The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Federal Way, WA

GenCare Lifestyle Steel Lake is located just steps away from Steel Lake Park in Federal Way. We included it in Federal Way's Top 10 because of its award-winning dining program. Residents enjoy meals prepared with organic, locally grown ingredients. The daily menus feature wild-caught fish, fresh vegetables and other wholesome ingredients, and the daily salad bar offers an assortment of seasonal greens. Gluten-free meals are available. To stay active, seniors can work with a personal trainer in the gym or swim laps in the heated saltwater pool. Each comfortable apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer for residents' convenience.

Brookdale Foundation House offers seniors multiple levels of care in an amenity-rich resort-style community, enabling residents to live as actively as they choose while aging in place gracefully. Accommodations include kitchenettes, private bathrooms and housekeeping service. A few of the amenities residents enjoy are the game room, sports bar, beauty/barbershop, business center and arts and crafts studio. Daily exercise classes and weekly religious services ensure residents can maintain their physical and spiritual wellness. Between the courtyard, garden and fireside living room, residents have numerous peaceful settings to relax and socialize. We included Brookdale Foundation House in the Federal Way top 10 list because of its high-quality dining program and engaging group activities.

From Brookdale Federal Way's peaceful location, residents enjoy views of beautiful Mount Rainier. The facility is just a short drive from Puget Sound and outdoor attractions such as Steele Lake Park. In addition to regularly scheduled social activities, seniors can chat with neighbors in the facility's cozy fireside lounge, play a hand of cards in the game room or spend a quiet afternoon reading in the library. Because of the community's signature Optimum Life program, we've named Brookdale Federal Way to our list of the city's best assisted living facilities. Optimum Life honors six areas of wellness, ensuring seniors feel connected and engaged in addition to promoting physical fitness.

Village Green Retirement Campus is located across the street from West Hylebos Wetlands Park in Federal Way. We included Village Green Retirement Campus because readers of the Federal Way Mirror have named them the best senior living facility in the city for eight years in a row. Most of the community's spacious apartments have a deck or patio, and they all have heating, air conditioning and wall-to-wall carpeting. Residents can show off their green thumbs in the personal gardens or stroll along the walking paths. Indoors, there is a fitness center, solarium and movie theater. The community's coffee and juice bars are open 24 hours a day.

Located in the heart of Washington, Farrington Court offers independent and assisted living services for seniors who want to maintain an active lifestyle. The facility keeps residents busy through daily activities, including off-site outings and educational opportunities. Seniors also enjoy access to an on-site library, a fitness room and a dedicated game space, and they can purchase essentials in the community's general store. The dining room is open 12 hours a day, so mealtimes are flexible, and seniors can choose from a menu of freshly prepared, seasonal entrees. Farrington Court is just down the road from Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park and is only blocks from the Kent Regional Library and the Kent train station.

With its proximity to bustling Federal Way, The Meridian at Stone Creek combines a resort-inspired lifestyle with the comfort of assisted living. Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, a full-service salon and 24-hour concierge service. Seniors can also explore a new hobby in the arts and crafts room, check out a book from the well-stocked library or walk their dogs on one of the community's walking paths. We included The Meridian at Stone Creek on our list of Federal Way's best assisted living facilities thanks to its vibrant social programs, which include educational seminars and daily fitness classes.

At Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows, you can enjoy your golden years and receive assistance with activities of daily living within the comfort of a homelike atmosphere. This community is nestled in a vibrant, family-friendly neighborhood that has religious institutions, shopping centers, and beautiful parks within close range. You can choose between a studio, and one- or two-bedroom apartment, where features and amenities include wheelchair access, weekly housekeeping, cable TV, air conditioners and an emergency call system. You also have access to a beauty barbershop, party space, garden and patio, library, fitness room, and resident transportation. Pets are welcome, and residents enjoy regular outings.

Located in a suburb of Tacoma, The Rivers at Puyallup offers both independent and assisted living. Its pet-friendly apartments come with wall-to-wall carpeting, kitchenettes and walk-in showers. Basic cable and weekly housekeeping are included, and residents have access to shared laundry facilities. In the full-service dining room, meals are served restaurant-style, and with flexible dining hours, residents can set their own schedules. Some of the community amenities include a library and a beauty salon. With scheduled transportation, seniors can easily reach their medical appointments, errands and church services.

Located in the peaceful city of Milton, Mill Ridge Village offers seniors a relaxing place to retire. Residents are surrounded by convenient local shops, museums and restaurants in the serene South Sound area. Within the Mill Ridge senior living community, caring and attentive staff provide help with cooking, hygiene, housekeeping and home repair so residents can live active, healthy lifestyles.

Adults aged 55 and over are welcome at Judson Park where assisted living is one of many living options available to seniors. The community boasts gorgeous views of Puget Sound, and local attractions make it easy to enjoy time outdoors on day trips. Floor plans range from one- to three-bedroom or studio apartments, each with cable and Wi-Fi. The staff includes friendly caregivers for assistance with the tasks of daily living, and housekeeping and laundry services let senior concentrate on enjoying the community's busy social calendar. Amenities include a fitness center, barber and beauty shop, coffee shop and spa. These features give seniors plenty of options for socializing, getting pampered and stay fit.