Page 4 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. 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.
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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Keystone
AL
N Seattle
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 81
Rank #222 / 356
Yes
95
Facility 95
WA AVG 51
Rank #19 / 619
- 100.0% 9
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 31
Rank #229 / 279
5.8
Facility 5.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #214 / 279
Emerald City Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
119
Facility 119
WA AVG 81
Rank #56 / 356
Yes
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 51
Rank #224 / 619
- 91.6% 10
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #242 / 282
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 31
Rank #200 / 279
4.2
Facility 4.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #143 / 279
Merrill Gardens at The University
AL
IL
Ne Seattle (University District)
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 81
Rank #303 / 356
Yes
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 51
Rank #49 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 73.3% 5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #152 / 279
5.4
Facility 5.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #206 / 279
Skyline
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Seattle
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 81
Rank #333 / 356
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 619
1 Bed / 2 Bed 82.9% ----
Murano Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Seattle
-Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Mary Schwartz Summit
AL
IL
MC
Seattle
-No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 619
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Truewood by Merrill Gardens
AL
IL
MC
Seattle
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 81
Rank #182 / 356
Yes
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 619
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West Seattle Adult Family Home
AL
RESC
S Seattle (South Park)
-No
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 51
Rank #140 / 619
Private Rooms-----
Cristwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
AL
IL
MC
Shoreline (Hillwood)
-No
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 51
Rank #400 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Exeter House
AL
Seattle
-No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 619
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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 Mary Schwartz Summit

Nestled in the neighborhood of Seattle, WA, Mary Schwartz Summit is an exceptional senior living community, offering various residential options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Known as the only Jewish senior living community in Washington, the community provides a supportive environment that not only nurtures residents’ well-being but also embraces Jewish culture. Here, residents enjoy the comfort of having round the clock nurses and caregivers devoted to helping them uphold their dignity and independence even as their needs continue to change.

The community thoughtfully designed its environment to foster connections, staying active, and vibrant living – offering an array of interesting and enriching social, educational, and recreational activities, such as wellness programs, in-house lectures, music lessons, and more. Three gourmet meals are served daily in an elegant dining room that encourages residents to bond over meals and share meaningful conversations. With comprehensive care, friendly care professionals, and a nurturing environment, Mary Schwartz Summit makes an ideal choice for those seeking an exceptional retirement experience.

Contact Mary Schwartz Summit

Overview of Truewood by Merrill Gardens

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.

Contact Truewood by Merrill Gardens

Overview of West Seattle Adult Family Home

Spend your golden years with West Seattle Adult Family Home, a dedicated community set in the harmonious neighborhood of South West Seattle, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. With a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock, residents enjoy the utmost care they deserve. The community also features beautifully designed accommodations in a cozy and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging.

To improve the cognition of those with memory-related needs, stimulating programs and engaging activities are conducted. Delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are served for residents to have the finest dining experience. Medication management, diabetes management, and transportation to doctors’ appointments are available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those looking to create meaningful moments in their golden years, especially those with memory-related needs, with its specially designed amenities.

Contact West Seattle Adult Family Home

Overview of Cristwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Cristwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in the Hillwood neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington, just north of Seattle. The mid-rise building offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment options.

The campus includes specialized care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, alongside scheduled transit services to help residents get to medical appointments and local errands. The neighborhood has a walk score of 42, so while a few nearby spots are reachable on foot, most trips call for a car or the community’s shuttle service.

The facility is also located near Swedish Edmonds Campus for hospital access. Pets are not permitted on campus. Payment options include private pay as well as Washington state assistance programs.

Individuals and family members can contact the administrative office directly to check available apartment layouts, discuss state assistance coverage, or schedule a tour.

Contact Cristwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of Exeter House

Exeter House is located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. They offer a variety of living options, including assisted living, independent living, and nursing homes. The skilled staff at Exeter House provides specialized care services like diabetic care, high acuity care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, and staffing and ancillary services. 
The community is designed to be inclusive, with facilities like wheelchair accessible showers, bathtubs, and other amenities. Exeter House also allows cats to ensure that their residents can enjoy the company of their furry friends. The community boasts both indoor and outdoor common areas for residents to relax and socialize in. Additionally, there are activities both on and off site, such as devotional services, to keep residents engaged and active. Indeed, Exeter House is committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for all their residents.

