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Bayview Retirement Community
Bayview Retirement Community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community services in Seattle, WA. Independent living provides a private apartment without daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and similar tasks. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents living with dementia. Having these care levels in one community may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move.
With 51 beds, Bayview is a smaller community where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Apartment choices include studios, alcoves, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts, giving residents options for a single living space, a separate sleeping area, or more room for a couple. The community serves adults age 62 and older.
Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period, and rehabilitation services are available at the community. Transportation is offered for residents who need help getting beyond the community. Pets are allowed, with an outdoor dog park, terrace garden, and greenhouse adding places to spend time outside.
A pool supports exercise, while the salon or spa provides personal grooming without leaving the community. Dining includes meals prepared by culinary professionals. The Intergenerational Children’s Center gives residents opportunities to participate in a multigenerational setting. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted; Medicare is relevant to short term rehabilitation, while Medicaid may help cover a longer stay for an eligible resident whose savings are limited.
The area has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, making it a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. Shops, pharmacies, and other everyday destinations can be reached on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.
Community insights.
About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 19 deficiencies 10 inspections
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 2022 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (32% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 19 | 28.0 | This facility has 32% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (19 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 32% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.9 | 3.1 | This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (1.9 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 39% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 10 | 9.0 | This facility has had 11% more total inspections than the Washington average (10 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 324 / 448 – 460 / 648 / 920 – 972 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Fitness and Recreation
Pamela Yeo serves as Health Services Administrator at Bayview Retirement Community since 2020. She leads health services with dedication and care, ensuring residents receive attentive and professional support in a warm community environment.
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2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to Bayview Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park | AL HOS MC RC | Seattle (North Queen Anne) | 106
Facility
106
WA AVG
79
Rank
#61 / 285 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
WA AVG
50
Rank
#86 / 439 | - |
94.3%
Facility
94.3%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#20 / 215 | F | 11 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 21
Facility
21
WA AVG
31
Rank
#131 / 262 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#76 / 262 |
| Aegis Living West Seattle | AL HOS MC RC | Seattle (North Admiral) | 84
Facility
84
WA AVG
79
Rank
#113 / 285 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
WA AVG
50
Rank
#82 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
79.8%
Facility
79.8%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#96 / 215 | F | 10 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#110 / 265 | 32
Facility
32
WA AVG
31
Rank
#173 / 262 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#158 / 262 |
| Aegis Living Ravenna | AL HOS MC RC | Seattle (Maple Leaf) | 79
Facility
79
WA AVG
79
Rank
#136 / 285 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
WA AVG
50
Rank
#144 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
82.3%
Facility
82.3%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#83 / 215 | F | 9 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#110 / 265 | 17
Facility
17
WA AVG
31
Rank
#110 / 262 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#76 / 262 |
| GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark | AL IL RC | Seattle (Adams) | 63
Facility
63
WA AVG
79
Rank
#181 / 285 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
WA AVG
50
Rank
#13 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
76.2%
Facility
76.2%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#116 / 215 | A+ | 8 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 15
Facility
15
WA AVG
31
Rank
#93 / 262 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#76 / 262 |
| Bayview Retirement Community | AL CCRC IL MC | Seattle (Uptown) | 51
Facility
51
WA AVG
79
Rank
#224 / 285 | Yes |
92
Facility
92
WA AVG
50
Rank
#24 / 439 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
74.5%
Facility
74.5%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#125 / 215 | - | 10 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 19
Facility
19
WA AVG
31
Rank
#119 / 262 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#76 / 262 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington
Bayview Retirement Community is located in Seattle, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayview Retirement Community
What neighborhood is Bayview Retirement Community in?
Bayview Retirement Community is in the Uptown neighborhood of Seattle.
Is Bayview Retirement Community in a walkable area?
Bayview Retirement Community has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of Bayview Retirement Community?
According to WA state health department records, Bayview Retirement Community's license number is 162.
What is the occupancy rate at Bayview Retirement Community?
Bayview Retirement Community's occupancy is 74.5%.
Are pets allowed at Bayview Retirement Community?
Yes, Bayview Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Bayview Retirement Community have?
Bayview Retirement Community has 51 beds.
Has Bayview Retirement Community had any deficiencies?
Bayview Retirement Community has had 19 reported deficiencies according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
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