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Best Assisted Living in Lacey, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Lacey, 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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Apr 2026
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3 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lacey, 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: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lacey, 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.

Carnelian Adult Family Home
AL
MC
RC
Lacey
-No
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 51
Rank #297 / 628
Private Rooms-----
Cottages of Lacey
AL
IL
MC
Lacey (Martin Way East)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 82
Rank #246 / 366
No
54
Facility 54
WA AVG 51
Rank #303 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #33 / 285
22
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 8
Rank #275 / 285
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 31
Rank #220 / 285
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #49 / 285
Amazing Angels LLC II
AL
Lacey
-No
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #433 / 628
Private Rooms-----
Overview of Carnelian Adult Family Home

Age gracefully with Carnelian Adult Family Home, a trusted community located in the beautiful setting of Lacey, WA, offering memory care. Residents receive the highest quality of care for their needs and preferences from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and promote a well-connected lifestyle. Mealtimes foster comfort and meet dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. Medication assistance and diabetes care management are also provided for residents’ comfort. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Cottages of Lacey

Cherish every moment of your golden years at Cottages of Lacey, an esteemed community in Lacey, WA, offering memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Daily living activities and maintenance are also taken care of, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community’s serene and nurturing environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years despite their conditions.

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Overview of Amazing Angels LLC II

Ideally located in the serene residential area of Thornbury Drive SE, Lacey, WA, Amazing Angels LLC is a dependable community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-notch care and support around the clock from a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities 24/7. State-of-the-art security systems and accessible amenities are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety.

Have fun in your later years with stimulating activities and enriching programs tailored to your enjoyment and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served for residents’ dietary needs. Incontinence care, medication management, and basic transfer services are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Live your golden years without worries with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

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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 Lacey, 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 3 assisted living facilities in Lacey, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Lacey, 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 Lacey, 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 Lacey, 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.