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Located in Washington’s King County and a part of the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area, Kent is a mid-sized city with easy access to Seattle, the Washington Coast and the Cascade Mountain Range. Active seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors appreciate numerous recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, hiking and golfing. Although Seattle is less than a 30-minute drive from Kent, residents of Kent enjoy a vibrant downtown with distinctive shopping, food and beverage and entertainment options. Sports fans can catch a hockey game at Kent’s ShoWare Center, and those who love open-air markets can find fresh produce, baked goods and arts and crafts at the Kent Farmers Market.
Assisted living is a residential housing alternative for seniors that provides customized assistance and care designed to promote independence and a good quality of life. Many facilities also feature lifestyle amenities, such as swimming pools, salons and restaurant-style dining rooms. The average cost of assisted living in Kent is $5,750 per month, which is slightly less than the Washington average but significantly higher than the national monthly rate.
The following guide is designed to provide information about assisted living in Kent and includes cost comparisons, ways to pay for care and a list of local resources.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Washington. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
According to the findings of the Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the monthly cost of assisted living for Kent residents is an average of $5,750.
Although the average cost of assisted living in Kent is substantially higher than the national median of $4,500, it’s slightly less than the overall average for Washington, which is $6,000 per month.
Assisted living costs in most Washington cities are lower than they are in Kent, with the exception of those in the Seattle Metro Area, where the monthly median is $1,000 more. South of Kent in Longview, assisted living costs are $400 lower, while prices drop further moving north to Bellingham, at over $1,000 less. On Washington’s east side, Residents of Walla Walla and Spokane pay about $2,500 and $1,000 less, respectively. Central Washington residents in Yakima pay about $800 less than those in Kent, at an average of $4,975.
NOTE: Data for Kent was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bremerton, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Washington.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County | 206-684-0660 | Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County provides seniors and disabled persons with information about local resources designed to maintain independence and a good quality of life. This agency administers federal funding from the Older Americans Act to community-based service providers such as Meals on Wheels, local senior centers and a legal service designed to assist senior citizens in obtaining state and federal benefits and entitlements. |
| Kent Senior Activity Center | (253) 856-5150 | Kent Senior Activity Center is open Monday through Friday and offers a variety of activities. Seniors can drop in for a game of cards, enjoy lunch with friends, join a book club or take an exercise or arts and crafts class. The center also sponsors special events such as concerts and workshops as well as group trips to local attractions. Seniors are also welcome to join the center’s volunteer roster. |
| Kent’s Free Circulating Shuttle | 1-866-261-DART | Operated by the City of Kent, the free Circulating Shuttle provides no-cost door-to-door transportation. Drivers are trained to help passengers with wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility devices. |
| King County Veterans Programs | 206-477-8282 | The King County Veterans Program collaborates with regional partners to provide support services to former and current members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Services include emergency assistance, help finding employment and mental health referrals. |
| American Legion Post #15 | (253) 859-9905 | Veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed forces and their families can find opportunities for socializing at the American Legion. The organization frequently hosts meals, provides assistance to needy veterans and offers scholarships to the children and grandchildren of members. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Kent area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
