Village Green Federal Way
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Federal Way, WA

Village Green Federal Way

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Federal Way, WA
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Village Green Federal Way accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Village Green Federal Way

Serving older adults along Puget Sound in Federal Way, Washington, Village Green Federal Way is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community is less than a mile from St. Francis Hospital. It offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, along with cottage residences. This gives residents a choice between more compact living spaces and larger, standalone homes. The community has been operating for 28 years and has 136 beds in a two-story building.

Daily life includes a fitness room, an aqua therapy program, and a computer lab, along with social spaces such as a movie room and a card room. Every apartment and cottage has an emergency pull cord. Staff is available around the clock. The community also provides transportation services, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, and a 24-hour coffee and juice bar. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have most often focused on fire and life safety requirements, including alarm systems, door closures, oxygen storage, and facility maintenance records. Earlier inspections also reviewed medication assistance and nurse delegation practices. Follow-up inspections confirmed that previously identified issues in these areas had been corrected.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car. The community has an occupancy rate of 29%, so there are rooms available for families exploring their options. Village Green Federal Way accepts Medicaid, which can help cover the cost of care for eligible residents.

Families may want to tour the community to compare the different floor plans, from studio apartments to larger cottage residences.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 136 Rank #19 / 324Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 324 homes 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 cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
29 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #452 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 452nd out of 583 homes 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 cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
30 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #246 / 248Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th out of 248 homes we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 248. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25.7% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Washington average: 74.7%
Occupied beds
35 / 136

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 8 days
CountyKing
License Number1159

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactDensmore, Esther (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 2023 · 3 years 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.
24 deficiencies 7 inspections

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 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (23% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% 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. 2431 This facility has 23% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (24 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 23% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.44.51 This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (3.4 vs. WA avg 4.51).↓ 25% 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. 79 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (7 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 500 - 1,000 / 1,500 - 1,732 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Village Green Federal Way

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Federal Way's city center to Village Green Federal Way's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.68 miles to nearest hospital (St. Francis Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Federal Way

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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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.
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.
Village Green Federal Way
AL
IL
RC
Federal Way
136
Facility 136
WA AVG 78
Rank #19 / 324
Yes
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 52
Rank #452 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
25.7%
Facility 25.7%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #246 / 248
-7
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #128 / 279
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #251 / 279
Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way
AL
IL
MC
Federal Way
129
Facility 129
WA AVG 78
Rank #24 / 324
Yes
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 52
Rank #398 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #126 / 248
-9
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #228 / 282
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #118 / 279
1.2
Facility 1.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #78 / 279
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Federal Way
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 78
Rank #35 / 324
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 52
Rank #335 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
32.5%
Facility 32.5%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #222 / 248
-12
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 279
Brookdale Federal Way
AL
Federal Way
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
Yes
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 52
Rank #96 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #109 / 248
-7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #233 / 279
Judson Park
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 78
Rank #249 / 324
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 52
Rank #502 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #144 / 248
A+7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 279
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 279

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA 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

Village Green Federal Way is located in Federal Way, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Village Green Federal Way

Is Village Green Federal Way in a walkable area?

Village Green Federal Way has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Village Green Federal Way?

According to WA state health department records, Village Green Federal Way's license number is 1159.

When does Village Green Federal Way's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Village Green Federal Way's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Village Green Federal Way?

Village Green Federal Way's occupancy is 25.7%.

How long has Village Green Federal Way been in business?

Village Green Federal Way has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Village Green Federal Way?

Yes, Village Green Federal Way allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Village Green Federal Way have?

Village Green Federal Way has 136 beds.

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