Page 3 of Best Senior Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 627 senior care communities in WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in WA
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627 homes
Avg Walk Score: 52/ 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: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. 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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. SC (Senior 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.
Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
Kennewick
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 78
Rank #230 / 324
Yes
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 52
Rank #496 / 583
Private Studio / Shared Studio
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #20 / 248
A+5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 31
Rank #59 / 279
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #55 / 279
Riverview Retirement Community
SC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
Spokane (Logan)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
Yes
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 52
Rank #444 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #12 / 248
-5
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #29 / 279
1.2
Facility 1.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #20 / 279
Washington Odd Fellows Home
SC
AL
NH
SNF
Walla Walla
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 78
Rank #170 / 324
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 52
Rank #168 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #157 / 248
-7
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #38 / 279
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #18 / 279
Van Mall Retirement
SC
AL
IL
Vancouver (Vancouver Mall)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 52
Rank #298 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #133 / 248
A+4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #131 / 279
6.0
Facility 6.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #217 / 279
Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake
SC
AL
IL
MC
Issaquah (Providence Point)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 78
Rank #137 / 324
No
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 52
Rank #367 / 583
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #42 / 248
A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
35
Facility 35
WA AVG 31
Rank #181 / 279
5.8
Facility 5.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #211 / 279
Brookdale Alderwood
SC
MC
Lynnwood
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 78
Rank #209 / 324
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 52
Rank #181 / 583
Studio
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #205 / 248
A10
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 31
Rank #206 / 279
4.3
Facility 4.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #145 / 279
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
SC
AL
MC
Seattle (Hawthorne Hills)
73
Facility 73
WA AVG 78
Rank #166 / 324
Yes
78
Facility 78
WA AVG 52
Rank #89 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #148 / 248
-5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 279
3.8
Facility 3.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #124 / 279
Sunrise of Redmond
SC
AL
MC
Bellevue (Crossroads)
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 78
Rank #35 / 324
Yes
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 52
Rank #64 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #55 / 248
-11
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 31
Rank #247 / 279
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #207 / 279
The Cottages of Snohomish
SC
AL
IL
MC
Snohomish (Northwest Snohomish)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 78
Rank #126 / 324
No
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 52
Rank #390 / 583
-
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #202 / 248
B-5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #42 / 279
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 279
Brookdale Federal Way
SC
AL
Federal Way
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
Yes
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 52
Rank #96 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #109 / 248
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 279
6.5
Facility 6.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #233 / 279

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 627 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Situated in the tranquil grasslands of Kennewick, WA, Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is an eminent senior living community offering companion living, memory care, and respite care. The community features meticulously designed and spacious residences including private and companion suites to maximize seniors’ comfort and security. With a kind and well-trained team striving to deliver top-tier care and support, seniors let go of their woes and gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

Meet people from different backgrounds and create lasting memories through engaging activities and exciting events conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences. Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a good place for seniors to spend a wondrous retirement with its vibrant and friendly environment filled with incredible amenities and peaceful spaces.

Contact Callaway Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Overview of Riverview Retirement Community

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Spokane, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, outpatient therapy, and respite care. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the highest quality of care tailored to their needs. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging events and enriching programs. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served daily, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With additional costs, residents can opt for medication assistance and incontinence care. The community’s many amenities and comprehensive services create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Washington Odd Fellows Home

Washington Odd Fellows Home provides assisted living and skilled nursing services in Walla Walla, Washington. The location offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, giving residents options between a compact space or separate living areas. Having multiple care levels allows individuals to stay within the same community if their medical needs change over time.

The 71-bed community provides an average of 3 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. A walk score of 67 indicates a somewhat walkable neighborhood, enabling residents who no longer drive to manage select local errands independently.

Prospective representatives can contact the Washington Odd Fellows Home team to schedule a tour or discuss payment choices, which include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Contact Washington Odd Fellows Home

Overview of Van Mall Retirement

Nestled in the picturesque setting of Vancouver, WA, this retirement community offers an exquisite blend of independent and assisted living, where convenience and comfort harmoniously intertwine. The devoted team is passionate about elevating senior care, ensuring residents are surrounded by exceptional service and a nurturing environment. The community boasts elegantly designed studio alcoves, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each featuring full kitchens or kitchenettes, luxuriously upgraded appliances, individually controlled heating and air-conditioning units, and state-of-the-art emergency communication systems.

