Emerald City Senior Living is an energetic community that ensures you are receiving the best quality of life in terms of assistance and independence. Offering assisted living with memory care emerges a vibrant social environment where residents can build new connections and make meaningful relationships with staff and other residents. Emerald City is a sophisticated warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes residents feel like family in their newfound home.
Emerald City ensures a comfortable and home-like environment that is built with resort-style hospitality: a clean-look private dining room, restaurant-style dining, club room, fitness center, library, and media room– few of the features that encourage social and recreational engagement. Safety is also their top priority as well; boasting their security equipment that helps with health measurements in elevating the approach to limit illness exposure. Their helpful services that promote a convenient and easy living include nurse supervision, transportation, maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services, pharmacy partner, social events, and 24-hour on-site wellness staff.
Compare Assisted Living around Seattle (Metro Area)
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.
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Park Place | AL | South Seattle | 156
Facility
156
WA AVG
79
Rank
#9 / 285 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
WA AVG
50
Rank
#110 / 439 | - |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#42 / 215 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 38
Facility
38
WA AVG
31
Rank
#191 / 262 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#203 / 262 |
| Protected: University House Wallingford | AL IL | Seattle (Wallingford) | 24
Facility
24
WA AVG
79
Rank
#275 / 285 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
WA AVG
50
Rank
#10 / 439 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#166 / 215 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 37
Facility
37
WA AVG
31
Rank
#189 / 262 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#237 / 262 |
| Brookdale West Seattle | AL IL | Sw Seattle (Fairmount Park) | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
79
Rank
#188 / 285 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
WA AVG
50
Rank
#43 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
55.0%
Facility
55.0%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#194 / 215 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 58
Facility
58
WA AVG
31
Rank
#231 / 262 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#252 / 262 |
| The Kenney in West Seattle | AL IL MC | Seattle (West Seattle) | 53
Facility
53
WA AVG
79
Rank
#217 / 285 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
WA AVG
50
Rank
#89 / 439 | - |
43.4%
Facility
43.4%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#208 / 215 | 12 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 56
Facility
56
WA AVG
31
Rank
#229 / 262 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#220 / 262 |
| Protected: Ida Culver House Ravenna | AL IL | Seattle (Ravenna) | 7
Facility
7
WA AVG
79
Rank
#280 / 285 | Yes |
86
Facility
86
WA AVG
50
Rank
#46 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#1 / 215 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 22
Facility
22
WA AVG
31
Rank
#133 / 262 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#186 / 262 |
| Emerald City Senior Living | AL IL MC RESC | Seattle (Maple Leaf) | 119
Facility
119
WA AVG
79
Rank
#40 / 285 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
WA AVG
50
Rank
#153 / 439 | - |
83.2%
Facility
83.2%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#74 / 215 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
8
Rank
#235 / 265 | 33
Facility
33
WA AVG
31
Rank
#176 / 262 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#137 / 262 |
| Brookdale Admiral Heights | AL IL | Seattle (North Admiral) | 55
Facility
55
WA AVG
79
Rank
#209 / 285 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
WA AVG
50
Rank
#43 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#147 / 215 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 29
Facility
29
WA AVG
31
Rank
#166 / 262 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#202 / 262 |
| Aegis Living Ballard | AL HOS MC RC | Seattle | 67
Facility
67
WA AVG
79
Rank
#168 / 285 | No |
98
Facility
98
WA AVG
50
Rank
#5 / 439 | - |
71.6%
Facility
71.6%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#141 / 215 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#110 / 265 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 262 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#37 / 262 |
| Protected: The Lakeshore | AL IL | Seattle (Rainier Avenue South) | 45
Facility
45
WA AVG
79
Rank
#241 / 285 | No |
49
Facility
49
WA AVG
50
Rank
#232 / 439 | - | - | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 32
Facility
32
WA AVG
31
Rank
#173 / 262 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#228 / 262 |
| Merrill Gardens at Ballard | AL IL MC | Seattle (Adams) | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
79
Rank
#226 / 285 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
WA AVG
50
Rank
#10 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 15
Facility
15
WA AVG
31
Rank
#93 / 262 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#189 / 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Providence Mount St. Vincent offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Seattle, WA. In assisted living, a resident receives help with daily tasks while maintaining an apartment, while independent living provides a private living arrangement without daily care. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide nursing support on site.
Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Providence Mount St. Vincent has 122 beds.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows families to use personal funds.
Total nurse staffing is 4h 41m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse care time allocated per resident. On site outpatient rehabilitation allows a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, and the barber and beauty salon provides grooming services within the community. Religious services are also available.
A Walk Score of 60 makes the area somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can handle some nearby errands independently.
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.
A comprehensive provider of senior living solutions and services, Kin On provides assisted living, home health and home care, adult family home services, and skilled rehabilitation and care for Asian seniors across Seattle, WA. Spend a glorious retirement surrounded by cozy and intimate residences, carefully designed to maximize comfort and safety. With a respectful and highly trained team lending extra support around the clock, seniors have more time to explore new interests and relationships.
Kin On strives to provide inclusivity and diversity for Asian older adults, providing them with a knowledgeable team for better communication and understanding. Moreover, residents have a lot of fun things to do with various activities and programs hosted for their leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes. The community is a haven for seniors to live comfortably embraced by welcoming people and serene spaces.
Situated in Seattle, WA, Skyline Nursing Center provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
The 34-bed community is smaller in scale, which can support regular familiarity between residents and staff. It is also a high-rise with one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options. Furthermore, the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can be accommodated without leaving the community. Pets are allowed so that a resident may bring animal companions.
A Walk Score of 98 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car. For a resident who no longer drives, errands can still be completed independently on foot. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. This also indicates that Medicare is used for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.
Truewood by Merrill Gardens prides themselves on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience at the community. Truewood promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any residents. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care community boasts of being an “attainable resident-and-family-centered” community where it essentially is friendly to the affordability and practicality of what the families need. As independence is promoted by every living option, Truewood boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy given by the residents. Truewood by Merrill Gardens’ seniors are ensured to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top ranked senior living communities in the Seattle area.
Truewood also caters the essential amenities and services available to residents such as the housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage an engagement among seniors.
How we rank these 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. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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.


















