Stillwaters Estates

    2800 Cooks Hill Rd, Centralia, WA, 98531
    4.6 · 11 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Gated friendly community, safety concerns

    I've had a very good experience - a beautiful, gated, social community with an active clubhouse, potlucks, helpful staff and friendly neighbors; my parents love living here. The gorgeous two-bedroom units are perfect for one person with an extra room, and I enjoy the visiting deer and bunnies. My only major concern is groups of disrespectful children in the streets/walkways creating a safety risk for people with disabilities and management refusing to acknowledge it; despite that, I would recommend this community.

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    4.64 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Gorgeous apartments (spacious 2-bedroom option)
    • Gated community
    • Active, social clubhouse with potlucks and events
    • Helpful, friendly staff
    • Friendly, welcoming neighbors/residents
    • Safe and welcoming environment for visitors and families
    • Pleasant natural surroundings with wildlife (deer and bunnies)
    • Well suited to the senior crowd; residents and families report satisfaction

    Cons

    • Disrespectful children in streets and walkways
    • Management unresponsive or unwilling to acknowledge resident safety concerns
    • Safety risk for people with disabilities due to street/walkway behavior

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly positive: multiple reviewers describe Stillwaters Estates as a beautiful, well-kept, gated community that is popular with seniors and their families. Residents and family members repeatedly note that the community is welcoming and safe for visitors, and that their loved ones are happy living there. One of the specific apartment endorsements highlights a gorgeous two-bedroom unit that is ideal for a single person who wants extra space for guests or an office, and reviewers also mention pleasant natural features such as visiting deer and bunnies.

    Facilities and activities receive consistent praise. The gated grounds and attractive landscaping contribute to a feeling of security and beauty. The clubhouse is described as active and social, with potlucks and frequent events that foster community among residents; people say there is "lots going on" and that residents love the social life. These remarks suggest a robust activity program and opportunities for neighbor interaction, which many reviewers identify as a major positive.

    Staff and community atmosphere are highlighted as strengths. Several reviews call the staff great and helpful, and multiple comments point to friendly, nice people among the resident population. Family members explicitly state that their parents love living there, which reinforces that the environment meets expectations for senior living in terms of companionship and general satisfaction.

    The most significant negative pattern raised in the reviews concerns safety and management responsiveness. At least one reviewer describes ongoing problems with disrespectful children in the streets and walkways of the community, and reports that management refused to acknowledge or address the issue. That reviewer characterizes the situation as a safety risk, specifically for people with disabilities. This single recurring theme is notable because it directly affects daily safety and quality of life for vulnerable residents and suggests a potential gap in enforcement of community rules or in communication between residents and management.

    What is not present in these summaries should also be noted. Reviewers do not provide detailed comments about clinical care, medical services, or dining quality in these excerpts, so no conclusions can be drawn about those areas from the provided material. Similarly, beyond the single safety complaint about children and an associated management response, there are no additional documented complaints about maintenance, cleanliness, costs, or staffing levels.

    Recommendations for prospective residents or family members based on these reviews: visit the community at multiple times of day to observe activity levels and any child pedestrian traffic; ask management about policies regarding non-resident visitors and rules for children on community streets and walkways; inquire specifically how management responds to resident safety complaints and for examples of recent issue resolution; and tour the clubhouse and activity calendar to confirm the social offerings meet your expectations. Overall, the reviews paint Stillwaters Estates as a beautiful, community-oriented senior living option with active social life and helpful staff, tempered by at least one reported safety/management concern that prospective residents should investigate further.

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    About Stillwaters Estates

    Stillwaters Estates in Centralia, Washington, is a retirement community for adults aged 50 and above that's been around since 1986, and over the years it's grown steadily, always keeping safety and friendliness in mind. The property's gated with security measures including entrance gates and remote or coded entry, which adds peace of mind, and there's a lot of space for walking, plus quiet neighborhoods that let folks enjoy country living without giving up convenience. People here live in apartments or duplexes, and each unit comes unfurnished with full-sized washers and dryers, large living rooms for all the regular furniture, bay windows, and kitchens with skylights and plenty of space. Duplexes have single-car garages in between for extra privacy, and there are both independent and assisted living options, with services like memory care for people who need a bit more support because of things like Alzheimer's.

    For those who want to stay active, Stillwaters Estates has walking paths, vegetable garden plots for residents, and a community building called The Gathering Place where social, educational, and entertainment activities take place all year. Monthly newsletters keep everyone updated on news and events, and there are many opportunities to meet neighbors and get involved, which makes residents feel a sense of community and camaraderie. Folks living here don't need to worry about yard work, since maintenance crews take care of lawns, gardens, outside window washing, and the automatic sprinkler system, so people have more time to enjoy life. The community offers both rental properties and homes for sale, and people can find independent living, assisted living, and high-quality pre-owned homes or choose a lot to build new.

    Stillwaters Estates keeps policies clear to make life simple-like a noise curfew from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. for quiet evenings, rules on temporary curb parking, first-come carports, and a two-week limit on guest visits unless management says otherwise. There's specially fenced and paved RV parking, and a no smoking policy inside apartments or public places that they enforce. Each rental unit has a carbon monoxide detector that belongs to the community, and there are restrictions on heavy window air conditioners to prevent damage and keep everyone healthy. Before moving in, residents need to give a Power of Attorney for healthcare decisions, and there's a $750 security deposit, with extra deposits for pets and gate openers, plus a $1,000 non-refundable fee if someone wants to keep a small pet under a signed agreement.

    The management and staff are friendly, fully trained, and easy to reach, helping residents with home care when they travel and offering help with things like bathing, dressing, or medication if needed. The community's Fair Housing / 504 Coordinator makes sure Stillwaters Estates follows all local, state, and federal laws, so nobody faces discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, family status, or disability. The place's also won awards for care, activities, and overall friendliness, which shows people appreciate the environment. Nutritious meals use quality ingredients, and everything aims to support independent living in a quiet, safe, and welcoming setting where people value beauty, comfort, and good neighbors. Rent payments are due early in the month, and folks can lease for a year before switching to month-to-month. With its setting near events and amenities in Centralia, Stillwaters Estates offers a place for seniors who want to stay active, be safe, and enjoy life among friends while having as much independence as they want.

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