MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Everett, WA

MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Everett, WA
MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake accepts Medicaid.
MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake accepts Medicaid.

Overview of MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake

MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake in Everett, WA, is an 80-bed senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, secured memory care, and short-term respite stays with pet-friendly policies. Continuous support assists residents with changing care needs, while secured memory care delivers structured supervision for individuals living with cognitive challenges.

Independent living pairs private residences with community services, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. On-site wellness features include physical therapy services, guided fitness programs, a swimming pool, salon and spa amenities, an art studio, and outdoor garden patio areas.

Financial arrangements accept Medicaid for eligible individuals needing long-term care coverage. Located in a car-dependent area with a walk score of 42, off-site errands and appointments generally rely on personal vehicles or arranged transport options.

Older adults seeking multi-level senior living options or short-term respite stays can contact the admissions office to check current room availability or schedule a tour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #133 / 298Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 133rd out of 298 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$3,775/Month

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
CountySnohomish
License Number2766

Certifications & Programs

Lavender Sky dementia care philosophy — MorningStar Senior LivingA branded memory-care program developed by this community's operator - a structured approach to dementia care, rather than an independent external certification.
BrainWise brain-health nutrition program — MorningStar Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
EmpowerMe Wellness therapy partnership — EmpowerMe WellnessA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Leadership

ContactSmallman, Sarah (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Physical Therapy

Additional Services

2 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.
Electronic Health Records

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Movie Theater
Game Room
Fitness Center
Foyer
Garden Dining Deck
Life Enrichment Room
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Color Creations Studio
Resident-Led Special Interest Clubs
Happy Hour
  • MorningStar University lifelong learning programs

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake.
  • Vegetarian options.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.
  • Gluten-free options.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio 649–743 sq ft
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom 892–917 sq ft
In-Room Features
Individually Controlled Heating And Cooling In-Unit Washer And Dryer (Most Suites)

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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.

Since 2026 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 1 inspection

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2026 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 028.0 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (0 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 19.0 This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (1 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer

Managed by Ken Jaeger

Founder/CEO

Over 35 years of experience

Ken Jaeger is the Founder and CEO of MorningStar Senior Living, bringing over 35 years of senior housing experience. He has led successful start-ups, acquisitions, and multi-site operations, consistently providing high-quality care. Ken’s leadership is grounded in a commitment to honor God in business practices, which has driven the company’s growth and superior resident quality of life.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake

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Address 5.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Everett's city center to MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake'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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Washington Oakes
AL
IL
Everett (Northwest Everett)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 79
Rank #194 / 298
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 51
Rank #64 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #154 / 213
A+4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 264
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 28
Rank #83 / 261
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #163 / 261
Brookdale Everett
AL
Everett
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 79
Rank #133 / 298
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 51
Rank #254 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #113 / 213
-6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #154 / 264
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 28
Rank #68 / 261
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #64 / 261
Brookdale Arbor Place
AL
Everett (Silver Lake)
115
Facility 115
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 298
Yes
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 51
Rank #232 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #35 / 213
-11
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #196 / 264
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 28
Rank #242 / 261
6.2
Facility 6.2
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #236 / 261
South Pointe Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
West Everett (Twin Creeks)
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 79
Rank #250 / 298
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #134 / 438
-
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #77 / 213
-10
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 264
25
Facility 25
WA AVG 28
Rank #150 / 261
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #116 / 261
MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake
AL
IL
MC
RC
Everett (Twin Creeks)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 79
Rank #133 / 298
Yes
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 51
Rank #275 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 264
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 28
Rank #1 / 261
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 261

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

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

MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake is in Everett, 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 MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake in?
MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake is in the Twin Creeks neighborhood of Everett.
02 Is MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake in a walkable area?
MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the license number of MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake?
According to WA state health department records, MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake's license number is 2766.
04 When does MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake's license expires on May 31, 2027.
05 Does MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake on this page.
06 Are pets allowed at MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake?
Yes, MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake allows residents to bring their pets.
07 How many beds does MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake have?
MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake has 80 beds.