Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 447 assisted living communities in WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WA
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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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
Protected: University House Issaquah
AL
IL
MC
Issaquah (North Issaquah)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 79
Rank #226 / 285
Yes
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 50
Rank #240 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #40 / 215
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #62 / 262
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #117 / 262
Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood
AL
IL
Vancouver (Landover - Sharmel)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 79
Rank #124 / 285
Yes
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 50
Rank #181 / 439
-
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #45 / 215
8
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #49 / 262
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #37 / 262
Fieldstone Cooper Point
AL
IL
MC
Olympia
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 79
Rank #32 / 285
Yes
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 50
Rank #381 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 262
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #29 / 262
6th Avenue Senior Living
AL
ADC
MC
Tacoma (North End)
107
Facility 107
WA AVG 79
Rank #59 / 285
No
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 50
Rank #31 / 439
Studio-5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #56 / 262
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 262
Keystone
AL
N Seattle
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 79
Rank #178 / 285
Yes
95
Facility 95
WA AVG 50
Rank #15 / 439
-
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #15 / 215
10
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #138 / 262
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #102 / 262
New Westside Terrace (Nwst)
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Longview
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 79
Rank #204 / 285
No
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 50
Rank #17 / 439
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #1 / 215
5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #150 / 262
Port Townsend Senior Living
AL
IL
Port Townsend
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 79
Rank #91 / 285
Yes
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 50
Rank #194 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.8%
Facility 67.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #157 / 215
19
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 31
Rank #170 / 262
1.6
Facility 1.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #62 / 262
AvilaCare Assisted Living of Bellingham
AL
MC
Bellingham (Columbia)
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 79
Rank #245 / 285
No
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 50
Rank #71 / 439
Private / Shared Rooms
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #54 / 215
7
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #145 / 262
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #176 / 262
Protected: Aljoya Thornton Place
AL
IL
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 79
Rank #260 / 285
Yes
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 50
Rank #48 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #181 / 215
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #156 / 262
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #213 / 262
Brookdale Fairhaven
AL
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 79
Rank #188 / 285
Yes
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 50
Rank #240 / 439
Studio
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #105 / 215
11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #156 / 262
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #117 / 262

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 447 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of 6th Avenue Senior Living

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at 6th Avenue Senior Living, a distinct community in Tacoma, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and daily living activities, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and well-balanced dining options. Therapy services are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its wide range of services and top-notch amenities, residents can keep their peace of mind and live to their potential.

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Keystone

3515 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Overview of Keystone

Keystone is an assisted living community in Seattle, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space. Keystone may be a good fit for someone who needs this level of support and wants to remain in an individual residence.

The community opened in 2025 and has 64 beds, with 100% occupancy meaning all listed beds are currently filled. Assisted living starts at $1,729, giving families an initial cost point for evaluating the community’s care offering. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Keystone offers a fitness center for on-site exercise and a landscaped public plaza for outdoor seating and neighborhood gatherings. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts are available, ranging from a single-room arrangement to homes with additional rooms. A RapidRide H Line stop sits steps from the lobby, allowing residents to use bus transportation without arranging a separate ride. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of New Westside Terrace (nwst)

New Westside Terrace (nwst) provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and independent living in Longview, WA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

With several care levels in one community, New Westside Terrace (nwst) may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The home has 56 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Eric Rosgen is the director, and Charles Bond is the owner.

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Overview of Port Townsend Senior Living

Ideally situated near Jefferson Healthcare & Medical Center in Port Townsend, WA, Port Townsend Senior Living is a blissful haven that offers assisted living and independent living. The community features a variety of specially designed and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and chores.

Exciting events and fun recreational activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of AvilaCare Assisted Living of Bellingham

An astounding community located in the harmonious residential area of Williams St, Bellingham, WA, AvilaCare Assisted Living of Bellingham offers assisted living and respite care. Featuring purposely built and cozy accommodations, residents will surely enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement. The community also offers different levels of care to meet residents’ ever-changing needs.

Activities and programs are carefully planned to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle while highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Delight with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are guaranteed to keep their independence and receive the highest quality of care and support to live their golden years comfortably. The community also provides a refund for the first 60 days, in case they did not meet your expectations.

