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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 |
Find the care you need at Eliseo, a distinguished community in Tacoma, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. A compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs and preferences. The community also ensures residents can keep their peace of mind, helping with daily living activities and chores.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes. With its wide range of care and top-notch amenities, the community ensures residents can thrive in retirement.
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community, situated in the heart of Federal Way, Washington, offers a harmonious blend of independent living options, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. With a warm and supportive atmosphere, it provides an ideal haven for those enjoying their retirement years. Families find solace in this community due to its well-equipped exercise facility and a delightful dining room that caters to diverse tastes.
The community offers a variety of thoughtfully designed residences, including beautifully appointed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Additionally, Mirror Lake Village features charming cottages complete with full kitchens and private garages, promoting both independence and comfort. This meticulously designed community serves as a hub for socialization and engagement, providing peaceful and convenient senior living close to various local attractions.
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst is tucked away in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, just a short distance from the University of Washington. It’s a three-story building that houses 73 beds, which feels like a good, manageable size; not so big that you get lost in the shuffle, but large enough to have a real community vibe. They offer both assisted living and memory care, including an “Opal” program specifically for memory health. That kind of care continuity is so important; if your or your loved one’s needs happen to evolve, you won’t have the stress of moving to a whole new campus.
The studios range from 297 to 390 square feet, and the one-bedroom units run from 427 to 610 square feet. Assisted living starts at $5,365 a month, and with 73% occupancy, there’s a nice, steady energy there.
What really stands out is how they’ve handled the lifestyle side of things. They are pet-friendly, which is a big deal; staying connected to an animal companion is so good for mental health. They also have a pretty broad range of amenities: a theater, a salon, a library, an art studio, and an outdoor garden terrace. You have a full-service restaurant for your main meals, but there’s a bistro where you can grab snacks or drinks in between. They also incorporate the PrimeFit Wellness program to keep people moving and active.
It’s also practical to know that they accept Medicaid, which really helps with financial planning and accessibility. When you look at their state inspections, they’ve focused on the essentials: fire safety, care planning, and injury prevention, which shows they’re keeping their eye on the fundamentals. If you’re looking for an urban spot in Seattle that’s walkable (it has a Walk Score of 78) and gives you both lifestyle programming and the security of having different levels of care under one roof, this is a very efficient, well-thought-out option to consider.
Located in north Seattle– Aljoya Thornton Place provides a contemporary lifestyle that is considerably one of the trusted assisted living communities in Seattle, Washington. Aljoya Thornton Place is a community that promotes happiness, as suggested by the name of the community. They’re service is meant to provide joy due to their helpful services and remarkable amenities. It’s a community that is ideal for senior adults who love the city.
Aljoya Thornton Place is designed to make the lives of each resident easier– from minor to major details, Aljoya Thornton Place guarantees a comfortable community where residents and families can feel free to be themselves in a secured community.
It’s a beautiful building that caters to assisted living and memory care residents are provided with essential features such as ADLs (assistance with daily living), medication management, and housekeeping to name a few. The community boasts their elegant restaurant Lilly’s that has an in-house chef; as well as a Cafe Bistro that is the community’s social hub; and an on-site wellness center that is supervised by staff nurse and caregivers.
Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Merrill Gardens at Burien, a welcoming senior living community in Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious and elegantly designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, offering a cozy residence. With weekly housekeeping, 24-hour assistance, and concierge services, residents enjoy a well-supported living with plenty of extra time to explore new things.
At Merrill Gardens at Burien, residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies with an array of activities overseen by a dedicated Active Living Director. These include day trips, strength training, scenic drives, movies, jazz concerts, and so much more. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities designed for comfort and leisure, such as restaurant-style meals, well-stocked library, a wine bar, movie theater, fitness area, salon, and a beautiful courtyard for outdoor activities.
Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Rosewood Courte, a dedicated community in Edmonds, WA, focusing on memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can ease their worries and receive exceptional care for their unique needs 24/7. The community also provides a daystay program and respite care to meet residents’ healthcare needs.
Stimulating programs and enriching programs are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and living experiences. Three delicious and healthy meals, alongside delightful snacks, are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and continence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. With its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Beautifully set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Silverdale, WA, Clearbrook Inn is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Alongside 48 purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, top-notch care is also provided around the clock for residents’ comfort. Emergency call systems and security are also available to ensure residents’ safety.
Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are curated weekly, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services.
Conveniently located in a serene area in Seattle, WA, Kline Galland Home is a peaceful retreat for those needing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. With a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, the community guarantees personalized and truly one-on-one attention. Those affected by Alzheimer’s and memory loss are cared for by a specially trained care team in an environment tailored to their unique needs.
Residents’ daily lives are filled with an array of fun and enriching activities like exercise classes, games, and holiday celebrations. Meals are carefully prepared and served daily with accommodations for unique dietary needs and preferences. At Kline Galland Home, residents achieve their maximum potential in a safe and healing environment.
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Spokane, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, outpatient therapy, and respite care. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the highest quality of care tailored to their needs. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging events and enriching programs. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served daily, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With additional costs, residents can opt for medication assistance and incontinence care. The community’s many amenities and comprehensive services create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Fairwinds – Brighton Court is a residential care community in Lynnwood, Washington, offering independent and assisted living services. Serving older adults for 27 years, the community features a three-story building with 70 beds in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. Occupancy is around 80%, with 56 beds currently filled.
Around-the-clock staffing includes licensed nurses and CNAs, with respite care available for short-term stays. A calendar of activities is also provided, along with the PrimeFit wellness program, and organized outings via Travel by Leisure Care. Furthermore, dining is provided in a restaurant-style setting with seasonal, health-focused menus.
Amenities include a fitness center, salon and barbershop, library, billiards room, bistro, and private dining space, along with practical features such as complimentary Wi-Fi, in-house laundry, guest and covered parking, and transportation services. Outdoor areas also include a courtyard and seating spaces, and pets are welcome. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 73, making it very walkable for daily errands.
State inspections have generally shown compliance with licensing requirements, and follow-up visits have confirmed that earlier issues related to assessments, medication assistance, and staff training were corrected. Fire safety reviews also noted maintenance updates that were later addressed. Medicaid is accepted, and rates begin at approximately $3,585 per month.
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.



















