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Brookdale Federal Way

Brookdale Federal Way is an assisted living community in Federal Way, WA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with multiple upholstered chairs and sofas arranged around a central fireplace.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a television, sofas, and wooden furniture.
  • Living Room

    A vintage-style blue sofa flanked by two red chairs, set beneath framed artwork in a cozy living room.
  • Building

    A two-story hotel building with a large entrance and parking area.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a metal bed frame and blue bedding, illuminated by natural light from a large window.
  • Windows

    A cozy music room featuring a piano with sheet music, alongside a wooden bench and potted plants.
  • Dining

    An empty restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Landscaping

    A two-story apartment building with a well-maintained lawn and garden area.
  • Kitchen

    A kitchen and dining area with a round table covered in a red tablecloth, surrounded by chairs and wooden cabinetry in the background.
  • Lighting

    A modern library reading room with bookshelves, tables, and chairs.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with modern furniture and floral decor.
  • Television

    A modern and cozy living room featuring stylish furniture, decorative plants, and artwork on the walls.
  • Salon

    A well-lit salon interior with multiple styling chairs and mirrors.

31002 14th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 83 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
16
3 stars
10
2 stars
8
1 stars
12

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Brookdale Federal Way Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Federal Way offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to both King County and the broader state of Washington. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $3,580 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $4,464 and the state average of $4,126. Similarly, the one-bedroom option at Brookdale is priced at $4,325, again presenting a more economical choice compared to the county's $5,127 and the state's $4,632. This cost advantage makes Brookdale Federal Way an appealing option for those seeking quality living arrangements in a desirable location without exceeding their budget.

Floor plansBrookdale Federal WayKing CountyWashington
Studio$3,580$4,464$4,128
1 Bedroom$4,325$5,127$4,634

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Overall Review of Brookdale Federal Way

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Medicaid support can lower cost

Residents point to Medicaid support as a key reason to consider Brookdale Federal Way.

Some families describe choosing Brookdale Federal Way because it supports Medicaid-related needs, including a Medicaid spend-down option. Another reviewer also says they would recommend the community specifically because it works with Medicaid, while privately paying would be different.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Dining needs vary for diets

Dining quality and diet support come up as mixed concerns in reviews.

One reviewer gives dining a lower score and describes meals as only average. Another notes food quality as fair and specifically raises concerns about dietary needs for residents, including accessibility of menus for low-vision residents.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Low-vision and memory support concerns

Reviews raise concerns about how care is handled for low-vision and memory needs.

Two reviewers who describe low-vision or memory challenges say activities and meals are not always set up accessibly, including trouble with menus. They also mention skipped or delayed assistance—such as showering and noticing changes—when residents may not advocate for themselves.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Response time to help is inconsistent

Several reviews mention delays when residents call for help.

One reviewer says response time to calls for help is slow and that staffing levels can feel too thin for the number of residents. Another mentions delays in response time, while also acknowledging caregivers are trying to help.

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (9 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Federal Way, Washington, offers a range of amenities and services which may be appealing for senior living. There are several pharmacies in close proximity, making it convenient to access medication. Additionally, there are various healthcare facilities nearby including dental offices and hospitals for medical needs. The area also boasts a selection of restaurants and cafes for dining options, as well as parks for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. For entertainment, there are theaters within a short drive distance. Transportation options are also available with U-Haul services and nearby transit stations. Overall, this area provides a mix of convenience and recreational opportunities that could make it a comfortable choice for seniors looking to settle in Federal Way.

Pharmacies

  • Angel Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Traditional Korean Beef Soup (0.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.2 miles)
  • Del Taco (2.3 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Federal Way Dental (0.6 miles)
  • Lateef J Harper MD | Kaiser Permanente (1 miles)
  • Wyman Carl MD (1.8 miles)
  • Digestive Health Specialists (2 miles)
  • Pediatrics NW (2.2 miles)
  • UW Medicine - Valley Women’s Health (4.2 miles)
  • Molen Oral & Facial Surgery (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Steel Lake Park (0.7 miles)
  • French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park (1 miles)
  • Saltwater State Park (3.6 miles)
  • Dash Point State Park (4.3 miles)
  • Johnson Pit #30, Earthworks Park (6 miles)
  • Lea Hill Park (6.4 miles)
  • Green View Park (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Francis Sleep Disorders Clinic (2.3 miles)
  • St. Francis Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Federal Way Community Dialysis (2.4 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (7.8 miles)
  • MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - Tacoma (7.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Auburn Way Big Foot Java (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • South Auburn Bigfoot Java (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Theresa's Church (3.5 miles)
  • Holy Spirit Parish (5.3 miles)
  • Church Of The Nazarene Auburn (5.6 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (7.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Auburn (3.9 miles)
  • AMC Kent Station 14 (5.6 miles)
  • Grand Cinema (7.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (4.7 miles)
  • Angle Lake Station (6.8 miles)
  • South Satellite (7.9 miles)
  • International Arrivals Facility (8 miles)
  • Club at SEA (8 miles)
  • Concourse A (8 miles)
  • Concourse B (8.2 miles)

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