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Cristwood
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Shoreline, WA
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Cristwood

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Shoreline, WA
19301 King’s Garden Dr N, Shoreline, WA 98133 View map
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Overview of Cristwood

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Cristwood is a continuing care retirement community in the Hillwood neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and similar tasks. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Room choices include studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units, so a resident can choose one private space, separate bedroom and living areas, or a larger layout for a couple moving together. On site, residents can use the restaurant and cafe, spend time in the courtyard, garden, or patio, and access rehabilitation services.

Cristwood opened in 1984. The area has a Walk Score of 42, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride. Community transportation is available for residents who need an alternative to driving themselves.

Facility Direct Line (206) 546-7565
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #275 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 275th out of 438 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
42 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Life Plan Community (CCRC)A community type, not an award: CCRCs (also called Life Plan Communities) offer a continuum from independent living through assisted living and skilled nursing on one campus, so residents can stay as needs change - typically with an entrance-fee contract.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation · ADA-certified vans and buses
Errands & ShoppingListed as: Scheduled shopping trips

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
55-Acre Landscaped Campus
Criscafe
Volunteer Program
Activities
Concerts
Outings
Arts Programs
  • Multigenerational programming with King's Schools

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationChristian

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Cristwood.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.
  • Gluten-free options.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Alki Studio · Ambassador Studio Floor plans: Alki, Ambassador
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Beacon · Dearborn · Crest · Royal 1 Bedroom Floor plans: Beacon, Dearborn, Crest, Royal
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Royal 2 Bedroom · Carkeek Floor plans: Royal, Carkeek
In-Room Features
Patio Access From Select Apartments

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Shoreline's city center to Cristwood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.58 miles to nearest hospital (Swedish Edmonds Campus)

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Compare Assisted Living around Shoreline

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Laurel Cove Community
AL
MC
RC
Shoreline (Ridgecrest)
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 79
Rank #87 / 298
No
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 51
Rank #144 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #170 / 213
14
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #235 / 264
28
Facility 28
WA AVG 28
Rank #160 / 261
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #82 / 261
Aegis Living Shoreline
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Ne Shoreline
112
Facility 112
WA AVG 79
Rank #52 / 298
Yes
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 51
Rank #387 / 438
-
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #86 / 213
6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 264
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 28
Rank #100 / 261
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #127 / 261
First Line Adult Family Home LLC
AL
RESC
Shoreline (Meridian Park)-No
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #82 / 438
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TreeOak Courtyard Assisted Living At Cristwood
AL
MC
NH
RC
Shoreline (Hillwood)-No
57
Facility 57
WA AVG 51
Rank #192 / 438
Studio-----
Cristwood
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
N Shoreline (Hillwood)-No
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 51
Rank #275 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----

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

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Washington State

Cristwood is in N Shoreline, Washington State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
WA specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home and residential long-term care support

WA Cares Fund

Washington WA Cares Fund

Eligibility

General
Washington residents age 18 or older who have earned WA Cares benefits through qualifying contributions and need help with at least three daily activities for at least 90 days as determined by the program.
WA specifics
Statewide benefits began July 1 2026. Full benefits can be earned after three qualifying years within the preceding six years or ten qualifying years; workers born before 1968 may qualify for partial benefits. A qualifying year requires at least 500 covered work hours. Services must come from registered WA Cares providers.

What it provides

  • Approved beneficiaries may use earned benefits for in-home care or eligible facility care.
  • Covered supports may include home modifications and adaptive equipment or paying a qualifying family caregiver.
  • The full lifetime benefit is up to $36,500 in 2026 and partial benefits depend on qualifying years.
In-home and community residential personal-care support

Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Washington Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Eligibility

General
Washington residents eligible for noninstitutional categorically needy Apple Health or its alternative benefit plan who meet the MPC functional assessment and do not require an institutional level of care.
WA specifics
MPC differs from Community First Choice and COPES. Personal care can be authorized at home or in eligible adult family homes and assisted living facilities contracted for adult residential care. Financial eligibility follows the qualifying Apple Health coverage category.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal-care help with daily activities.
  • Assessment-based nursing support may also be available when not already provided through another resource.
In-home & community support

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Income limit
COPES financial eligibility is program-specific.

Eligibility

General
COPES is a Washington Medicaid home/community long-term-care program requiring qualifying functional needs and financial eligibility.
WA specifics
DSHS long-term-care manual includes current COPES guidance; assessment and authorized service plan govern individual services.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community long-term services and supports.
Caregiver support

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Eligibility

General
Washington supports unpaid family caregivers of adults; program-specific assessment and local eligibility determine services.
WA specifics
Local family caregiver support programs provide assessment and resources.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information training counseling and respite may be available based on assessment and local funding.
In-home support

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Income limit
Medicaid financial eligibility depends on the applicant coverage group.

Eligibility

General
Community First Choice is a Medicaid state-plan home/community service option for eligible people with qualifying functional needs; it is not restricted to age 65 or older.
WA specifics
CFC is a state-plan option rather than the COPES waiver; assessment and person-centered service planning apply.

What it provides

  • Approved personal assistance and related community supports based on assessment.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.

Eligibility

General
Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
WA specifics
Services are subject to local availability and funding; the OAA does not guarantee an individual entitlement.

What it provides

  • Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB countable income at or below 110% FPL; SLMB over 110% through 120%; QI-1 over 120% through 138%; Household and income-counting methods can change the determination.
Asset limit
Washington Medicare Savings Programs do not require a resource test.

Eligibility

General
Meet Washington general eligibility plus Medicare Part A entitlement or qualifying SSA Low-Income Subsidy enrollment under current state rule.
WA specifics
QDWI has separate under-65 employment disability and income rules; QI-1 is subject to federal funding and cannot be combined with Medicaid.

What it provides

  • QMB pays Medicare premiums and applicable cost sharing; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B premiums; QDWI pays Part A premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
Depends on household size under current state guidelines.

Eligibility

General
Washington household meeting LIHEAP net-income and other eligibility criteria; local providers determine eligibility.
WA specifics
Assistance depends on income household size home heating costs and local funding; eligible repair and replacement supports can be available.

What it provides

  • Eligible home-energy costs and certain unsafe heating or cooling system repair/replacement.
Homeowner tax relief

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Income limit
Combined disposable-income threshold depends on county and tax year.

Eligibility

General
Eligible Washington homeowners age 61 or older or meeting qualifying disability/veteran criteria; ownership principal-residence and income rules apply.
WA specifics
Apply through county assessor using the applicable tax-year county thresholds; Exemption and tax-deferral programs have distinct rules.

What it provides

  • Qualifying reduction of property tax based on county income tier and exempt levies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cristwood

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Cristwood in?
Cristwood is in the Hillwood neighborhood of Shoreline.
02 Is Cristwood in a walkable area?
Cristwood has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 Does Cristwood have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cristwood on this page.
04 Are pets allowed at Cristwood?
No, Cristwood has a no-pet policy.
05 Are there photos of Cristwood?
Yes — there are 17 photos of Cristwood in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Cristwood provide?
Cristwood offers Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
07 What is the address of Cristwood?
Cristwood is located at 19301 King’s Garden Dr N, Shoreline, WA 98133.
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