Best Memory Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 302 memory care providers in 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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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Judson Park
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 82
Rank #162 / 203
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #248 / 296
1 Bed / 2 Bed
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #156 / 164
A+7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #23 / 182
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #15 / 182
Aegis Living West Seattle
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Seattle (North Admiral)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 82
Rank #83 / 203
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #58 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #76 / 164
F10
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 31
Rank #118 / 182
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #115 / 182
Brookdale Monroe
MC
AL
Monroe
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 82
Rank #88 / 203
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #87 / 296
Studio
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #91 / 164
A20
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 31
Rank #176 / 182
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #136 / 182
Brookdale Puyallup South
MC
Puyallup
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 82
Rank #129 / 203
Yes
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 51
Rank #209 / 296
Private Suite / Semi-Private Suit
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #135 / 164
A+7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #41 / 182
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #37 / 182
Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West
MC
AL
IL
Burien (Evansville)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 82
Rank #39 / 203
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 51
Rank #114 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #73 / 164
A+12
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 8
Rank #180 / 183
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #52 / 182
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #23 / 182
Brookdale Alderwood
MC
Lynnwood
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 82
Rank #140 / 203
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #82 / 296
Studio
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #144 / 164
A12
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #99 / 182
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #64 / 182
Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Seattle (North Queen Anne)
106
Facility 106
WA AVG 82
Rank #49 / 203
Yes
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 51
Rank #62 / 296
-
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #12 / 164
F11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 31
Rank #92 / 182
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #59 / 182
Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
AL
NH
Kennewick
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 82
Rank #152 / 203
Yes
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 51
Rank #245 / 296
Private Studio / Shared Studio
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #11 / 164
A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #27 / 182
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 182
Aegis Living Ravenna
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 82
Rank #98 / 203
Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 51
Rank #95 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
82.3%
Facility 82.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #61 / 164
F9
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #77 / 182
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #59 / 182
Queen Anne Manor
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (East Queen Anne)
103
Facility 103
WA AVG 82
Rank #53 / 203
Yes
94
Facility 94
WA AVG 51
Rank #15 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / Penthouse
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #97 / 164
-5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #138 / 183
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #52 / 182
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #64 / 182

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other WA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 302 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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 Brookdale Alderwood

Brookdale Alderwood is a memory care community in Lynnwood, WA, with a secured setting and supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. It may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised care in a secured setting, including a resident whose usual caregiver needs short term support through respite care.

The community has 60 beds and offers studio housing, so each resident has a single private living space. Daily activities include bingo, trivia, nature walks, and gardening, with the courtyard and garden providing outdoor areas for these activities; dementia friendly menus offer familiar, easy to manage selections, and personal dining assistance is available when needed.

A salon and spa allows residents to receive grooming services on site, and pets are allowed. Memory care starts at $5,995 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting a stay, and Medicaid is accepted for families whose savings may not cover a long term stay. A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may have some opportunities to get out independently.

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Overview of Aegis Living West Seattle

Aegis Living West Seattle 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.

Contact Aegis Living West Seattle

Overview of Brookdale Monroe

Brookdale Monroe offers assisted living and memory care in Monroe, WA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, Brookdale Monroe can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care provides short stays while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Studio units give residents a single private living space, and pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Brookdale Monroe has 82 beds.

A pool and fitness center offer places for exercise and recreation, while a salon, barber, and spa bring grooming and personal care services within the community. The community garden and landscaped grounds give residents room for gardening or time outside. Activities include trivia nights, gardening clubs, and painting workshops.

The dining program personalizes meals around residents’ preferences and dietary needs. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. The area has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still complete certain errands independently. The starting price is $7,020, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option. Brookdale Senior Living is the owner.

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Overview of Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Situated in the tranquil grasslands of Kennewick, WA, Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is an eminent senior living community offering companion living, memory care, and respite care. The community features meticulously designed and spacious residences including private and companion suites to maximize seniors’ comfort and security. With a kind and well-trained team striving to deliver top-tier care and support, seniors let go of their woes and gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

Meet people from different backgrounds and create lasting memories through engaging activities and exciting events conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences. Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a good place for seniors to spend a wondrous retirement with its vibrant and friendly environment filled with incredible amenities and peaceful spaces.

Contact Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Judson Park

23600 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Overview of Judson Park

Judson Park is a continuing care retirement community in Des Moines, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and similar daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels can matter as needs change. A resident may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. Judson Park has 52 beds, making it smaller in size and giving staff and residents the opportunity to become familiar with one another. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences, with the two bedroom option also suiting someone who wants to live with a companion.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at Judson Park. This may be a good fit for someone who wants a private residence, needs help with daily tasks, benefits from secured memory care, or requires nursing care, while also having the option to remain in the same community as needs change.

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Overview of Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West

Embark on a journey of independence, camaraderie, and fulfillment at Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West, an astonishing senior living community in King County, Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Retire in bright and airy accommodations set amidst a caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the vibrance of Downtown Seattle nearby. Residents can trade chores with a worry-free lifestyle through various assistance services, such as help with daily living activities, housekeeping, maintenance, and medication management.

Residents dealing with memory loss are provided utmost care and support by a dedicated care team, trained to develop meaningful partnerships between residents and their families and address the memory care residents’ complex needs. A variety of planned social and recreational activities help residents stay active, engaged, and stimulated. Residents also benefit from various amenities, including three delicious meals daily, 24/7 coffee & snacks, and an on-site salon & barber.

Contact Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West

Overview of Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park

Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park 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 Queen Anne 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.

Contact Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park

Overview of Queen Anne Manor

Queen Anne Manor is a retirement community located at 100 Crockett Street on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington. The mid-rise building offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care.

The 103-bed property currently operates at approximately 78 percent occupancy. Accommodations include studio, one-bedroom, and penthouse floor plans. Daily life includes structured fitness programs, recreational activities, and common social spaces. The property is pet-friendly and accepts Medicaid funding pathways for eligible care costs. Sited in East Queen Anne, the neighborhood carries a walk score of 94, allowing residents and visiting families to reach local transit, retail, and daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals can contact the Crockett Street community office directly to verify apartment availability, request current monthly service rates, or arrange an in-person tour.

Contact Queen Anne Manor

Overview of Brookdale Puyallup South

Brookdale Puyallup South is a memory care community that specializes in caring for residents impacted by the symptoms of early through late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. As a leading provider of dementia care for over 25 years, the community uses its extensive experience to help each resident thrive. Brookdale Puyallup South offers technology to improve engagement for seniors with hearing loss, and the trained dementia care team assists with daily living activities, with staff available 24/7.

The memory care program at Brookdale Puyallup South focuses on providing a personalized experience, as techniques that work for one resident may not work for another. The community tailors care to the individual and aims to provide consistent care assignments whenever possible. Residents benefit from a range of dementia-friendly activities, from outdoor pursuits like nature walks and gardening to indoor fitness classes, coffee socials, and bingo. Mealtimes are also kept routine, with home-style meals served daily and care associates trained to address dining challenges.

 

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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 Washington

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 302 memory care communities in Washington. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Washington?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Washington, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Washington?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Memory Care in Washington State at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington State. 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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90