Page 6 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.
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.
The Ridge
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Silverdale
54
Facility 54
WA AVG 82
Rank #158 / 203
Yes
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 51
Rank #270 / 296
Studio
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #30 / 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
Patriots Landing
MC
AL
IL
RC
Dupont
157
Facility 157
WA AVG 82
Rank #7 / 203
Yes
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 51
Rank #237 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
41.4%
Facility 41.4%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #161 / 164
A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 31
Rank #133 / 182
6.5
Facility 6.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #167 / 182
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows
MC
AL
Auburn
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 82
Rank #39 / 203
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 51
Rank #174 / 296
-
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #42 / 164
A+9
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 31
Rank #171 / 182
8.0
Facility 8.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #174 / 182
The Village Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 82
Rank #39 / 203
Yes
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 51
Rank #147 / 296
Suite
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #129 / 164
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #56 / 182
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #102 / 182
Cedar Creek Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Edmonds
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #90 / 203
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #87 / 296
Private / Shared Suite
71.3%
Facility 71.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #116 / 164
-11
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #96 / 182
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #71 / 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
GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way
MC
AL
IL
RC
Federal Way
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 82
Rank #77 / 203
Yes
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 51
Rank #47 / 296
1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #47 / 164
-6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #106 / 182
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #151 / 182
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill
MC
AL
IL
RC
Seattle
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 82
Rank #103 / 203
Yes
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 296
Private Apartment / Semi-Private Apartment / Studio / 1 Bed
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #159 / 164
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 182
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 182
Emerald Heights
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Ne Redmond
74
Facility 74
WA AVG 82
Rank #108 / 203
Yes
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #37 / 296
-
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #127 / 164
-4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 182
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 182
Cogir of Northgate Memory Care
MC
Seattle (Victory Heights)
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 203
Yes
74
Facility 74
WA AVG 51
Rank #65 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #68 / 164
-7
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #65 / 182
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #59 / 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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The Ridge

1501 Nw Tower View Cir, Silverdale, WA 98383
Overview of The Ridge

The Ridge offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Silverdale, WA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Independent living provides a private living space with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels share one community here. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community. The Ridge has 54 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Studio housing provides one private living space for a single resident. Medicaid is accepted, giving families an option for paying when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Pets are allowed.

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Overview of Patriots Landing

Patriots Landing at 1600 Marshall Circle is a 157-bed assisted living community in Dupont, Washington. Serving residents for the past 21 years, the three-story building offers flexible housing options: studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans.

The facility is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 26. In turn, some nearby services may be accessible on foot, but most trips require transportation. The suburban setting of Dupont has a calmer residential environment while staying accessible to larger regional services. The home’s size and multi-story design provide an array of residential choices for individuals or couples seeking assisted living. The various unit types, from studios for single occupants to two-bedroom options for couples wanting to age in place together, allow for flexible living arrangements.

An on-site visit by interested residents and families considering Patriots Landing is suggested to learn about specific care services, daily programming, amenities, dining options, and to tour the offered floor plans. This will help you know if the community’s setting and housing options match your needs.

Contact Patriots Landing

Overview of Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows

Providing living options for assisted living and memory care, Prestige Senior Living boasts extensive amenities and services that ensure an easy and comfortable living experience for the residents. It’s a tightly-knit community that proudly knows how to deliver and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care. Prestige Senior Living, as its name suggests, offered to mountain the level of respect and kindness.

Prestige lifestyle is aimed at living a comfortable and secure lifestyle — wellness programs, cognitive programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, everyone staying silent.

Contact Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows

Overview of The Village Senior Living

The Village Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Tacoma, Washington. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one community, a resident whose needs change may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially. The Village Senior Living has 110 beds, and the community may suit someone whose care needs could change over time and whose family may need a short-term care option. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when savings may not cover a long stay, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 51 out of 100 makes the South Tacoma neighborhood somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives and wants to get out independently.

Contact The Village Senior Living

Overview of Cedar Creek Memory Care Community

Family-owned for more than 60 years, Cedar Creek Memory Care Community is a senior living community in Edmonds, Washington. It offers assisted living and specialized memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The 80-bed community in a three-story building offers both private and shared suites, giving residents and families a choice of living arrangements.

