Page 8 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
Emerald Heights
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ne Redmond
74
Facility 74
WA AVG 79
Rank #150 / 285
Yes
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 50
Rank #53 / 439
-
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #160 / 215
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 262
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 262
Brookdale Montclair Poulsbo
AL
MC
Poulsbo
122
Facility 122
WA AVG 79
Rank #29 / 285
Yes
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 50
Rank #374 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #156 / 215
6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 262
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 262
Cascade Inn
AL
IL
Vancouver
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 79
Rank #32 / 285
Yes
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 50
Rank #110 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #70 / 215
11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 31
Rank #191 / 262
3.5
Facility 3.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #181 / 262
Bonaventure of Lacey
AL
IL
MC
Se Lacey
126
Facility 126
WA AVG 79
Rank #24 / 285
No
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 50
Rank #204 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #112 / 215
46
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 8
Rank #264 / 265
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 31
Rank #257 / 262
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 262
Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup
AL
Puyallup (Willow Gardens)
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 79
Rank #32 / 285
Yes
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 50
Rank #268 / 439
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #172 / 215
5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 262
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #123 / 262
Bishop Place
AL
IL
MC
Pullman (Pioneer Hill)
121
Facility 121
WA AVG 79
Rank #31 / 285
Yes
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 50
Rank #275 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
86.8%
Facility 86.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #51 / 215
8
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 31
Rank #224 / 262
6.5
Facility 6.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #242 / 262
Village Green Federal Way
AL
IL
RC
Federal Way
136
Facility 136
WA AVG 79
Rank #17 / 285
Yes
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 50
Rank #325 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
25.7%
Facility 25.7%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #214 / 215
7
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #145 / 262
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #176 / 262
Cottages of Lacey
AL
IL
MC
E Lacey (Martin Way East)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 79
Rank #188 / 285
No
54
Facility 54
WA AVG 50
Rank #209 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #28 / 215
26
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
28
Facility 28
WA AVG 31
Rank #163 / 262
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #46 / 262
Ruthaven Senior Care Home
AL
MC
RC
Covington (Crofton Hills)
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 79
Rank #279 / 285
No
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 50
Rank #367 / 439
Semi-Private Rooms
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #33 / 215
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 262
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 262
Evergreen Estates
AL
IL
MC
Clarkston
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 79
Rank #209 / 285
No
28
Facility 28
WA AVG 50
Rank #332 / 439
-
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #163 / 215
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 262
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 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 Emerald Heights

Emerald Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Redmond, WA. The community opened in 1992 and has 74 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Because several care levels are available in one community, Emerald Heights may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could move between care levels without leaving the community.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Temporary rehabilitation provides care for a resident receiving rehabilitation services. Residents may keep pets and can use a pool, salon or spa, fitness and wellness programming, committees and groups, walking trails, and gardens across the 38 acre campus.

Restaurant style casual dining and a grab and go coffee shop provide on site food and beverage options. The community also offers transportation and daily activities. A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers temporary skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

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Overview of Brookdale Montclair Poulsbo

Nestled in Poulsbo, Washington, Brookdale Montclair Poulsbo is an exclusive senior living community offering assisted living and memory care with breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountain Range, Liberty Bay, and the picturesque village. The community provides assistance with daily living activities, pet-friendly apartments with natural light and various floor plans, and 24/7 on-site staff for emergencies. The continuum of care allows for a smoother transition as residents’ needs increase.

Assisted living at Brookdale Montclair Poulsbo offers support with daily living activities, household chores, and maintenance, while the industry-leading Clare Bridge memory care program provides a daily path of engagement tailored to each resident’s current skills and abilities, even with advanced expressions of Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community offers a wide range of engaging activities for both assisted living and memory care residents, from happy hour socials and fitness classes to brain games and art projects. Dining is also a highlight, with restaurant-style meals prepared by a culinary team passionate about great food, and personalized assistance for memory care residents.

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Overview of Cascade Inn

Cascade Inn offers assisted living and independent living in Vancouver, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain in the same place.

