Covington Place Senior Apartments

    26902 169th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042
    • Independent Living

    Friendly safe accessible community recommended

    I've been living here and am very satisfied: staff and management are friendly, knowledgeable and involved - they know everyone and make it feel safe. The building is newer, well maintained with improving maintenance, and hosts nice social events like group cooking nights and get-togethers. My apartment is a comfortable, good-sized, wheelchair-friendly unit with a fifth-floor patio, and the location is convenient to doctors, shops and restaurants. I would recommend this community.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    4.20·(5)

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Convenient location near medical offices, stores, and restaurants
    • Quiet, safe neighborhood
    • Wheelchair-accessible units and common areas
    • Well-maintained, newer building
    • Friendly and helpful staff
    • Involved, knowledgeable management
    • Pleasant resident community and social atmosphere
    • Private patio on the fifth floor
    • On-site social events (cooking nights, group get-togethers)
    • Many units offer generous apartment size

    Cons

    • Limited on-site dining and meal-service options
    • Inconsistent air-conditioning availability across units
    • Limited weekend maintenance coverage
    • Variable maintenance responsiveness and recent turnover
    • Limited and unevenly scheduled activity programming
    • Variable apartment sizes with some small units
    • Location can be inconvenient for some families depending on travel needs

    Summary of reviews

    Covington Place Senior Apartments presents as a generally well-kept independent-living community with several strengths and a few operational trade-offs. The facility's location is repeatedly cited as convenient for access to medical offices, shops, and restaurants, and the property sits in a quiet, safe neighborhood. The building itself is described as newer and well maintained, with features such as a fifth-floor patio and accessible layouts that accommodate wheelchair users. Many reviewers note a pleasant social atmosphere among residents and ongoing tenancy by long-term residents, suggesting overall resident satisfaction.

    Staff and management are prominent strengths. Multiple accounts describe staff as friendly, energetic, and helpful, and management as involved and knowledgeable—staff who know residents by name and foster a welcoming environment. At the same time, there are indications of variability in management experience and maintenance staffing over time: some comments praise recent improvements and a new maintenance person, while others express frustration with past responsiveness. Weekend maintenance coverage is noted as limited, which is an operational constraint to consider.

    Dining and daily-living services reflect the facility's independent-living model. There is no regular meal service provided on-site; prospective residents should plan for independent meal arrangements or rely on local dining options. Activities exist — examples include group cooking nights and informal get-togethers — but activity programming appears limited and unevenly scheduled; social programming may be modest compared with more activity-focused communities.

    Facility systems and unit-level features show mixed patterns. Many units are described as comfortable and well-sized, but some units are characterized as small. Air-conditioning availability is inconsistent across units, which could affect climate comfort depending on the specific apartment. A few reviewers mentioned in-unit service issues (for example, a garbage-disposal problem), underscoring that occasional maintenance needs do arise even as overall building upkeep is viewed positively.

    Overall, Covington Place is often recommended by those who value location, a quiet setting, and an engaged staff–resident community. Prospective residents and families should weigh the benefits of a well-maintained, accessible building and friendly management against service limits such as no on-site meal program, variable AC availability, limited weekend maintenance, and a relatively modest activity schedule. Visiting units to confirm apartment size, climate controls, and to meet current staff will help determine whether the community's trade-offs align with a prospective resident's priorities.

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    Location

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    Covington Place Senior Apartments is located at 26902 169th Pl SE, Covington, WA, 98042.

    About Covington Place Senior Apartments

    Covington Place Senior Apartments is a housing community for seniors age 55 and older, with one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. This community gives preference to persons with disabilities as part of its Affordable Housing program and uses income restrictions for eligibility, often asking residents to have at least twice the rent in household income before taxes. Residents pay rent based on their income, usually around 30% of adjusted monthly income, and all utilities come included, which makes budgeting a bit easier, especially for those on fixed incomes. The property operates under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and requires regular application steps, including a fee of $16, background and credit checks, and documents like a government-issued ID, Social Security Card, proof of income, bank statements, and references.

    The apartments have walk-in closets, dishwashers, and a patio or balcony, which many seniors enjoy for fresh air or a bit of gardening. Some units are accessible for persons with disabilities. There's shared laundry on site, and a surface parking lot with unassigned spaces, so people come and go as they please. Residents can keep a pet-dogs, cats, or a small caged animal-as long as it's under 30 pounds, but there's a pet deposit of $250 and pet rent of $25 each month, and only one pet per unit is allowed due to the rules. There's a six- or twelve-month lease option, with extra fees if the lease is under twelve months.

    The community has several spaces for residents to gather, including a community room, a library, a media room, and a computer lab. Folks can use the on-site salon for haircuts and the fitness center for some exercise, and the rooftop patio stands out because it provides scenic, sometimes breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier-people sit out there to relax or watch the sunset. Staff organize activities and social events, so there's something happening most weeks to help everyone connect. Management and maintenance staff are on-site, and there's 24-hour emergency maintenance if needed. The apartments are in a spot that's convenient, with easy access to shopping, local dining, schools, parks, and public transportation within walking distance, so it's not hard to run errands or enjoy a change of scenery. Covington Place Senior Apartments focuses on providing a safe, affordable, and comfortable place for seniors who meet income and age guidelines, and the management team at Cambridge Management, Inc. runs things with fair housing and equal opportunity in mind.

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    The full address for this community is 26902 169th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042.

    No, Covington Place Senior Apartments does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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