Cedar Creek currently has an occupancy rate of 60%, with 48 of its 80 beds occupied. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 64, so some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. The community is less than half a mile from Swedish Edmonds Campus and about 1.5 miles from downtown Edmonds, providing convenient access to hospital care and local amenities.

The community’s safety features include motion sensors, pull cords, and window sensors to support residents who may wander or require additional supervision. Residents also have access to beauty services, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities.

The community has outdoor spaces and thoughtfully prepared dining to support residents’ comfort and well-being. Medicaid gives eligible families another option for covering the cost of care.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have focused on food safety, housekeeping practices, safety documentation such as alarm and fire drill records, and staff response procedures during emergencies. The community has taken corrective action to address these findings.

Contact Cedar Creek Memory Care Community

Overview of Murano Senior Living

Murano Senior Living in Seattle, Washington, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a high-rise setting. Independent living pairs private apartments with community features, while assisted living helps with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secured memory care provides supervision for individuals prone to wandering, allowing care levels to step up over time without requiring a move.

Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans across the 130-bed property suit single occupants or couples. Medicaid is accepted for eligible long-term stays, and pets are permitted.

A walk score of 98 makes the surrounding neighborhood exceptionally walkable, allowing non-driving residents to complete daily errands on foot independently.

Prospective residents exploring senior living options in Seattle can contact the management office to check availability or request a tour.

Contact Murano Senior Living

Overview of GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way

GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Federal Way, Washington. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers a private apartment without daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care supports short stays. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs change over time, while respite care may help a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

The community has 85 beds in an apartment-style setting, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Starting prices are $4,040 per month for a studio, $4,775 per month for a one-bedroom, $5,930 per month for a two-bedroom, and $4,405 per month for memory care. These figures help families match the listed starting rate to a residence size or the memory care setting. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of care.

A fitness center supports exercise, and the library provides a dedicated place for reading and quiet activities. Residents can spend time in the outdoor courtyard, which has a pond and park-like setting, or use the hair salon and private dining room. Pets are welcome, allowing a resident to continue living with a pet. A full calendar of activities, local adventures, transportation, and the Active Retirement and Respite Visits programs offer structured ways to participate in community activities or arrange a short stay.

A Walk Score of 79 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently.

$4,040/Month

Contact GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Seattle, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 75 beds. Housing includes private apartments, semi-private apartments, studios, and one-bedroom apartments. If a resident’s needs change, they may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community, and the shared option gives someone the choice of having a companion rather than living alone. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another payment option when savings may not cover a long stay.

A Walk Score of 99 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car. Shops, pharmacies, and cafes can be within a short walk, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Pets are allowed. The range of care types may make Truewood by Merrill, First Hill a good fit for someone whose support needs may grow over time or whose family caregiver needs temporary relief.

Contact Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

Overview of Emerald Heights

Emerald Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Redmond, WA. The community opened in 1992 and has 74 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Because several care levels are available in one community, Emerald Heights may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could move between care levels without leaving the community.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Temporary rehabilitation provides care for a resident receiving rehabilitation services. Residents may keep pets and can use a pool, salon or spa, fitness and wellness programming, committees and groups, walking trails, and gardens across the 38 acre campus.

Restaurant style casual dining and a grab and go coffee shop provide on site food and beverage options. The community also offers transportation and daily activities. A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers temporary skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Contact Emerald Heights

Overview of Cogir of Northgate Memory Care

Cogir of Northgate Memory Care is an eminent senior living community in Seattle, WA, specializing in memory care. With its signature, Revere Memory Care program, the community utilizes a research-based approach and ensures seniors are well-cared for. Have a comfortable and safe retirement with the snug and purposely-built accommodations of Cogir of Northgate Memory Care including a studio, one-bedroom, and companion suite. Maximize independence and retain dignity with a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals caring for your needs and aspirations.

Create unforgettable moments with friends and enjoy personal time in the peaceful spaces of Cogir of Northgate Memory Care. Dedicated to residents’ wellness, the community prepares healthy and delicious meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Cogir of Northgate Memory Care is a great place for seniors to age gracefully with its serene campus surrounded by lush nature and wonderful amenities.

Contact Cogir of Northgate Memory Care

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