Page 3 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Brookdale Federal Way
AL
Federal Way
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 50
Rank #78 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #100 / 215
-7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #91 / 262
The Watermark at Bellevue
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 79
Rank #14 / 285
Yes
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 50
Rank #31 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #170 / 215
-5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #78 / 262
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 262
Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Christopher)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 79
Rank #68 / 285
No
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 50
Rank #153 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #101 / 215
A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #125 / 262
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #166 / 262
HomePlace Special Care at Burlington
AL
MC
Burlington
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 79
Rank #239 / 285
Yes
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 50
Rank #211 / 439
Private / Shared Studio
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #90 / 215
A+11
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #223 / 265
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #138 / 262
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #91 / 262
Harbour Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Mukilteo
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 50
Rank #214 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #86 / 215
A+20
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #235 / 265
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 31
Rank #219 / 262
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 262
Bonaventure of Puyallup
AL
IL
MC
E Puyallup
109
Facility 109
WA AVG 79
Rank #56 / 285
No
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 50
Rank #232 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #96 / 215
-13
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 262
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #52 / 262
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
AL
MC
Seattle (Hawthorne Hills)
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 79
Rank #151 / 285
Yes
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 50
Rank #71 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #133 / 215
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #49 / 262
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #52 / 262
Horizon House
AL
IL
MC
RC
Seattle
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 79
Rank #91 / 285
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 50
Rank #5 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Penthouse
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #127 / 215
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #88 / 262
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #102 / 262
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
AL
IL
MC
S Renton (Burnett Avenue South)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 50
Rank #17 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #54 / 215
-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #91 / 262
Eternal Spring of Gilbert
AL
MC
Gilbert (Lindsay Estates)
128
Facility 128
WA AVG 79
Rank #22 / 285
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 50
Rank #297 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+9
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #256 / 265
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 31
Rank #133 / 262
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 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 Brookdale Federal Way

Brookdale Federal Way is an assisted living community in Federal Way, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to keep an apartment. Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 110 beds, with one bed and two bed housing options. A two bed option can suit a couple moving together, while a one bed option gives one resident their own space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet.

Assisted living starts at $4,765, giving families an initial figure to weigh against the care provided. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Brookdale Senior Living owns the community, which also has a salon, spa, pool and fitness classes.

Dining is shaped around residents’ preferences and dietary needs, with foods such as whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, along with special diets. Rehabilitation services and transportation are also available. A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Respite care may make Brookdale Federal Way a good fit for a family seeking short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Contact Brookdale Federal Way

Overview of The Watermark at Bellevue

Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite stays, The Watermark at Bellevue is a senior living community in Bellevue, Washington. The community is about a mile from downtown Bellevue and just over half a mile from Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center. Residents and families have convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 89. It’s very walkable with many shops, services, and everyday destinations within walking distance.

The 140-bed community currently houses 54 residents, leaving room for future growth. Residents can choose from private or shared suites, and the community welcomes pets. Chef-prepared meals are served in a full-service dining room. There’s also a fitness center, outdoor courtyards, and a regular schedule of activities that help residents stay active and engaged.

Residents are supported by a 24-hour care team. There are also concierge and transportation services that make it easier to get to appointments and local outings. The community has a secure underground parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations for residents and visiting family members who drive. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible families another option to pay for care.

State inspections by Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services, have reviewed staff health screenings, equipment fit testing, and documentation of required medical testing. Some inspections have also found the community in full compliance with state licensing requirements. Families touring The Watermark at Bellevue should ask how these procedures are managed as part of everyday operations.

Contact The Watermark at Bellevue

Overview of Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park

Spend more time with your family and friends at Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park, an idyllic senior living community in King County, Auburn, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care support. Choose from a variety of studios and one-bedroom apartments, designed to accommodate seniors’ preferences and needs while allowing for easier provision of care and support. Residents can live as independently as possible with the support of convenient services, such as housekeeping, personal care assistance, and help with activities of daily living.

Indulge in an enriched lifestyle with many opportunities for social engagement, through an array of regularly planned and conducted activities, including ice cream socials, happy hours with live music, and local excursions. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, such as a library, on-site salon, chapel, and wellness center. Full-time emergency & security services are provided to provide residents immediate response during emergencies. Three delicious meals are served every day to ensure residents receive the nourishment they need to thrive everyday.

Contact Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park

Overview of HomePlace Special Care at Burlington

Peacefully situated in the serene neighborhood of North Skagit St, Burlington, WA, HomePlace Special Care at Burlington is an outstanding community that offers memory care and assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care and assistance from a kind and well-trained team 24/7. Residents also experience the acclaimed Sparks program, retaining their independence while providing them the utmost attention they deserve.

Fun activities and stimulating events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially connected. Delightful and healthy meals are served to foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs. Medication management, in-house therapy, pharmacy services, and visiting healthcare professionals are available for residents’ healthcare needs. Spend your golden years with the community’s specialized care and cozy amenities.

