Fifth Avenue Senior Independent Living is in Sequim, Washington, right at the base of the Olympic Mountains, with lovely mountain, courtyard, and garden views from many of the apartments and community areas, and the place really reminds people of home thanks to comfortable touches and a focus on the area's natural beauty with rustic log construction and earth tones everywhere you turn. The community encourages independence, offering apartments that seniors can make their own with furniture from home, and you have your pick from private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, plus some large deluxe layouts, some with patios or balconies and mountain views, and the apartments all come with basic appliances like a microwave and refrigerator, wall-unit air conditioning, carpet and laminate floors, and individually controlled thermostats, along with kitchenettes, cable hookups, internet options, and even all utilities-like electricity, water, and garbage-rolled into the rent, so you don't have as much to worry about each month and can instead focus on living your life.
The Fifth Avenue community shares a beautiful campus with Sherwood Assisted Living, which means there's a natural connection to other levels of care if it's needed, with 24-hour on-site licensed nursing care for residents who need it, but the main focus at Fifth Avenue really is on empowering people to keep their independence for as long as they're able, and you'll find supportive, friendly staff here to give as much or as little help as someone may want. Residents get plenty of chances to socialize and stay active with walking groups, exercise classes, fitness center sessions, and wellness services at the full-service spa, where you can get foot, hand, and full-body massages, or visit the on-site beauty salon or barbershop for a haircut.
You can also join in for regular movie nights, sporting events, poker tournaments at the dedicated table, and live music performances. The place offers a wide schedule of educational activities, hobby groups, coffee and donut socials, and there's always a club or game room available for more private gatherings or to try something new. People like to take shopping trips together in the community van, and there's transportation for doctor's appointments or errands around town, which comes in handy for those who no longer drive.
Fifth Avenue has set up its services and amenities with seniors in mind-there's a dining room that serves dinner every day, laundry facilities on site, regular housekeeping and linen services, controlled building access for security, on-site management, and easy online rent payment if that suits you better. Community spaces include landscaped courtyards built for walkers and wheelchairs alike, a club house, library, lounge, party room, game room, and even a community art gallery that hosts displays by local artists. Residents at Fifth Avenue can keep pets, with policies for small dogs and cats in place, and pet therapy programs available.
With a total of 71 apartments and a minimum age of 55, Fifth Avenue is designed for people who want to downsize and live a simpler, maintenance-free life, while still enjoying community, comfort, and plenty of ways to stay active or make new friends. The setting right near the Olympic Peninsula means you're surrounded by natural beauty, whether you're relaxing in your apartment, sitting out on a patio, or joining neighbors in one of the shared spaces or special events. People can come take a tour to see what's on offer, look through photos or even watch a video walk-through before making any decisions, and the community calendar helps everyone keep track of what's happening week to week.
