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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 453 assisted living communities in Washington State using WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WA
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453 homes
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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: 51/ 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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
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Overview of Johnston Residence Adult Family Home

Experience the best of your golden years at Johnston Residence Adult Family Home, an idyllic retreat in Auburn, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. With a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock, residents can ease their worries. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

A carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and health monitoring are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Parkside Retirement Community

Parkside Retirement Community is a senior living community in Auburn, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, and rehabilitative services for older adults. The community has 94 licensed beds in King County, providing 24-hour certified staffing, a round-the-clock security system, rehabilitation services, and short-term rehab options in a pet-friendly setting.

From a regulatory standpoint, the most recent follow-up inspection on September 19, 2025, reported no deficiencies, confirming that prior issues had been resolved and that licensing requirements are currently met. However, earlier inspections identified concerns related to fire and life safety codes, staff certification, hand sanitation practices, and pet health documentation. Complaint investigations were not substantiated. A civil fine was issued in July 2025 due to unresolved deficiencies at that time, but the most recent clean inspection indicates that corrective measures have been successfully implemented. Additionally, no license suspensions or revocations were reported.

Current occupancy is approximately 74%, which is close to the Washington state average, suggesting a balanced level of demand and availability. The community also offers a practical range of amenities, including daily lunch service with optional supper plans, cable and phone access, water, trash, and electricity, along with routine maintenance and groundskeeping. Guest accommodations and shared common areas are also available. The inclusion of utilities and meals also helps provide predictable monthly costs to navigate long-term care.

Parkside Retirement Community is well-suited for older adults in the Auburn area seeking an affordable option that combines independent or assisted living with supportive services and continuous staff presence. Its relatively affordable starting cost also makes it a more accessible choice within the South King County market. With meals, utilities, and maintenance included in the monthly rate, families prioritizing predictable costs will find the community a practical option.

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Overview of A Beautiful Living Adult Family Home

A Beautiful Living Adult Family Home is a distinct community in Lynnwood, WA, offering assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. Alongside purposely designed and wheelchair-accessible accommodations, top-tier care 24/7 is provided for residents’ comfort and safety. Owned and managed by a nurse practitioner, the community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life by providing personalized care to satisfy their healthcare concerns.

With an extensive array of engaging activities and fun events, residents will not run out of things to do and maintain social connections. From breakfast to dinner, residents do not have to hassle with meal preparation with the community serving delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s wide range of care and beautiful setting make it an ideal place for those seeking to live independently in retirement without the busy work.

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Diamond Ages Adult Family Home

9418 Ne 151St Ct, Vancouver, WA 98682
Overview of Diamond Ages Adult Family Home

Spend your golden years at Diamond Ages Adult Family Home, an exceptional community in Vancouver, WA, offering assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch, personalized care 24/7. Residents can keep their peace of mind with housekeeping services.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Residents also delight in delicious and well-balanced homemade meals, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. With convenient access to medical equipment and on-site medical practitioners, residents can rest their worries about their healthcare needs. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment creates the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home

Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home is an exceptional community in Auburn, WA, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and palliative care. The community provides the highest quality of care with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Residents can ease their worries with the community helping with housekeeping and chores.

Stimulating programs and engaging activities are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy nutritional needs and preferences with delicious and healthy dining options. The community’s wide range of care options and friendly setting make it an enticing option for those seeking exceptional care to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Mama Adult Family Home

Mama Adult Family Home is a peaceful assisted living community in Spokane, WA, that offers personalized care. With its home-like setting, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Medication management, home-made meals, and respite care are also offered, striving to meet residents’ unique needs and lifestyle preferences. Here, residents are well-cared for, especially with a compassionate team that works closely with each of them to create individualized care plans.

Enriching games and fun gathering events also provide residents with more opportunities to interact with their peers. Spacious living areas and a quiet setting also provide residents with places to relax. With its serene residential setting, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is a good choice for retirement in Washington, accompanied by its cozy amenities.

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Overview of Amazing Samar Adult Family Home

Peacefully nestled in the tree-laden neighborhood of Larlin Drive, Everett, WA, Amazing Samar Adult Family Home is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living. The community also offers a wide range of care services, including memory care, Parkinson’s care, wound care, and care for stroke, ensuring residents find the care they need for a worry-free retirement. Here, residents have more time to do the things they love with the community handling their day-to-day activities and household responsibilities.

With an extensive array of fun indoor activities and exciting outdoor events, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged. To satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes, delightful and healthy meals are served for the finest dining experience. Incontinence care, Foley care, diabetes management, and mental health support are also available to improve residents’ living conditions. Find all the care you need with the community’s wide range of care and serene setting.

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Overview of Family Choice Adult Homes

Conveniently set near Highway 167, 18, and I-5 in Auburn, WA, Family Choice Adult Homes is a beautifully designed community that specializes in memory care. The community strives to accommodate up to six residents, especially those with dementia, mental health, and developmental disabilities, providing the highest quality of care around the clock. Residents ease their worries and live up to their potential in the community’s cozy and nurturing environment.

Prioritizing holistic wellness, the community conducts fun recreational activities and stimulating programs that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy nutritional needs with delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking to live a worry-free retirement, accompanied by a compassionate team and well-crafted amenities.

Contact Family Choice Adult Homes, LLC

Kennydale Golden Years AFH

2201 Aberdeen Ave Ne, Renton, WA 98056
Overview of Kennydale Golden Years Afh

Kennydale Golden Years Afh is an outstanding community in Renton, WA, offering long-term care that specializes in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Residents do not have to worry about their healthcare needs with a respectful and highly trained team of registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, and doctors that provides personalized care. The community’s cozy and home-like setting can accommodate up to six residents, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and care they deserve.

The community is committed to residents’ well-being, conducting fun activities on-site for their recreation and wellness. Here, residents enjoy delicious and healthy home-cooked meals that are served daily to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Therapy, rehabilitation, and hospice care are also provided for residents’ ever-changing needs. With its vast outdoor spaces and accessible amenities, residents can rest assured of living a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Elite Homes for Senior Living

Peacefully nestled in the serene neighborhood of Olympia, WA, Elite Homes for Senior Living is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living and skilled nursing. Residents can keep their peace of mind with nurse-directed care that aims to meet their personal needs. The community also ensures residents live without hassles, helping with their daily living activities and chores.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also provided, so residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Wound care and diabetes management are also available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming 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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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.