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Page 4 of Best Memory Care in Seattle, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 32 memory care communities in Seattle, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in WA
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Avg Walk Score: 79/ 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Seattle, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Mirabella Seattle
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Seattle (South Lake Union)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 81
Rank #228 / 356
No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 618
1 Bed / 2 Bed 46.0% A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 31
Rank #206 / 279
7.2
Facility 7.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #247 / 279
Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
MC
AL
Seattle (Junction)
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 356
No
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 51
Rank #12 / 618
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
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
MC
AL
Seattle (Hawthorne Hills)
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 81
Rank #192 / 356
Yes
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 51
Rank #90 / 618
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
Ida Culver House Broadview
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (Broadview)
104
Facility 104
WA AVG 81
Rank #83 / 356
No
58
Facility 58
WA AVG 51
Rank #272 / 618
Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 82.7% -6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #94 / 279
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #71 / 279
Aegis Living Madison
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Seattle (Miller Park)
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 81
Rank #113 / 356
Yes
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 51
Rank #40 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 87.5% F13
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #242 / 282
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 31
Rank #221 / 279
3.7
Facility 3.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #122 / 279
Murano Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (Downtown Seattle)
-Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Mary Schwartz Summit
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (Downtown Seattle)
-No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 618
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Queen Anne Manor
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (East Queen Anne)
103
Facility 103
WA AVG 81
Rank #85 / 356
Yes
94
Facility 94
WA AVG 51
Rank #21 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / Penthouse 77.7% -2
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 279
9.0
Facility 9.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #263 / 279
Aegis Living West Seattle
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Seattle (North Admiral)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 81
Rank #152 / 356
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #107 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 81.0% F10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 31
Rank #198 / 279
4.1
Facility 4.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #138 / 279
Kline Galland Home
MC
AL
HC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Seattle (Seward Park)
205
Facility 205
WA AVG 81
Rank #4 / 356
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #378 / 618
1 Bed / 2 Bed 96.1% -----
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill
MC
AL
IL
RC
Seattle (Downtown Seattle)
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 81
Rank #182 / 356
Yes
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 618
Private Apartment / Semi-Private Apartment / Studio / 1 Bed 45.3% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 279
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #128 / 279
Merrill Gardens at Ballard
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (Adams)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 81
Rank #284 / 356
Yes
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 51
Rank #12 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--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
Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Seattle (North Queen Anne)
106
Facility 106
WA AVG 81
Rank #81 / 356
Yes
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 51
Rank #119 / 618
- 94.3% F10
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #251 / 282
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 31
Rank #249 / 279
6.4
Facility 6.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #232 / 279
Cogir of Northgate Memory Care
MC
Seattle (Victory Heights)
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 81
Rank #292 / 356
Yes
74
Facility 74
WA AVG 51
Rank #124 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed 77.6% -5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #128 / 279
4.6
Facility 4.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #161 / 279
Bayview Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (Uptown)
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 81
Rank #282 / 356
Yes
92
Facility 92
WA AVG 51
Rank #33 / 618
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 72.5% -7
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #66 / 279
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #38 / 279
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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.

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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 Memory Care in Seattle, WA

What is the average cost of memory care in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Seattle, WA is approximately $10,830. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Seattle, WA?

Memory care in Seattle, WA typically ranges from $7,000–$12,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Seattle, WA?

Memory care communities in Seattle, WA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 32 memory care communities in Seattle, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.