Page 7 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. 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.
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 Cottages of Snohomish
MC
AL
IL
Snohomish (Northwest Snohomish)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 82
Rank #83 / 203
No
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 51
Rank #200 / 296
-
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #151 / 164
7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #106 / 182
3.9
Facility 3.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #135 / 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
Brookdale Montclair Poulsbo
MC
AL
Poulsbo
122
Facility 122
WA AVG 82
Rank #25 / 203
Yes
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #254 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #126 / 164
6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #56 / 182
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #53 / 182
Bonaventure of Lacey
MC
AL
IL
Se Lacey
126
Facility 126
WA AVG 82
Rank #21 / 203
No
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 51
Rank #137 / 296
1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #90 / 164
46
10
Facility 10
WA AVG 8
Rank #181 / 183
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 31
Rank #178 / 182
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #53 / 182
Sunrise of Edmonds
MC
AL
Edmonds (Westgate)
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 82
Rank #100 / 203
Yes
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 51
Rank #67 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #51 / 164
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 31
Rank #85 / 182
4.8
Facility 4.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #156 / 182
Evergreen Estates
MC
AL
IL
Clarkston
55
Facility 55
WA AVG 82
Rank #156 / 203
No
28
Facility 28
WA AVG 51
Rank #233 / 296
-
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #129 / 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
Protected: The Gardens at Town Square
MC
AL
IL
Bellevue (Northwest Bellevue)
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 82
Rank #103 / 203
Yes
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 51
Rank #32 / 296
Terrace / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #43 / 164
11
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 31
Rank #112 / 182
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #92 / 182
The Springs at The Waterfront
MC
AL
IL
Vancouver (Esther Short)
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 82
Rank #119 / 203
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 51
Rank #79 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
32.4%
Facility 32.4%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #163 / 164
2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 182
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #10 / 182
Ruthaven Senior Care Home
MC
AL
RC
Covington (Crofton Hills)
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 82
Rank #202 / 203
No
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #248 / 296
Semi-Private Rooms
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #22 / 164
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 182
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #10 / 182
Fieldstone Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Yakima
58
Facility 58
WA AVG 82
Rank #150 / 203
No
91
Facility 91
WA AVG 51
Rank #24 / 296
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 164
7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #27 / 182
0.9
Facility 0.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #28 / 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 Bonaventure of Lacey

Experience exceptional care at Bonaventure of Lacey, a distinct community in Lacey, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their needs. Here, residents can feel at ease with weekly housekeeping and linen services.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted, dedicated to improving residents’ cognition and living experiences. With multiple dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with an activities center, an exercise center, a billiard room, a salon, and cozy sitting areas with a fire place, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in their golden years.

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Overview of Bishop Place

Located in a quiet residential area, Bishop Place offers a peaceful retreat while remaining close to amenities. Their core values guide their care philosophy, ensuring residents receive personalized service and a full range of living options, including independent living, assisted living with memory care for assisted senior living. This allows residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Highly trained caregivers provide compassionate care and assistance with daily activities like dressing, bathing, medication management, and meals. Bishop Place also offers memory care services for those with cognitive challenges. The community has a sense of belonging with friendly faces, social settings, and spacious private residences. Bishop Place Senior Living’s personalized care plans, compassionate staff, and can support your well-being or the well-being of your loved one.

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Overview of Cottages of Lacey

Cherish every moment of your golden years at Cottages of Lacey, an esteemed community in Lacey, WA, offering memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Daily living activities and maintenance are also taken care of, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community’s serene and nurturing environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years despite their conditions.

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Overview of Ruthaven Senior Care Home

Peacefully set near local amenities in Covington, WA, Ruthaven Senior Care Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living, Alzheimer’s, and dementia care. Dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and support with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Here, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need and prefer with trusted healthcare providers working with the community.

Enriching daily activities are also conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Medication management, state-of-the-art security systems, and household services are available to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free retirement. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary restrictions and tastes. The community is great for those looking to receive holistic care in their later years with its top-notch care and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of Evergreen Estates

Evergreen Estates offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Clarkston, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Evergreen Estates has 55 beds, making it a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Private rooms give residents a single personal living space, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short-term rehabilitation is also available for residents who need rehabilitation for a limited period.

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. A salon and spa, patios, outdoor courtyards, and scheduled transportation give residents places to spend time outdoors, attend appointments or outings, and receive personal grooming services without leaving the community for those services.

