What is the average cost of assisted living in Kenmore, WA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Kenmore, WA is approximately $6,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Kenmore, WA?

Assisted living in Kenmore, WA typically ranges from $6,300–$8,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Kenmore, WA?

Assisted living facilities in Kenmore, WA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Washington Medicaid cover assisted living?

Washington Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Washington) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

Best Assisted Living in Kenmore, WA: 2 Communities (2026)


Kenmore Senior Living	AL IL MC RC	Kenmore	100 Facility 100 WA AVG 79 Rank #68 / 285	Yes	71 Facility 71 WA AVG 50 Rank #100 / 439	79.0% Facility 79.0% WA AVG 75.8% Rank #101 / 215	A+	30	69 Facility 69 WA AVG 31 Rank #246 / 262	2.3 Facility 2.3 WA AVG 3.4 Rank #102 / 262
Mukuhi Care – Kenmore	AL MC RESC RC	Kenmore (Moorlands)	-	No	45 Facility 45 WA AVG 50 Rank #254 / 439	-	-	-	-	-

Kenmore Senior Living

Kenmore

100

Yes

79.0%

A+

2.3

Mukuhi Care – Kenmore

RESC

Kenmore (Moorlands)

Overview of Kenmore Senior Living

Kenmore Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Kenmore, WA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while respite care gives a family a short stay when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 100 beds. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family whose savings may not cover a long stay a payment option, and residents may bring pets with them. Residents can use the salon and spa, fitness center, outdoor spaces, and on site dining, where chef prepared meals are served daily. Transportation services provide an option for travel beyond the community.

A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable category, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for nearby errands.

Overview of Mukuhi Care – Kenmore

Mukuhi Care, Kenmore is an adult family home in Kenmore, WA, offering assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while residential care is delivered in a home setting. Memory care focuses on residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, with personalized care for individual needs; respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary coverage.

Mukuhi Care, Kenmore may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs memory-focused support or for a family seeking a short-term respite stay. Private and shared rooms are available, allowing a resident to live in a room occupied by one person or shared with another resident. Multilingual support can help residents and families communicate with caregivers in a preferred language, and wheelchair accessibility accommodates residents who use wheelchairs.

James Mburu and Job Mburu own Mukuhi Care, Kenmore. A Walk Score of 45 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives.

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How we rank these assisted living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.