Best Assisted Living in Seattle, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 38 assisted living communities in Seattle, 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Mirabella Seattle
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Seattle (South Lake Union)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 79
Rank #181 / 285
No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 50
Rank #1 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #166 / 215
A+10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 31
Rank #166 / 262
2.9
Facility 2.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #145 / 262
Aegis Living West Seattle
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (North Admiral)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 79
Rank #113 / 285
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 50
Rank #82 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #96 / 215
F10
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 31
Rank #173 / 262
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #158 / 262
GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark
AL
IL
RC
Seattle (Adams)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 79
Rank #181 / 285
Yes
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 50
Rank #13 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #116 / 215
A+8
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #76 / 262
Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (North Queen Anne)
106
Facility 106
WA AVG 79
Rank #61 / 285
Yes
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 50
Rank #86 / 439
-
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #20 / 215
F11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 31
Rank #131 / 262
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #76 / 262
Aegis Living Ravenna
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 79
Rank #136 / 285
Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 50
Rank #144 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
82.3%
Facility 82.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #83 / 215
F9
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 262
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #76 / 262
Aegis Living Madison
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (Miller Park)
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 79
Rank #81 / 285
Yes
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 50
Rank #30 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #91 / 215
F17
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #248 / 265
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 31
Rank #191 / 262
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #97 / 262
Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
AL
MC
Seattle (Junction)
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 79
Rank #169 / 285
No
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 50
Rank #10 / 439
330 / 369 / 372 / 376 / 446 / 480 sq. ft
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #109 / 215
-7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 31
Rank #119 / 262
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #130 / 262
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
AL
MC
Seattle (Hawthorne Hills)
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 79
Rank #151 / 285
Yes
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 50
Rank #71 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #133 / 215
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #49 / 262
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #52 / 262
Queen Anne Manor
AL
IL
MC
Seattle (East Queen Anne)
103
Facility 103
WA AVG 79
Rank #65 / 285
Yes
94
Facility 94
WA AVG 50
Rank #16 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / Penthouse
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #120 / 215
-5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #62 / 262
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #83 / 262
Horizon House
AL
IL
MC
RC
Seattle
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 79
Rank #91 / 285
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 50
Rank #5 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Penthouse
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #127 / 215
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #88 / 262
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #102 / 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 38 analyzed for Seattle. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark

With a capacity of 63 residents, GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark is an assisted living community in Seattle, Washington, that offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care. Operating for 28 years, the community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans in a mid-rise setting. It currently operates at 76% occupancy, providing opportunities for new residents while maintaining an active environment.

A heated indoor pool, fitness center, wellness programs, hair and nail salon, bistro, urban courtyard, and guest suites for visiting family members are available. Furthermore, weekly housekeeping, transportation services, respite care, and 24-hour staffing further support daily living. A full calendar of activities, educational programs, cultural events, and local outings also offers opportunities for social and intellectual engagement. In addition, the pet-friendly environment allows older adults to enjoy the companionship of their animals.

Located in one of Seattle’s most walkable neighborhoods, the community has an impressive Walk Score of 96, making it easy to reach cafés, shops, parks, and other local destinations without a car. Although earlier state inspections identified areas requiring improvement, follow-up reviews confirmed that corrective actions were completed.

Contact GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark

Overview of Aegis Living Ravenna

Aegis Living Ravenna is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care that many have been looking for; the community’s team of professional staff welcomes you regardless of your background with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Ravenna is the perfect home for their loved ones.

Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility to still do their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

Contact Aegis Living Ravenna

Overview of Aegis Living West Seattle

Aegis Living West Seattle is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care that many have been looking for; the community’s team of professional staff welcomes you regardless of your background with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Ravenna is the perfect home for their loved ones.

Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility to still do their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

Contact Aegis Living West Seattle

Overview of Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park

Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care many have been looking for; the community’s professional staff welcomes you, regardless of your background, with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Queen Anne is the perfect home for their loved ones.
Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility still to do their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff, available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

Contact Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park

Overview of Queen Anne Manor

Queen Anne Manor is a retirement community located at 100 Crockett Street on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington. The mid-rise building offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care.

The 103-bed property currently operates at approximately 78 percent occupancy. Accommodations include studio, one-bedroom, and penthouse floor plans. Daily life includes structured fitness programs, recreational activities, and common social spaces. The property is pet-friendly and accepts Medicaid funding pathways for eligible care costs. Sited in East Queen Anne, the neighborhood carries a walk score of 94, allowing residents and visiting families to reach local transit, retail, and daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals can contact the Crockett Street community office directly to verify apartment availability, request current monthly service rates, or arrange an in-person tour.

