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Compare Memory Care around Kirkland
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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| Jefferson House Memory Care Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Kirkland (Totem Lake) | 80
Facility
80
WA AVG
81
Rank
#171 / 366 | No |
69
Facility
69
WA AVG
51
Rank
#164 / 628 | Private / Shared Suite |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#28 / 285 | - | 6 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
2
Rank
#119 / 284 | 53
Facility
53
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#240 / 284 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#267 / 284 |
| Aegis Living Kirkland |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Kirkland (Totem Lake) | 41
Facility
41
WA AVG
81
Rank
#321 / 366 | No |
76
Facility
76
WA AVG
51
Rank
#107 / 628 | - |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#45 / 285 | C+ | 7 | -
Facility
-
WA AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 284 | 42
Facility
42
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#207 / 284 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#221 / 284 |
Located in Kirkland, Washington, Jefferson House is an excellent senior living community that offers memory care. Residents reside in well-appointed apartments and are treated with dignity and compassion by a professional and friendly team of licensed nurses and caregivers, available to offer support and assistance anytime of the day. Advance security systems are installed in every apartment to ensure residents are provided quick response during emergencies or whenever they need assistance.
The community curates meaningful memories and experiences with the help of its diverse calendar of activities and engaging programs, as well as an array of fun amenities. Residents can explore the beautiful features of Main Street where they’ll find a post office, an old fashioned ice cream shop, music hall, and general store, igniting wonderful memories of times gone by. Amenities like a salon, sunroom & veranda, a cabin, and club room offers a memorable space for relaxation, reminiscing, and socialization. Here, residents are encouraged to relieve their best memories from the past.
Overview of Aegis Living Kirkland
Aegis Living Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Memory Care in Kirkland, WA
What is the average cost of memory care in Kirkland, WA?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Kirkland, WA is approximately $6,893. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Kirkland, WA?
Memory care in Kirkland, WA typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Kirkland, WA?
Memory care communities in Kirkland, WA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Kirkland, WA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 2+ (Madison House, The Gardens at Juanita Bay) licensed memory care communities in Kirkland, WA.
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.
Does Washington Medicaid cover memory care?
Washington Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
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