Contact HomePlace Special Care at Burlington

Overview of Harbour Pointe Senior Living

Harbour Pointe Senior Living is an outstanding retirement community in Mukilteo, WA, that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community has thoughtfully designed studio to two-bedroom residences that aim to provide older adults with a comfortable lifestyle. A planned lifestyle calendar, chef-prepared meals, and weekly housekeeping are also offered to enrich residents’ life experiences. With personalized care options, residents receive top-notch care tailored to their unique needs.

Exciting trips, fun social events, and exercise classes are part of the lifestyle calendar prepared for residents to remain socially connected and active. Serene walking paths, a cozy gazebo, and beautiful outdoor spaces, alongside scenic mountain views, are also available, providing residents with places to relax and spend their free time. Surrounded by lush trees and local transportation, residents have a laid-back retirement, while families can easily visit. This retirement community is a great option for assisted living and memory care in Washington, especially with its wide range of services and well-thought-out amenities.

Contact Harbour Pointe Senior Living

Overview of Bonaventure of Puyallup

Bonaventure of Puyallup is a blissful community set near Meridian Habitat Park & Community Center in South Hill, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided for residents’ comfort. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents enjoy mealtimes on their own terms with delectable and healthy meals served daily and a full kitchen in each unit. The community’s serene and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents, even those with cognitive conditions, to thrive in retirement.

Contact Bonaventure of Puyallup

Overview of Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst sits in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, a 73-bed, three-story community operated under the Leisure Care network. Studios run 297 to 390 square feet, one-bedrooms stretch from 427 to 610, and assisted living starts at $5,365 a month. Right now, occupancy sits at 73 percent.

Walkability is a genuine strength here. The Walk Score is 78, solidly in “very walkable” territory, and most errands don’t require a car. The community accepts Medicaid alongside private pay, and pets are welcome, so a move here doesn’t mean giving up a companion animal.

Memory care runs through the Opal program, part of the wider Opal by Leisure Care model, and that matters practically: a resident could move in for assisted living and later transition into memory care without changing buildings. PrimeFit Wellness backs up the physical side of things, and rehabilitation services, respite care, and licensed nursing staff round out the clinical support.

The amenity list leans into everyday life, not just care logistics: a theater, a salon and barbershop, a library, an outdoor garden terrace. State inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the kind of operational areas regulators routinely look at in communities offering both assisted living and memory care.

What Empress Senior Living is is a community built around continuity of care, backed by real lifestyle infrastructure and a payment structure, Medicaid included, that opens the door to more families than a private-pay-only model would.

Contact Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Overview of Horizon House

Horizon House sits right in downtown Seattle, at 900 University Street, and the location does a lot of the talking. A Walk Score of 98 puts it about as close to a walker’s paradise as it gets. Most errands, appointments, and outings don’t require a car at all. The 90-bed high-rise offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all under one roof, with Brittany Hallett leading the community.

Occupancy sits at 73 percent, meaning 66 of the 90 beds are filled. Apartment layouts run from one-bedroom to two-bedroom to penthouse, so there’s some range depending on what a resident needs or can afford.

Health and wellness, arts and culture, civic engagement, creative endeavors, gardening, lifelong learning, philanthropy, dining and nutrition education, and exercise and movement are all named, structured tracks; rehabilitation services are available too. On the amenity side, residents get an aquatic center, a balance and mobility fitness program called BEAM, a massage studio, and acupuncture, plus everyday conveniences like valet parking, a concierge desk, and group transportation for outings. Pets are welcome, which matters for anyone not willing to leave a companion behind.

State inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, staffing and staff credentials, and care planning and documentation, the same broad categories regulators watch across most licensed communities. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a coverage option to factor into long-term planning.

What emerges is a downtown high-rise built for residents who want walkability, a genuinely broad program calendar, and room to move between care levels without relocating, provided the tradeoffs of urban high-rise living fit what a family is looking for.

Contact Horizon House

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre

Located in Renton, WA, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is a multi-awarded senior living community that offers a range of senior living options, including assisted living, independent living, transitional care, and memory care. Choose from 184 studio, one, and two bedroom private apartments and 24 private and shared memory care apartments in a secure setting. Recognized with the Best of Renton Award every year for the past thirteen years, the community proves its commitment to delivering exceptional care and services.

Focused on actively engaging its residents, the community conducts a variety of activities and wellness programs, such as indoor gardening, TED talks, pet therapy, bread baking, and picnics. Residents also enjoy convenient services, such as concierge services, daily scheduled transportation, 24-hour assistance and weekly housekeeping. Their Anytime Dining program, ensures residents are nourished with fresh, restaurant-style meals 7 days a week. Amenities include a well-stocked library, movie theater, wine bar, salon, cozy living areas, and beautiful courtyard.

Contact Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre

Overview of Eternal Spring of Gilbert

A few minutes away from Chandler, Eternal Spring of Gilbert offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents. A proud member of the renowned Frontier Management, expect nothing but elegance and luxury. The spirited assisted and memory care living community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Eternal Spring of Gilbert is a community that empowers seniors to thrive.

Life at Eternal Spring of Gilbert is all about satisfying the wellness of each senior; their personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management regardless if the resident is on a short-term or long-term stay. Within the community, scheduled local transportation is available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident, with a planned list of classes and outings.

Contact Eternal Spring of Gilbert

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.