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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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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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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 Franke Tobey Jones

Franke Tobey Jones is a stunning English Tudor-style retirement community in Tacoma, Washington, offering independent living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and assisted living. The community creates a cozy and encouraging atmosphere for seniors by guaranteeing excellent care, weekly housekeeping, and restaurant-style dining. Residents can engage in diverse activities, from educational to recreational pursuits, and even bring along their pets, fostering a home-like atmosphere.

Committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where residents can thrive, the community provides top-notch amenities akin to a luxury hotel while ensuring comprehensive care services. Residents can enjoy refreshments while chatting with their friends at the cafe, attend various exercise classes at the state-of-the-art wellness center, and participate in lifelong learning programs at the community’s senior university. With a focus on resident well-being and comfort, the community strives to make the transition to retirement living seamless and enriching, ensuring seniors feel valued and cared for regardless of their journey.

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Overview of Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West

Embark on a journey of independence, camaraderie, and fulfillment at Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West, an astonishing senior living community in King County, Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Retire in bright and airy accommodations set amidst a caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the vibrance of Downtown Seattle nearby. Residents can trade chores with a worry-free lifestyle through various assistance services, such as help with daily living activities, housekeeping, maintenance, and medication management.

Residents dealing with memory loss are provided utmost care and support by a dedicated care team, trained to develop meaningful partnerships between residents and their families and address the memory care residents’ complex needs. A variety of planned social and recreational activities help residents stay active, engaged, and stimulated. Residents also benefit from various amenities, including three delicious meals daily, 24/7 coffee & snacks, and an on-site salon & barber.

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Overview of Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center – Centralia

Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center, tucked in Centralia, Washington, boasts a team of highly competent and credible healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, dietitians, certified nursing assistants, and more. Patients find comfort in the ideal recovery environment created by professionals who prioritize their needs and preferences.

At Prestige, nursing home care and skilled nursing facility services are seamlessly integrated into their offerings. Beyond their skilled therapy teams, this center provides a spectrum of services ranging from pain management and pulmonary care to balance programs, cancer recovery, and tracheostomy recovery. Notably, the facility houses a pharmacy, laboratory, and x-ray services, showcasing a comprehensive approach to healthcare. With a dedication to excellence, Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center emerges as a trusted haven for those seeking superior senior living.

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Overview of The Village Senior Living

A haven that prides itself on providing a warm, familial-style brand of independent and assisted living, amidst the vibrant backdrop of Tacoma, The Village Senior Living offers exciting luxury and round-the-clock care, with a personal touch. Amenities that meet your every need await, such as restaurant-style meals served three times a day, meticulous housekeeping every week, enticing enrichment activities, and individual care options tailored for your comfort. Feel like stretching your legs with a day out and about? Transportation services can also be scheduled for visits around the area.

Should you find your needs evolving over time, worry not, because their expert team keeps a tight collaboration with you and your physician, to ensure the quality of your experience. At The Village, your independence and safety are expertly interwoven into the ideal independent living community that caters to your well-being and freedom.

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Overview of HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor

Enjoy a relaxing retirement experience with HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, a compassionate community in Oak Harbor, WA designed for memory care. Residents here enjoy the comfort and privacy of beautifully designed accommodations with no chores to worry about. They offer an award-winning Montessori-based activity program to help residents living with the challenges of memory loss maintain their cognition and improve their quality of life.

Through 24/7 care and on-call nursing, residents can enjoy their peace of mind without worrying about their care needs. Three chef-prepared meals are provided daily to make sure residents are always properly nourished and healthy. Here, everyone feels safe and well-cared for while enjoying an abundance of fun and stimulating activities tailored to their needs.

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Overview of Brookdale Vancouver Stonebridge

Nestled in southwestern Washington state, Brookdale Vancouver Stonebridge is a unique Alzheimer’s and dementia care community designed specifically to meet the needs of residents impacted by the symptoms of early, middle, or late stages of these cognitive challenges. The community features color-coded wayfinding cues, memory-friendly events and activities, predictable and stable schedules, and a caring staff that gently guides residents through their days, with 24/7 on-site support.

Brookdale Vancouver Stonebridge’s memory care program is rooted in a person-centered approach, helping residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their individuality. The community offers the Clare Bridge program for mid to late stages of dementia and the Solace program for the advanced stages, providing purposeful activities and compassionate care. Residents can enjoy a range of engaging experiences, from outdoor walking clubs and karaoke to movie matinees, Tai Chi, and arts and crafts, all within a comfortable and supportive environment that encourages socialization and independence.

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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 Brookdale Nine Mile

Brookdale Nine Mile, a 60-bed memory care community at 5329 W Rifle Club Ct in Spokane, is operated by Brookdale Senior Living and provides specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The facility maintains 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and nursing assistants, accepts Medicaid, and maintains secured living with entrances and exits, an enclosed courtyard, and personalized memory care programming. Occupancy runs at 73%, matching the Washington state average. The facility has served Spokane County for 27 years and holds a Better Business Bureau rating of A+.

Location presents transportation considerations. The Walk Score is 17, ranking 547th of 628 Washington memory care communities; cars are necessary for most activities. The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center is 1.42 miles away.

Between 2022 and 2025, the facility underwent 16 state inspections, which is substantially more than the Washington average of 9. Those inspections resulted in 46 deficiencies, 48% above the state average.

The dominant finding across multiple inspections and substantiated complaints involved medication failures: the facility repeatedly failed to provide prescribed medications, administered contraindicated drugs, and failed to monitor residents for resulting health complications.

A severe injury from physical assault requiring hospitalization was documented as substantiated.

Financial exploitation where resident money was missing, was also substantiated with failure-to-investigate citations.

Administrative failures included delayed incident reporting to authorities and incomplete staff background checks and training.

The facility paid $6,800 in civil fines (August 2023: $4,600; November 2022: $700; May 2024: $1,500; March 2025: $1,000) for medication administration, resident safety, and service agreement violations. However, a follow-up inspection in May 2025 verified that all prior deficiencies: medication services, resident monitoring, staff training, TB testing, background checks had been corrected, indicating recent operational improvement.

The facility serves memory care residents in a secured setting, though a substantial compliance history preceded recent corrections.

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eliseo

1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
Overview of Eliseo

Find the care you need at Eliseo, a distinguished community in Tacoma, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. A compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs and preferences. The community also ensures residents can keep their peace of mind, helping with daily living activities and chores.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes. With its wide range of care and top-notch amenities, the community ensures residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community

Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a senior living community in Federal Way, Washington. It is about 1.5 miles from the city center and approximately 2 miles from St. Francis Hospital. The four levels of care in one community can give families flexibility if a loved one’s needs change over time. The 120-bed community is in a three-story building. It currently operates at about 54% occupancy, so there is meaningful room availability for families planning a move in the near future.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. There are also cottages with full kitchens and private garages for those who want more independence and additional living space. Amenities on-site include an exercise facility, transportation services, and a dining room. The community also welcomes pets, which can make the move feel more comfortable for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

Families can choose Medicaid, giving eligible to help cover the cost of care for eligible residents. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 47, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, although most outings are easier by car.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have periodically identified issues involving fire and life-safety equipment, including door and sprinkler system maintenance, as well as documentation and monitoring practices related to resident care agreements. A follow-up inspection confirmed that the previously identified issues had been addressed and corrected. This shows the community has responded to inspection findings after they have been identified.

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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.