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

Compare Senior Care around Washington State

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 The Springs at the Waterfront

Offering comprehensive services, The Springs at Waterfront is an assisted living community in Vancouver, Washington, with a 68-bed capacity. Care options include independent living, assisted living, and a specialized Footsteps memory care program. Currently, 25 older adults are in residence, representing a 37% occupancy. Seasonal-inspired dining options, housekeeping, and care management are also provided to meet residents’ needs.

Off-site excursions, fitness classes, and seminars are available to encourage active living and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A heated indoor pool, a movie theater, and a fitness center are among the on-site amenities, providing various options for leisure and social interactions. It is also located in a relatively walkable neighborhood in Vancouver with a Walk Score of 67, allowing residents to access some services on foot. The Springs at Waterfront also features a variety of apartment options, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in a high-rise setting.

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Overview of Cedar Creek Memory Care Community

Cedar Creek Memory Care Community, located in Edmonds, Washington, offers a comforting haven for seniors dealing with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related challenges. Purposefully designed for seniors’ comfort, this community provides an ideal environment for socializing, self-discovery, and tranquility.

With over 60 years of family ownership, Cedar Creek Memory Care Community boasts a legacy grounded in profound values and genuine compassion. Their assisted living services and memory care-focused approach are marked by meticulous attention to detail, innovative techniques, and personalized methods to keep residents stimulated and content. The community emphasizes easy access to nature, delightful cuisine, and advanced safety systems, including motion sensors, pool cords, and window sensors.

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Overview of Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park

Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park is an assisted living and memory care community that anticipates a family-like community. The assisted living home for seniors provides the quality care many have been looking for; the community’s professional staff welcomes you, regardless of your background, with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Queen Anne is the perfect home for their loved ones.
Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility still to do their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff, available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

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Overview of Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst is tucked away in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, just a short distance from the University of Washington. It’s a three-story building that houses 73 beds, which feels like a good, manageable size; not so big that you get lost in the shuffle, but large enough to have a real community vibe. They offer both assisted living and memory care, including an “Opal” program specifically for memory health. That kind of care continuity is so important; if your or your loved one’s needs happen to evolve, you won’t have the stress of moving to a whole new campus.

The studios range from 297 to 390 square feet, and the one-bedroom units run from 427 to 610 square feet. Assisted living starts at $5,365 a month, and with 73% occupancy, there’s a nice, steady energy there.

What really stands out is how they’ve handled the lifestyle side of things. They are pet-friendly, which is a big deal; staying connected to an animal companion is so good for mental health. They also have a pretty broad range of amenities: a theater, a salon, a library, an art studio, and an outdoor garden terrace. You have a full-service restaurant for your main meals, but there’s a bistro where you can grab snacks or drinks in between. They also incorporate the PrimeFit Wellness program to keep people moving and active.

It’s also practical to know that they accept Medicaid, which really helps with financial planning and accessibility. When you look at their state inspections, they’ve focused on the essentials: fire safety, care planning, and injury prevention, which shows they’re keeping their eye on the fundamentals. If you’re looking for an urban spot in Seattle that’s walkable (it has a Walk Score of 78) and gives you both lifestyle programming and the security of having different levels of care under one roof, this is a very efficient, well-thought-out option to consider.

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Overview of Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma is a multi-awarded luxury senior living community in Tacoma, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features opulent apartments with convenient amenities, ranging from spacious studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments and memory care suites designed to accommodate residents requiring specialized attention. With on-site certified personal trainers, weekly housekeeping, and 24-hour care support, residents live a comfortable and well-supported life.

Committed to encouraging individuality and novel experiences, GenCare offers an extensive range of amenities, such as a wellness center, heated indoor pool, media room, and library. Residents enjoy a bistro with happy hour and live entertainment, a private dining room for family gatherings, and pet-friendly accommodations. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Senior Living Communities in North America and recipient of Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, and Best Memory Care awards from US News and World Report, GenCare guarantees its residents a top-notch senior living experience.

