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Page 24 of Best Memory Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 300 memory care communities in Washington State using WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in WA
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Jul 2026
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300 homes
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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

Compare Memory Care around Washington

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

Judson Park
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 81
Rank #280 / 357
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed 73.1% A+6
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 277
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 277
Timber Ridge
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Issaquah (Talus)
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 81
Rank #343 / 357
No
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
- 88.5% A+4
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #101 / 277
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #153 / 277
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 81
Rank #293 / 357
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #431 / 626
Suite--4
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 31
Rank #165 / 277
7.8
Facility 7.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #252 / 277
Covenant Living at the Shores
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Mercer Island (Fortuna)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 81
Rank #285 / 357
No
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #538 / 626
1 Bed 76.0% -4
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #150 / 277
6.8
Facility 6.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #237 / 277
Brookdale Puyallup South
MC
Puyallup (176Th Street East)
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 81
Rank #223 / 357
Yes
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 51
Rank #425 / 626
Private Suite / Semi-Private Suit 65.6% A+6
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #33 / 277
1.2
Facility 1.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #20 / 277
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
MC
AL
IL
Tacoma (West End)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 81
Rank #216 / 357
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 51
Rank #79 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--3--
The Springs at The Waterfront
MC
AL
IL
Vancouver (Esther Short)
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 81
Rank #210 / 357
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 51
Rank #176 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 36.8% -1
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 277
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 277
Peters Creek Retirement & Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Redmond (Grass Lawn)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 81
Rank #238 / 357
Yes
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 51
Rank #467 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed 76.7% -1
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 277
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 277
The Watermark at Bellevue
MC
AL
IL
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 81
Rank #19 / 357
No
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 51
Rank #41 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed 38.6% -4
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 277
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 277
Fieldstone Memory Care Olympia
MC
AL
IL
RC
Olympia
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 81
Rank #233 / 357
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed 75.8% -3
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 277
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 277
Spokane Veterans Home
MC
HOS
NH
Spokane (East Central)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 81
Rank #91 / 357
No
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 51
Rank #97 / 626
- 97.2% ----
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #143 / 357
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #189 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 98.8% -2
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 277
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 277
The Cottages of Snohomish
MC
AL
RC
Snohomish (Northwest Snohomish)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 81
Rank #154 / 357
No
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 51
Rank #411 / 626
- 60.7% C+5
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #42 / 277
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 277
Fieldstone Cooper Point
MC
AL
IL
Olympia
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 81
Rank #46 / 357
Yes
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 51
Rank #545 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--2
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 277
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #58 / 277
Wesley Bradley Park
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Se Puyallup (39Th Avenue Southeast)
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 81
Rank #345 / 357
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 51
Rank #368 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 73.9% -1
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 277
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #83 / 277
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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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Overview of Senior Helpers Spokane and North Idaho

Located in Spokane, WA, Senior Helpers is a remarkable home care provider offering in-home care services and help in various living settings, including assisted living communities, to seniors in the area. They specialize in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Parkinson’s Care, Companion Care, and Personal Care, catering to seniors with diverse needs. Whether seniors need companionship or specialized care for long-term illnesses, Senior Helpers’ committed team ensures they get the help they need to maintain their independence and well-being.

Senior Helpers aims to support aging in place by offering various services customized to meet seniors’ specific needs, including end-of-life support, surgery help, transitional care, and respite care. Additionally, they guarantee elders and their families have access to 24/7 virtual care support, ensuring seniors and their families have access to assistance whenever needed, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for seniors to thrive in the comfort of their own homes.

