Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Seattle, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 40 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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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: 81/ 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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Cogir of Queen Anne
AL
IL
Seattle (Uptown)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 81
Rank #28 / 356
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 51
Rank #24 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 88.5% 12
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #242 / 282
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 31
Rank #256 / 279
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #210 / 279
Protected: University House Wallingford
AL
IL
Seattle (Wallingford)
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 81
Rank #343 / 356
Yes
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 51
Rank #12 / 619
1 Bed / 2 Bed 66.7% 5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 31
Rank #175 / 279
6.6
Facility 6.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #237 / 279
Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
AL
MC
Seattle (Junction)
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 356
No
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 51
Rank #12 / 619
330 / 369 / 372 / 376 / 446 / 480 sq. ft 86.4% 7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 279
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #66 / 279
Aegis Living Ravenna
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 81
Rank #176 / 356
Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 51
Rank #211 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 31
Rank #185 / 279
5.3
Facility 5.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #200 / 279
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
AL
MC
Seattle (Hawthorne Hills)
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 81
Rank #192 / 356
Yes
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 51
Rank #90 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed 72.6% 5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 279
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #124 / 279
Protected: Aljoya Thornton Place
AL
IL
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 81
Rank #326 / 356
Yes
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 51
Rank #59 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 61.1% 3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #74 / 279
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #164 / 279
Brookdale West Seattle
AL
IL
Sw Seattle (Fairmount Park)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 81
Rank #237 / 356
Yes
87
Facility 87
WA AVG 51
Rank #54 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 58.3% 6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 31
Rank #211 / 279
7.3
Facility 7.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #249 / 279
Brookdale Admiral Heights
AL
IL
Seattle (North Admiral)
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 81
Rank #266 / 356
Yes
87
Facility 87
WA AVG 51
Rank #54 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed 92.7% 4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
25
Facility 25
WA AVG 31
Rank #135 / 279
6.3
Facility 6.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #227 / 279
Kline Galland Home
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Seattle (Seward Park)
205
Facility 205
WA AVG 81
Rank #4 / 356
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #379 / 619
1 Bed / 2 Bed 94.2% ----
Providence Mount St. Vincent
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Sw Seattle (North Admiral)
122
Facility 122
WA AVG 81
Rank #43 / 356
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 51
Rank #253 / 619
- 62.3% 5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 279
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #95 / 279

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 40 analyzed for Seattle.

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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

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.

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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 Brookdale West Seattle

Nestled in the tranquil neighborhood of Seattle, WA, Brookdale West Seattle is an idyllic senior living community offering a spectrum of care options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy comfort and safety at its finest. Wholly experience independence and let go of your worries about mundane activities in the daily with extra hands from a kind, compassionate, and well-trained team.

The community fosters a warm and inviting environment, orchestrating carefully chosen activities for its residents’ enjoyment and wellness. The community’s signature Clare Bridge Training aims to meet the special needs of memory care residents and provide them with the proper care and assistance necessary. With its convenient location near local attractions, residents enjoy a different level of amusement and gain easy access to necessities. Brookdale West Seattle sits on beautifully landscaped grounds and provides mesmerizing amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a courtyard and garden, a fireside living room, a game room, a library, a fitness center, transportation, and concierge services.

Contact Brookdale West Seattle

Overview of Brookdale Admiral Heights

Brookdale Admiral Heights is an exclusive senior living community in Seattle, Washington, offering independent living and assisted living options. Residents can enjoy a carefree lifestyle in a quaint, walkable neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes, plus personalized care in assisted living if needed. The community provides a maintenance-free environment, with the staff handling cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Residents can take advantage of convenient amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining and a hair salon on campus. Brookdale Admiral Heights offers several great floor plans to choose from, including pet-friendly apartments, with utilities and maintenance typically included.

Independent living residents can access dining, recreational and social activities, and wellness amenities like fitness classes. For those requiring assisted living, trained caregivers provide customized support with daily tasks, medication management, and mobility, empowering residents to redefine their independence. The community’s activity calendar is tailored to different needs and interests, offering a variety of creative pursuits, brain teasers, and social events. Residents can also savor delicious, chef-inspired meals in the restaurant-style dining room, with opportunities to provide input on menu planning.

