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Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 453 assisted living communities in Washington State 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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453 homes
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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: 51/ 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. 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.

Judson Park
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 81
Rank #280 / 357
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed 73.1% A+6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 277
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 277
Timber Ridge
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Issaquah (Talus)
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 81
Rank #343 / 357
No
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
- 88.5% A+4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #101 / 277
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #153 / 277
Mt. Baker Care Center
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 81
Rank #299 / 357
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #377 / 626
Private Rooms--7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 281
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #101 / 277
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #62 / 277
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 81
Rank #293 / 357
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #431 / 626
Suite--4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 281
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 31
Rank #165 / 277
7.8
Facility 7.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #252 / 277
Covenant Living at the Shores
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mercer Island (Fortuna)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 81
Rank #285 / 357
No
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #538 / 626
1 Bed 76.0% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 281
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #150 / 277
6.8
Facility 6.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #237 / 277
Avista Senior Living Ellensburg
AL
RC
Ellensburg
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 81
Rank #327 / 357
Yes
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 51
Rank #476 / 626
Studio-A+8
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
--
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center at Federal Way
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Federal Way (South 338Th Street)
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 81
Rank #334 / 357
No
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 51
Rank #362 / 626
- 35.3% -14
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #250 / 281
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 31
Rank #267 / 277
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #207 / 277
The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community
AL
NH
IL
Bellevue (Wilburton)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 81
Rank #91 / 357
Yes
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 51
Rank #419 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
--
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
AL
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 81
Rank #216 / 357
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 51
Rank #79 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
--
The Springs at The Waterfront
AL
IL
MC
Vancouver (Esther Short)
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 81
Rank #210 / 357
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 51
Rank #176 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 36.8% -1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 277
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 277
Peters Creek Retirement & Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Redmond (Grass Lawn)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 81
Rank #238 / 357
Yes
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 51
Rank #467 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed 76.7% -1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 277
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 277
The Watermark at Bellevue
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 81
Rank #19 / 357
No
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 51
Rank #41 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed 38.6% -4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 277
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 277
Fieldstone Memory Care Olympia
AL
IL
MC
RC
Olympia
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 81
Rank #233 / 357
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed 75.8% -3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 277
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 277
Spokane Veterans Home
AL
NH
Spokane (East Central)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 81
Rank #91 / 357
No
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 51
Rank #97 / 626
- 97.2% -----
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #143 / 357
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #189 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 98.8% -2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 281
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 277
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 277
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Meridian at Stone Creek

1111 S 376Th St, Milton, WA 98354
Overview of Meridian at Stone Creek

Meridian at Stone Creek is nestled in the charming town of Milton, Washington. This luxurious retirement community offers a picturesque setting with breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, providing seniors with a truly captivating backdrop for their golden years. They offer a range of living options, including assisted living apartments, ensuring that seniors receive the level of support that suits their unique needs. Immerse yourself in the lush surroundings, where avenues for an engaging lifestyle await, stimulating both the mind and body. From exciting outings to the tranquility of a beautifully landscaped courtyard and inviting picnic areas, every day offers new opportunities for connection and enrichment.

The community prides itself on its friendly neighborhood ambiance, where residents can choose from spacious one-bedroom homes to spectacular penthouse residences, each designed with elegance and comfort in mind. Indulge in restaurant-style dining experiences, savoring delectable meals in the company of newfound friends. Engage in a multitude of social activities, from fitness classes that invigorate the body to intellectually stimulating pursuits that keep the mind sharp. For those in need of memory care benefits, Meridian at Stone Creek provides specialized assisted living with memory care services, ensuring that residents with specific cognitive needs receive the support and attention they require.

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University House Issaquah

22975 Se Black Nugget Rd, Issaquah, WA 98029
Overview of University House Issaquah

The warmth of a community meets the beauty of the Cascade mountains at University House Issaquah, a leading senior living community in King County, Issaquah, WA, offering independent and assisted living. Residents flourish in comfortably designed accommodations with convenient access to an array of care services, including assistance with daily living activities, consultations with licensed nurses and caregivers, and care coordination with visiting healthcare providers for easy access to a podiatrist, audiologist, massage therapist, and others.

At University House Issaquah, residents benefit from innovative wellness and active aging programs. The community hosts a wide variety of activities, events, and programs inspired by residents’ unique abilities and interests. Residents are free to participate in and enjoy outings, fitness and health classes, stimulating lectures, trips to Everett’s military museum, and even tailgate parties with all the trimmings. Weekly housekeeping and linen services allows residents to spend more of their time doing something more enjoyable or exploring the first-class amenities that the community offers.

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Overview of Silverado Bellevue Memory Care Community

Memory care services for older adults living with dementia and other forms of memory loss are provided at Silverado Bellevue Memory Care Community in Bellevue, Washington. The two-story community offers 56 private rooms that support comfort, personalization, and close staff supervision. Additionally, its location on Northeast 8th Street has a Walk Score of 63, allowing residents and visitors to reach some nearby destinations on foot.

