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Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst sits in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, a 73-bed, three-story community operated under the Leisure Care network. Studios run 297 to 390 square feet, one-bedrooms stretch from 427 to 610, and assisted living starts at $5,365 a month. Right now, occupancy sits at 73 percent.
Walkability is a genuine strength here. The Walk Score is 78, solidly in “very walkable” territory, and most errands don’t require a car. The community accepts Medicaid alongside private pay, and pets are welcome, so a move here doesn’t mean giving up a companion animal.
Memory care runs through the Opal program, part of the wider Opal by Leisure Care model, and that matters practically: a resident could move in for assisted living and later transition into memory care without changing buildings. PrimeFit Wellness backs up the physical side of things, and rehabilitation services, respite care, and licensed nursing staff round out the clinical support.
The amenity list leans into everyday life, not just care logistics: a theater, a salon and barbershop, a library, an outdoor garden terrace. State inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the kind of operational areas regulators routinely look at in communities offering both assisted living and memory care.
What Empress Senior Living is is a community built around continuity of care, backed by real lifestyle infrastructure and a payment structure, Medicaid included, that opens the door to more families than a private-pay-only model would.
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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 2023 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (39% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 19 | 31 | This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (19 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.8 | 4.51 | This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (3.8 vs. WA avg 4.51).↓ 16% 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 297 - 390 / 427 - 610 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst Home Overview
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4.9 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano Senior Living | AL IL MC | Seattle | 130
Facility
130
WA AVG
81
Rank
#28 / 356 | Yes |
98
Facility
98
WA AVG
51
Rank
#7 / 619 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
60.0%
Facility
60.0%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#228 / 276 | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#204 / 282 | 11
Facility
11
WA AVG
31
Rank
#54 / 279 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#46 / 279 |
| Horizon House | AL IL MC RC | Seattle | 90
Facility
90
WA AVG
81
Rank
#127 / 356 | Yes |
98
Facility
98
WA AVG
51
Rank
#7 / 619 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Penthouse |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#157 / 276 | - | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 24
Facility
24
WA AVG
31
Rank
#131 / 279 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#127 / 279 |
| Aegis Living West Seattle | AL HOS MC RC | Seattle (North Admiral) | 84
Facility
84
WA AVG
81
Rank
#152 / 356 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
WA AVG
51
Rank
#107 / 619 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#115 / 276 | F | 10 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#204 / 282 | 41
Facility
41
WA AVG
31
Rank
#198 / 279 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#137 / 279 |
| Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst | AL MC | Seattle (Hawthorne Hills) | 73
Facility
73
WA AVG
81
Rank
#192 / 356 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
WA AVG
51
Rank
#90 / 619 | Studio / 1 Bed |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#166 / 276 | - | 5 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 19
Facility
19
WA AVG
31
Rank
#110 / 279 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#124 / 279 |
| Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle | AL MC | Seattle (Junction) | 66
Facility
66
WA AVG
81
Rank
#212 / 356 | No |
97
Facility
97
WA AVG
51
Rank
#12 / 619 | 330 / 369 / 372 / 376 / 446 / 480 sq. ft |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#67 / 276 | - | 7 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 19
Facility
19
WA AVG
31
Rank
#110 / 279 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#65 / 279 |
Financial Assistance for
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Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst is located in Seattle, Washington State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
What neighborhood is Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst in?
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst is in the Hawthorne Hills neighborhood of Seattle.
Is Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst in a walkable area?
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst?
According to WA state health department records, Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst's license number is 2613.
When does Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst's license expires on May 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst?
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst's occupancy is 73%.
Are pets allowed at Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst?
Yes, Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst have?
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst has 73 beds.
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