Page 14 of Best Assisted Living in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 455 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Washington Odd Fellows Home
AL
NH
SNF
Walla Walla
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 79
Rank #155 / 285
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 50
Rank #122 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #138 / 215
7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 31
Rank #133 / 262
3.1
Facility 3.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #155 / 262
eliseo
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 79
Rank #155 / 285
Yes
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 50
Rank #364 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #138 / 215
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 262
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #137 / 262
Panorama City
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Se Lacey
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 79
Rank #226 / 285
Yes
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 50
Rank #426 / 439
-
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #72 / 215
3
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 262
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 262
Meridian at Stone Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Milton
188
Facility 188
WA AVG 79
Rank #5 / 285
Yes
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 50
Rank #432 / 439
-
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #202 / 215
26
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 31
Rank #262 / 262
4.2
Facility 4.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #203 / 262
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
AL
MC
Moses Lake
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 79
Rank #204 / 285
No
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 50
Rank #254 / 439
Companion / Private Studio
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #11 / 215
12
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #235 / 265
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 31
Rank #173 / 262
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #130 / 262
Wheatland Village
AL
IL
MC
Walla Walla
113
Facility 113
WA AVG 79
Rank #45 / 285
Yes
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 50
Rank #342 / 439
1 Bed
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #63 / 215
9
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 31
Rank #197 / 262
4.3
Facility 4.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #208 / 262
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Puyallup
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 79
Rank #158 / 285
No
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 50
Rank #120 / 439
Suite
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #132 / 215
22
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #235 / 265
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 31
Rank #222 / 262
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #97 / 262
Jefferson House Memory Care Community
AL
IL
MC
Kirkland (Totem Lake)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 79
Rank #124 / 285
No
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 50
Rank #117 / 439
Private / Shared Suite
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #172 / 215
9
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 31
Rank #215 / 262
5.1
Facility 5.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #226 / 262
Silverado Bellevue Memory Care Community
AL
MC
RC
Bellevue (Crossroads)
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 79
Rank #204 / 285
Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 50
Rank #144 / 439
Private Rooms
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #175 / 215
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 31
Rank #204 / 262
6.8
Facility 6.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #244 / 262
The Gardens at Marysville
AL
MC
NH
RC
Ne Marysville
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 79
Rank #102 / 285
Yes
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 50
Rank #211 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #128 / 215
10
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 31
Rank #206 / 262
4.2
Facility 4.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #203 / 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 455 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Washington Odd Fellows Home

Washington Odd Fellows Home provides assisted living and skilled nursing services in Walla Walla, Washington. The location offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, giving residents options between a compact space or separate living areas. Having multiple care levels allows individuals to stay within the same community if their medical needs change over time.

The 71-bed community provides an average of 3 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. A walk score of 67 indicates a somewhat walkable neighborhood, enabling residents who no longer drive to manage select local errands independently.

Prospective representatives can contact the Washington Odd Fellows Home team to schedule a tour or discuss payment choices, which include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Contact Washington Odd Fellows Home

eliseo

1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
Overview of Eliseo

Eliseo offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tacoma, WA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having several care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because a move need not mean leaving Eliseo or starting over socially.

Eliseo has 71 beds and offers one bedroom, two bedroom, and semiprivate room layouts. A one bedroom layout provides a single private space, while a two bedroom or semiprivate room can suit someone who wants to live with a companion. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family another payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

Residents can use a saltwater pool, fitness facilities, a spa, salon services, and a garden and art center for on site exercise, recreation, grooming, and creative activities. Restaurant style dining includes meals prepared by a full time executive chef, while the Life Enrichment Program, spiritual support, religious services, and rehabilitation and therapy services add structured activities, worship opportunities, and therapeutic care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet after moving in.

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Overview of Panorama City

Panorama City offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Lacey, WA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Panorama City has 50 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. One-bedroom and two-bedroom units are available, with a two-bedroom option that can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The starting price is $1,450, giving families an initial figure for budgeting, although the facts do not connect it to a particular care level. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

Residents can use the on-site pool, Pea Patch, and Courtyard outdoor spaces. Rehabilitation services provide therapy at the community without arranging outside transportation, while transportation to medical appointments is available. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Starting Price $1,450/Month

Contact Panorama City

Meridian at Stone Creek

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

Meridian at Stone Creek offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Milton, WA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 188 beds, and Medicaid is accepted, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay. A garden, exercise classes, bingo, book club, movie screenings, and live music give residents specific places and activities to use within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Contact Meridian at Stone Creek

Overview of Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center provides assisted living and memory care in Moses Lake, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 56 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents get to know each other, with companion accommodations for someone who wants to share living space and private studios for someone who prefers a single private space.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need that transportation for errands, and Medicaid is accepted as payment, which matters to a family whose savings may not cover a long stay.

Contact Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Overview of Wheatland Village

Wheatland Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Walla Walla, Washington. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The three care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Wheatland Village has 113 beds, and 85% occupancy means most beds are occupied. The available housing option is a one-bedroom layout, which suits a resident seeking a separate bedroom. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to use that coverage toward their care, and pets are allowed.

Contact Wheatland Village

Overview of Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

Burrowed in Puyallup, Washington, Deer Ridge is an invigorating senior living community that provides an engaging space for memory care. The community helps seniors dealing with memory loss to reconnect to their treasured memories and find a sense of purpose with their wide array of enriching activities and programming. Residents age in place in a secure and comfortable residence built with advanced safety systems such as window sensors, pull-cords, and motion sensors, to ensure their needs are met immediately.

Leave the worries of chores behind and focus on creating new memories and improving your abilities with the help of convenient services, such as housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation. Residents can look forward to delicious and nutritious meals that are prepared by a dedicated culinary team that carefully considers individual dietary needs and tastes. Amenities include intentionally placed time-specific elements, shadow boxes, club room, fully-contained courtyard, fountain, garden beds, salon, sunroom & veranda.

Contact Deer Ridge Memory Care Community

Overview of Jefferson House Memory Care Community

Located in Kirkland, Washington, Jefferson House is an excellent senior living community that offers memory care. Residents reside in well-appointed apartments and are treated with dignity and compassion by a professional and friendly team of licensed nurses and caregivers, available to offer support and assistance anytime of the day. Advance security systems are installed in every apartment to ensure residents are provided quick response during emergencies or whenever they need assistance.

The community curates meaningful memories and experiences with the help of its diverse calendar of activities and engaging programs, as well as an array of fun amenities. Residents can explore the beautiful features of Main Street where they’ll find a post office, an old fashioned ice cream shop, music hall, and general store, igniting wonderful memories of times gone by. Amenities like a salon, sunroom & veranda, a cabin, and club room offers a memorable space for relaxation, reminiscing, and socialization. Here, residents are encouraged to relieve their best memories from the past.

Contact Jefferson House Memory Care Community

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.

Contact Silverado Bellevue Memory Care Community

Overview of The Gardens at Marysville

The Gardens at Marysville offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Marysville, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, nursing care supports residents who need nursing attention, and respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver is traveling or recovering. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time and require a different level of support.

The community has 85 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio is one private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed at the community, and Medicaid is accepted, which matters for a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 53 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

Contact The Gardens at Marysville

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 455 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.