Page 32 of Best Senior Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 635 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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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Lynnwood
113No 65 - 93.3% ----
Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation
SC
NH
Ne Olympia (Ensign Road Northeast)
152No 29 Private Suites 68.7% ----
Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Shelton (Christmas Village)
135No 23 - 68.3% ----
Sherwood Assisted Living
SC
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Sequim
107Yes 72 - 60.7% 216713.4
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community
SC
AL
MC
Bremerton
76Yes-- 75.0% 6250.8
Edmonds Care
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Edmonds
128No 61 - 90.0% ----
Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park
SC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Vancouver (Cascade Highlands)
88No 56 - 92.7% ----
Life Care Center of Puyallup
SC
NH
SNF
Puyallup (Meeker)
102No 65 - 92.1% ----
Life Care Center of South Hill
SC
NH
SNF
Puyallup
100No 32 - 97.6% ----
Life Care Center of Port Townsend
SC
NH
SNF
Port Townsend
94No 64 Private / Semi-Private Rooms 43.8% ----
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Overview of Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation

Situated in Lynnwood, Washington, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is a distinguished skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering comprehensive around-the-clock care in a residential setting. The community prides itself on providing an array of amenities, including an outdoor recreation area, a tranquil patio garden, a fully-equipped rehab gym, a dedicated beauty/barber shop, a library, pastoral support, and transportation services—curating an enriching environment for residents. Specializing in short-term nursing and rehabilitation care, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is dedicated to aiding patients in their recovery from illnesses or injuries, supporting their journey back to independence. The highly trained care team collaborates with physicians to devise tailored and comprehensive care plans for each patient, ensuring individualized attention.
Moreover, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation offers long-term programs catering to patients requiring ongoing intensive services. Through dedicated collaboration, the team crafts personalized programs to restore patients to optimal health and functionality. Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the community emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual’s rehabilitation journey, focusing on holistic wellness encompassing mind, body, and spirit. In partnership with patients and their physicians, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation designs customized programs administered by their dynamic staff, who are dedicated to inspiring and guiding patients at every step of their wellness journey. At Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation, residents receive compassionate care, specialized rehabilitation services, and unwavering encouragement to achieve their wellness goals.  

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Overview of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Olympia, WA, with 152 beds. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, making the community relevant to a resident who needs ongoing clinical support. A doctor is on staff, and the community is in the Ensign Road Northeast neighborhood.

Residents have private suites for living rather than shared rooms. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned per resident.

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Overview of Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center

Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center, operated by Caldera Care, is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions, offering a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing health care environment. The center, which has served Mason and the surrounding communities for over 25 years, is minutes away from historic downtown Shelton and conveniently located close to Mason General Hospital. Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center is Medicare and Medicaid certified, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of care.

The 135-bed center offers a range of services, including physical therapy, speech therapy, nutritional support, occupational therapy, and wellness-focused activities. These services are designed to help residents regain their strength, mobility, and independence after an illness, injury, or surgery, while also providing ongoing care for those with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center’s experienced staff deliver quality care while giving residents a serene, safe, and comfortable place to enjoy healing and rest.

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Overview of Sherwood Assisted Living

Sherwood Assisted Living offers assisted living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care, and Respite Care in Sequim, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while Respite Care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Adult Day Care provides daytime care without an overnight stay, giving a family a care option while the participant returns home at the end of the day. The range of care options may be a good fit for a family seeking ongoing support, memory care, daytime care, or a short stay in one community. Sherwood Assisted Living has 107 beds.

Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so residents can receive nursing attention at the community rather than arranging it elsewhere. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there.

A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community

Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community offers assisted living and memory care in Bremerton, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 76 beds and is staffed around the clock, so assistance is available throughout the day and night. One-bedroom and studio units serve residents who want either a larger living arrangement or a single-room layout. Wheelchair-accessible spaces support residents who use mobility devices, and pets are allowed.

Medicaid is accepted, which gives families a payment option when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay. Restaurant-style dining features home-style cooking, an open dining concept, and special diets, allowing residents to eat in a dining room and receive meals suited to documented dietary needs. Salon services are available on site, while scheduled transportation supports shopping trips and visits to nearby attractions.

Bremerton Housing Authority owns Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living or memory care and may benefit from having both services within one community.

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Edmonds Care

21400 72Nd Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
Overview of Edmonds Care

Edmonds Care is a premiere senior living community in Edmonds, WA, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an array of therapy services. The community offers warmly decorated private and semi-private rooms with access to free, in-room cable services, WiFi, and comfortable lounge areas. Residents are well-supported throughout their recovery with 24-hour support and care from a consistent, compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals.

The community adopts a resident-centered approach to care, offering personalized care, comprehensive therapies, specialized care services, and support services for residents and their families. To make residents’ stay more comfortable and fun, the community also offers life enrichment services, such as quality-time with residents, celebrations, learning and recreation opportunities, along with a variety of engaging activities. With a supportive environment, compassionate care team, convenient amenities, and innovative healthcare, residents are guaranteed a comfortable healing journey at Edmonds Care.

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Overview of Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park

Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park provides nursing home, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Vancouver, WA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site, while palliative care focuses on comfort and pain management. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so the community may suit families seeking temporary support or a resident who needs ongoing nursing care.

The community has 88 beds, with 5 hours and 3 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available through an on-site therapy gym, allowing therapy sessions to take place at the community rather than requiring outside transportation.

Speech and language therapy, IV therapy, dialysis coordination, orthotics and prosthetics, podiatry, dental care, and optometry support a range of clinical needs. Musical performances provide scheduled live entertainment, while salon services allow residents to receive personal care on site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay is available for families paying directly.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Puyallup

Life Care Center of Puyallup is a nursing home offering skilled nursing in Puyallup, WA. Residents receive licensed nursing care around the clock, with both short term and long term care available. This combination suits someone who needs nursing support during recovery or on an ongoing basis.

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services support therapy during a stay or through an outpatient visit. A community re entry program helps residents working toward a return to community living. Hair services can be arranged within the community through the beauty salon and barber shop.

The home has 102 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident across a day. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

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Overview of Life Care Center of South Hill

Life Care Center of South Hill offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in Puyallup, WA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing nursing support rather than assistance only with daily tasks. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs require that level of nursing support.

The home has 100 beds, with 98% occupancy, so nearly all beds are in use. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3h 44m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse staffing time assigned to each resident over a day.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Port Townsend

Nestled in the serene beauty of Port Townsend, WA, Life Care Center of Port Townsend overlooks the stunning Kah Tai Lagoon with a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains, offering a peaceful environment for healing and recovery. This welcoming community provides a full range of care services, including skilled nursing, long-term care, and comprehensive inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation. Here, residents can benefit from private and semi-private accommodations designed for comfort, complemented by individualized treatment plans tailored to support their recovery and independence.

Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals, a library, an onsite beauty salon and barber shop, and beautifully landscaped walking paths. A robust daily activity schedule and wireless internet ensure residents stay connected and engaged. With a compassionate team and a mission to enhance well-being, this community creates an ideal space for healing and growth.

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Senior Care in Washington State at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 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: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90