Page 3 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
MC
AL
NH
Kennewick
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 81
Rank #260 / 356
Yes
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 51
Rank #527 / 619
Private Studio / Shared Studio 94.6% A+5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #59 / 279
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #56 / 279
Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Bellingham (Cordata)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #141 / 356
Yes
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 51
Rank #459 / 619
Private Rooms 94.1% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 279
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 279
Queen Anne Manor
MC
AL
IL
Seattle (East Queen Anne)
103
Facility 103
WA AVG 81
Rank #85 / 356
Yes
94
Facility 94
WA AVG 51
Rank #21 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / Penthouse 77.7% -2
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 279
9.0
Facility 9.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #263 / 279
Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Longview
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 81
Rank #193 / 356
No
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 51
Rank #299 / 619
Suite 88.9% -6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #94 / 279
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #71 / 279
Brookdale Puyallup South
MC
Puyallup
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 81
Rank #222 / 356
Yes
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 51
Rank #428 / 619
Private Suite / Semi-Private Suit 65.6% A+6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #33 / 279
1.2
Facility 1.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #20 / 279
Riverview Retirement Community
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
Spokane (Logan)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 356
Yes
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 51
Rank #470 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 98.2% -5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #29 / 279
1.2
Facility 1.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #20 / 279
Peoples Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
Tacoma (Eastside)
145
Facility 145
WA AVG 81
Rank #18 / 356
No
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 51
Rank #331 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 46.2% -5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 279
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 279
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MC
AL
IL
Seattle (Broadview)
104
Facility 104
WA AVG 81
Rank #83 / 356
No
58
Facility 58
WA AVG 51
Rank #272 / 619
Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 82.7% -6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #94 / 279
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #71 / 279
Rosewood Courte
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Edmonds (Westgate)
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 81
Rank #301 / 356
No
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 51
Rank #128 / 619
Studio / Semi-Private Rooms 93.5% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 279
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #128 / 279
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
MC
AL
IL
S Renton (Burnett Avenue South)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 356
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 51
Rank #24 / 619
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 86.4% -6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 31
Rank #229 / 279
8.7
Facility 8.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #261 / 279

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 Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Situated in the tranquil grasslands of Kennewick, WA, Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is an eminent senior living community offering companion living, memory care, and respite care. The community features meticulously designed and spacious residences including private and companion suites to maximize seniors’ comfort and security. With a kind and well-trained team striving to deliver top-tier care and support, seniors let go of their woes and gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

Meet people from different backgrounds and create lasting memories through engaging activities and exciting events conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences. Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a good place for seniors to spend a wondrous retirement with its vibrant and friendly environment filled with incredible amenities and peaceful spaces.

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Overview of Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community

Focusing on memory care, Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community is a residential care community in Bellingham, Washington, that has 85 beds. Clinical support also includes an on-site physician, registered nursing services, 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation, and respite care, providing comprehensive assistance for both long-term and short-term needs. It currently maintains 94% occupancy, with 80 beds occupied.

Specialized programs, such as the Brain Healthy Living program based on the Nexus model and Silverado Sensory Programs, are offered to promote engagement and enhance quality of life. Additionally, secure outdoor spaces, community pets, gourmet dining, and activities tailored are provided.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 32, making it primarily car-dependent and requiring transportation to complete most errands. Regular state inspections and ongoing quality assurance efforts help maintain compliance with safety and operational standards.

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Overview of Queen Anne Manor

Queen Anne Manor is a retirement community located at 100 Crockett Street on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington. The mid-rise building offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care.

The 103-bed property currently operates at approximately 78 percent occupancy. Accommodations include studio, one-bedroom, and penthouse floor plans. Daily life includes structured fitness programs, recreational activities, and common social spaces. The property is pet-friendly and accepts Medicaid funding pathways for eligible care costs. Sited in East Queen Anne, the neighborhood carries a walk score of 94, allowing residents and visiting families to reach local transit, retail, and daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals can contact the Crockett Street community office directly to verify apartment availability, request current monthly service rates, or arrange an in-person tour.

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Overview of Canterbury Gardens Memory Care Community

Compassionate care meets vibrant living experience at Canterbury Gardens, an astonishing senior living community in beautiful Longview, Washington, offering memory care. Residents thrive at the comfort of their carefully built accommodations with advanced safety features like motion sensors, window sensor, and pull cords installed for absolute safety and security. Their memory care program encompasses providing much needed social connection, specific care techniques, family support, and 24/7 on-site nurses trained to meet residents’ needs with dignity and compassion.

