The Cottages of Snohomish
Serving older adults in the Northwest Snohomish neighborhood of Snohomish, Washington, The Cottages of Snohomish is a senior living community. It offersassisted living, memory care, and respite care. The 84-bed community is about 1 mile from the city centre. It has served residents for 9 years, which is currently home to 51 residents.
Residents can receive assisted living, memory care, or short-term respite care, so they can remain in the same community if their needs change or if temporary support is needed. Staff are available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are offered here. Residents also enjoy an outdoor courtyard along with organised activities and programmes that encourage social connection and engagement.
The Cottages of Snohomish accepts Medicaid, which can help eligible families manage the cost of care. State inspections by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have mainly reviewed medication administration, staff response to resident call systems, and documentation practices. Inspection reports have also noted that the community is clean and responsive in its daily operations.
The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 39, making it somewhat walkable. There are several local shops and services within walking distance, but most errands and outings will require a car. When touring The Cottages of Snohomish, families should ask about daily programming and current room availability.
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Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (71% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 31 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (9 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 71% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 9 | This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (5 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 7, 2025 inspection cited four deficiencies including unsafe medication administration by unlicensed staff, missed or late medications, and unsafe staffing ratios.
- April 23, 2025 investigation found failure to respond promptly to call pendants, lack of staff pagers, and inconsistent shower documentation with two citations issued.
- July 7, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated one deficiency for an unapproved diet manual, but found facility clean and timely with call light response.
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Compare Assisted Living around Snohomish County
Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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WA AVG
81
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52
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WA AVG
51
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#312 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 84.5% | A+ | 18 | 7
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7
WA AVG
8
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#260 / 282 | 60
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60
WA AVG
31
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#243 / 278 | 3.3
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3.3
WA AVG
3.4
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#99 / 278 |
| The Cottages of Snohomish | AL IL MC | Snohomish (Northwest Snohomish) | 84
Facility
84
WA AVG
81
Rank
#152 / 355 | No |
39
Facility
39
WA AVG
51
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#411 / 626 | - | 60.7% | B- | 5 | 0
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0
WA AVG
8
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#1 / 282 | 9
Facility
9
WA AVG
31
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#42 / 278 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
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#31 / 278 |
| Royal Home Care | AL HOS MC RESC | Lake Stevens | - | No |
16
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16
WA AVG
51
Rank
#552 / 626 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| A Kind Spirit LLC | AL MC RESC RC | Lake Stevens | - | No |
4
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4
WA AVG
51
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#602 / 626 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Assisted Living in Washington
The Cottages of Snohomish is located in Snohomish, Washington State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottages of Snohomish
What neighborhood is The Cottages of Snohomish in?
The Cottages of Snohomish is in the Northwest Snohomish neighborhood of Snohomish.
Is The Cottages of Snohomish in a walkable area?
The Cottages of Snohomish has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Cottages of Snohomish?
According to WA state health department records, The Cottages of Snohomish's license number is 2740.
When does The Cottages of Snohomish's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, The Cottages of Snohomish's license expires on December 31, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at The Cottages of Snohomish?
The Cottages of Snohomish's occupancy is 61%.
How long has The Cottages of Snohomish been in business?
The Cottages of Snohomish has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Cottages of Snohomish?
No, The Cottages of Snohomish has a no-pet policy.
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