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Best Assisted Living in King County, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in King County, WA using WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WA
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Last updated
Apr 2026
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15 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in King County, WA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in King County, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake
AL
IL
MC
Issaquah (Providence Point)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
No
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 51
Rank #387 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #47 / 285
A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #119 / 285
35
Facility 35
WA AVG 31
Rank #185 / 285
5.8
Facility 5.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #217 / 285
Village Concepts of Milton
AL
IL
Milton (Milton Plaza)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 82
Rank #148 / 366
No
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 51
Rank #211 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #166 / 285
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #57 / 285
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #35 / 285
Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West
AL
IL
MC
Burien (Evansville)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 82
Rank #69 / 366
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 51
Rank #252 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
58.2%
Facility 58.2%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #246 / 285
A+9
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #268 / 285
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #26 / 285
0.6
Facility 0.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #10 / 285
Laurel Cove Community
AL
MC
RC
Shoreline (Ridgecrest)
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 82
Rank #114 / 366
No
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 51
Rank #211 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #212 / 285
-13
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #245 / 285
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 31
Rank #145 / 285
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #44 / 285
Covenant Living at the Shores
AL
MC
NH
Mercer Island (Fortuna)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 82
Rank #274 / 366
No
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #540 / 628
1 Bed
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #193 / 285
-4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #119 / 285
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #155 / 285
6.8
Facility 6.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #244 / 285
Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Christopher)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 82
Rank #93 / 366
No
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 51
Rank #223 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed-A+----
University House Issaquah
AL
IL
MC
Issaquah (North Issaquah)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 82
Rank #293 / 366
Yes
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 51
Rank #345 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #69 / 285
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 31
Rank #179 / 285
8.3
Facility 8.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #264 / 285
LARC at Kent
AL
IL
Kent (Downtown)
-Yes
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #377 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Magnolia Senior Loving Care, LLC
AL
Burien (Seahurst)
-No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #64 / 628
Private Rooms------
Celestial Living Adult Family Home
AL
Kent
-No
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 51
Rank #412 / 628
Private Rooms-A+----
Ruthaven Senior Care Home
AL
MC
RC
Covington (Crofton Hills)
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 82
Rank #359 / 366
No
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #532 / 628
Semi-Private Rooms
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #35 / 285
-3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #83 / 285
5.0
Facility 5.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #180 / 285
TreeOak Courtyard Assisted Living At Cristwood
AL
MC
NC
RC
Shoreline (Hillwood)
-No
57
Facility 57
WA AVG 51
Rank #278 / 628
Studio------
Cascade Holistic Care Adult Family Home
AL
NC
RC
Renton (Boulevard Place)
-Yes
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 51
Rank #616 / 628
Private Rooms------
Shangri-La Care Home
AL
HC
NH
RC
Enumclaw
-No
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 51
Rank #458 / 628
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Overview of King David Care Homes

Nestled between the serene Cedar Creek Park and Lake Wilderness Golf Course in Maple Valley, WA, King David Care Homes is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experience, the community provides personalized care to better understand their needs and ensure they retain their independence. The community accommodates up to six residents, including those with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and diabetes, providing them with the highest quality of care with an experienced and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7.

A variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to promote belongingness and activeness. Here, residents do not have to worry about mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals served three times daily, catering to their dietary needs and tastes; special diets are also accommodated. Other services include scheduling of doctor appointments, podiatry, beautician visits, and wheelchair-accessible areas are provided for residents’ utmost comfort and convenience.

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Overview of Ruthaven Senior Care Home

Peacefully set near local amenities in Covington, WA, Ruthaven Senior Care Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living, Alzheimer’s, and dementia care. Dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and support with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Here, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need and prefer with trusted healthcare providers working with the community.

Enriching daily activities are also conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Medication management, state-of-the-art security systems, and household services are available to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free retirement. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary restrictions and tastes. The community is great for those looking to receive holistic care in their later years with its top-notch care and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of Shangri-La Care Home

Shangri-La Care Home is a nurse-owned and operated assisted living community in Sumner, WA, offering assistance with daily living activities. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort, the community continuously promotes a compassionate, home-like environment. With meal preparation, walking assistance, and recreational opportunities, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle. Through personalized care plans, residents receive holistic care to live comfortably.

Holiday celebrations, group activities, and outings foster interactions and encourage residents to stay active. Spacious gathering areas, accessible outdoors, and a lively dining room are among the first-class amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Set in the quiet residential area of Sumner, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Washington.

Overview of Cascade Holistic Care Adult Family Home

Situated in the tree-lined neighborhood of Renton, WA, Cascade Holistic Care Adult Family Home is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community utilizes a holistic approach to care tailored to their special needs and preferences. Medication management, onsite dental hygiene service, and assistance with daily living activities are provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and wellness.

A variety of enriching activities are conducted to keep residents happy and well-engaged with their surroundings. Physical and occupational therapy, traumatic brain injury care, wound care, hearing impaired support, visiting podiatry services, and transportation, are offered to enhance residents’ welfare. Kosher meals are also provided while accommodating special diets for the finest dining experience. The community is a good choice for those looking for assistance in living their day-to-day activities with its comprehensive care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Treeoak Courtyard Assisted Living at Cristwood

Set on a beautiful 55-acre campus in King County, Shoreline, WA, Treeoak Courtyard Assisted Living at Cristwood, is a bustling senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Designed with residents’ welfare in mind, each apartment within the community is easily accessible and comes in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to accommodate various preferences and needs. An on-site team of licensed nurses and caregivers are available to provide compassionate assisted care and appropriate levels of medical care.

Residents are encouraged to participate in an array of meaningful activities, spiritual growth, and transformational relationships. Enjoy a delicious meal and engage in vibrant fitness and wellness programs for an optimized well-being. Lifelong learning is fostered through a variety of educational activities, including writing classes & workshops, genealogy classes, and technology classes. With 24-hour access to nutritionally balanced meals, housekeeping, and transportation services, residents are sure to live a convenient and worry-free life.

Contact TreeOak Courtyard Assisted Living At Cristwood

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in King County, WA

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 assisted living facilities in King County, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in King County, WA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in King County, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in King County, WA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.