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Overview of Faithful Passion Care Adult Family Home

Ideally located in the thriving neighborhood of Everett, WA, Faithful Passion Care is a dedicated community that offers a wide range of care, including memory care, specialized care, and assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ welfare, a kind and highly skilled team provides the highest quality of care according to their needs and preferences 24/7. Specially designed and cozy accommodations are available in a warm and nurturing environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Here, residents celebrate their milestones and create meaningful moments with a jam-packed calendar of fun events and stimulating programs. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community also provides alternative therapies, including music, gardening, and pet therapy, to enhance residents’ living experiences. With its welcoming spaces and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Harbor View Adult Family Home

Peacefully nestled near lush natural spaces in Tacoma, WA, Harbor View Adult Family Home is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. A compassionate and highly skilled team provides the highest quality of care to meet residents’ personal needs. With purposely designed and spacious accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Providence Senior Home

Ideally set harmonious neighborhood of Spokane, WA, Providence Senior Home LLC is a blissful haven that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety.

To improve residents’ cognition, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with three delightful and healthy dining options served daily. Palliative and hospice care are also provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. With its dedicated services and nurturing environment, residents enjoy the best of their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Golden Years Senior Care

Age with dignity at Golden Years Senior Care, a distinct community in Everett, WA, specializing in memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a kind and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to their needs 24/7. With safety features and personal assistance, residents can ease their worries.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. The community also assists with feeding, mobility, and transfer for residents’ convenience. Medication management, incontinence care, and home doctor visits are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Residents will surely thrive in retirement amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Avamere at Pacific Ridge

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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Overview of Emerald City Senior Living

Emerald City Senior Living is an energetic community that ensures you are receiving the best quality of life in terms of assistance and independence. Offering assisted living with memory care emerges a vibrant social environment where residents can build new connections and make meaningful relationships with staff and other residents. Emerald City is a sophisticated warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes residents feel like family in their newfound home.
Emerald City ensures a comfortable and home-like environment that is built with resort-style hospitality: a clean-look private dining room, restaurant-style dining, club room, fitness center, library, and media room– few of the features that encourage social and recreational engagement. Safety is also their top priority as well; boasting their security equipment that helps with health measurements in elevating the approach to limit illness exposure. Their helpful services that promote a convenient and easy living include nurse supervision, transportation, maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services, pharmacy partner, social events, and 24-hour on-site wellness staff.

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Overview of Hampton Special Care – Tumwater

Hampton Special Care Tumwater is a dedicated memory care community in Tumwater, Washington, specializing in care for those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. This 56-bed community has staff specifically trained in memory-related conditions. With an average daily population of 46 residents and an occupancy rate of 82%, the community reflects stable demand in the South Sound region.

With 15 inspections conducted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the most recent review on June 5, 2025, found no deficiencies, indicating that previously identified issues have been addressed. In line with this, earlier inspections cited concerns related to infection control practices, fire safety compliance, staff handling of residents during wheelchair mobility, and lapses in investigating abuse allegations. Hence, a civil fine of $300 was issued for repeated infection control violations. However, a more recent follow-up confirmed that the community is now meeting all licensing requirements, suggesting positive improvements. Families who value regulatory compliance are encouraged to take into account the significant improvement of the community’s current compliance standing.

Along with specialized memory care programming as its core service, the community provides medication management. Since the community is licensed through December 2025, families are encouraged to confirm its current licensing status. As a smaller and more specialized setting, it provides a more focused and supportive environment for residents whose primary need is dementia care rather than a wide range of lifestyle amenities.

Hampton Special Care – Tumwater is well-suited for older adults in the Tumwater and Olympia, Washington area who are living with moderate to advanced Alzheimer’s or dementia. Its specialized focus, combined with an improvement on its most recent inspection, makes it an appealing option for those exploring placements in a memory care specialized setting.

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Overview of Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center

Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center, operated by Caldera Care, is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions, offering a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing health care environment. The center, which has served Mason and the surrounding communities for over 25 years, is minutes away from historic downtown Shelton and conveniently located close to Mason General Hospital. Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center is Medicare and Medicaid certified, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of care.

The 135-bed center offers a range of services, including physical therapy, speech therapy, nutritional support, occupational therapy, and wellness-focused activities. These services are designed to help residents regain their strength, mobility, and independence after an illness, injury, or surgery, while also providing ongoing care for those with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center’s experienced staff deliver quality care while giving residents a serene, safe, and comfortable place to enjoy healing and rest.

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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.