A Great Place to Retire...

The Olympia/Lacey area is one of Washington's most desirable retirement spots. Olympia/Thurston County/Lacey is listed as one of the Top 100 places to live in the United States by Money magazine.

A Vibrant Local Community

Living in the Laurel Oaks community means that you are surrounded by numerous conveniences and opportunities to explore! Located just ten minutes from Olympia, thirty minutes from Tacoma, and two and a half miles from I-5, you are within close range of some of Washington's most vibrant communities.

Recreation and Education

Many recreational and educational sites are available in the area, including five public and two private golf courses. If social events are more your style, take your pick of more than a dozen local festivals, fairs, and celebrations held each year. And with several fine colleges in the area, you have the opportunity for a lifetime of continued learning just around the corner.

Community Involvement

Getting involved in the community at large is easy for residents of Laurel Oaks. The local area offers numerous civic and social clubs including the Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Mountaineers, and The Eagles, to name a few. Add on the many churches, theaters, and shopping close by and you'll have more options for fun than you've ever dreamed of!

Convenient Access to Services

Convenience is also a plus. A number of quality local healthcare facilities can be found nearby, including two major hospitals with 24-hour emergency care, group health providers, numerous clinics, and several hundred physicians. Our retired armed forces residents enjoy the proximity to military bases and hospitals.

With people 55 and over making up nearly 35% the population in the area, you can rest assured that the community will cater to your needs. (Washington state as a whole is comprised of 23% of people 55 and over.)