Page 24 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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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 Cristwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Cristwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in the Hillwood neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington, just north of Seattle. The mid-rise building offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment options.

The campus includes specialized care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, alongside scheduled transit services to help residents get to medical appointments and local errands. The neighborhood has a walk score of 42, so while a few nearby spots are reachable on foot, most trips call for a car or the community’s shuttle service.

The facility is also located near Swedish Edmonds Campus for hospital access. Pets are not permitted on campus. Payment options include private pay as well as Washington state assistance programs.

Individuals and family members can contact the administrative office directly to check available apartment layouts, discuss state assistance coverage, or schedule a tour.

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Newcastle Adult Family home

6583 125Th Ave Se, Bellevue, WA 98006
Overview of Newcastle Adult Family Home

Live a blissful retirement with New Castle Adult Family Home, a trusted community in Bellevue, WA,  that offers assisted living. Residents here receive the highest quality of care according to their unique needs from a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. The community also promotes a welcoming and vibrant environment for residents to feel at ease.

To encourage residents to live actively and happily, a variety of fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes satisfy residents’ dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals, ensuring the finest retirement experience. The community is great for those seeking extra hands to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Heaven’s Hands Adult Family Home

Heaven’s Hands Adult Family Home, located in Spokane Valley, WA, is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for individuals with a range of needs, including those with Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery, dementia, and other memory care needs. Our highly trained team provides 24/7 care, ensuring that each resident receives the support they require in a comfortable, homelike environment. We offer assistance with daily living activities including: medication management, incontinence care, dressing, bathing, transfer assistance, a fall prevention program, and specialized meal options to meet individual dietary needs.

Our primary focus is on delivering exceptional care that is tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident we serve. We are nurse owned and operated and collaborate closely with hospice, home health, and primary care providers to ensure a comprehensive and seamless care plan. We have onsite primary care visits, lab work, urgent care, and all medications can be delivered to the facility. This coordination allows us to support both the medical and personal needs of our residents. At Heaven’s Hands Adult Family Home, we are devoted to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment where residents can receive exceptional care while maintaining their dignity and well-being.

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Overview of Best Quality Home Care

Best Quality Home Care is a trusted community in Renton, WA that offers excellent assisted living services. The community fosters an intimate and cozy environment with their well-designed accommodations near numerous parks and recreational amenities. A doctor and nurse are always available to cater to residents’ needs, making sure they are well taken care of throughout their aging journey.

They foster physical and mental enrichment through an array of fun and engaging activities and outdoor excursions. Residents maintain proper nutrition with healthy and tasty meals served daily. The community also offers the convenience of transportation services to medical appointments and errands for a truly comfortable retirement experience.

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All Saints Adult Family Home

2704 Sw 314Th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
Overview of All Saints Adult Family Home

All Saints Adult Family Home provides assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Federal Way, Washington. The family-owned and operated home is in the Copper Leaf neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting and supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care offers support in a home setting, and respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Private rooms give each resident a personal living space. The range of care types may suit a family seeking ongoing support or a short-term stay. A large outdoor deck and fenced yard provide access to outdoor space, while the library, game room, and arts and crafts center support reading, recreation, and creative activities. The home allows pets, offers religious and rehabilitation services, accommodates special diets, and has wheelchair accessibility for residents who use wheelchairs in navigating the home.

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Overview of Alpine Way Continuing Care Community

In Shelton, Washington, Alpine Way is a dedicated continuing care community for senior residents. With a specialization in Retirement, Senior Living, and Assisted Living services, ranging from light assistance to end-of-life care, Alpine Way firmly believes in the freedom to choose one’s path in aging.

The Alpine Way senior living community is committed to fostering a wellness-focused way of life that nourishes its cherished residents’ mind, body, and spirit. Just outside Olympia, senior residents here relish the advantages of Independent living within a resort-style environment. This independence comes without the burdens of home ownership, allowing them to savor a carefree lifestyle.

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Overview of Royal Home Care

Royal Home Care in Lake Stevens, WA, provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and residential care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while residential care provides support within a residential setting.

Hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision and may suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who is at risk of wandering; private rooms give each resident a room of their own.

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Overview of Brookdale Olympia West

Serving older adults in Olympia, Washington, Brookdale Olympia West is a memory care community dedicated to supporting residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Staff is available 24 hours a day, giving families peace of mind that trained support is always available.

The community focuses on providing a safe, comfortable setting that feels like home rather than a clinical environment. Respite care is also available for families who need short-term support while exploring longer-term care options. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are part of the care team. Dementia residents receive individualized menus and personal support.

Residents enjoy a full calendar of activities that includes gardening, social gatherings, dancing, bingo, painting, and movie nights. Outdoor spaces feature a courtyard, gardens, and landscaped walking paths where residents and visitors can spend time together. Amenities on-site include a private dining room, a beauty and barber shop, a community kitchen, and concierge service. Pets are also welcome in the community.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, making it a “walker’s paradise”. Most daily errands rarely require driving. The community’s starting price is $4,720 per month.

Starting Price $4,720/Month

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Overview of Carnelian Adult Family Home

Carnelian Adult Family Home provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Lacey, Washington. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living and medication assistance, while memory care provides specialized support for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The home may be a good fit for a resident who needs dementia specific support alongside care available 24 hours a day. Residents have private rooms, so each person has a room of their own, and diabetes care management supports those managing diabetes.

The home operates in a single story building. With a Walk Score of 55, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some routine errands without a car. Justus Maina owns Carnelian Adult Family Home.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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