Best Senior Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 628 senior care communities in Washington using WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in WA
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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628 homes
Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington. 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. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Senior Care around Washington State

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

Merrill Gardens at Tukwila
SC
AL
IL
MC
Tukwila (Southcenter)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 51
Rank #211 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 285
6.5
Facility 6.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #238 / 285
MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Everett (Twin Creeks)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
No
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 51
Rank #398 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #42 / 285
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Aegis Living Bellevue
SC
AL
HC
MC
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 82
Rank #186 / 366
No
91
Facility 91
WA AVG 51
Rank #37 / 628
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #1 / 285
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 31
Rank #251 / 285
10.2
Facility 10.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #275 / 285
The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community
SC
NH
AL
MC
Vancouver (Riveridge)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 82
Rank #148 / 366
Yes
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 51
Rank #458 / 628
Studio / Shared Suite
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #255 / 285
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Crista Shores
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Silverdale (Northwest Crista Shores Lane)
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 82
Rank #168 / 366
No
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 51
Rank #281 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 285
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #104 / 285
Brookdale Stanwood
SC
AL
IL
MC
Stanwood
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
Yes
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 51
Rank #320 / 628
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #134 / 285
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 31
Rank #168 / 285
7.5
Facility 7.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #255 / 285
Aegis Living West Seattle
SC
AL
HC
MC
RC
Seattle (North Admiral)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 82
Rank #160 / 366
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #107 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #111 / 285
C+10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 31
Rank #203 / 285
4.1
Facility 4.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #141 / 285
Bonaventure of Salmon Creek
SC
AL
IL
MC
Vancouver (Pleasant Valley)
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 82
Rank #142 / 366
Yes
22
Facility 22
WA AVG 51
Rank #516 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #184 / 285
A+33
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 31
Rank #249 / 285
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #35 / 285
Brookdale Vancouver Stonebridge
SC
MC
Vancouver (Vancouver Mall)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
Yes
70
Facility 70
WA AVG 51
Rank #154 / 628
Studio / Suite
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #75 / 285
-12
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #155 / 285
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #53 / 285
Sunrise of Edmonds
SC
AL
MC
Edmonds (Westgate)
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 82
Rank #187 / 366
Yes
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 51
Rank #128 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #58 / 285
-3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #83 / 285
5.0
Facility 5.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #180 / 285
Cogir of Vancouver
SC
AL
IL
MC
Vancouver (Orchards)
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 82
Rank #134 / 366
Yes
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #377 / 628
Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed
75.6%
Facility 75.6%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #146 / 285
-10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 31
Rank #220 / 285
4.6
Facility 4.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #164 / 285
Jefferson House Memory Care Community
SC
MC
Kirkland (Totem Lake)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
No
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 51
Rank #164 / 628
Private / Shared Suite
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #28 / 285
-6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #119 / 285
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 31
Rank #239 / 285
8.8
Facility 8.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #267 / 285
Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake
SC
AL
IL
MC
Issaquah (Providence Point)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
No
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 51
Rank #387 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #47 / 285
A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #119 / 285
35
Facility 35
WA AVG 31
Rank #185 / 285
5.8
Facility 5.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #217 / 285
Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood
SC
AL
IL
Vancouver (Landover - Sharmel)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
No
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 51
Rank #261 / 628
-
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #55 / 285
-6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #119 / 285
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #97 / 285
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #73 / 285
Edmonds Landing Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
Edmonds (The Bowl Of Edmonds)
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 82
Rank #166 / 366
Yes
86
Facility 86
WA AVG 51
Rank #57 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed
44.6%
Facility 44.6%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #269 / 285
-9
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #231 / 285
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 31
Rank #170 / 285
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #111 / 285
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Overview of Fields Senior Living at Spokane Valley

Fields Senior Living at Spokane Valley offers luxury senior living with various care options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Nestled in the picturesque city of Spokane, Washington, this community offers a sophisticated and boutique-style living atmosphere with personalized transportation, nutritious dining options, and worry-free apartment living. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, residents find peace of mind with 24-hour care and support, fostering a safe and comfortable lifestyle.

Since its founding in 1958, Fields Senior Living has supported, respected, and celebrated the lives of its residents. The community provides various amenities, from chef-inspired meals and a packed social schedule to opportunities for lifelong learning. The residents enjoy warm communal living areas, private and neighborly suites, and compassionate care from a committed team. The community’s design and services ensure a high quality of life, particularly for those dealing with memory loss, in a setting that prioritizes safety, comfort, and personal fulfillment.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Burien

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Merrill Gardens at Burien, a welcoming senior living community in Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious and elegantly designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, offering a cozy residence. With weekly housekeeping, 24-hour assistance, and concierge services, residents enjoy a well-supported living with plenty of extra time to explore new things.

At Merrill Gardens at Burien, residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies with an array of activities overseen by a dedicated Active Living Director. These include day trips, strength training, scenic drives, movies, jazz concerts, and so much more. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities designed for comfort and leisure, such as restaurant-style meals, well-stocked library, a wine bar, movie theater, fitness area, salon, and a beautiful courtyard for outdoor activities.

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Overview of Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community

Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community, situated in the heart of Federal Way, Washington, offers a harmonious blend of independent living options, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. With a warm and supportive atmosphere, it provides an ideal haven for those enjoying their retirement years. Families find solace in this community due to its well-equipped exercise facility and a delightful dining room that caters to diverse tastes.

The community offers a variety of thoughtfully designed residences, including beautifully appointed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Additionally, Mirror Lake Village features charming cottages complete with full kitchens and private garages, promoting both independence and comfort. This meticulously designed community serves as a hub for socialization and engagement, providing peaceful and convenient senior living close to various local attractions.