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Overview of Fairwinds – Spokane

Fairwinds in Spokane is an independent living and assisted living community where both living options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and independence. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community is an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff are wholly attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. For over 50 years, Fairwinds has celebrated and understood individuality, so they make it a point that residents are able to get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay.
The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. The community created a list of activities and programs that residents are able to take part in; from restaurant-style dining experiences curated by an in-house chef to taking PrimeFit Wellness classes to stay active and healthy– whatever it is, management aims to meet your physical, mental, and emotional needs. Other community amenities and services include a bistro, private dining room, salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and courtyard with outdoor seating. 

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Overview of Queen Anne Manor

Queen Anne Manor is located at 100 Crockett St on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. A Walk Score of 94 indicates a level of pedestrian accessibility that is statistically unusual for the city, allowing residents to bypass reliance on personal vehicles. The mid-rise structure has maintained operations for 45 years, situating it within the established tier of senior living communities in Seattle.

Capacity spans 103 beds across studio, one-bedroom, and penthouse layouts, with 80 units currently occupied for a 78 percent occupancy rate. The penthouse designation in a building of this age functions as a distinct identifier. It suggests a community identity rooted in local history and architectural evolution rather than the standardization characteristic of modern institutional construction. The facility accepts Medicaid.

State regulatory scrutiny has addressed fire safety protocols, emergency planning, documentation standards, and facility maintenance. Queen Anne Manor persists as a long-term residential fixture within a dense urban corridor. Its varied floor plans and historical track record define its market position. For individuals who prioritize neighborhood integration and an established community atmosphere over the clinical or mechanical optimization typical of new construction, this facility presents a clear operational alternative.

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Overview of Brookdale Yakima

Peacefully nestled in the neighborhood of Yakima, WA, Brookdale Yakima is a serene senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. The community provides residents safe and neat accommodations with cleaning and housework services for carefree living experience. Excellent caregivers are available 23 hours a day to offer assistance with daily living activities and other care services, combined with the community’s holistic approach to wellness programs that provide residents various initiatives for maintaining the six dimensions of their well-being.

The community’s ideal location also offers easy access to Washington’s award-winning wineries, entertainment, cultural attractions, and natural sceneries that provide endless outdoor activities. An abundance of community activities are also offered to maintain residents’ activeness and engagement. Residents are also served a delectable dining experience featuring healthy and tasty meals for their nourishment.

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Overview of Redmond Heights Senior Living

Redmond Heights Senior Living offers a unique blend of small-town charm and breathtaking mountain surroundings. This inviting home distinguishes itself as the most affordable assisted living community in the region, while also providing independent living and memory care services. With a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans, residents can choose living spaces that perfectly suit their preferences. Embracing an inclusive approach, this community accepts Medicaid, ensuring that quality care is accessible. Redmond Heights also boasts a skilled nursing facility on campus, offering physical, speech, and occupational therapy services. Their registered nurse (RN) on staff further reinforces the commitment to exceptional care as well.

The community boasts a well-equipped gym, a serene lawn chapel, and soothing spa rooms, along with a picturesque garden and tree-lined views. Other amenities such as a library and computer room contribute to the well-rounded and enriching experience provided to the residents. The community also goes above and beyond to foster an environment that encourages engagement and nurtures individual interests and abilities. With its vibrant atmosphere and meticulous upkeep, Redmond Heights Senior Living stands as a true embodiment of charm and character.

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Overview of Weatherly Inn Renton

Located in the scenic Renton, Washington area, The Weatherly Inn’s Renton Community genuinely offers an exceptional living experience worth exploring, with a special focus on memory care and assisted living for seniors. Residents can select from spacious floor plans, such as studios, one-bedroom, or one-bedroom plus units, tailored to their preferences. This upscale community also radiates warmth and is thoughtfully designed to ensure not only security and comfort but also a posh environment for the ideal golden years.

Personalized care is a top priority at Weatherly Inn. Licensed nurses are on hand 24/7 to offer the necessary support. Engaging outings, informative classes, lively parties, and festive holiday celebrations are also available, fostering a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for residents. Other services encompass diabetes management, housekeeping, dining services, social engagement opportunities, transportation for appointments, and assistance with dressing and grooming.

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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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