Page 12 of Best Memory Care in Washington State

Overview of Welcome Home (oak Harbor Senior Memory Care)

Welcome Home (oak Harbor Senior Memory Care) provides assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Oak Harbor, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care supports seniors living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. Residential care provides a place to live with care available as part of the setting, and respite care offers short stays when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The community has 52 beds and offers private and shared bedrooms. A private bedroom gives one resident an individual room, while a shared bedroom allows someone to live with another resident. Welcome Home (oak Harbor Senior Memory Care) may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs memory-focused care, or for a family seeking a short respite stay.

Residents can use the well-maintained yard, colorful gardens, and walking paths for outdoor time, with a salon and transportation scheduling also available. Diet-specific menus can accommodate needs such as gluten-free, low-sodium, and diabetes-friendly meals when ordered by a resident’s physician, and rehabilitation services are available. A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or services independently.

Overview of The Lodge at Eagle Ridge

A family-oriented home committed to providing compassionate and genuine care for residents, The Lodge at Eagle Ridge strives to deliver a service that will enhance your or your loved one’s life. The independent living and assisted living community is beautifully designed to meet the needs of each unique individual. The Lodge at Eagle Ridge may be a tight-knit community, but the bond between residents and staff is tips.
The Lodge is known for its quality and compassionate service delivered over the years because it’s a resident-driven community that focuses on the wellness of its seniors. They offer various services that help with ADLs’ respite stay, transportation, housekeeping, and meals served. 

Overview of Brookdale Stanwood

Brookdale Stanwood in Stanwood, Washington, is ready and waiting for residents who are ready to leave behind the chores of housekeeping, laundry, and yard maintenance. The community offers a vibrant lifestyle with varying levels of care, from independent living to assisted living to memory care, allowing for a seamless transition as residents’ needs change. Residents can enjoy the convenience of the community’s location, with easy access to the unique local attractions of the Emerald City, and the privacy of spacious, pet-friendly apartments, with the peace of mind that comes from having staff on-site 24/7.

The independent living option allows residents to pursue their passions without worrying about household chores, with the comforts of a private residence and access to fun social activities. The assisted living program provides customized care tailored to each resident’s specific needs, helping with personal grooming and medication management. The memory care program focuses on offering attentive care with consistent assignments, specialized environments, and strengths-based programming, allowing residents to experience a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their identity.

Located at 4015 164th Street SW in Lynnwood, Washington, Quail Park of Lynnwood is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is within a few miles of Swedish Edmonds Campus Hospital, and downtown Lynnwood is a short drive away, making it convenient for visiting family and access to nearby services.

The community is licensed for 150 beds, with a current occupancy rate of 82%. Families can choose from Medicaid and private pay to cover the cost of care. Residents receive 24-hour support from an on-site care team across the assisted living, independent living, and memory care neighborhoods.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 44, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. This can be helpful for residents who enjoy occasional walks while still having transportation available for longer trips.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have focused on nurse delegation, medication administration procedures, and fire safety documentation, including sprinkler system maintenance and fire drill records. A follow-up inspection confirmed that these areas had been addressed.

Families considering Quail Park of Lynnwood should take a tour of the community to better understand its daily routines and how the care team supports residents across its three levels of care.

Hillcrest Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Yakima, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, which can suit someone living with dementia who needs that level of support.

The community has 50 beds, supporting a smaller residential setting where staff and residents may get to know one another. Both care levels are available in the same community, so a resident whose needs grow can move to another level without leaving the setting. Hillcrest Assisted Living opened in 1987.

Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide care during a limited rehabilitation stay. Staff prepare and serve meals, and residents participate in monthly menu selections, giving them a role in planning what is served.

Private rooms provide a single personal living space. The beauty and barber shop brings grooming services on site. A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently.

Staff also assist with transportation arrangements when a resident needs help organizing a ride.

Part of the Pacifica Senior Living family, The Cottages of Lynnwood is a single-story assisted living and memory care community in Lynnwood, Washington. The community has served residents for 9 years. There are 72 beds, creating a smaller setting that may appeal to families looking for a more personal environment.

Residents receive support from staff available 24 hours a day, with care based on individual service plans instead of a standard one. Housekeeping services are included. Social and recreational activities give residents regular opportunities to stay active and connected with others in the community.

The community is about 2 miles from Swedish Edmonds Campus and roughly half a mile from downtown Lynnwood, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby hospital care and local amenities. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 62, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, other errands and outings require a short drive.

The Cottages of Lynnwood accepts Medicaid, which can help eligible residents and their families manage the cost of long-term care.

Cornerstone Court sits on North Ruby Road in Spokane’s Fairwood neighborhood, an assisted living and memory care community with 40 beds, administered by RyLee Mason. The Walk Score is 51; it’s in a moderately walkable area, meaning a few errands can be handled on foot, but a car covers most ground. Thirty-eight of 40 beds are filled, a 95% occupancy rate that reflects steady demand.

The facility specializes in residents who need more than standard assisted living support. That includes people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, those with mental health diagnoses, and residents managing diabetes. Licensed staff are present around the clock. Daily services cover housekeeping, medication management, and prepared meals.

State inspections have centered on areas like medication management, fire-safety systems, and care planning and documentation, which are common operational focal points for residential care facilities of this type.

Cornerstone Court accepts Medicaid.

For families looking for a small, consistently occupied memory care and assisted living community in northern Spokane, with 24-hour staffing and a care model that accommodates cognitive, psychiatric, and chronic health needs alongside standard assisted living, Cornerstone Court covers that range in a single setting.

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

Overlooking the beautiful scenery of Tacoma, WA, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park is a luxury senior living community offering independent living, assisted living  and memory care. The community features various floor plans, including a studio and 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans designed for comfort and plenty of privacy. Residents benefit from 24-hour assistance, on-site urgent care, weekly housekeeping, and on-site maintenance, ensuring a supportive and comfortable environment.

The community aims to provide residents with a vibrant and enriching lifestyle through its wide array of amenities, including chef-prepared meals, formal and private dining rooms, a bistro, transportation, and a rooftop garden with BBQ and firepit fit for vibrant gatherings and bonding. Residents enjoy wheelchair-accessible showers, private patios or balconies, and full kitchens. Meanwhile, activities such as cooking classes, yoga, live performances, and gardening clubs ensure an active and fulfilling life for all residents.

Rockwood South Hill in Spokane, Washington, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available within one community, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Respite care and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays, including when a usual caregiver needs time away or a resident is recovering after an illness or injury.

The community has 90 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare may cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows families to pay directly.

A fitness center and wellness programs offer places for exercise and health focused activities, while outdoor spaces give residents areas to spend time outside. Multiple dining venues include casual and fine dining, with menus that change regularly and accommodate various dietary needs. Salon and spa services provide personal care on site.

The area has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, considered a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can handle those errands on foot. Dan DeBoise, RN BSN, serves as director.

Heritage Court offers assisted living and memory care in Everett, Washington. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. A resident whose needs could grow from assisted living to memory care may be able to remain at Heritage Court rather than move to another community.

With 47 beds, Heritage Court is smaller in scale, although its 96% occupancy means nearly all beds are occupied at the stated occupancy level. Every resident has a private room, and the building is all on one floor. The community opened in 2026 and is in the Glacier View neighborhood.

A Walk Score of 78 places Heritage Court in a very walkable area, where most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that means some outings can still happen independently. Daily life can include ice cream socials, arts and crafts, and excursions to local shopping areas, while an in house therapy program provides rehabilitation services on site. Heritage Court accepts Medicaid and Medicare, with Medicaid potentially important when savings may not cover a long stay.