The community has 120 beds, with studio and one-bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout has a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, which means residents can keep a pet with them. Medicaid acceptance may matter to families whose savings may not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 70 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Bonaventure of Lacey

Experience exceptional care at Bonaventure of Lacey, a distinct community in Lacey, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their needs. Here, residents can feel at ease with weekly housekeeping and linen services.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted, dedicated to improving residents’ cognition and living experiences. With multiple dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with an activities center, an exercise center, a billiard room, a salon, and cozy sitting areas with a fire place, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in their golden years.

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Overview of Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup

At Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup, residents can enjoy the independence of a private home with the added benefit of exceptional assisted living care and a vibrant community. The gated community is conveniently located near shops, coffee houses, and restaurants, just 10 miles southeast of Tacoma and 35 miles south of Seattle. Residents receive personalized service plans to manage their healthcare needs, with staff available 24/7 for emergencies, while the community takes care of cooking, cleaning, and chores.

The assisted living program at Brookdale Courtyard Puyallup provides help with dressing, bathing, medication management, and transportation, allowing residents to focus on the fun. The community offers a packed activities calendar, with opportunities to engage with passions, explore hobbies, and enjoy entertainment with like-minded seniors, both on-campus and through local outings. Residents can also savor restaurant-style dining in the elegant dining room, with a menu that accommodates their feedback, favorite recipes, and requests.

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Overview of Bishop Place

Located in a quiet residential area, Bishop Place offers a peaceful retreat while remaining close to amenities. Their core values guide their care philosophy, ensuring residents receive personalized service and a full range of living options, including independent living, assisted living with memory care for assisted senior living. This allows residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Highly trained caregivers provide compassionate care and assistance with daily activities like dressing, bathing, medication management, and meals. Bishop Place also offers memory care services for those with cognitive challenges. The community has a sense of belonging with friendly faces, social settings, and spacious private residences. Bishop Place Senior Living’s personalized care plans, compassionate staff, and can support your well-being or the well-being of your loved one.

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Overview of Village Green Federal Way

Serving older adults along Puget Sound in Federal Way, Washington, Village Green Federal Way is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community is less than a mile from St. Francis Hospital. It offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, along with cottage residences. This gives residents a choice between more compact living spaces and larger, standalone homes. The community has been operating for 28 years and has 136 beds in a two-story building.

Daily life includes a fitness room, an aqua therapy program, and a computer lab, along with social spaces such as a movie room and a card room. Every apartment and cottage has an emergency pull cord. Staff is available around the clock. The community also provides transportation services, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, and a 24-hour coffee and juice bar. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have most often focused on fire and life safety requirements, including alarm systems, door closures, oxygen storage, and facility maintenance records. Earlier inspections also reviewed medication assistance and nurse delegation practices. Follow-up inspections confirmed that previously identified issues in these areas had been corrected.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car. The community has an occupancy rate of 29%, so there are rooms available for families exploring their options. Village Green Federal Way accepts Medicaid, which can help cover the cost of care for eligible residents.

Families may want to tour the community to compare the different floor plans, from studio apartments to larger cottage residences.

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Overview of Cottages of Lacey

Cherish every moment of your golden years at Cottages of Lacey, an esteemed community in Lacey, WA, offering memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Daily living activities and maintenance are also taken care of, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community’s serene and nurturing environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years despite their conditions.

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Overview of Ruthaven Senior Care Home

Peacefully set near local amenities in Covington, WA, Ruthaven Senior Care Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living, Alzheimer’s, and dementia care. Dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and support with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Here, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need and prefer with trusted healthcare providers working with the community.

Enriching daily activities are also conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Medication management, state-of-the-art security systems, and household services are available to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free retirement. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary restrictions and tastes. The community is great for those looking to receive holistic care in their later years with its top-notch care and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of Evergreen Estates

Evergreen Estates offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Clarkston, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Evergreen Estates has 55 beds, making it a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Private rooms give residents a single personal living space, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short-term rehabilitation is also available for residents who need rehabilitation for a limited period.

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. A salon and spa, patios, outdoor courtyards, and scheduled transportation give residents places to spend time outdoors, attend appointments or outings, and receive personal grooming services without leaving the community for those services.

Activities include lunch outings, dinner outings, bus tours, holiday celebrations, games, and crafts, giving residents organized options for recreation and community events. Rehabilitation services are available on site, allowing a resident to receive therapy without arranging separate transportation, and a community chapel provides access to religious services. Evergreen Estates opened in 1993.

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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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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.