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Overview of Langland House Senior Living

Offering several care options in one place, Langland House Senior Living serves older adults in Seattle, Washington. This assisted living community is located in the North Beach/Blue Ridge neighborhood.

Care options include assisted living, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Families have different care needs, and there are different services for those needs. The multi-level model also gives residents added support as needs change.

The neighborhood around has a walkability score of 58 out of 100. Some daily errands and activities can be taken on foot. Most other trips will still involve a short car ride. The location has amenities nearby that are often found in residential neighborhoods of Seattle, which can be convenient for residents and visiting family members.

Contact Langland House Senior Living

Overview of Carlton Park Adult Family Home

Carlton Park Adult Family Home is a dedicated community nestled in the serene neighborhood of West Armour Street, Seattle, WA, that offers assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ special needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. With fully furnished and spacious accommodations, the community also handles the housekeeping and laundry for a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Enriching activities and fun programs are also conducted for residents to remain socially engaged and active. Three healthy and delicious meals are served daily, catering to residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and escort to activities are provided for residents’ convenience and safety. The community is great for those who require assistance in living their day-to-day activities with its dedicated care and purposely built amenities.

Contact Carlton Park Adult Family Home

Overview of The Village at Broadview

Long-term residential support and skilled nursing care form the core focus at The Village at Broadview, a 60-bed Seattle facility run by the voluntary nonprofit organization Foss Home & Village. Located in the Parkwood neighborhood about nine miles outside the city center, this community features a Walk Score of 80, meaning most day-to-day errands do not require a car. Private-pay individuals account for 76% of new admissions, while Medicaid covers 14% and Medicare represents just 9%, resulting in an average resident stay of 76 days and a 62.1% occupancy rate.

Oversight logs from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) point to structural and compliance hurdles, noting 10 separate reviews since 2024 that resulted in 85 total citations. This volume runs 74% higher than the Washington state baseline and includes one critical violation alongside 83 moderate infractions tied to care quality, resident rights, pharmacy routines, and infection control.

These issues led to $28,000 in federal fines, though regulators never issued any payment denials. Daily nursing coverage averages 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident, tracking 18% below the state average. On the clinical side, high-risk events, major injuries from falls, and pressure ulcers perform well against state benchmarks, but documented depression symptoms among residents affect 32.8% of the population—doubling the state average of 16.2%.

Prospective residents searching for a nonprofit long-term care setting can look through these public health department archives to balance the facility’s localized walkability against its regulatory metrics. Since the data shows a high citation frequency and elevated depression rates alongside stable physical health markers and a low historical fine total, discussing current clinical programs with the administrative team is a sensible precaution. Scheduling an in-person walkthrough provides an opportunity to evaluate the residential wings, observe the daily care routines, and speak directly with the directors about their quality improvement plans.

Contact The Village at Broadview

Overview of Precious Gift Adult Family Home

Precious Gift Adult Family Home provides the ideal place for seniors to feel assured and well taken care of in Marysville, Washington. This home offers top-notch care made possible by state-licensed staff and a safe, secure, home-like environment. Their expertise is exhibited in the quality of care they provide for those who need diabetic, Parkinson’s, stroke, dementia, and respite care, all with the promise of not compromising the independence of their residents. With their modern and nicely designed facilities and well-maintained grounds, residents are sure to enjoy the mundane with an unquestionably comfortable and cozy living experience. The home is complete with all necessities, coupled with good people and an atmosphere that can make retirement years a meaningful and, as the name itself implies, precious experience.

Contact Precious Gift Adult Family Home

Overview of Merrill Gardens

Merrill Gardens is an assisted living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably. To enrich residents’ daily living, the community provides housekeeping, meals, and assistance with daily living activities. The community also strives to help residents maintain their independence through personalized care plans.

Memory-enhancing activities and wellness programs are available to ensure residents’ holistic well-being. Residents can also rest and interact with friends in cozy living spaces and shared areas. Located in the thriving neighborhood of Seattle, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has a variety of services and thoughtfully designed spaces, making it a good option for senior living in Washington.

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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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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.