Page 26 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
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.
The Inn at University Village Assisted Living Community
AL
Vancouver
101
Facility 101
WA AVG 79
Rank #66 / 285
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed/ 2 Bed-8
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #125 / 262
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #117 / 262
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
AL
MC
RESC
E Tacoma
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 79
Rank #188 / 285
No
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 50
Rank #402 / 439
--3
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #44 / 262
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #102 / 262
Wesley Lea Hill
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Se Auburn (Rivers Bend)
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 79
Rank #277 / 285
Yes
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 50
Rank #398 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-4
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #113 / 262
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #213 / 262
Sullivan Park Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Spokane Valley
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 79
Rank #217 / 285
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 50
Rank #214 / 439
--2
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #56 / 262
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #213 / 262
Avista Senior Living Ellensburg
AL
RC
Ellensburg
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 79
Rank #260 / 285
Yes
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 50
Rank #325 / 439
Studio-8--
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
AL
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 79
Rank #172 / 285
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 50
Rank #64 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-3--
The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community
AL
IL
Bellevue (Wilburton)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 79
Rank #68 / 285
Yes
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 50
Rank #292 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-2--
Providence Mount St. Vincent
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Sw Seattle (North Admiral)
122
Facility 122
WA AVG 79
Rank #29 / 285
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 50
Rank #174 / 439
-
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #185 / 215
9
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 262
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 262
Fountain Court Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
Maple Valley
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 79
Rank #172 / 285
Yes
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 50
Rank #204 / 439
--6
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 31
Rank #234 / 262
10.2
Facility 10.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #256 / 262
Kline Galland Home
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Seattle (Seward Park)
205
Facility 205
WA AVG 79
Rank #4 / 285
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 50
Rank #261 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #21 / 215
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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.

Starting Price $3,700/Month

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Overview of The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community

The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community offers assisted living and independent living in Bellevue, Washington’s Wilburton neighborhood. The mid-rise community has 100 beds, with studios, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may allow a resident’s needs to grow without requiring a move to another community. Medicaid is accepted, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay another payment option, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet here.

The area has a Walk Score of 38 and depends on cars for most errands. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most errands.

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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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Overview of Fountain Court Assisted Living

Fountain Court Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care in Maple Valley, WA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, with options available within the same community. Fountain Court has 65 beds, with Independent Living Cottages and Assisted Private Apartment Homes for residents who want either independent living or assisted care. The choice of housing gives a resident a setting that matches the level of support they need.

Residents can take part in physical activity, social connections, spirituality, and Brain Power programs, creating opportunities for movement, social engagement, spiritual activities, and cognitive programming. Community events, a newsletter, and a calendar keep residents informed about activities and happenings. Fresh, home style meals are served every day in a welcoming dining environment, and pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community. A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Starting Price $3,995/Month

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Overview of Kline Galland Home

Conveniently located in a serene area in Seattle, WA, Kline Galland Home is a peaceful retreat for those needing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. With a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, the community guarantees personalized and truly one-on-one attention. Those affected by Alzheimer’s and memory loss are cared for by a specially trained care team in an environment tailored to their unique needs.

Residents’ daily lives are filled with an array of fun and enriching activities like exercise classes, games, and holiday celebrations. Meals are carefully prepared and served daily with accommodations for unique dietary needs and preferences. At Kline Galland Home, residents achieve their maximum potential in a safe and healing 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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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.