| The city of Kent is ninth-largest city in the state of | | | | King County. Seniors are just a short ride away from |
| Washington. Located the heart of the Green River | | | | Valley Medical Center in the neighboring city of |
| valley, it is roughly halfway between Seattle and | | | | Renton. Valley Medical Center is the largest hospital in |
| Tacoma. Kent has a strong economy and is home to | | | | the area with nationally-recognized centers for the |
| both the Boeing airplane company and the corporate | | | | research and care of stroke, sleep and joint |
| headquarters of the REI outdoor apparel company. | | | | conditions. They are also known for their specialized |
| As a result, Kent senior living residents have many | | | | treatment of heart, cancer, orthopedic, cancer and |
| available benefits. | | | | neurological diseases. |
| Kent Recreation | | | | Seniors who live in the south part of Kent can visit |
| The city offers residents of assisted living | | | | Auburn Regional Medical Center in the nearby city of |
| communities some of the best shopping and dining in | | | | Auburn. This large medical facility can serve all of |
| south King County. At Kent Station, seniors can stroll | | | | your loved one's medical needs but places particular |
| the open air mall and shop or dine at one of the | | | | emphasis on the fields of cancer, cardiology, |
| Station's many shops and restaurants. They can also | | | | emergency medicine, surgery and women's health. |
| take a class at a branch of Green River Community | | | | Auburn Regional Medical Center is also home to a |
| College, or catch a show on one of 14 theaters in | | | | unique Geropsychiatric Center which treats patients |
| the nearby Kent Station Theater. | | | | age 65 or older who may be suffering from disorders |
| For a more exotic shopping experience, seniors can | | | | such as depression, dementia, anxiety, stress or |
| also visit The Great Wall Shopping Mall which offers a | | | | other emotional difficulties. |
| unique collection of Asian stores and restaurants | | | | Kent Transportation |
| influenced by a variety of cultures including Chinese, | | | | Residents of Kent assisted living communities can use |
| Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino and | | | | the King County Metro Transit fleet of buses to |
| Taiwanese. This is great place to sample authentic | | | | travel around the city. Seniors who have limited |
| Asian cuisine or pick up something special. | | | | mobility and qualify for ADA Paratransit Program can |
| Kent Activities | | | | benefit from Metro's Access transportation service. |
| Many assisted living communities will provide their | | | | The Access shuttles are specially equipped to handle |
| own activities, but Kent assisted living residents have | | | | wheelchairs and provide shared ride service along |
| the additional benefit of programs and services | | | | existing bus routes. |
| offered at the Kent Senior Activity Center. The | | | | The city of Kent also provides a complimentary |
| center provides a wide variety of classes and | | | | all-day shuttle which circles the city along designated |
| activities in the arts, technology and fitness. They | | | | loops. The shuttle is designed to meet the needs of |
| also provide free or low-cost services such as meals, | | | | Kent's senior population, so all shuttles are wheelchair |
| haircuts, legal advice, massage and health screenings. | | | | accessible and drivers are happy to lend a hand to |
| The Activity Center also schedules regular outings for | | | | passengers with shopping bags or other accessories |
| seniors to explore Kent and the surrounding areas. | | | | when boarding or exiting the shuttle. |
| Popular outings include trips to Emerald Downs, a | | | | Residents of Kent senior living facilities are truly |
| horse-racing track that operates during the summer | | | | supported by their city and have access to |
| in the nearby city of Auburn. | | | | wonderful amenities and top-notch medical care. You |
| Kent Medical Facilities | | | | can find assisted living in Kent at our Kent Assisted |
| Residents who live in Kent senior living communities | | | | Living page. |
| have access to some of the best healthcare in South | | | | |