Page 5 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Covenant Living at the Shores
MC
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Mercer Island
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 82
Rank #166 / 203
No
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #254 / 296
1 Bed
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #94 / 164
-6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #48 / 182
1.5
Facility 1.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #46 / 182
Sharon Care Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Centralia
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 82
Rank #110 / 203
Yes
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 51
Rank #157 / 296
Alcove Studio / 1 Bed Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 164
-9
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 31
Rank #52 / 182
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #37 / 182
Aegis Living Kirkland
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Kirkland (Totem Lake)
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 82
Rank #181 / 203
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #58 / 296
-
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #62 / 164
F9
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 31
Rank #160 / 182
6.9
Facility 6.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #171 / 182
GenCare Lifestyle Lynnwood at Scriber Gardens
MC
AL
IL
RC
Lynnwood
54
Facility 54
WA AVG 82
Rank #158 / 203
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 51
Rank #44 / 296
-
79.6%
Facility 79.6%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #78 / 164
A+11
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #160 / 183
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #81 / 182
1.6
Facility 1.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #50 / 182
Brighton Court Assisted Living
MC
AL
Spokane Valley (Opportunity)
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 82
Rank #156 / 203
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #180 / 296
-
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #84 / 164
A+10
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 31
Rank #120 / 182
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #119 / 182
Murano Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Seattle
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 82
Rank #16 / 203
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #6 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #144 / 164
-11
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 31
Rank #120 / 182
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 182
The Hampton at Salmon Creek
MC
AL
Vancouver (Pleasant Valley)
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 82
Rank #119 / 203
No
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 51
Rank #154 / 296
Suite
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #110 / 164
-8
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #27 / 182
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #23 / 182
Cascade Park Gardens
MC
AL
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 82
Rank #133 / 203
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 51
Rank #79 / 296
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #25 / 164
-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #23 / 182
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #15 / 182
Riverview Retirement Community
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
Spokane (Logan)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 82
Rank #39 / 203
Yes
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 51
Rank #227 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 164
-9
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #138 / 183
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #48 / 182
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 182
Hearthside Manor Memory Care
MC
RC
University Place (Monte Vista Apartments)
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 82
Rank #191 / 203
No
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #58 / 296
-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #52 / 164
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #27 / 182
1.5
Facility 1.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #46 / 182

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other WA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 302 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle

Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle is a 66-bed mid-rise memory care community in West Seattle’s neighborhood at 4515 41st Avenue Southwest. It maintains an 86 percent occupancy rate, with 57 of its 66 beds currently filled. Housing options range from studios to units of 480 square feet, handling residents with varying preferences for space and privacy.

The exceptionally walkable neighborhood has a Walk Score of 97, so it’s easy for visiting families and friends to explore the area on foot and access nearby services and public transportation.

Over time, inspections have identified and tracked housekeeping, food safety, and service documentation matters. Recent follow-up visits affirmed that earlier concerns in such areas have been addressed.

Families considering Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle would benefit from speaking directly with it to understand its care programming, staffing, dining options, activities, amenities, pricing, and payment options. An on-site tour is the best way to examine the setting and see how the community meets the needs of memory care occupants.

Contact Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle

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 Hearthside Manor Memory Care

Hearthside Manor Memory Care provides memory care and respite care in University Place, WA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. These services may suit a person with dementia whose caregiver needs temporary support without arranging a long-term move.

Hearthside Manor Memory Care has 36 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents may get to know one another. Medicaid is accepted, which may help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

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Overview of Covenant Living at the Shores

Serving up to 50 residents, Covenant Living at the Shores is a nursing home on Fortuna Drive in Mercer Island, Washington, that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Operating for 31 years, it offers one-bedroom accommodations in a three-story setting and currently maintains a 76% occupancy rate.

Older adults receive 24-hour nursing support, with an average of 4 hours and 15 minutes of direct care per resident each day from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants.

