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Page 3 of Best Retirement Homes in Seattle, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 31 retirement homes communities in Seattle, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank retirement homes in WA
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31 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 83/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Seattle, WA. 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Seattle, WA. 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-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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. RH (Retirement Homes):
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.
Aegis Living Ravenna
RH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 78
Rank #150 / 324
Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 52
Rank #201 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 31
Rank #185 / 279
5.3
Facility 5.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #197 / 279
Brookdale West Seattle
RH
AL
IL
Sw Seattle (Fairmount Park)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 78
Rank #209 / 324
Yes
87
Facility 87
WA AVG 52
Rank #54 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #213 / 248
6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 31
Rank #211 / 279
7.3
Facility 7.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #248 / 279
The Hearthstone at Green Lake
RH
AL
IL
Seattle (Green Lake)
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 78
Rank #204 / 324
No
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 52
Rank #72 / 583
-
67.7%
Facility 67.7%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #178 / 248
3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #59 / 279
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #127 / 279
Merrill Gardens at Ballard
RH
AL
IL
MC
Seattle (Adams)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 78
Rank #254 / 324
Yes
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 52
Rank #12 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #74 / 279
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #160 / 279
The Kenney in West Seattle
RH
AL
IL
MC
Seattle (West Seattle)
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 78
Rank #245 / 324
Yes
74
Facility 74
WA AVG 52
Rank #121 / 583
-
39.6%
Facility 39.6%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #237 / 248
11
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 31
Rank #263 / 279
7.0
Facility 7.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #240 / 279
Truewood by Merrill Gardens
RH
AL
IL
MC
Seattle
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 78
Rank #156 / 324
Yes
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 52
Rank #1 / 583
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Carlton Park Adult Family Home
RH
AL
RESC
Seattle (Magnolia)
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 78
Rank #320 / 324
No
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 52
Rank #377 / 583
Private / Shared Rooms-----
West Seattle Adult Family Home
RH
AL
RESC
S Seattle (South Park)
-No
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 52
Rank #136 / 583
Private Rooms-----
Langland House Senior Living
RH
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
Seattle
-No
58
Facility 58
WA AVG 52
Rank #259 / 583
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Merrill Gardens
RH
AL
IL
MC
E Seattle
-No-Private Apartments-----

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Overview of Aegis Living Ravenna

Aegis Living Ravenna is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care that many have been looking for; the community’s team of professional staff welcomes you regardless of your background with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Ravenna 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 to still 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 Brookdale West Seattle

Nestled in the tranquil neighborhood of Seattle, WA, Brookdale West Seattle is an idyllic senior living community offering a spectrum of care options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy comfort and safety at its finest. Wholly experience independence and let go of your worries about mundane activities in the daily with extra hands from a kind, compassionate, and well-trained team.

The community fosters a warm and inviting environment, orchestrating carefully chosen activities for its residents’ enjoyment and wellness. The community’s signature Clare Bridge Training aims to meet the special needs of memory care residents and provide them with the proper care and assistance necessary. With its convenient location near local attractions, residents enjoy a different level of amusement and gain easy access to necessities. Brookdale West Seattle sits on beautifully landscaped grounds and provides mesmerizing amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a courtyard and garden, a fireside living room, a game room, a library, a fitness center, transportation, and concierge services.

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Overview of The Hearthstone at Green Lake

The Hearthstone at Green Lake offers assisted living and independent living in Seattle, WA. Independent living means having a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Both care levels are available in one continuing care retirement community, which can suit someone whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community serves people aged 62 and older and has 62 beds. A Walk Score of 82 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents another payment option when personal savings may not cover the cost of care. Residents can take part in activities, use rehabilitation services, and receive case management after a hospital stay to help coordinate their needs. Support is also available for residents with cognitive impairment, and transportation services are provided.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Ballard

Experience quality senior living at Merrill Gardens at Ballard, an exceptional senior living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from 101 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, memory care options, and enjoy access to concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour monitoring, and weekly housekeeping. Close to the downtown core, the community is an urban paradise with eclectic shops and restaurants, with close proximity to landmarks such as Salmon Bay and the famous Ballard Locks and Gardens.

