Page 14 of 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.
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.
Rose Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Spokane Valley
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 82
Rank #164 / 203
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #211 / 296
-
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #154 / 164
3
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #27 / 182
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #64 / 182
Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
AL
NH
Spokane Valley
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 82
Rank #122 / 203
Yes
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 51
Rank #186 / 296
Private / Companion Suite
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #120 / 164
14
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #138 / 183
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 31
Rank #139 / 182
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 182
The Bellingham at Orchard A Memory Care Residence
MC
Bellingham (Cornwall Park)
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 82
Rank #100 / 203
Yes
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 51
Rank #157 / 296
Private / Companion Suite
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #120 / 164
24
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #176 / 183
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 31
Rank #172 / 182
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 182
Highland Court Memory Care
MC
RC
Port Angeles
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 82
Rank #186 / 203
No
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 51
Rank #268 / 296
-
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #69 / 164
5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 182
0.6
Facility 0.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 182
Hampton Special Care – Tumwater
MC
Sw Tumwater
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 82
Rank #152 / 203
No
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 51
Rank #118 / 296
-
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #29 / 164
19
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 8
Rank #175 / 183
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 31
Rank #115 / 182
1.6
Facility 1.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #50 / 182
Guardian Angel Homes Liberty Lake
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RC
Liberty Lake
104
Facility 104
WA AVG 82
Rank #51 / 203
No
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 51
Rank #199 / 296
-
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #81 / 164
9
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #153 / 183
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #99 / 182
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #96 / 182
Cascades of Chesterley
MC
AL
IL
RC
Yakima (Fruitvale)
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 82
Rank #66 / 203
Yes
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 51
Rank #154 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #150 / 164
2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
25
Facility 25
WA AVG 31
Rank #104 / 182
12.5
Facility 12.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #182 / 182
Aegis Living Redmond
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Redmond
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 82
Rank #186 / 203
Yes
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 51
Rank #54 / 296
-
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #21 / 164
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #68 / 182
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #131 / 182
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 203
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #211 / 296
Suite-6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 31
Rank #9 / 182
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 182
Ciel of Tri-Cities
MC
AL
IL
RC
Kennewick
105
Facility 105
WA AVG 82
Rank #50 / 203
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 51
Rank #174 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed
54.3%
Facility 54.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #153 / 164
11
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #138 / 183
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 31
Rank #124 / 182
3.1
Facility 3.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #114 / 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 Highland Court Memory Care

Highland Court Memory Care provides memory care and respite care in Port Angeles, WA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 43 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another payment option when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay. Dining services include dietary modifications and birthday meal options, so meals can be adjusted for dietary needs and birthdays can be marked with a designated meal. Highland Court Memory Care may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised memory care or for a family seeking a short-term stay during a caregiver’s absence.

Contact Highland Court Memory Care

Overview of Hampton Special Care – Tumwater

Hampton Special Care in Tumwater, Washington, provides memory care in a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs that level of oversight. It has 56 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Contact Hampton Special Care – Tumwater

Overview of Guardian Angel Homes Liberty Lake

One hundred four beds hold 76 residents at Guardian Angel Homes Liberty Lake in Liberty Lake, Washington, and five kinds of care are offered there. Independent living is private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living here means help with bathing, dressing, and taking medicine. Memory care is a safe area with staff watching over residents who might wander.

Hospice care is offered for people at the end of life. Respite care is arranged for short stays when the main caregiver is away, whether for travel or rest. A resident whose situation changes has somewhere to go without leaving.

Rehabilitation services are included so that strength can be regained after sickness or injury.

The area is given a walk score of 41, which is called somewhat walkable. Most errands are still done by car or ride, especially for residents who no longer drive. A few places may be reached on foot.

Contact Guardian Angel Homes Liberty Lake

Overview of Cascades of Chesterley

A 40-minute drive from Ellensburg, Cascades of Chesterley is one of the best assisted living facilities in the area. Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care, this facility offers services for seniors with different capabilities and conditions. As for their accommodations for assisted living services, they offer both studio and one-bedroom apartments, giving the seniors the choice of a more private quarters or something more spacious.