Activities include lunch outings, dinner outings, bus tours, holiday celebrations, games, and crafts, giving residents organized options for recreation and community events. Rehabilitation services are available on site, allowing a resident to receive therapy without arranging separate transportation, and a community chapel provides access to religious services. Evergreen Estates opened in 1993.

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Overview of The Springs at the Waterfront

Offering comprehensive services, The Springs at Waterfront is an assisted living community in Vancouver, Washington, with a 68-bed capacity. Care options include independent living, assisted living, and a specialized Footsteps memory care program. Currently, 25 older adults are in residence, representing a 37% occupancy. Seasonal-inspired dining options, housekeeping, and care management are also provided to meet residents’ needs.

Off-site excursions, fitness classes, and seminars are available to encourage active living and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A heated indoor pool, a movie theater, and a fitness center are among the on-site amenities, providing various options for leisure and social interactions. It is also located in a relatively walkable neighborhood in Vancouver with a Walk Score of 67, allowing residents to access some services on foot. The Springs at Waterfront also features a variety of apartment options, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in a high-rise setting.

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Overview of Sunrise of Edmonds

Sunrise of Edmonds is a senior living community located a stone’s throw from the Puget Sound, boasting a beautiful atmosphere and a variety of ways for residents to make the most of each day, including trips to enjoy the local area. The community is beautifully maintained with meticulously landscaped walking paths, gardens, and a covered veranda, providing residents with a safe, warm, and respectful environment.

The dedicated team at Sunrise of Edmonds genuinely enjoys what they do and treats residents with compassion and dignity. The community works with each resident to create an individualized plan that meets their unique needs, preferences, and goals, drawing on the expertise of long-tenured team members who are fully invested in every aspect of the residents’ well-being. The suites, common areas, and activity rooms at Sunrise of Edmonds are designed specifically for older adults, with warmth, comfort, and safety features built-in, creating spaces that residents love calling home.

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Overview of Fieldstone Memory Care

Fieldstone Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Yakima, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because all three care levels are available, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

Opened in 2014, Fieldstone Memory Care has 58 beds. Its 100% occupancy means all beds are occupied, so immediate placement may depend on an opening.

Residents can use outdoor courtyards, movie theaters, and game rooms for on-site recreation, while the community’s dining options provide meals on site. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A Walk Score of 91 makes the area a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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The Cottages of Snohomish

1124 Pine Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290
Overview of The Cottages of Snohomish

Serving older adults in the Northwest Snohomish neighborhood of Snohomish, Washington, The Cottages of Snohomish is a senior living community. It offersassisted living, memory care, and respite care. The 84-bed community is about 1 mile from the city centre. It has served residents for 9 years, which is currently home to 51 residents.

Residents can receive assisted living, memory care, or short-term respite care, so they can remain in the same community if their needs change or if temporary support is needed. Staff are available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are offered here. Residents also enjoy an outdoor courtyard along with organised activities and programmes that encourage social connection and engagement.

The Cottages of Snohomish accepts Medicaid, which can help eligible families manage the cost of care. State inspections by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have mainly reviewed medication administration, staff response to resident call systems, and documentation practices. Inspection reports have also noted that the community is clean and responsive in its daily operations.

The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 39, making it somewhat walkable. There are several local shops and services within walking distance, but most errands and outings will require a car. When touring The Cottages of Snohomish, families should ask about daily programming and current room availability.

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Overview of Bayview Retirement Community

Bayview Retirement Community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community services in Seattle, WA. Independent living provides a private apartment without daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and similar tasks. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents living with dementia. Having these care levels in one community may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move.

With 51 beds, Bayview is a smaller community where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Apartment choices include studios, alcoves, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts, giving residents options for a single living space, a separate sleeping area, or more room for a couple. The community serves adults age 62 and older.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period, and rehabilitation services are available at the community. Transportation is offered for residents who need help getting beyond the community. Pets are allowed, with an outdoor dog park, terrace garden, and greenhouse adding places to spend time outside.

A pool supports exercise, while the salon or spa provides personal grooming without leaving the community. Dining includes meals prepared by culinary professionals. The Intergenerational Children’s Center gives residents opportunities to participate in a multigenerational setting. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted; Medicare is relevant to short term rehabilitation, while Medicaid may help cover a longer stay for an eligible resident whose savings are limited.

The area has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, making it a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. Shops, pharmacies, and other everyday destinations can be reached on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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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