Contact Brookdale Admiral Heights

Overview of Kline Galland Home

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.

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Overview of Providence Mount St. Vincent

Providence Mount St. Vincent is a 122-bed senior living community in Seattle’s North Admiral neighborhood, offering a full continuum of care that spans independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. That range means a resident can move between levels of care on the same campus as their needs change, without relocating to a different facility across town. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to structure coverage for either short-term rehabilitation or longer-term residential care.

On the clinical side, the campus includes a transitional care unit and outpatient rehabilitation services, along with a Wellness Clinic for ongoing health support. Rehabilitation and respite care are both available, and the community maintains 24-hour staffing. Total nursing care averages 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day, a meaningful level of hands-on support for residents in the skilled nursing setting. The average length of stay is 126 days, suggesting a mix of residents recovering from a hospital stay and those settling into longer-term care.

Inspection records for the community have most often centered on medication administration practices, staff screening and certification requirements, and administrative safety processes such as documentation and chemical storage. These are the kinds of operational details that regulators routinely check across skilled nursing communities, and families touring Providence Mount St. Vincent can ask staff how these areas are currently managed.

Life on campus includes an Intergenerational Learning Center, which brings younger generations into contact with residents, along with a barber and beauty salon, an on-site gift shop, and a thrift shop. Programming covers physical, social, cognitive, and spiritual care, giving residents a range of ways to stay engaged day to day. The neighborhood itself is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 60, meaning some errands and outings are accessible on foot while others will call for a short drive. With occupancy at 62 percent, out of 76 of 122 beds filled, the community currently has room to welcome new residents.

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Overview of The Hearthstone at Green Lake

The Hearthstone at Green Lake has been serving the Seattle community since 1966. They are a non-profit senior living community offering a range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. This home is dedicated to providing a natural and peaceful environment that is in harmony with nature, while also offering exceptional care and comfort to its residents. There are three buildings that each offer community amenities and CCRC health services. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
The community has a sophisticated dining scene, offering a variety of healthy and delicious meals. Plus, it’s conveniently located near local coffee shops and grocery stores. For those interested in the arts, The Hearthstone has art studios where they can get lost in creativity. There’s also a salon, a library, a chapel, a lakeside building dining room, kayaks and bikes storage, and electric car charging stations. At The Hearthstone, seniors can enjoy a simple life and elevated care at the crossroads of nature and city living.

Contact The Hearthstone at Green Lake

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Ballard

Experience quality senior living at Merrill Gardens at Ballard, an exceptional senior living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from 101 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, memory care options, and enjoy access to concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour monitoring, and weekly housekeeping. Close to the downtown core, the community is an urban paradise with eclectic shops and restaurants, with close proximity to landmarks such as Salmon Bay and the famous Ballard Locks and Gardens.

Designed to promote independence, the community provides plenty of opportunities for exploring passions or discovering new hobbies with their wide array of activities and programs. Merrill Gardens at Ballard is modern yet intimate with a ton of amenities including a theater, library, bistro, and large private apartments with a washer/dryer and full kitchen. Residents stay nourished with restaurant-style meals served 7 days a week. With its comprehensive services, and stimulating activities and programs, Merrill Gardens at Ballard encourages a fulfilling and well-supported lifestyle.

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Overview of The Kenney in West Seattle

The Kenney is a senior living community at 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle, near Lincoln Park, Alki Beach, and the Fauntleroy Ferry terminal. Operating since 1909, it stands as one of the longer-serving options in the city, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a single campus.

The 53-bed property currently operates at around 40 percent capacity. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 74, making it easy for residents and visiting family members to run daily errands on foot.

Day-to-day life includes restaurant-style dining tailored to individual dietary needs, a fitness center, landscaped gardens, an on-site chapel, and concierge services. The community welcomes pets and runs a weekly activities schedule. Having memory care on site allows residents experiencing cognitive decline to stay in the same community as their needs shift. The facility accepts Medicaid along with private pay.

Prospective residents can reach out to the administrative office on Fauntleroy Way SW directly to ask about open apartments, discuss Medicaid coverage, or schedule a tour.

Contact The Kenney in West Seattle

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

  • 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 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.