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Judson Park

23600 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Overview of Judson Park

Judson Park is a truly charming community nestled in Federal Way, offering an unparalleled senior living experience. Here, residents can relish in a variety of services, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, and residential living. This community is not just a place to stay, but a haven of recovery and joy.

With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy exquisite meals while taking in the breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains. The fitness center ensures both physical and mental well-being, complemented by convenient amenities like banking and postal services. The library and purpose areas cater to intellectual pursuits, while the woodworking and landscaped grounds add a touch of creativity and tranquility.

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Overview of Cascade Park Gardens

Located in Olympia, Washington State, Cascade Park Gardens is an assisted living community. With a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of residents, Cascade Park Gardens Memory Care provides dignified and compassionate care, engaging therapeutic activities, and skilled nursing services. Adhering to a person-centered care philosophy, the dedicated team of caregivers at Cascade Park Gardens focuses on each resident as unique, considering their interests, abilities, preferences, and needs.

Notably, Medicaid covers the comprehensive services, care, and support offered by Memory Care at Cascade Park Gardens. Through personalized care plans, residents are encouraged to reach their highest level of independence, fostering a comfortable life enriched with positive experiences and a profound sense of purpose.

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Overview of Artesian Place Assisted Living

Located in the heart of Olympia, WA, Artesian Place Assisted Living is a renowned senior living community or its homelike environment and quality care since the late 1990s. Featuring 60 spacious apartments, including 48 large studios and 12 one-bedroom units, this community is designed to provide an intimate, supportive atmosphere with the benefits of a larger resident population.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do in this community, and enjoy bright hallways, a zen-like outdoor patio, and various common areas such as a dining room, activity room, and more. A dedicated and well-trained team fosters a vibrant lifestyle with activities tailored to resident preferences, such as music performances, and local trips. Committed to compassionate care, the team also enhances the quality of life for all residents. With its numerous outstanding amenities and services to make its residents’ lives easier, Artesian Place Assisted Living is a desirable living destination for senior living.

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Overview of Brookdale Arbor Place

Nestled in the heart of Everett, Washington, Brookdale Arbor Place offers an assisted living experience that allows residents to trade their chores for a vibrant, engaging lifestyle. Conveniently located near the Interstate and surrounded by protected wetlands and wooded areas, this community provides breathtaking views of the Cascade mountains. At Brookdale Arbor Place, residents can make themselves at home in the comfortable, purpose-built community and enjoy the attentive care of the staff. The assisted living program provides customized support with daily tasks, such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, empowering residents to focus on pursuing their passions.

The community’s robust activity calendar offers a diverse range of options, from creative pursuits like art classes and sing-alongs to social events like bingo and happy hours. Residents can easily connect with like-minded individuals and build a vibrant social circle. Dining is also a highlight, with delicious, chef-inspired meals served in a restaurant-style setting. Residents can provide input on menu planning and even book the private dining room for special celebrations.

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Overview of Brookdale Fisher’s Landing

Nestled in a quiet, upscale residential neighborhood in Vancouver, Washington, Brookdale Fisher’s Landing is an exceptional assisted living community that offers residents a vibrant, energetic community with a new calendar of events and activities to choose from every day. The community serves seniors and their families from the surrounding areas, including Hazel Dell, Lake Shore, Five Corners, Walnut Grove, and Mill Plain, and is located near the intersection of 164th Avenue and McGillivray.

At Brookdale Fisher’s Landing, the assisted living program allows residents to put away their to-do lists, as the community handles the cooking, cleaning, and home maintenance, and provides trained caregivers to offer assistance as needed. Residents can enjoy a diverse range of activities, from bunco games and Wii bowling leagues to wine and cheese nights and hobby groups, all while connecting with like-minded peers who share their passions. Dining is also a highlight, with delicious and healthy meals served restaurant-style in the elegant dining room, with the menu tailored to residents’ requests, suggestions, and even family recipes.

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Overview of Brookdale Silver Lake

Brookdale Silver Lake is an exclusive senior living community located in the coastal town of Everett, Washington, near scenic Silver Lake and a short drive from Puget Sound. The community offers specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a convenient location, with landscaped grounds featuring an enclosed courtyard, walking paths, and pergola-shaped gardens, as well as raised garden beds where residents can tend to their favorite plants and flowers. The staff is available 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

Brookdale Silver Lake’s memory care program helps residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their individuality. The community provides consistent care partners whenever possible to encourage familiarity and relationship-rich care, whether through the Clare Bridge program for mid to late stages of dementia or the Solace program for the advanced stages. Residents are given a wide range of engaging indoor and outdoor activities, from creative pursuits and hobby exploration to fitness classes and social gatherings, all designed to help them live their best lives. Mealtimes are also tailored to the memory care community, with routine schedules, customized place settings, and hand-held options as needed.

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Overview of Silverado Bellevue Memory Care Community

Accredited by Alzheimer’s Disease International, the prestigious senior living community of Silverado Bellevue Memory Care set in the peaceful neighborhood of North East 8th Street, Bellevue, WA, strives to provide exceptional care and assistance for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia through its memory care program. Keep your dignity and live without worries with a reliable and specially trained team helping with your daily activities and other necessities. Silverado Bellevue Memory Care fuses unmatched comfort with medical expertise to ensure seniors enjoy every moment of their residency in the community.

The community features an exclusive evidence-based brain health program, Nexus, to ensure residents receive the finest support for their memory-related needs. A selection of stimulating activities and nurturing programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. Silverado Bellevue Memory Care is ideal for seniors seeking to spend their golden years doing what they love and creating lasting moments with their friends and loved ones with its purposely built and welcoming spaces. Moreover, the community was chosen as US News and World Report’s Best Memory Care in 2024 for its unwavering dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life.

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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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