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Overview of Kent Hill Adult Family Home

Kent Hill Adult Family Home offers assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood. Private suites give each resident a living space of their own. Assisted living and residential care include help with daily living, medication, and hygiene, with staff available around the clock so support is present during both the day and night.

Respite care offers a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering. Residents can join social, recreational, and religious activities, as well as fitness and wellness programming that includes nutritional planning. The home has a Walk Score of 53, which is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

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Overview of L&r Adult Family Home

L&R Adult Family Home is a trusted assisted living community in Spokane, WA, that offers personal care. Promoting a welcoming atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated like family. 24/7 care, well-balanced meals, and medication management are offered to maintain residents’ independence without hassles. Through personalized care plans, the community doubles its efforts to improve residents’ living experiences.

Here, residents explore new interests and interact with peers through a variety of leisure activities. Naturally-lit gathering spaces, cozy living areas, and quiet outdoors also provide older adults with places to relax. Situated in the serene residential area of Spokane, residents are guaranteed a laid-back lifestyle. This assisted living community is one of the best choices for retirement in Washington, especially with its home-like environment.

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Newcastle Adult Family home

6583 125Th Ave Se, Bellevue, WA 98006
Overview of Newcastle Adult Family Home

Newcastle Adult Family Home works from Bellevue, WA, with memory care, residential care, and assisted living. Everyday tasks are what the assisted living side handles, and memory care watches over anyone apt to wander in a space kept secure.

That mix is aimed at dementia that requires steady support and supervision. The home is in Newport, a car-dependent area scoring 43 for Walk Score, where most errands mean driving. Each room is private, and the building is two stories.

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Overview of The Golden Age Retirement Home

The Golden Age Retirement Home offers assisted living in Bellevue, WA, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Residents have private rooms, which may suit someone who needs daily support without sharing a room. The home is in the Woodridge neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 47 out of 100 means most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Amazing Angels LLC II

Ideally located in the serene residential area of Thornbury Drive SE, Lacey, WA, Amazing Angels LLC is a dependable community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-notch care and support around the clock from a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities 24/7. State-of-the-art security systems and accessible amenities are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety.

Have fun in your later years with stimulating activities and enriching programs tailored to your enjoyment and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served for residents’ dietary needs. Incontinence care, medication management, and basic transfer services are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Live your golden years without worries with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

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NC Adult Family Home

13726 Se 23Rd Ln, Bellevue, WA 98005
Overview of Nc Adult Family Home

Nc Adult Family Home offers assisted living, hospice care, and residential care in Bellevue, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily living, while residential care provides an ongoing home setting and hospice care addresses end of life needs.

Specialty programs cover dementia, mental health, developmental disabilities, and hospice and end of life needs. That range may make Nc Adult Family Home a good fit for a resident whose support needs include one of those areas.

Activities are planned around residents’ needs, interests, and capabilities, so each person’s abilities and preferences can shape the activity program. Private rooms include a spacious bedroom and private bath, giving residents their own bedroom and bathroom.

The home is managed by an RN. That nurse has more than 30 years of experience in senior care.

A Walk Score of 37 out of 100 places the area in the car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most errands.

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Cristwood

19301 King’s Garden Dr N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Overview of Cristwood

Cristwood is a continuing care retirement community in the Hillwood neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and similar tasks. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Room choices include studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units, so a resident can choose one private space, separate bedroom and living areas, or a larger layout for a couple moving together. On site, residents can use the restaurant and cafe, spend time in the courtyard, garden, or patio, and access rehabilitation services.

Cristwood opened in 1984. The area has a Walk Score of 42, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride. Community transportation is available for residents who need an alternative to driving themselves.

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Overview of Providence Senior Home

Ideally set harmonious neighborhood of Spokane, WA, Providence Senior Home LLC is a blissful haven that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety.

To improve residents’ cognition, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with three delightful and healthy dining options served daily. Palliative and hospice care are also provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. With its dedicated services and nurturing environment, residents enjoy the best of their golden years without worries.

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Overview of The Finest Care II Adult Family Home

A trusted senior living community situated in the peaceful residential area of Northeast 79th Way, Vancouver, WA, focusing on assisted living. Promoting a vibrant and intimate atmosphere, the community strives to provide top-tier care and assistance for up to six residents. Moreover, The Finest Care II Adult Family Home ensures residents live comfortably by helping them with their personal needs and household responsibilities.

Do not miss any of your medication with the community’s assistance in managing your prescriptions and schedules. With its dedication to seniors’ welfare, the community also serves healthy and tasty meals based on dietary needs and preferences. The Finest Care II Adult Family Home is great for seniors who require assistance but aspire to keep their independence during their golden years.

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Overview of New Day Senior Living

Located in Federal Way, Washington, New Day Senior Living is an assisted living community offering residential care, respite stays, and hospice support alongside its core assisted living services. The community has been operating for 23 years, giving it a long track record in the area.

Residents receive help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Housekeeping and home-cooked meals are prepared on a regular schedule. Residents have access to hospice care if needed. Short-term respite stays are offered for families who need temporary coverage. Annie Kaigai manages the community.

The building is a single-story layout with a one-bed housing option. Residents must be at least 55 years old to move in. Residents with mobility limitations can easily navigate because of the home’s single-story design. There’s no need for stairs or elevators.

Federal Way places the community about 1.7 miles from the city center and roughly 2 miles from St. Francis Hospital, so emergency care is within a short distance. The neighborhood has a Walkability Score of 34 out of 100. A few errands can be handled on foot, but most trips require a car or transportation service.

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Weighting overview

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    Stability
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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • % Inspections w/ Citations
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.