Page 25 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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Ciel Senior Living of the Tri-Cities Memory Care
AL
MC
Kennewick
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 79
Rank #163 / 285
Yes
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 50
Rank #232 / 439
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #129 / 215
4
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #113 / 262
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #213 / 262
Summer Hill Assisted Living
AL
RC
Oak Harbor
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 79
Rank #89 / 285
No
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 50
Rank #110 / 439
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #166 / 215
10
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 31
Rank #219 / 262
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #220 / 262
White River Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Enumclaw
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 79
Rank #172 / 285
Yes
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 50
Rank #38 / 439
-7
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #125 / 262
2.9
Facility 2.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #145 / 262
Stephen’s Place
AL
RESC
Vancouver
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 79
Rank #248 / 285
No
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 50
Rank #308 / 439
-3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 262
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 262
Red Oak Residence of North Bend
AL
IL
RC
North Bend
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 79
Rank #258 / 285
No
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 50
Rank #95 / 439
28.9%
Facility 28.9%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #213 / 215
10
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #223 / 265
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 31
Rank #191 / 262
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #189 / 262
Aegis Living Lynnwood
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Lynnwood
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 79
Rank #241 / 285
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 50
Rank #244 / 439
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #25 / 262
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #37 / 262
Protected: The Lakeshore
AL
IL
Seattle (Rainier Avenue South)
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 79
Rank #241 / 285
No
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 50
Rank #232 / 439
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 31
Rank #173 / 262
5.3
Facility 5.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #228 / 262
Liberty Place Senior Living
AL
RC
Port Orchard
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 79
Rank #256 / 285
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 50
Rank #297 / 439
-7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #49 / 262
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #46 / 262
The Courtyard at Colfax
AL
Colfax
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 79
Rank #209 / 285
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 50
Rank #261 / 439
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 262
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #97 / 262
Chuckanut Ridge Assisted Living
AL
RC
Bellingham
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 79
Rank #158 / 285
No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 50
Rank #53 / 439
-1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #62 / 262
10.0
Facility 10.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #255 / 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 The Courtyard at Colfax

The Courtyard at Colfax is an assisted living community in Colfax, WA, with 55 beds. Assisted living here means residents have help with daily tasks while continuing to live in their own apartments.

Staffing and nursing support are available around the clock, so assistance is present during both the day and night. Residents can choose between the Basic Assisted Living Package and Enhanced Services, depending on the level of support they need.

Dining features down home cooking, with options for special dietary needs so residents have meals that address those requirements. The Coast, a local transportation bus for elderly people, also makes regular visits to and from the community. A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. The Courtyard at Colfax may be a good fit for someone who needs daily assistance and access to staff support around the clock.

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Overview of Chuckanut Ridge Assisted Living

Chuckanut Ridge Assisted Living offers assisted living and respite care in Bellingham, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment of their own. Respite care provides a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

Opened in 1974, the community has 70 beds and a starting price of $4,300. Residents can choose among studios, deluxe studios, and one-bedroom apartments, including single-room layouts and apartments with a separate bedroom. Russell Chittock serves as the director.

An 83 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or services independently. Restaurant-style dining, menus that accommodate food restrictions, fitness classes, and daily enrichment activities give residents ways to dine and participate in scheduled programs. A salon with spa services, a spacious courtyard, and scheduled transportation for shopping and outings add on-site options for personal care, outdoor time, and planned trips.

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Overview of The Inn at University Village Assisted Living Community

Located in Vancouver, WA, The Inn at University Village is a luxury senior living community that offers an elegant space for distinctive assisted living. Enjoy the joys of maintenance-free apartment living with cooking, housekeeping and maintenance handled by a dedicated and professional team. Residents can relax comfortably, knowing they are in the hands of experienced licensed on-site nurses available to provide care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The community ensures residents stay in a safe and secure environment that fosters vibrant living experience with advanced safety systems and 24/7 video security surveillance throughout the community. Residents indulge in leisure and fun with an array of engaging and stimulating activities. From painting, to spiritual concerts and special monthly service projects, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The community also features many amenities, including an elegant President’s room, vibrant parlour, well-curated library, salon & spa, and fitness center, further enhancing residents’ quality of life.

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Overview of Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma

Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Tacoma, WA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residential care places ongoing support in a residential home setting.

The community has 60 beds and opened in 1995. Locally owned by Marvin Rogers and directed by Bebie Rantalla, the Christian residential home provides long-term memory care. Its Dementia 101 Workshop is a structured program focused on dementia, and the community may be a good fit for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs ongoing supervised support.

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Overview of Wesley Lea Hill

Live the best of your golden years at Wesley Lea Hill, a blissful retreat situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Auburn, WA, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. With purposely designed and spacious accommodations, residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced meals. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities make it an enticing retirement option.

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Overview of Sullivan Park Senior Living

Sullivan Park Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Spokane Valley, Washington. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the mix of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

There are 53 beds here. The smaller size gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know one another. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 52 indicates a somewhat walkable area, with some errands possible on foot, which means a resident who no longer drives may still manage certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Avista Senior Living Ellensburg

A flourishing community, Avista Senior Living offers senior living facilities and various amenities. Partnered with home health and home therapy agencies, personal care plans are developed for each resident to ensure that all their needs are met. 24/7 staff are also available in case of emergency and urgent situations.

Aside from the care and medical services that are provided for each resident, there are also several engagement and social activities. Board games, happy hour, ice cream socials, zoo and museum visits, and more are available to make sure that all residents can find something enjoyable for themselves. In terms of their private spaces, the residents are provided a spacious apartment that’s carpeted, equipped with heating and air conditioning, individual mailboxes and a lot of closet space to make sure that they are able to rest comfortably.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma

Merrill Gardens at Tacoma sits in the West End neighborhood at 7290 Rosemount Cir, a 65-bed, three-story building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. It covers three levels of care under one roof: assisted living, independent living, and memory care.

Walkability is a real strength here; the Walk Score hits 80, very walkable, which means most errands don’t require a car at all. Pets are welcome too, so a move here doesn’t mean giving up a dog or cat.

Day to day, staffing runs 24 hours, with respite care available and a resident call system in place for safety. Transportation services and fitness and recreation options handle the logistics and activity side without leaning entirely on family. Robert Brock is the listed contact for the community.

The amenities aim for comfort over flash: a game room, a library, salon services, and garage parking. Pricing starts at $3,700 a month for assisted living, and Medicaid is accepted, which opens up coverage options that not every community offers.

On the inspection side, state reviews here have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials, a theme that shows up across assisted living facilities broadly and isn’t specific to this one.

Put together, this is a walkable, pet-friendly community with three care levels, Medicaid acceptance, and a comfort-focused amenity list, the kind of combination that works well for families who want flexibility without sacrificing convenience.

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Overview of The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community

The Park at Belle Harbour undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living seniors in Bellevue. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The premier assisted senior living community is enriched by world-class hospitality and service.

As a Koelsch senior living home, expect luxury and comfort at The Park as the driving forces of the community. Its premier all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of Providence Mount St. Vincent

Providence Mount St. Vincent offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Seattle, WA. In assisted living, a resident receives help with daily tasks while maintaining an apartment, while independent living provides a private living arrangement without daily care. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide nursing support on site.

Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Providence Mount St. Vincent has 122 beds.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows families to use personal funds.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 41m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse care time allocated per resident. On site outpatient rehabilitation allows a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, and the barber and beauty salon provides grooming services within the community. Religious services are also available.

A Walk Score of 60 makes the area somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can handle some nearby errands independently.

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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.