Designed to promote independence, the community provides plenty of opportunities for exploring passions or discovering new hobbies with their wide array of activities and programs. Merrill Gardens at Ballard is modern yet intimate with a ton of amenities including a theater, library, bistro, and large private apartments with a washer/dryer and full kitchen. Residents stay nourished with restaurant-style meals served 7 days a week. With its comprehensive services, and stimulating activities and programs, Merrill Gardens at Ballard encourages a fulfilling and well-supported lifestyle.

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Overview of The Kenney in West Seattle

The Kenney is a senior living community at 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle, near Lincoln Park, Alki Beach, and the Fauntleroy Ferry terminal. Operating since 1909, it stands as one of the longer-serving options in the city, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a single campus.

The 53-bed property currently operates at around 40 percent capacity. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 74, making it easy for residents and visiting family members to run daily errands on foot.

Day-to-day life includes restaurant-style dining tailored to individual dietary needs, a fitness center, landscaped gardens, an on-site chapel, and concierge services. The community welcomes pets and runs a weekly activities schedule. Having memory care on site allows residents experiencing cognitive decline to stay in the same community as their needs shift. The facility accepts Medicaid along with private pay.

Prospective residents can reach out to the administrative office on Fauntleroy Way SW directly to ask about open apartments, discuss Medicaid coverage, or schedule a tour.

Contact The Kenney in West Seattle

Overview of Truewood by Merrill Gardens

Truewood by Merrill Gardens prides themselves on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience at the community. Truewood promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any residents. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care community boasts of being an “attainable resident-and-family-centered” community where it essentially is friendly to the affordability and practicality of what the families need. As independence is promoted by every living option, Truewood boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy given by the residents. Truewood by Merrill Gardens’ seniors are ensured to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top ranked senior living communities in the Seattle area. 
Truewood also caters the essential amenities and services available to residents such as the housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage an engagement among seniors.

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Overview of Carlton Park Adult Family Home

Carlton Park Adult Family Home is a dedicated community nestled in the serene neighborhood of West Armour Street, Seattle, WA, that offers assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ special needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. With fully furnished and spacious accommodations, the community also handles the housekeeping and laundry for a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Enriching activities and fun programs are also conducted for residents to remain socially engaged and active. Three healthy and delicious meals are served daily, catering to residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and escort to activities are provided for residents’ convenience and safety. The community is great for those who require assistance in living their day-to-day activities with its dedicated care and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of West Seattle Adult Family Home

West Seattle Adult Family Home provides assisted living and Residential Care in Seattle, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private room, making the home a potential fit for someone who needs day-to-day support without sharing their living space.

The home is in the South Park neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 71 out of 100. Most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Sofia Kirova serves as the director.

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Overview of Langland House Senior Living

Offering several care options in one place, Langland House Senior Living serves older adults in Seattle, Washington. This assisted living community is located in the North Beach/Blue Ridge neighborhood.

Care options include assisted living, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Families have different care needs, and there are different services for those needs. The multi-level model also gives residents added support as needs change.

The neighborhood around has a walkability score of 58 out of 100. Some daily errands and activities can be taken on foot. Most other trips will still involve a short car ride. The location has amenities nearby that are often found in residential neighborhoods of Seattle, which can be convenient for residents and visiting family members.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens

Merrill Gardens is an assisted living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably. To enrich residents’ daily living, the community provides housekeeping, meals, and assistance with daily living activities. The community also strives to help residents maintain their independence through personalized care plans.

Memory-enhancing activities and wellness programs are available to ensure residents’ holistic well-being. Residents can also rest and interact with friends in cozy living spaces and shared areas. Located in the thriving neighborhood of Seattle, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has a variety of services and thoughtfully designed spaces, making it a good option for senior living in Washington.

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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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