Every detail within the community is fashioned to spark happiness through reminiscence and specialized care. Residents feel a sense of belonging everywhere they go with extra-wide hallways for barrier-free strolls, multiple dining experiences to cater to various care needs, and secured courtyard and garden beds for safe exploration. Plenty of historical surprises can be found throughout the community, including a shadow box that showcases each person’s life story and curio cabinets that feature small curiosities to stimulate memories of times past.

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Overview of Brookdale Puyallup South

Brookdale Puyallup South is a memory care community that specializes in caring for residents impacted by the symptoms of early through late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. As a leading provider of dementia care for over 25 years, the community uses its extensive experience to help each resident thrive. Brookdale Puyallup South offers technology to improve engagement for seniors with hearing loss, and the trained dementia care team assists with daily living activities, with staff available 24/7.

The memory care program at Brookdale Puyallup South focuses on providing a personalized experience, as techniques that work for one resident may not work for another. The community tailors care to the individual and aims to provide consistent care assignments whenever possible. Residents benefit from a range of dementia-friendly activities, from outdoor pursuits like nature walks and gardening to indoor fitness classes, coffee socials, and bingo. Mealtimes are also kept routine, with home-style meals served daily and care associates trained to address dining challenges.

 

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Overview of Riverview Retirement Community

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Spokane, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, outpatient therapy, and respite care. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the highest quality of care tailored to their needs. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging events and enriching programs. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served daily, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With additional costs, residents can opt for medication assistance and incontinence care. The community’s many amenities and comprehensive services create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Peoples Senior Living

Peoples Senior Living is a modern retirement community in the bustling city of Tacoma, Washington, specializing in assisted living, memory care, and adult day health. This boutique-style community offers fine dining selections, a daily schedule of stimulating activities, and appropriately sized care services. Residents enjoy first-rate living conditions without paying the premium prices usually connected with private communities.

At Peoples Senior Living, they aim to provide compassionate care in a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere. Weekly housekeeping and linen services, maintenance services six or seven days a week, and three well-balanced meals daily under the guidance of a dietician are among the amenities they offer. To guarantee that residents receive thorough and individualized care, the community also provides therapy services, nursing and caregiver services, and assistance with scheduling doctor’s visits and transportation.

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Overview of Rosewood Courte

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Rosewood Courte, a dedicated community in Edmonds, WA, focusing on memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can ease their worries and receive exceptional care for their unique needs 24/7. The community also provides a daystay program and respite care to meet residents’ healthcare needs.

Stimulating programs and enriching programs are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and living experiences. Three delicious and healthy meals, alongside delightful snacks, are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and continence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. With its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre

Located in Renton, WA, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is a multi-awarded senior living community that offers a range of senior living options, including assisted living, independent living, transitional care, and memory care. Choose from 184 studio, one, and two bedroom private apartments and 24 private and shared memory care apartments in a secure setting. Recognized with the Best of Renton Award every year for the past thirteen years, the community proves its commitment to delivering exceptional care and services.

Focused on actively engaging its residents, the community conducts a variety of activities and wellness programs, such as indoor gardening, TED talks, pet therapy, bread baking, and picnics. Residents also enjoy convenient services, such as concierge services, daily scheduled transportation, 24-hour assistance and weekly housekeeping. Their Anytime Dining program, ensures residents are nourished with fresh, restaurant-style meals 7 days a week. Amenities include a well-stocked library, movie theater, wine bar, salon, cozy living areas, and beautiful courtyard.

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Overview of Orchard Pointe by Cogir

Serving Orchard, WA for over twenty years, Orchard Pointe by Cogir is a well-established memory care community for those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The community helps maintain its residents’ cognition and overall well-being by offering research-based care practices. Living spaces and accommodations are safe and secure, allowing residents to freely explore the community and interact with others without worries.

Every day is a chance to live actively and make new connections through vibrant programs for fitness and self-expression. Nutrition is prioritized by a qualified nutritionist and culinary team who work together to create well-balanced meals. Access to thoughtful amenities like salon services, housekeeping, and a day spa are also offered to enhance residents’ living experience.

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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.