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

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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 Trustwell Living at Whitman Place

Beautifully located near Pioneer Park in Walla Walla, WA, Trustwell Living at Whitman Place is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care with a kind and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and needs 24/7. Emergency call systems are also provided for residents’ safety.

With a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals served restaurant-style. Medication assistance is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of University House Wallingford

The University House Wallingford is a community where learning continues. It’s an intellectually stimulating environment where residents share different knowledge. The partnership with the University of Washington Retirement Association (UWRA) allows residents to find a program that they are interested in, and residents can take those classes they are passionate about. The elegant retirement community ensures a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors to feel comfortable and secure with their surroundings. The vibrant community strives in keeping the active lifestyle that allows residents to receive a well-balanced healthy wellness. As a branch of the Era Living senior group, University House Wallingford promotes an environment where residents can feel young and energetic. 

Life at University offers a cafe, arts and crafts studio, garden (for gardening), and reception. Essential services included for assisted living residents would be bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence support; as well as medication management, mobility support, and social support that is entered on life enrichment activities and programs. 

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Overview of Village Concepts of Marysville – Grandview Village

Make every moment count at Village Concepts of Marysville – Grandview Village, a distinguished community in Marysville, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. A kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and linens, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and healthy meals, alongside delightful snacks, are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Gencare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark

Stay in touch with your past passions at GenCare Lifestyle Ballard Landmark, a multi-awarded senior living community in King County, Seattle, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Choose from 155 open and spacious apartment homes, including studio, one-and two-bedroom options with modern amenities, such as in-unit kitchen/kitchenettes and walk-in showers. Rest easy knowing a 24-hour care team is always available to meet residents’ needs with care and attention.

Engage in various recreational and social activities, including weekly happy hours with live entertainment, invigorating games like Bocce Ball and Pickle Ball, symposiums, cultural events, and local adventures. Benefit from a complimentary on-site certified personal trainer and stay active at the well-equipped fitness center. A culinary team carefully curates menus that cater to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring residents stay nourished and energized to take on a vibrant lifestyle full of opportunities for enjoyment and leisure.

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Overview of Ashley Pointe Senior Living

Located in the vibrant Lake Stevens, WA, Ashley Pointe Senior Living is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care. Have a peaceful retirement with the cozy and elegant accommodations of Ashley Pointe Senior Living in a wide array of studio and one-bedroom floor plans. A competent and highly qualified team strives to deliver the highest quality of care and support for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential.

Participate in fun activities and meet people with the same interests through enjoyable programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. Surrounded by warm spaces and a friendly environment, Ashley Pointe is a haven for seniors to live their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Fairwinds – Brighton Court

Fairwinds – Brighton Court, a gem in Lynnwood, Washington, offers a vibrant senior living community that seamlessly blends independent and assisted living. What sets them apart is their holistic approach to wellness, focusing not just on the body but on the overall well-being of their residents. With nearly 50 years of dedicated service, they have perfected the art of elevating senior living experiences.

Amidst their serene setting, residents enjoy signature programs designed to enhance their holistic health. From a well-equipped library to convenient transportation services, fitness center, and a cozy fireplace, Fairwinds – Brighton Court ensures every detail is meticulously crafted for residents’ comfort. The community’s dedication to excellence is evident in their concierge services, pet-friendly approach, and personalized amenities, including individual climate controls.

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Timber Ridge

100 Timber Ridge Way Nw, Issaquah, WA 98027
Overview of Timber Ridge

Timber Ridge has been around Issaquah’s Talus neighborhood for 19 years, running 26 beds in what amounts to a genuinely car-dependent pocket. The Walk Score sits at 19, which means if you’re planning to visit regularly or need anything within walking distance, you’ll need to drive. It’s not a criticism exactly, just a reality check for anyone factoring in location.

Right now, they’re at 88% occupancy with 23 residents. The average stay clocks in at 520 days, which tells you they’re managing a mix of people coming through for short stretches and others settling in longer. They take Medicare and private pay, so the funding question doesn’t automatically narrow your options the way it does at some places.

What’s interesting about the staffing: they’re putting five hours and 39 minutes of nursing care per resident per day, plus another three hours and 59 minutes from nursing aides. That’s real hands-on commitment, not the skeleton-crew scenario you see elsewhere. It actually matters when you’re thinking through whether someone’s going to get the attention they need.

The inspection history over the past four years reads as genuinely responsive. They’ve worked through deficiencies flagged on earlier rounds, things like policy transparency, privacy safeguards, water temperature, ventilation standards, housekeeping rigor, and how they handle pets. A fire safety inspection caught them with issues around extinguishers and extension cords, both of which they’ve since fixed. The pattern here suggests they take regulatory notes seriously instead of treating them like theater.

If you’re working through smaller communities that have actually been around for a while, and you can make peace with the car situation, Timber Ridge seems worth the site visit.

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Overview of Bay Pointe Assisted Living & Marine Courte Memory Care

Surrounded by fast food chains and local amenities in Oyster Bay Ct, Bremerton, WA, Bay Pointe Assisted Living & Marine Courte Memory Care is a distinguished community that offers assisted living and memory care. With top-tier care and assistance to their special needs, residents can rest assured of living comfortably and safely in their later years. Keep peace of mind and create unforgettable moments with beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans.

Enrich your retirement with stimulating programs and engaging events tailored to your leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Pharmacy services, medication management, therapy services, diabetic management, and respite stay are also available for residents’ convenience. The community is a great option for those who require additional care and support to live their golden years in bliss.

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Overview of Port Townsend Senior Living

Ideally situated near Jefferson Healthcare & Medical Center in Port Townsend, WA, Port Townsend Senior Living is a blissful haven that offers assisted living and independent living. The community features a variety of specially designed and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and chores.

Exciting events and fun recreational activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation

Settled in the neighborhood of Olympia, WA, Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation is a dependable senior care provider, offering comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The community collaborates closely with residents, their families, and healthcare providers to create a comprehensive and effective care and treatment plan that best aligns with residents’ individual needs and care goals. Featuring 135 beds and beautiful spacious rooms, the community warrants a comfortable living and recovery environment that fosters comfort and quick healing process.

Committed to creating an environment that fosters both healing and enrichment, the community also offers a diverse activity programs, nutritionally balanced meals, and other amenities that make residents’ living experience more enjoyable. With no cleaning and laundry chores to worry about, residents are free to focus their mind and time on their recovery and more meaningful things. Here, residents are provided with an excellent care team, convenient services, and a therapeutic environment for an ideal place to regain their strength and get back on their feet quickly.

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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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