Avamere at Pacific Ridge is focused on promoting an active lifestyle for their skilled nursing and rehabilitation residents. The award-winning senior care promotes an environment where residents are able to celebrate their individuality and independence. Avamere at Pacific Ridge has welcomed seniors and families to their beautiful community that has been thoughtfully designed to have a wonderful time during their golden years.
The lifestyle at Avamere is enriching and engaging with daily activities for seniors to take part in as a way to stimulate their holistic development. Personalized care is delivered with compassion, regular wellness checks, and safety and security in every room; as well as having a 24-hour healthcare professional on-site, a nurse call system, and an on-site therapist– all designed to enhance the lives of residents.
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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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Sunshine Health and Rehabilitation | MC AL HC NH SNF | Spokane Valley (Dishman) | 37
Facility
37
WA AVG
82
Rank
#190 / 203 | No |
28
Facility
28
WA AVG
51
Rank
#233 / 296 | - |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
WA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#33 / 164 | - | - | - | - |
| Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation | MC NH SNF | Olympia | 113
Facility
113
WA AVG
82
Rank
#35 / 203 | No |
38
Facility
38
WA AVG
51
Rank
#204 / 296 | - |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
WA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#118 / 164 | - | - | - | - |
| Avamere at Pacific Ridge | MC NH SNF | Tacoma (Eastside) | 102
Facility
102
WA AVG
82
Rank
#54 / 203 | No |
56
Facility
56
WA AVG
51
Rank
#128 / 296 | - |
64.1%
Facility
64.1%
WA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#140 / 164 | - | - | - | - |
| Cascade Village at Smokey Point | MC AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Marysville (North Lakewood) | 62
Facility
62
WA AVG
82
Rank
#136 / 203 | No |
62
Facility
62
WA AVG
51
Rank
#102 / 296 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise of Issaquah | MC AL | Issaquah | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
82
Rank
#56 / 203 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
WA AVG
51
Rank
#204 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Gallery at Spokane Assisted & Senior Living | MC AL IL | Spokane (Moran Prairie) | 150
Facility
150
WA AVG
82
Rank
#8 / 203 | No |
64
Facility
64
WA AVG
51
Rank
#87 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Columbia Landing of Spokane | MC RC | Spokane (Moran Prairie) | 150
Facility
150
WA AVG
82
Rank
#8 / 203 | No |
35
Facility
35
WA AVG
51
Rank
#217 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living | MC AL IL | Redmond (Overlake) | 150
Facility
150
WA AVG
82
Rank
#8 / 203 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
WA AVG
51
Rank
#192 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sherwood Assisted Living | MC ADC AL RC | Sequim | 107
Facility
107
WA AVG
82
Rank
#47 / 203 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
WA AVG
51
Rank
#69 / 296 | - |
60.7%
Facility
60.7%
WA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#142 / 164 | 21 | 6
Facility
6
WA AVG
8
Rank
#169 / 183 | 71
Facility
71
WA AVG
31
Rank
#170 / 182 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#125 / 182 |
| Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community | MC AL | Bremerton | 76
Facility
76
WA AVG
82
Rank
#100 / 203 | Yes | - | - |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
WA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#99 / 164 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#108 / 183 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#23 / 182 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#23 / 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
Settled in the neighborhood of Olympia, WA, Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation is a dependable senior care provider, offering comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The community collaborates closely with residents, their families, and healthcare providers to create a comprehensive and effective care and treatment plan that best aligns with residents’ individual needs and care goals. Featuring 135 beds and beautiful spacious rooms, the community warrants a comfortable living and recovery environment that fosters comfort and quick healing process.
Committed to creating an environment that fosters both healing and enrichment, the community also offers a diverse activity programs, nutritionally balanced meals, and other amenities that make residents’ living experience more enjoyable. With no cleaning and laundry chores to worry about, residents are free to focus their mind and time on their recovery and more meaningful things. Here, residents are provided with an excellent care team, convenient services, and a therapeutic environment for an ideal place to regain their strength and get back on their feet quickly.
Columbia Landing of Spokane provides memory care and respite care in Spokane, Washington. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting, or for a family seeking short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.
The community is in the Moran Prairie neighborhood and has 150 beds. Studio and one bedroom residences are available: a studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom layout separates the bedroom from the living area. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine outings. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family whose savings may not cover a long stay a payment option to consider.
Sunrise of Issaquah is a serene community that boasts beautiful views, gracious amenities, fine cuisine, and plenty of chances to engage with your interests. Residents enjoy the best nature has to offer, with the community nestled among trees and surrounded by wildlife preserves and state parks. The community provides highly personalized assisted living and memory care services, delivered by an experienced team that caters to each resident’s needs.
