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Compare Assisted Living around Washington
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Judson Park | AL IL MC NH SNF | Des Moines (Marine View Drive South) | 52
Facility
52
WA AVG
81
Rank
#280 / 357 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
51
Rank
#530 / 626 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 73.1% | A+ | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#22 / 277 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 277 |
| Timber Ridge | AL IL MC NH SNF | Issaquah (Talus) | 26
Facility
26
WA AVG
81
Rank
#343 / 357 | No |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
51
Rank
#530 / 626 | - | 88.5% | A+ | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#101 / 277 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#153 / 277 |
| Mt. Baker Care Center | AL NH PC RC SNF | Bellingham (South Bellingham) | 47
Facility
47
WA AVG
81
Rank
#299 / 357 | No |
44
Facility
44
WA AVG
51
Rank
#377 / 626 | Private Rooms | - | - | 7 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#163 / 281 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#101 / 277 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#62 / 277 |
| Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key | AL IL MC NH SNF | Gig Harbor | 49
Facility
49
WA AVG
81
Rank
#293 / 357 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
WA AVG
51
Rank
#431 / 626 | Suite | - | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 281 | 31
Facility
31
WA AVG
31
Rank
#165 / 277 | 7.8
Facility
7.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#252 / 277 |
| Covenant Living at the Shores | AL MC NH SNF | Mercer Island (Fortuna) | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
81
Rank
#285 / 357 | No |
18
Facility
18
WA AVG
51
Rank
#538 / 626 | 1 Bed | 76.0% | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 281 | 27
Facility
27
WA AVG
31
Rank
#150 / 277 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#237 / 277 |
| Avista Senior Living Ellensburg | AL RC | Ellensburg | 36
Facility
36
WA AVG
81
Rank
#327 / 357 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
WA AVG
51
Rank
#476 / 626 | Studio | - | A+ | 8 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | - | - |
| Garden Terrace Healthcare Center at Federal Way | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | Federal Way (South 338Th Street) | 34
Facility
34
WA AVG
81
Rank
#334 / 357 | No |
46
Facility
46
WA AVG
51
Rank
#362 / 626 | - | 35.3% | - | 14 | 6
Facility
6
WA AVG
8
Rank
#250 / 281 | 80
Facility
80
WA AVG
31
Rank
#267 / 277 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#207 / 277 |
| The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community | AL NH IL | Bellevue (Wilburton) | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
81
Rank
#91 / 357 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
WA AVG
51
Rank
#419 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | - | - |
| Merrill Gardens at Tacoma | AL IL MC | Tacoma (West End) | 65
Facility
65
WA AVG
81
Rank
#216 / 357 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
WA AVG
51
Rank
#79 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | - | - |
| The Springs at The Waterfront | AL IL MC | Vancouver (Esther Short) | 68
Facility
68
WA AVG
81
Rank
#210 / 357 | No |
67
Facility
67
WA AVG
51
Rank
#176 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 36.8% | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 277 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#14 / 277 |
| Peters Creek Retirement & Assisted Living | AL IL MC RC | Redmond (Grass Lawn) | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
81
Rank
#238 / 357 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
WA AVG
51
Rank
#467 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed | 76.7% | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 277 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#14 / 277 |
| The Watermark at Bellevue | AL IL MC RC | Bellevue (West Bellevue) | 140
Facility
140
WA AVG
81
Rank
#19 / 357 | No |
89
Facility
89
WA AVG
51
Rank
#41 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed | 38.6% | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
31
Rank
#13 / 277 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 277 |
| Fieldstone Memory Care Olympia | AL IL MC RC | Olympia | 62
Facility
62
WA AVG
81
Rank
#233 / 357 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
51
Rank
#530 / 626 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 75.8% | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
31
Rank
#13 / 277 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#14 / 277 |
| Spokane Veterans Home | AL NH | Spokane (East Central) | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
81
Rank
#91 / 357 | No |
77
Facility
77
WA AVG
51
Rank
#97 / 626 | - | 97.2% | - | - | - | - | - |
| GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston | AL IL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#143 / 357 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 98.8% | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 281 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 277 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#40 / 277 |
Experience exceptional care from Benevolent Adult Family Homes, an astounding community that has four distinct locations in Washington, that offers a wide range of care options. These include diabetes management, personal care, and hospice care. Residents maintain their independence without the busy work with the community helping with their daily living activities and household chores.
A well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is also conducted for residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, disease, and respiratory management are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care and a stress-free setting for a blissful retirement.
