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
We analyzed
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 Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center

Located in Olympia, Washington, Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center is a warm and welcoming 28-bed skilled nursing community specializing in hospice, short-term, and rehabilitative care. Their ongoing pursuit of education sets a high standard for quality care in the Southwest Washington region. They take pride in the continuity of care it provides. Olympia Manor is renowned within its community for its commitment to excellence, and compassion, and for creating a home-like atmosphere for residents.

What sets Olympia Manor apart is its commitment to personalized pain management programs, ensuring residents’ comfort and well-being. With a stellar 4-star rating from Medicare, Olympia Manor is a responsive, secure, and compassionate environment. The center’s strong collaboration with physicians and case managers reflects its dedication to delivering skilled, high-quality care. Senior residents find solace in familiar faces, fostering a comforting atmosphere. This unique bond between residents and dedicated caregivers is a testament to the longevity and professionalism of Olympia Manor’s staff.

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Overview of Rosam Adult Family Homes

Located in the serene neighborhood of Spokane, WA, Rosam Adult Family Homes is an excellent senior living community, offering an array of services, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and respite care. The community ensures residents are provided with the care they need even as their needs change by offering various care and assistance, from personal care assistance to support with chronic conditions. Residents are provided with a compassionate care team that carefully assess their needs and care goals and curates personalized care plans tailored to accommodate their specific needs.

Dedicated to ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling and enriched lifestyle, the community offers an array of programs designed to nurture their mind, body, spirit, and overall well-being. Making sure residents live a convenient and worry-free lifestyle, the community also offers assistance with daily tasks, such as housekeeping, transportation, pet care and shopping. With almost no chores to worry about, residents can freely focus on living their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of Lena‘s Gentle Care

Lena’s Gentle Care’s peaceful and intimate homes are designed to offer comfort and tranquility, creating the perfect environment for one’s golden years. Their homes boast expansive and lush gardens, offering residents a peaceful and serene atmosphere. At Lena’s Gentle Care, the staff dedicates itself to providing 24-hour care to residents with a wide range of needs, including diabetes, hospice, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, respite care, wound care, and more.
At the heart of their approach is the belief that building amazing connections with their residents is essential to providing the best care possible. Their staff strives to nurture relationships with their residents, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging that sets them apart. At Lena’s Gentle Care, they offer a warm and welcoming sanctuary where seniors can be assured of receiving the most genuine care and idyllic retreat that they need.

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Overview of Sea Mar Community Health Center

Sea Mar Community Health Center has been serving the community with compassion and excellence since 1982. This health center takes great pride in accepting all forms of insurance, including private insurance, veterans benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid, so that everyone has access to their exceptional services. Their medical services range from blood pressure management to Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as diabetic care, IV administration, medical social services, and CPR. They also provide an array of therapeutic services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology to help patients reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives.
This home understands the importance of holistic care and strives to meet the needs of its patients by providing assistance with daily activities such as toileting, dressing, meal preparation, personal hygiene, and house cleaning. Their team of medical professionals is dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of care and attention, employing licensed nurses who provide exceptional care with warmth and kindness. Additionally, they offer CPR and first aid training, providing the community with the knowledge and skills to save lives in an emergency. Sea Mar Community Health Center is a shining example of healthcare excellence, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the Seattle community for decades.

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Overview of Ruthaven Senior Care Home

Peacefully set near local amenities in Covington, WA, Ruthaven Senior Care Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living, Alzheimer’s, and dementia care. Dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and support with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Here, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need and prefer with trusted healthcare providers working with the community.

Enriching daily activities are also conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Medication management, state-of-the-art security systems, and household services are available to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free retirement. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary restrictions and tastes. The community is great for those looking to receive holistic care in their later years with its top-notch care and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of Aljoya Mercer Island

Discover a luxurious senior living experience at Aljoya Mercer Island, an upscale senior living community in Mercer Island, WA, offering excellent independent living and assisted living. Dedicated to delivering a high-end retirement experience, the community provides residents with meticulously designed residences, surrounded by beautiful common spaces and thoughtful amenities. Reliable support with daily living activities is also offered to residents who need extra care and assistance, giving them the convenience they need to continue living their desired lifestyle.

Every aspect of the community is designed to offer residents utmost comfort and convenience, with a variety of social activities to keep residents engaged and various amenities, such as a saltwater pool and elegant dining room. Mealtimes are also to look forward to with a team of professional and highly-experienced chefs who carefully curate fresh, delicious dishes. Here, residents are given the opportunities, assistance, and tools they need to enjoy their golden years fully.

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Overview of Shangri-La Care Home

Shangri-La Care Home is a nurse-owned and operated assisted living community in Sumner, WA, offering assistance with daily living activities. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort, the community continuously promotes a compassionate, home-like environment. With meal preparation, walking assistance, and recreational opportunities, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle. Through personalized care plans, residents receive holistic care to live comfortably.

Holiday celebrations, group activities, and outings foster interactions and encourage residents to stay active. Spacious gathering areas, accessible outdoors, and a lively dining room are among the first-class amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Set in the quiet residential area of Sumner, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Washington.

Overview of Evergreen Haven Adult Family Home

Evergreen Haven is a residential care community in Olympia, WA, offering personal care, memory care, and hospice care. With its intimate and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults live comfortably. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with home-cooked meals, household services, and recreational activities. The community also provides a one-to-three caregiver-to-resident ratio, ensuring residents receive the utmost attention and care.

Fun gatherings, light exercises, and various enrichment activities encourage residents to make friends and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy common areas and a clean setting also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is located in the quiet neighborhood of Lacey, near Providence St. Peter Hospital and other local amenities. Dedicated to older adults’ welfare, this residential care community is a trusted choice for senior living in Washington.

Overview of 1 Sunnyside Dr Adult Family Home

1 Sunnyside Dr Adult Family Home is an assisted living community in Centralia, WA, that offers personal care. With its supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Residents also experience worry-free living, as 24-hour care, meal preparation, and medication are provided. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

Group outings, fitness classes, and arts and crafts are just some of the activities that residents can do to learn new things and gain meaningful experiences. Thoughtfully furnished living spaces and accessible communal areas also ensure residents can lounge and connect with friends. With its convenient location in the serene residential area of Centralia, residents have a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in Washington, dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of May Valley Golden Years Adult Family Home

Ideally set in the thriving neighborhood of Renton, WA, May Valley Golden Years Adult Family Home is an outstanding community that offers long-term care. The community focuses on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, providing exceptional care with a kind and highly skilled team of registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, and on-call doctors to ensure their comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in the community’s intimate and home-like setting.

Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the community also conducts fun activities on-site for recreation and wellness. Here, residents love the delightful and healthy home-cooked meals that are served daily to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides therapy, rehabilitation, and hospice care for residents’ ever-changing needs. Residents can live a blissful retirement with the community’s outdoor and independent support.

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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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