Page 21 of Best Memory Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 300 memory care communities 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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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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Hillcrest Assisted Living
MC
AL
Yakima
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 81
Rank #284 / 356
No
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 51
Rank #239 / 619
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Murano Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Seattle
-Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Mary Schwartz Summit
MC
AL
IL
Seattle
-No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 619
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Solista Everett by Cogir
MC
AL
IL
Everett (Port Gardner)
-Yes
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 51
Rank #90 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brooks Blessings Adult Family Home
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Sw Olympia (South Westside)
6 ResidentsNo
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 51
Rank #454 / 619
Private / Shared RoomsA+
Love In Home Senior Care
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Spokane (Garland District)
-No
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 51
Rank #132 / 619
-A+
Gloria’s House Adult Family Home
MC
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
-No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #64 / 619
Private Room-
Magnolia Senior Loving Care, LLC
MC
AL
RESC
Sw Burien (Seahurst)
-No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #64 / 619
Private Rooms-
Prestige Care, Inc. & Prestige Senior Living, LLC.
MC
AL
IL
Vancouver
-No
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 51
Rank #239 / 619
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Creekside Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Vancouver (Bagley Downs)
-Yes
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 51
Rank #389 / 619
2 Bed / 3 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 300 on this page.

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Overview of Brooks Blessings Adult Family Home

Brooks Blessings Adult Family Homes is a distinguished community with two convenient locations in the thriving neighborhoods of Lacey and Olympia, WA, that offers assisted living. Both the Olympia and Lacey locations can accommodate up to six residents each. With a compassionate and highly qualified team available around the clock, residents enjoy the highest quality of care according to their needs.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs, highlighting their interests and strengths. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its two purposely designed locations, residents can keep their peace of mind and find the campus that best matches their needs and preferences.

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Overview of Love in Home Senior Care

Love in Home Senior Care is an exceptional home care provider located in Spokane, WA, offering respite care, 24-hour in-home care, home care assistance, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, and supplemental in-home care for hospice care services. Their home care aides (HCAs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs/NACs) are meticulously chosen based on their experience, empathy, and compassion, guaranteeing top-notch care for patients of all ages, including those recuperating from illness or surgery. Love in Home Senior Care understands the importance of preserving dignity and quality of life, providing comprehensive care options tailored to individual needs.

Driven by the mission to empower seniors to live fulfilling lives in the comfort of their own homes, Love in Home Senior Care offers affordable elder care companionship alongside hands-on personal care services. Love in Home Senior Care focuses on expertise and compassion to be a reliable substitute for assisted living, ensuring seniors receive the attention and assistance they require while remaining in the familiar surroundings of home.

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Overview of Gloria’s House Adult Family Home

Gloria’s House Adult Family Home is an assisted living community in Tacoma, WA, that offers personal care and memory care. Featuring six private bedrooms in a boutique-style setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Daily housekeeping, three well-balanced meals, and a 24-hour care team are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community provides top-tier care tailored to their needs and preferences.

Gardening, social gatherings, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to learn and have fun. With accessible rooms, a spacious courtyard, and serene outdoors, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Set in the quiet residential area of Tacoma, near bus stops, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in Washington, providing high standards of care for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Magnolia Senior Loving Care

Experience a better quality of life with Magnolia Senior Loving Care, a blissful retreat in Burien, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly skilled team provides top-notch care for their unique needs and preferences around the clock. Founded by a registered nurse, the community prioritizes residents’ comfort and safety.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to make the most of their golden years, with its inviting spaces and genuine care.

Contact Magnolia Senior Loving Care, LLC

Overview of Prestige Care, Inc. & Prestige Senior Living

Providing housing options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services, Prestige Senior Living boasts extensive amenities and services that ensure an easy and comfortable living experience. They practice a resident-focused environment that proudly knows how to deliver and maintain a holistic approach to senior care. As its name suggests, The Prestige senior lifestyle services are available to support the respect and kindness an individual deserves for the best aging experience.