Residents can indulge in a range of splendid amenities, including serene private walking paths, charming gardening spaces, a dynamic fitness program, and an engaging brain fitness program. Seasonal menus with delectable and healthy choices enhance the dining experience, while the vibrant, supportive community fosters both wellness and enjoyment. Here, every day is a celebration of life, where comfort meets elegance, and every moment is an opportunity for joy and fulfillment

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Overview of Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake

Burrowed in the bustling area of King County, Issaquah, WA, Village Concepts of Issaquah, Spiritwood at Pine Lake is a blissful senior living community that offers active senior living for all phases of life, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features a variety of spotless and inviting apartments in variations of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community takes pride in providing its residents with plenty of unique services, including a mobile podiatrist, hygienist and hearing specialist.

Fostering an invigorating lifestyle with plenty of opportunities for social connection, enjoyment, and fun, the community organizes a variety of stimulating activities and events. Residents enjoy local northwest bus outings, weekly happy hour with live entertainment, men’s and women’s social groups, Winey Wednesdays and other regularly conducted activities. Personal care and support, including housekeeping, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living, help residents live as independently as possible while guaranteeing their happiness and health.

Contact Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake

Overview of Brookdale Alderwood

Brookdale Alderwood is a memory care community in Lynnwood, WA, with a secured setting and supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. It may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised care in a secured setting, including a resident whose usual caregiver needs short term support through respite care.

The community has 60 beds and offers studio housing, so each resident has a single private living space. Daily activities include bingo, trivia, nature walks, and gardening, with the courtyard and garden providing outdoor areas for these activities; dementia friendly menus offer familiar, easy to manage selections, and personal dining assistance is available when needed.

A salon and spa allows residents to receive grooming services on site, and pets are allowed. Memory care starts at $5,995 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting a stay, and Medicaid is accepted for families whose savings may not cover a long term stay. A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may have some opportunities to get out independently.

Contact Brookdale Alderwood

Overview of Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst sits in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, a 73-bed, three-story community operated under the Leisure Care network. Studios run 297 to 390 square feet, one-bedrooms stretch from 427 to 610, and assisted living starts at $5,365 a month. Right now, occupancy sits at 73 percent.

Walkability is a genuine strength here. The Walk Score is 78, solidly in “very walkable” territory, and most errands don’t require a car. The community accepts Medicaid alongside private pay, and pets are welcome, so a move here doesn’t mean giving up a companion animal.

Memory care runs through the Opal program, part of the wider Opal by Leisure Care model, and that matters practically: a resident could move in for assisted living and later transition into memory care without changing buildings. PrimeFit Wellness backs up the physical side of things, and rehabilitation services, respite care, and licensed nursing staff round out the clinical support.

The amenity list leans into everyday life, not just care logistics: a theater, a salon and barbershop, a library, an outdoor garden terrace. State inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the kind of operational areas regulators routinely look at in communities offering both assisted living and memory care.

What Empress Senior Living is is a community built around continuity of care, backed by real lifestyle infrastructure and a payment structure, Medicaid included, that opens the door to more families than a private-pay-only model would.

Contact Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Overview of Sunrise of Redmond

Sunrise of Redmond, nestled in Bellevue, Washington, stands as a distinguished senior living community offering a range of services encompassing assisted living and memory care. Beyond its comprehensive care offerings, this community shines with its vibrant atmosphere, modern amenities, and the timeless charm of its wooded property, creating an inviting haven for seniors.

With well-lit and spacious interiors, residents have ample opportunities for relaxation, dining, and socializing with fellow seniors. Sunrise of Redmond takes pride in offering high-quality meals and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces that enhance the overall experience. The community boasts a diverse array of activities and specialized memory care corridors designed to cater to the needs of aging eyes. Situated in a peaceful residential neighborhood yet conveniently close to local amenities, residents also enjoy access to the nearby Overlake Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente, ensuring their healthcare needs are well-attended.

Contact Sunrise of Redmond

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.

Contact The Cottages of Snohomish

Overview of Brookdale Federal Way

Brookdale Federal Way is an assisted living community in Federal Way, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to keep an apartment. Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 110 beds, with one bed and two bed housing options. A two bed option can suit a couple moving together, while a one bed option gives one resident their own space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet.

Assisted living starts at $4,765, giving families an initial figure to weigh against the care provided. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Brookdale Senior Living owns the community, which also has a salon, spa, pool and fitness classes.

Dining is shaped around residents’ preferences and dietary needs, with foods such as whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, along with special diets. Rehabilitation services and transportation are also available. A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Respite care may make Brookdale Federal Way a good fit for a family seeking short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Contact Brookdale Federal Way

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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