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 Solista Yakima by Cogir

Based in Yakima, WA, Solista Yakima by Cogir is a close-knit community that provides a vibrant setting for independent living. Residents here find comfort in their studio, one–, or two-bedroom apartments with housekeeping and maintenance services for their convenience. Enjoy easy access to local attractions, recreations, and lifestyle amenities designed to enrich your life.

Exciting activities and programs for arts, fitness, and social interaction are available to help residents curate their daily lives. Delicious and wholesome meals are also served daily in a cozy dining room that fosters bonding and socialization. Here, residents have everything they need to lead the life they want within a vibrant environment that fosters meaningful experiences.

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Overview of Johnston Residence Adult Family Home

Experience the best of your golden years at Johnston Residence Adult Family Home, an idyllic retreat in Auburn, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. With a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock, residents can ease their worries. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

A carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and health monitoring are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Silver Lake Senior Care

Make the most of your best years at Silver Lake Senior Care, an exceptional community located in the quiet neighborhood of Everett, WA, offering memory care, assisted living, and hospice care. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities and personal needs. Homemaking services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Stimulating activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Meals are also planned according to residents’ dietary needs and preferences, ensuring they have the finest retirement experience. Ostomy care, wound care, and medical support are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. The community’s comprehensive care and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to live beyond their potential.

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Overview of Marine Plaza

Experience the retirement of your dreams at Marine Plaza, a distinct community in Port Townsend, WA, offering independent living. With a variety of cozy one-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Income restrictions are provided, striving to maintain affordability so those with low income can downsize without hassles.

Residents have easy access to their needs and leisure opportunities with local shops and recreational spaces in the area. A picnic area is also available, promoting social interactions over delightful meals. To ease residents’ loneliness, pets are welcome to accompany residents. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, accompanied by its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Claridge Court

Beautifully set in the serene neighborhood of Port Townsend, WA, Claridge Court is a blissful haven that offers independent living. The community features beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with on-site laundry spaces.

Grocery stores and recreational spaces are also easily accessible, especially with a transportation hub nearby. Residents enjoy mealtimes with friends in the community room with a kitchen, promoting social interactions while satisfying their dietary needs. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Colonial Estates

Conveniently located in the harmonious setting of Olympia, WA, Colonial Estates is an exceptional 55+ community that offers independent living. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. Here, residents have easy access to their needs with nearby local amenities.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with restaurants in the area and a fully equipped kitchen. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its vibrant and friendly setting.

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Overview of Quail Run Retirement Community

Make the most of your best years at Quail Run Retirement Community, an award-winning community in Walla Walla, WA, offering independent living. Comfort and safety are guaranteed in the community’s beautifully designed accommodations, accompanied by weekly housekeeping and linen services. Here, utilities are included in the rent except for personal telephone, easing financial burdens.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Three delicious and well-balanced dining options, alongside a round-the-clock beverage and snack bar, are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of The Grove Afh North Spokane

Spend a worry-free retirement at The Grove Afh North Spokane, an idyllic retreat in Spokane, WA, offering assisted living. The community strives to meet residents’ unique needs with a kind and highly skilled team providing top-notch care 24/7. Residents have a convenient lifestyle with household services and top-tier apartment features.

Here, residents have fun and meet new friends with a well-thought-out calendar of exciting events and engaging programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community also utilizes technology and innovative services, providing wearable fall detection and a cloud-based charting system. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement with the community’s comprehensive services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Situated in Pierce County, Tacoma, WA, Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is a trusted senior living community that offers premiere assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Residents needing extra help in daily living or facing the challenges of memory loss are met with a wonderful care team that prioritizes residents’ welfare, dignity, and respect. The community offers an array of studios and one-bedroom apartments, providing residents with cozy and neat accommodations, complemented with various services such as help with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care.

Residents enjoy a vibrant and enriching environment with an array of carefully curated activities, programs and events led by a dedicated activity director who thoroughly assess residents’ interests as they move in. The community provides a full-time chef that thoroughly prepares three homestyle meals each day with the help of dieticians, ensuring residents receive the nutrients they need to stay healthy and active. Here, residents’ necessities are provided so they can enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable daily life.

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Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Normandy Park

Overlooking the serene neighborhood of Normandy Park, WA, Solstice Senior Living at Normandy Park is an inviting senior living community that offers convenient independent living services. Residents comfortably retire in pleasant accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community partners with trusted home-duty, personal care professionals and home-care providers to provide residents access to assistance with activities of daily living, like medication reminders, shower assist and more.

Residents are guaranteed to live vibrantly with a dynamic calendar of activities and interesting amenities available within the community. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure residents are always staying in cozy and neat residences without the hassles of cleaning it themselves. Dining is elevated with dietitian-approved menus that are both healthy and delicious. At Solstice Senior Living at Normandy Park, residents are empowered to live their lives the way they always desired with their thoughtful array of services and amenities.

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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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