At present, 23 of the 56 rooms are occupied, reflecting a 41 percent occupancy rate. This lower occupancy can provide a setting that supports more individualized attention while maintaining a safe and structured environment.

Meanwhile, inspections conducted by Washington’s Aging and Long-Term Care program since 2022 have evaluated regulatory compliance in areas such as fire safety and community operations. The community has submitted corrective action plans in response to identified findings, with several previously cited issues verified as corrected, while fire safety remains under continued regulatory review.

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Overview of Fairwinds – Redmond

Fairwinds in Redmond is an independent living and assisted living community where both options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and independence. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community is an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff are attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. For over 50 years, Fairwinds has celebrated and understood individuality, so they make it a point that residents can get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay.

The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. Featured community amenities and services include a restaurant, private dining room, salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and a courtyard with outdoor seating.

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Overview of Aegis Living West Seattle

Aegis Living West Seattle is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care that many have been looking for; the community’s team of professional staff welcomes you regardless of your background with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Ravenna is the perfect home for their loved ones.

Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility to still do their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

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Summit Place Assisted Living

2901 Connelly Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Overview of Summit Place Assisted Living

An exceptional senior living community located in the peaceful community of Bellingham, WA, Summit Place Assisted Living provides trusted assisted living services. Enjoy your golden years with the snug and sophisticated accommodations of Summit Place Assisted Living, promising unmatched comfort and safety. Keep worries at bay with a team of committed and highly trained professionals providing top-tier care and support for seniors to cherish every moment and live as they prefer.

Focusing on residents’ individuality and freedom, the community goes above and beyond to devise a care plan that best matches their needs and aspirations. Join engaging programs and enjoy personal time with carefully curated activities conducted for seniors to flourish and experience new things. Moreover, residents delight with healthy and delicious meals that cater to nutritional needs and tastes. Summit Place Assisted Living is ideal for seniors seeking a safe place to spend their golden years enveloped by an inviting community and peaceful grounds.

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Overview of Aljoya Mercer Island

Discover a luxurious senior living experience at Aljoya Mercer Island, an upscale senior living community in Mercer Island, WA, offering excellent independent living and assisted living. Dedicated to delivering a high-end retirement experience, the community provides residents with meticulously designed residences, surrounded by beautiful common spaces and thoughtful amenities. Reliable support with daily living activities is also offered to residents who need extra care and assistance, giving them the convenience they need to continue living their desired lifestyle.

Every aspect of the community is designed to offer residents utmost comfort and convenience, with a variety of social activities to keep residents engaged and various amenities, such as a saltwater pool and elegant dining room. Mealtimes are also to look forward to with a team of professional and highly-experienced chefs who carefully curate fresh, delicious dishes. Here, residents are given the opportunities, assistance, and tools they need to enjoy their golden years fully.

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Overview of Aegis Living Lynnwood

Aegis Living Lynnwood stands as one of Washington’s premier residences, offering exceptional assisted living with memory care services. Nestled in a picturesque environment surrounded by wetlands and wooded landscapes, residents wake up to breathtaking panoramic views of the Northwest style surroundings. The cozy, warm atmosphere ensures a restful stay, complemented by top-notch care.
The community offers diverse floor plans and personalized apartments, catering to individual preferences. A highlight of the Aegis Living experience is its culinary offerings, providing residents with a wonderful dining experience. Additionally, the home goes beyond the ordinary with on-site therapy services and specialized Parkinson’s care specialists. Their memory care program is both innovative and award-winning, custom-designed to address varying conditions. This approach embodies a state-of-the-art perspective on senior care, making Aegis Living Lynnwood a leading choice for residential assisted living.

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Overview of Bayview Retirement Community

Bayview Retirement Community is one of the prime retirement communities in Seattle. Bayview offers a life plan program that guarantees you will not need to worry about moving houses when needed. The retirement home offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options for seniors seeking an active and freeing lifestyle. Bayview Retirement Community is a well-designed community that many families have trusted to provide the best care for their loved ones.

Bayview encourages their residents to do as they please while having resort-like hospitality; their services are designed to promote an integrated community that can live life to the fullest with their housekeeping, linen, and laundry services that don’t hinder seniors from doing their daily activities and personal activities; as well as encouraging them to explore the city of Seattle through their scheduled transportation or outings.

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Overview of Sunrise of Redmond

Sunrise of Redmond, nestled in Bellevue, Washington, stands as a distinguished senior living community offering a range of services encompassing assisted living and memory care. Beyond its comprehensive care offerings, this community shines with its vibrant atmosphere, modern amenities, and the timeless charm of its wooded property, creating an inviting haven for seniors.

With well-lit and spacious interiors, residents have ample opportunities for relaxation, dining, and socializing with fellow seniors. Sunrise of Redmond takes pride in offering high-quality meals and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces that enhance the overall experience. The community boasts a diverse array of activities and specialized memory care corridors designed to cater to the needs of aging eyes. Situated in a peaceful residential neighborhood yet conveniently close to local amenities, residents also enjoy access to the nearby Overlake Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente, ensuring their healthcare needs are well-attended.

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Weighting overview

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    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 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 453 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.