Sunrise of Issaquah is designed for comfort, safety, and socializing with friends and family. The community offers a wide array of amenities, including a wellness room and spa, delicious dining options, and a vibrant social life. The full calendar of activities features programming designed to enrich residents’ minds, bodies, and spirits, including excursions to shops, restaurants, and entertainment in Seattle. Nearby natural attractions include the Lake Sammamish Center, Grand Ridge Plaza, Regal Cinemas, and the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre (Village Theatre). The community’s ideal location on Issaquah-Fall City Road provides quick access to I-90 for easy explorations of King County.
Owned by Carol Dikes, Sunshine Health and Rehabilitation is a single-story nursing home in the Dishman neighborhood of Spokane Valley, Washington. It offers a full range of care: nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and home care, giving families multiple paths for support as needs change over time. The 37-bed facility is nearly full, with 90.7 percent occupancy. The average stay duration is 25 days, pointing to a community built around short-term recovery instead of long-term residence. The surrounding area scores 28 for walkability, so most errands and outings demand a car.
Central to daily life here is rehabilitation. A physical therapist is on staff, a physician is available on-site, and nursing staff work 24/7. Total nursing care is about 4 hours 54 minutes per resident day, with registered nurses contributing roughly 1 hour 31 minutes and nurse aides covering about 2 hours 47 minutes of that time. Care transcends short-term rehab. Behavioral health services exist through a mental health service worker on staff, memory care and assisted living support occupants with longer-term needs, and dental services are provided on-site. Individualized care plans guide daily support, including three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, and a regular activity program. Medicare and private pay are accepted to give families two established routes to afford care.
Families assessing a short-term rehab stay may want to interrogate how the clinical team coordinates between physical therapy, nursing, and physician care to bolster a smooth return home.
Cascade Village at Smokey Point is a retirement community in Marysville, Washington, that offers convenient access to a continuum of care for those 62+. As part of the Josephine Community, it has 63 one and two-bedroom homes and two-bedroom villas in a relatively walkable neighborhood. Rehabilitation, nursing services, and respite care, supplemented by 24-hour staffing, are also offered to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Gourmet dining and housekeeping services are also provided to support residents’ daily living.
Creative activities, fitness classes, and social programs promote social interactions and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, community kitchen, and an indoor pool, are also available on-site. Its location in Marysville earned a Walk Score of 62, making it relatively walkable and allowing residents to access nearby amenities and services on foot. Cascade Village at Smokey Point also features an emergency alert system and a gated campus for residents’ safety.
Set in the beautiful Southeast Talton Avenue, Vancouver, WA, is the extraordinary senior living community of The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community providing assisted living and memory care. The community utilizes a research-based Humanitude technique to provide the highest standard of care and assistance. A team of kind and highly trained professionals works closely with the residents to devise a care plan that best matches their special needs and aspirations.
Live life to the fullest with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that focus on residents’ interests and strengths. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.
Truewood by Merrill Gardens prides themselves on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience at the community. Truewood promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any residents. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care community boasts of being an “attainable resident-and-family-centered” community where it essentially is friendly to the affordability and practicality of what the families need. As independence is promoted by every living option, Truewood boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy given by the residents. Truewood by Merrill Gardens’ seniors are ensured to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top ranked senior living communities in the Seattle area.
Truewood also caters the essential amenities and services available to residents such as the housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage an engagement among seniors.
Experience a blissful retirement with The Promised Land Senior Care Homes, a pair of astounding senior living communities nestled Bothell & Kenmore, WA, that offer assisted living, memory care, medication monitoring, and health promotion. With its snug and intimate accommodations of up to six residents, the communities ensures unparalleled comfort and convenience. Enjoy independence with a kind and compassionate team caring for your needs and aspirations. As second-generation senior living operators, Emily and Andrew Fitzgerald oversee caregiving at both locations, ensuring top-notch and personalized care is given to each individual.
Providing top-tier care since 1997, the community strives to provide seniors with a place of solace. Explore new interests and rediscover past hobbies with fun activities and enjoyable social events. With its cozy abode surrounded by serene landscapes and ethereal gardens, The Promised Land Senior Care Homes are a great place to spend your golden years without worries.
The team at The Promised Land Senior Care Homes can be reached at (425) 420-5656.
Located in the scenic Renton, Washington area, The Weatherly Inn’s Renton Community genuinely offers an exceptional living experience worth exploring, with a special focus on memory care and assisted living for seniors. Residents can select from spacious floor plans, such as studios, one-bedroom, or one-bedroom plus units, tailored to their preferences. This upscale community also radiates warmth and is thoughtfully designed to ensure not only security and comfort but also a posh environment for the ideal golden years.
Personalized care is a top priority at Weatherly Inn. Licensed nurses are on hand 24/7 to offer the necessary support. Engaging outings, informative classes, lively parties, and festive holiday celebrations are also available, fostering a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for residents. Other services encompass diabetes management, housekeeping, dining services, social engagement opportunities, transportation for appointments, and assistance with dressing and grooming.
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. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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
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
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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.