Experience a better quality of life with Magnolia Senior Loving Care, a blissful retreat in Burien, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly skilled team provides top-notch care for their unique needs and preferences around the clock. Founded by a registered nurse, the community prioritizes residents’ comfort and safety.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to make the most of their golden years, with its inviting spaces and genuine care.
Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Sammamish, WA, Angelic Care Adult Family Home is a blissful haven that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing exceptional care tailored to their needs and preferences 24/7. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s state-of-the-art security and safety systems, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully thought-out slate of fun activities and engaging programs. To accommodate special diets, the community works closely with residents to craft meal plans that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and medical services for residents’ healthcare needs. Enjoy a blissful retirement with the community’s top-notch services and beautifully designed amenities.
Create meaningful moments with Compassionate Care Adult Family Home, a trusted community situated in the quiet setting of Everett, WA, specializing in memory care. The community also provides exceptional care for those with diabetes, visual and hearing impairments, and life-limiting conditions, ensuring their comfort and safety. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and household chores 24/7.
Here, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences with a thoughtfully crafted calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes are something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with state-of-the-art security systems, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.
Make the most of your best years with Grace at Pine Afh, a dependable community in Sammamish, WA, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7, residents receive the highest quality of care for their unique needs and preferences. The community also helps with household chores and maintenance so residents can enjoy hassle-free living.
Residents can meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun activities and exciting events. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs through delicious and healthy dining options. The community also provides medication management, medical aid, incontinence care, and mobility support for residents’ comfort and safety. With its comprehensive care and top-notch amenities, residents maintain their independence without worries.
Nestled in the ethereal setting of 84th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA, Elroi Adult Family Home is a trusted senior living community specializing in memory care and respite care. Featuring six purposely built and snug residences, the community ensures seniors receive the finest care and assistance for their memory-related needs and personal needs. Cherish every moment of your best years with a kind and compassionate team striving to maintain your independence.
Stimulating activities and enriching programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. Moreover, the community ensures to be by the residents’ side to keep them happy and moving without worries. Find comfort in food and have a satisfactory mealtime with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Elroi Adult Family Home is ideal for seniors who require support with their daily living while ensuring they live the most out of their golden years.
Enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle with Amani Place Afh I, an excellent senior living community, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Spokane Valley, WA. The community offers its residents an array of care options, including assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice care, to ensure they receive the care they need even as their needs change. Dedicated to helping its residents age in place comfortably, the community designed their accommodations to cater to residents’ unique safety and care needs, giving them unmatched comfort and convenience.
Residents here thrive from having various assistance for their every need, including daily living support, medication management, and more. A dependable care team is always available to provide immediate attention during emergencies or whenever residents need them, giving them peace of mind. Here, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable retirement life with access to all the services they may need even as they near their end of life.
Elderly Home Care is owned and operated by Veronica Dudau, a healthcare professional with more than 20 years of experience in adult family homes and long-term care facilities. At Elderly Home Care AFH, we believe that care is more than just assistance—it’s about dignity, respect, and family. Our home is designed to provide a nurturing atmosphere where residents feel valued and supported. Our caregivers are trained to offer personalized attention, ensuring that each individual receives the highest level of care while maintaining independence and quality of life.
Elderly Home Care is a perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own but want to maintain their independence in a warm, friendly home-like atmosphere with 24-hour compassionate care. We are conveniently located 10 minutes away from Evergreen Hospital in Bothell, bordering Kirkland and Kenmore. We strive to meet and exceed expectations each day and to make a difference in our seniors’ lives.
Experience a better quality of life with Alpine Residences of Washington, a dynamic nurse-owned and operated community in Kirkland, WA, that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and highly qualified team providing top-notch care 24/7. With its intimate and specially designed spaces, the community strives to accommodate up to eight residents, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Residents will not run out of things to do, with plenty of fun activities and engaging programs aimed at keeping them active and well-connected. Medical support is also provided, ensuring residents’ healthcare needs are well cared for. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.
Kennydale Golden Age Adult Family Home is an exceptional family-owned community in Renton, WA, offering long-term care with a focus on Alzheimer’s and dementia care. With its intimate and home-like setting, the community strives to accommodate six residents and provide personalized care for their comfort and safety. A compassionate and well-trained team of registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, and doctors also attends to residents, ensuring that their health care needs will be met, and thrive in retirement.
Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, the community also conducts activities onsite for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Residents also love the delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals prepared to cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Therapy, rehabilitation, and hospice care are also available to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community also features vast outdoor spaces and independent support, ensuring residents spend their golden years without worries.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 453 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.



















