ..."

"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 very pleased with it. I liked the spaciousness of the..."

"My dad is at Gig Harbor Court. I like the fact that it's a little bit smaller. It's kind of a boutique facility, so it's only got like 80 people versus 300 people. I like the people a lot. The whole staff, no matter what their job is, is involved in ..."

"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 supply appliances, except for a stove. You have to p..."

"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 well-staffed. ..."

"Vintage At Chehalis was a nice, clean, and secure place. Everybody seemed happy. It's right on National Avenue, so it's easy to get around since it's fairly close to everything. The staff showed us all the areas we can go in. Then we kind of wanted t..."

"For 5 years I've been witnesses what my Mother & Father in Law have experienced in 4 levels. (Independent, Assisted, Short Term, Long Term) They have been incredibly thankful from day one in Independent to now assistant. Trials with health, caused th..."