Amenities such as a fitness studio, private marina, and putting green promote recreation and overall well-being. Although Mercer Island is largely car-dependent, the peaceful waterfront setting offers a quieter environment for older adults.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Health have also reviewed training and maintenance practices. While earlier surveys identified areas for improvement, follow-up inspections confirmed that corrective actions were completed.

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Sharon Care Center

1509 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531
Overview of Sharon Care Center

Sharon Care Center is a nursing home in Centralia, WA, that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community ensures older adults are well-cared for in its supportive and welcoming environment. 24-hour care, three well-balanced meals, and weekly housekeeping are among the many activities provided to help improve residents’ living experiences. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, the community continuously provides individualized care to meet their needs and preferences.

Holiday events, volunteer programs, and outings are among the enrichment activities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available to help residents recover and return to their routines quickly. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and travel, as bus stops, retail stores, and restaurants are available nearby. This nursing home has a comprehensive care option, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Washington.

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Overview of GenCare Lifestyle Lynnwood at Scriber Gardens

GenCare Lifestyle Scriber Gardens is a vibrant community located in Lynnwood, dedicated to providing competent care in a warm and welcoming environment. This haven prioritizes the unique wellness and needs of every resident, creating a home-like atmosphere with tasteful designs and thoughtful decorations. Their offerings include active retirement living, assisted living, memory care, and respite visits. With all-inclusive, month-to-month apartment-style homes, residents enjoy the freedom of choice without being bound by long-term commitments.
The community features 78 open and spacious apartment homes, along with 18 memory care apartments, ranging from studios to one and two bedrooms. Among their amenities are a bistro, a serene courtyard, a fitness center, walk-in showers, and a private dining room for family gatherings. GenCare Lifestyle Scriber Gardens takes pride in its fresh, scratch-made meals and a reliable 24-hour care staff. Additionally, residents benefit from transportation services, lively entertainment, and much more.

Contact GenCare Lifestyle Lynnwood at Scriber Gardens

Overview of Brighton Court Assisted Living

Brighton Court Assisted Living is a balance between personalized care and senior care– where residents are able to maintain a level of independence for residence while receiving additional support and care. The community offers a tightly-knit environment so that residents and staff develop and maintain a close relationship. The service of staff revolves around the residents’ wellness; they ensure that each and every resident’s needs are holistically met. Brighton Court Senior Living actively promotes the Brighton Difference: providing service in a home-like atmosphere, perfect for assisted living and memory care residents to feel safe and secure. 
Brighton’s services and amenities are delivered by their valuable and respected caregivers who are dedicated to provide assistance with day to day needs such as personal care, medication management, housekeeping, and transportation. Management also offers a list of calendar-filled activities and programs so residents can be engaged.  Residents can stay relaxed and comfortable at the Brighton Court. 

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Overview of Aegis Living Kirkland

Aegis Living Kirkland is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care many have been looking for; the community’s professional staff welcomes you, regardless of your background, with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Kirkland is the perfect home for their loved ones.
Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility still to do their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff, available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

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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 The Hampton at Salmon Creek

Fostering a fulfilling lifestyle, The Hampton at Salmon Creek is a remarkable senior living community in Vancouver, Washington, offering memory care for residents dealing with the challenges of memory loss. The community offers a safe haven for seniors in their well-built accommodations, equipped with advanced safety systems. Hampton at Salmon Creek carefully selects and employs caregivers who undergo thorough training to provide the best care possible to residents.

Residents are free to participate and indulge in leisure and entertainment with a variety of on-site and off-site activities and events that consider residents’ strengths and interests. A broad range of amenities, such as a well-stocked library, inviting clubroom, cozy living rooms, raised garden beds, sun-filled sunroom, and glamorous salon & spa provides plenty of opportunities for relaxation. Putting security first, the community features advanced safety systems combined with a 24-hour on-site team. Here, residents are empowered to live a fulfilling lifestyle without worries.

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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 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