The Prestige Lifestyle aims for a comfortable and secure lifestyle — specialized programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation. They provide their exclusive Celebrations, focused on empowering its residents’ holistic wellness; and Expressions, a specialized memory care program designed to have residents embrace a new journey.

Contact Prestige Care, Inc. & Prestige Senior Living, LLC.

Overview of Creekside Village

At 3100 Falk Rd in the Bagley Downs neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington, Creekside Village markets itself as an independent living community with optional assisted living and memory care options. The two-story building houses one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes with assigned parking. Pets are permitted.

The facility maintains 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on-site, complemented by a 24-hour emergency call system and on-site healthcare provider availability. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy designed to support resident mobility and functional independence. The wellness program centers on recreational and fitness amenities: a 24-hour fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment, an indoor swimming pool, and spa facilities.

Additional community spaces encompass a library, salon and beauty shop, dining room and restaurant, courtyard and patio areas, and coordinated transportation services. Religious programming is offered.

The neighborhood scores 43 on walkability assessments, meaning some nearby services are accessible on foot but most errands require vehicles. Vancouver’s city center is 27.3 miles away; Fresenius Medical Care is 2.7 miles distant. The facility ranks 387 of 628 Washington senior residences on walkability indices.

Creekside Village does not hold current CMS certification for Medicare or Medicaid.

A geographic inconsistency appears in the facility’s promotional materials: the overview text references “Eugene, Oregon,” while the actual address is 3100 Falk Rd, Vancouver, Washington.

Creekside Village accommodates independent living residents in Vancouver seeking recreational programming, on-site therapy services, and wellness amenities, operating outside the Medicare/Medicaid certification framework as a private-pay community.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill Gardens

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.

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Cristwood

19301 King’s Garden Dr N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Overview of Cristwood

A steadfast community providing luxury senior living, Cristwood prides itself on being among the few forward-thinking communities in Shoreline that practices a multi-generational lifestyle. Its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships between the elders and the youth. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize retirement by enhancing the lifestyles of each individual. The Christian Life Plan Community ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents.
Located just north of Seattle, the Cristwood lifestyle is built on the vibrant surroundings it embraces itself in; the retirement home is nestled near the cultural hub of one of Washington’s soulful cities. Comfort and convenience extend to its campus accommodations, such as fitness programs, recreational activities, specialized memory care activities, delicious dining, respite stays, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services.

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Overview of Serene Living

Serving adults aged 55 and older, Serene Living is a memory care and home care community in Federal Way, Washington, supporting residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The community is a small, single-story residential setting with one-bedroom accommodations. This layout can make it easier for residents to find their way around and feel at home. The community is about 1.5 miles from St. Francis Hospital, providing residents with convenient access to medical care.

Care at Serene Living includes physical therapy, podiatry, and visits from healthcare providers. There are additional therapeutic supports for each resident’s needs. Safety features include grab bars, emergency call systems, and motion-sensor alerts on exit doors. These features are especially important for residents who may wander or need extra support with mobility.

Daily life includes arts and crafts, gardening, dog therapy, and social gatherings. These activities can give residents regular opportunities to stay active and connect with others. The community is also pet-friendly, so residents can keep their companion animals. This can provide comfort and help preserve familiar routines during the move to a new home.

Federal Way has a Walk Score of 64, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require a short drive. The community is about 3.4 miles from downtown Federal Way. Residents are close to local services as they stay in a quieter residential setting.

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Overview of Amani Place Afh I

Enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle with Amani Place Afh I, an excellent senior living community, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Spokane Valley, WA. The community offers its residents an array of care options, including assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice care, to ensure they receive the care they need even as their needs change. Dedicated to helping its residents age in place comfortably, the community designed their accommodations to cater to residents’ unique safety and care needs, giving them unmatched comfort and convenience.

Residents here thrive from having various assistance for their every need, including daily living support, medication management, and more. A dependable care team is always available to provide immediate attention during emergencies or whenever residents need them, giving them peace of mind. Here, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable retirement life with access to all the services they may need even as they near their end of life.

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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 300 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.