Contact Queen Anne Manor

Overview of Aegis Living Madison

Aegis Living Madison is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care that many have been looking for; the community’s team of professional staff welcomes you regardless of your background with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Madison is the perfect home for their loved ones.

Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility to still do their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

Contact Aegis Living Madison

Overview of Horizon House

Horizon House sits right in downtown Seattle, at 900 University Street, and the location does a lot of the talking. A Walk Score of 98 puts it about as close to a walker’s paradise as it gets. Most errands, appointments, and outings don’t require a car at all. The 90-bed high-rise offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all under one roof, with Brittany Hallett leading the community.

Occupancy sits at 73 percent, meaning 66 of the 90 beds are filled. Apartment layouts run from one-bedroom to two-bedroom to penthouse, so there’s some range depending on what a resident needs or can afford.

Health and wellness, arts and culture, civic engagement, creative endeavors, gardening, lifelong learning, philanthropy, dining and nutrition education, and exercise and movement are all named, structured tracks; rehabilitation services are available too. On the amenity side, residents get an aquatic center, a balance and mobility fitness program called BEAM, a massage studio, and acupuncture, plus everyday conveniences like valet parking, a concierge desk, and group transportation for outings. Pets are welcome, which matters for anyone not willing to leave a companion behind.

State inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, staffing and staff credentials, and care planning and documentation, the same broad categories regulators watch across most licensed communities. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a coverage option to factor into long-term planning.

What emerges is a downtown high-rise built for residents who want walkability, a genuinely broad program calendar, and room to move between care levels without relocating, provided the tradeoffs of urban high-rise living fit what a family is looking for.

Contact Horizon House

Overview of Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst sits in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, a 73-bed, three-story community operated under the Leisure Care network. Studios run 297 to 390 square feet, one-bedrooms stretch from 427 to 610, and assisted living starts at $5,365 a month. Right now, occupancy sits at 73 percent.

Walkability is a genuine strength here. The Walk Score is 78, solidly in “very walkable” territory, and most errands don’t require a car. The community accepts Medicaid alongside private pay, and pets are welcome, so a move here doesn’t mean giving up a companion animal.

Memory care runs through the Opal program, part of the wider Opal by Leisure Care model, and that matters practically: a resident could move in for assisted living and later transition into memory care without changing buildings. PrimeFit Wellness backs up the physical side of things, and rehabilitation services, respite care, and licensed nursing staff round out the clinical support.

The amenity list leans into everyday life, not just care logistics: a theater, a salon and barbershop, a library, an outdoor garden terrace. State inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the kind of operational areas regulators routinely look at in communities offering both assisted living and memory care.

What Empress Senior Living is is a community built around continuity of care, backed by real lifestyle infrastructure and a payment structure, Medicaid included, that opens the door to more families than a private-pay-only model would.

Contact Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Overview of Mirabella Seattle

Mirabella Seattle is a high-rise senior living community in Seattle, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services with skilled nursing. Its range of care may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could grow over time.

One-bedroom and two-bedroom housing is available. The community has 63 beds and 46% occupancy, along with rehabilitation services.

Located in South Lake Union, the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 99 out of 100. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident each day, including 1 hour and 50 minutes from licensed RNs and LPNs.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. These choices cover the community’s accepted payment types.

Contact Mirabella Seattle

Overview of Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle

Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle is a 66-bed mid-rise memory care community in West Seattle’s neighborhood at 4515 41st Avenue Southwest. It maintains an 86 percent occupancy rate, with 57 of its 66 beds currently filled. Housing options range from studios to units of 480 square feet, handling residents with varying preferences for space and privacy.

The exceptionally walkable neighborhood has a Walk Score of 97, so it’s easy for visiting families and friends to explore the area on foot and access nearby services and public transportation.

Over time, inspections have identified and tracked housekeeping, food safety, and service documentation matters. Recent follow-up visits affirmed that earlier concerns in such areas have been addressed.

Families considering Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle would benefit from speaking directly with it to understand its care programming, staffing, dining options, activities, amenities, pricing, and payment options. An on-site tour is the best way to examine the setting and see how the community meets the needs of memory care occupants.

Contact Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle

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 Seattle at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,571The average monthly cost across facilities in Seattle, WA. 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: 82/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Seattle, WA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Seattle, WA is approximately $7,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Seattle, WA?

Assisted living in Seattle, WA typically ranges from $7,000–$9,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Seattle, WA?

Assisted living facilities in Seattle, WA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.