Page 28 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. 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Gallery at Spokane Assisted & Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Spokane (Moran Prairie)
150
Facility 150
WA AVG 79
Rank #10 / 285
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 50
Rank #134 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Redmond (Overlake)
150
Facility 150
WA AVG 79
Rank #10 / 285
Yes
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 50
Rank #275 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Allenmore
AL
IL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 50
Rank #214 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Sunrise of Issaquah
AL
MC
Issaquah
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 79
Rank #68 / 285
Yes
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 50
Rank #292 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunshine Health and Rehabilitation
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Spokane Valley (Dishman)
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 79
Rank #259 / 285
No
28
Facility 28
WA AVG 50
Rank #332 / 439
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Cascade Village at Smokey Point
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Marysville (North Lakewood)
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 79
Rank #185 / 285
No
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 50
Rank #153 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Vancouver (Riveridge)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 79
Rank #102 / 285
Yes
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 50
Rank #311 / 439
Studio / Shared Suite-
Legacy Adult Family Homes
AL
RESC
Kennewick
6 ResidentsNo
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 50
Rank #68 / 439
Private RoomsA+
Truewood by Merrill Gardens
AL
IL
MC
Seattle
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 79
Rank #141 / 285
Yes
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 50
Rank #1 / 439
--
The Promised Land Senior Care Homes
AL
MC
RESC
Bothell
-No
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 50
Rank #381 / 439
Private RoomA+

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Overview of The Gallery at Spokane Assisted & Senior Living

The Gallery at Spokane Assisted & Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Spokane, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels may allow the resident to remain in the community. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple or companion, and the community has 150 beds. Medicaid is accepted as a payment source for eligible residents.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

Contact The Gallery at Spokane Assisted & Senior Living

Overview of Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living

Affiliated with the Stellar Senior Living group, Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living is a 150-bed senior living community in the Overlake neighborhood of Redmond, Washington. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, allowing residents to move between levels of support as their needs change without relocating. The two-story building has been serving residents for 22 years. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for different needs and budgets.

Housekeeping, transportation services, and specialized memory care programming are part of daily life. Residents can participate in fitness and recreation activities and spend time in shared lounge areas and a dedicated recreation room. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center is located 2.67 miles away from Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living, making it easy to access hospital care when it’s needed. The area has a Walk Score of 42, which is somewhat walkable. A handful of nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car or ride. The community also accepts Medicaid, giving eligible families another option to cover the cost of care.

Families looking for multiple levels of care in one location may appreciate the flexibility to transition from independent living to assisted living or memory care as needs change over time.

Starting Price $4,640/Month

Contact Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living

Overview of Brookdale Allenmore

Conveniently located near MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, WA, Brookdale Allenmore is a distinct community that offers assisted living and independent living. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, top-notch personalized care is provided to meet residents’ unique needs. The community also helps with housekeeping and other daily chores, ensuring residents can downsize without worries.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $2,725/Month

Contact Brookdale Allenmore

Sunrise of Issaquah

23599 Se Issaquah-Fall City Rd, Issaquah, WA 98029
Overview of Sunrise of Issaquah

Sunrise of Issaquah provides assisted living and memory care in Issaquah, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Sunrise of Issaquah has 100 beds. Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Medicaid is an accepted payment option for families using that coverage.

A Walk Score of 38 describes a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives needs transportation for those trips. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving in.

Starting Price $7,600/Month

Contact Sunrise of Issaquah

Overview of Sunshine Health and Rehabilitation

Owned by Carol Dikes, Sunshine Health and Rehabilitation is a single-story nursing home in the Dishman neighborhood of Spokane Valley, Washington. It offers a full range of care: nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and home care, giving families multiple paths for support as needs change over time. The 37-bed facility is nearly full, with 90.7 percent occupancy. The average stay duration is 25 days, pointing to a community built around short-term recovery instead of long-term residence. The surrounding area scores 28 for walkability, so most errands and outings demand a car.

Central to daily life here is rehabilitation. A physical therapist is on staff, a physician is available on-site, and nursing staff work 24/7. Total nursing care is about 4 hours 54 minutes per resident day, with registered nurses contributing roughly 1 hour 31 minutes and nurse aides covering about 2 hours 47 minutes of that time. Care transcends short-term rehab. Behavioral health services exist through a mental health service worker on staff, memory care and assisted living support occupants with longer-term needs, and dental services are provided on-site. Individualized care plans guide daily support, including three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, and a regular activity program. Medicare and private pay are accepted to give families two established routes to afford care.

Families assessing a short-term rehab stay may want to interrogate how the clinical team coordinates between physical therapy, nursing, and physician care to bolster a smooth return home.

Contact Sunshine Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of Cascade Village at Smokey Point

Cascade Village at Smokey Point is a retirement community in Marysville, Washington, that offers convenient access to a continuum of care for those 62+. As part of the Josephine Community, it has 63 one and two-bedroom homes and two-bedroom villas in a relatively walkable neighborhood. Rehabilitation, nursing services, and respite care, supplemented by 24-hour staffing, are also offered to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Gourmet dining and housekeeping services are also provided to support residents’ daily living.

Creative activities, fitness classes, and social programs promote social interactions and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, community kitchen, and an indoor pool, are also available on-site. Its location in Marysville earned a Walk Score of 62, making it relatively walkable and allowing residents to access nearby amenities and services on foot. Cascade Village at Smokey Point also features an emergency alert system and a gated campus for residents’ safety.

Starting Price $3,500 - $6,380/Month

Contact Cascade Village at Smokey Point

Overview of The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community

The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community offers assisted living and memory care in Vancouver’s Riveridge neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and taking medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 85 beds, with studio and shared suite housing. A studio offers one private space, while a shared suite may suit someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. The setting is car dependent, with a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, so most errands require a car or a ride. Medicaid is accepted, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay.

Contact The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community

Legacy Adult Family Homes

404 N Conway St, Kennewick, WA 99336
Overview of Legacy Adult Family Homes

Legacy Adult Family Homes offers assisted living and residential care in Kennewick, WA. Assisted living can include help with bathing, dressing, and medication, while residential care provides non-medical support with daily living.

Private rooms give residents space of their own. The single-story building avoids stairs between living areas, and a Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. The combination of private rooms and daily assistance may suit someone who needs support while preferring a room of their own.

Contact Legacy Adult Family Homes

Overview of Truewood by Merrill Gardens

Truewood by Merrill Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Seattle, Washington. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three levels are on one campus. A resident whose needs grow can move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially, so the setting may be a good fit for someone planning for changing support needs. The community has 75 beds and opened in 1993.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families another way to pay when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet after moving in. A salon provides hair and grooming services on site, and the garden offers an outdoor place to spend time; with a Walk Score of 99 out of 100, the area is in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Truewood by Merrill Gardens

Overview of The Promised Land Senior Care Homes

The Promised Land Senior Care Homes in Bothell, WA, delivers assisted living, memory care, and residential care options. Assisted living helps residents manage daily routines like bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Memory care supplies a secured environment with constant oversight for individuals prone to wandering, and residential care offers continuous daily assistance in a home-like setting.

Private rooms ensure each resident has an individual living space. Combining multiple support tiers on site allows care levels to step up as health requirements change over time.

Local transportation options or arranged rides assist non-driving residents with off-site trips and neighborhood errands. Families looking for residential care or specialized memory support in Bothell can contact The Promised Land Senior Care Homes to check current availability or plan a visit.

Contact The Promised Land Senior Care Homes

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.