Many of the residents at this facility enjoy their time here due to the freedom they receive. From being able to spend time in their social spaces as they make new friends to taking trips to nearby areas and attractions, seniors are able to plan their own day and do it at their own pace. In addition to these options, there are also various activities like bird watching, fitness classes, game nights, and more that the residents can join if they are seeking engagement. This facility offers a lot of flexibility and independence for their residents while also offering support for the daily tasks.

Contact Cascades of Chesterley

Aegis Living Redmond

7480 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy Ne, Redmond, WA 98052
Overview of Aegis Living Redmond

Aegis Living Redmond 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 Redmond 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, who are 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.

Starting Price $3,952/Month

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Overview of Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, WA, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing or nursing home care provides licensed nursing on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 49 beds, Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one-bedroom suites, giving a resident a single private living space. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation provides temporary therapy after an illness or hospital stay. Fitness and wellness programming gives residents an organized way to exercise, and rehabilitation services support therapeutic care.

Chef-prepared meals are coordinated with an on-staff nutritionist, bringing nutritional planning into daily dining. Pets are allowed, and the pet-friendly living program supports residents who want to keep a pet with them. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Chris Lucero is the director.

Contact Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Ciel of Tri-Cities

7255 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336
Overview of Ciel of Tri-Cities

Be inspired to live an enriched life at Ciel of Tri-Cities, a trusted senior living community in Kennewick, WA, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Here, residents are offered well-built accommodations, ranging from charming studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments surrounded by Kennewick’s stunning, natural surroundings. With a 24/7 available licensed care team, each resident is guaranteed to receive the care they need when they need it.

Ciel of Tri-Cities takes the hassle out of homeownership, such as yard work and housekeeping to give residents more free time to explore the community and enjoy the amenities and diverse calendar of activities and events. Amenities include spacious game room, art studio and craft room, reading nooks and vibrant yoga and fitness studio for active residents. Residents also enjoy beautiful surroundings and gourmet dining, all while receiving individualized, around-the-clock care.

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Overview of Cogir of Vancouver

Cogir of Vancouver offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Vancouver, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With several care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 90 beds, with studios, cottages, and one bedroom residences. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and rehabilitation services and short term rehab support temporary recovery needs. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when a resident qualifies and personal savings may not cover the full stay.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. A salon and barbershop, wellness programs, fitness classes, restaurant style dining, a courtyard, and walking paths provide options for personal care, exercise, meals, and time outdoors. Scheduled transportation is available for rides arranged through the community, and Debbie Woolery is the director. The area has a Walk Score of 44 and is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

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Overview of Peters Creek Retirement & Assisted Living

Peters Creek Retirement & Assisted Living residential living is delivered with integrity and respect for its seniors. It is a community with unparalleled care for independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The resident-focused community has a list of endless possibilities that await you in the senior living community; residents are ensured to maintain a sense of individuality that leads to a life of fulfillment. Enjoy first-class hospitality and a unique level of care at the retirement center.

Peters Creek accommodations include a team of professional care staff available 24/7 to deliver assisted living and memory care services. These include ADLs, medication management and supervision, personalized care, stimulating memory care activities, delicious dining experience, and enriching programs.

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Overview of Brookdale Silver Lake

Brookdale Silver Lake is an exclusive senior living community located in the coastal town of Everett, Washington, near scenic Silver Lake and a short drive from Puget Sound. The community offers specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a convenient location, with landscaped grounds featuring an enclosed courtyard, walking paths, and pergola-shaped gardens, as well as raised garden beds where residents can tend to their favorite plants and flowers. The staff is available 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

Brookdale Silver Lake’s memory care program helps residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their individuality. The community provides consistent care partners whenever possible to encourage familiarity and relationship-rich care, whether through the Clare Bridge program for mid to late stages of dementia or the Solace program for the advanced stages. Residents are given a wide range of engaging indoor and outdoor activities, from creative pursuits and hobby exploration to fitness classes and social gatherings, all designed to help them live their best lives. Mealtimes are also tailored to the memory care community, with routine schedules, customized place settings, and hand-held options as needed.

Starting Price $12,640/Month

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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