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Brookdale Fairhaven

2600 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
Overview of Brookdale Fairhaven

Nestled in the historic waterfront town of Bellingham, Washington, Brookdale Fairhaven is an exclusive senior living community that offers assisted living with a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. Residents can enjoy a valued location near shopping, banks, area hospitals, and physicians’ offices, while the community handles their chores, cleaning, and cooking, allowing them more time to pursue their passions. Basic utilities and maintenance are also included, and staff is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies.

At Brookdale Fairhaven, the assisted living program provides the right amount of personal assistance and care to help residents live their best lives, with the security of 24/7 staff availability. The community offers a diverse activities calendar, from creative pursuits like art classes and live music to competitive events like Wii Bowling tournaments and bingo. Residents can also enjoy sumptuous restaurant-style meals, with the culinary team creating delicious, healthy dishes from fresh seasonal ingredients and incorporating residents’ favorite recipes and requests.

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Overview of Brookdale Arbor Place

Nestled in the heart of Everett, Washington, Brookdale Arbor Place offers an assisted living experience that allows residents to trade their chores for a vibrant, engaging lifestyle. Conveniently located near the Interstate and surrounded by protected wetlands and wooded areas, this community provides breathtaking views of the Cascade mountains. At Brookdale Arbor Place, residents can make themselves at home in the comfortable, purpose-built community and enjoy the attentive care of the staff. The assisted living program provides customized support with daily tasks, such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, empowering residents to focus on pursuing their passions.

The community’s robust activity calendar offers a diverse range of options, from creative pursuits like art classes and sing-alongs to social events like bingo and happy hours. Residents can easily connect with like-minded individuals and build a vibrant social circle. Dining is also a highlight, with delicious, chef-inspired meals served in a restaurant-style setting. Residents can provide input on menu planning and even book the private dining room for special celebrations.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

Merrill Gardens at Tukwila is a modern senior living community located on the Green River, just blocks from Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can choose from 134 apartments, including studios, one, and two-bedroom options.The Garden House memory care community provides a secure, inviting environment for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with a specially trained team available 24/7.

The community aims to provide top-quality care in a comfortable and social setting. The community offers a variety of amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds, a courtyard, a bistro and wine bar, a movie theater, a fitness area, and more. Seniors here enjoy scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, weekly housekeeping, and fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week through the Anytime Dining program. Residents benefit from a resident call system, many transportation options, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and a wellness program. Pets are welcome, ensuring a warm and inclusive environment for all.

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Overview of Aegis Living Ballard

Aegis Living Ballard provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Seattle, WA. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they maintain their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care offers comfort-focused support at the end of life.

Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Having multiple care services in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. Aegis Living Ballard has 67 beds.

The starting price is $4,560, giving families a baseline figure for budgeting. A Walk Score of 98 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may live with their pets.

On-site therapy and rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy without arranging travel to an outside site. A community garden and walking areas provide outdoor spaces, while chef-prepared dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients and flexible dining hours gives residents flexibility around meals. Nordic baking demos, walking groups, and music therapy offer ways to participate in baking, walking, and music-based activities.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at the University

Enjoy being close to a variety of stores, entertainment options and all things University of Washington at Merrill Gardens at the University, a remarkable senior living community in Seattle, WA. The community offers independent living and assisted living with 123 studio, one, and two bedroom private apartments. Here, residents enjoy various services for their convenience, including concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour support, weekly housekeeping, and restaurant-style dining.

Residents here are guaranteed an active and vibrant lifestyle with a dedicated Active Living Program Director overseeing a packed calendar of enriching activities and various wellness programs. The community features an array of amenities designed for residents’ comfort and welfare, including a library, movie theater, fitness area, wine bar, salon, and a piano. The meeting spaces, cozy living areas, refreshing patios and courtyard provides a relaxing space for socializing.

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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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Assisted Living in Washington State at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,395The average monthly cost across facilities in Washington State. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington State. 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: 79The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Washington

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 447 assisted living facilities in Washington. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Washington?

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 Washington, 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 Washington?

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.