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 Delightful Living Afh of Edmonds

Delightful Living Adult Family Home of Edmonds is a trusted community situated in the thriving neighborhood of Edmonds, WA, offering personal care and nursing care. With a respectful and specially trained team available around the clock, residents can keep their peace of mind and experience top-notch care tailored to their unique needs. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without the busy work, helping with their daily living activities and household chores.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs for their leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are served to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents live a blissful retirement with the community’s exceptional services and stress-free setting.

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Overview of Family’s Choice Care Adult Family Home

Featuring two convenient locations in the peaceful neighborhood of Everett, WA, Family’s Choice Care Adult Family Home is an outstanding community that offers memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, hospice, and respite care. The main address is 107 105th Street SE, while their second home is at 115 105th St. SE, striving to accommodate more residents and provide a better quality of life. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team helps with their personal needs 24/7. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle, with the community handling the housekeeping and laundry.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted so that residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and well-balanced meals, with delightful snacks in between, are served for residents to enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is an enticing option for those seeking extra care to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its beautifully furnished amenities and welcoming spaces.

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Overview of Bright Hope Adult Family Home

Conveniently located in the peaceful setting of Rention, WA, Bright Hope Adult Family Home is an outstanding community that offers memory care and assisted living. Dedicated to improving the quality of life of those with memory-related needs, a kind and specially trained team provides top-tier care around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.

To keep residents active and socially engaged, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to highlight their interests and strengths. Three delicious and well-balanced dining options are served daily to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers medication management, mobility assistance, and fall prevention measures for residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents enjoy every moment of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Kingsgate Highlands Adult Family Home

Ideally set in the harmonious neighborhood of Kirkland, WA, Kingsgate Highlands Adult Family Home is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. The community strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance to those with dementia, diabetes, stroke, congestive heart failure, and other age-related conditions, ensuring they are well-cared for. With assistance in daily living activities, laundry, and housekeeping, residents can rest their minds and live a worry-free lifestyle.

Fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted for residents to remain socially connected and active. Mobility assistance, transfer assistance, and sensor alarms are provided for residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents have hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to their nutritional needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking for all the care they need in one place with its comprehensive care and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Caring Cabin Adult Family Home

Caring Cabin Adult Family Home is an assisted living community in Bothell, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and end-of-life care. Featuring a log cabin setting, the community ensures older adults feel at home throughout their stay. The community offers all-inclusive services, including three healthy meals, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and mobility assistance. Accommodating up to six residents, the community maintains a warm and comfortable environment while providing a wide range of personal, medical, and specialized services.

An iPad Mini for reading and rehabilitation, along with events, outings, and exercises, is provided for residents’ entertainment and holistic well-being. Private rooms with a half bath are also offered for residents’ comfort and convenience. With its quiet setting in the tree-lined residential area of Bothell, residents can immerse themselves with nature and experience a stress-free retirement. Caring Cabin is a good option for senior living in Washington, particularly with its comprehensive care options that aim to help older adults age in place.

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Overview of Holiday South Hill

Bask in the warmth of a peaceful senior living community settling at Puyallup, WA, Holiday South Hill provides active independent living. Offering diverse floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a comfortable and safe residence. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community converses with them and their families to devise a care plan tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Holiday South Hill focuses on the seniors’ overall wellness, providing them with its signature Engage Life program, which is comprised of classes and activities related to emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, and social aspects. Food tastes much better when enjoyed over wonderful conversations, hence, the community commits to preparing nutritious and delicious home-cooked meals three times daily. Holiday South Hill is equipped with cottages, a theater, a barber and beauty salon, a community center, a lounge area, an activity room, a game room, a library, a business center, safety rails around the campus, and wheelchair-accessible spaces for its residents’ convenience and comfort.

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Overview of Bellevue Senior Care

Owned and operated by a licensed practical nurse, Bellevue Senior Care AFH is an assisted living community in Bellevue, WA, that specializes in memory care. Focusing on older adults’ comfort, the community continuously promotes a warm, home-like environment. The community also provides care with a medically trained team around the clock, along with medication management and end-of-life care. Individualized care plans are also created based on residents’ unique needs and preferences.

A variety of activities are conducted to support residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional welfare. Secure backyard, private, and semi-private rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and safety. The community is also surrounded by public transportation and other local amenities in Bellevue, ensuring accessibility and convenience. Providing exceptional services for older adults’ welfare, this assisted living community is an ideal choice for senior living in Washington.

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Overview of Garden Haven Care Adult Family Home

Garden Haven Care Adult Family Home in Marysville, WA, is an adult family home that offers personal care, memory care, and hospice care. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort, the community promotes a caring and supportive environment. The community also provides exceptional services that include 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and activities to improve residents’ daily living. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their unique needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Board games, wellness programs, and various recreational activities are conducted to help residents maintain their holistic well-being. Residents can also interact with friends and rest comfortably, with various communal spaces and cozy living areas. Situated in a peaceful residential area of Marysville, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. This adult family home has multiple levels of care, making it an ideal choice for senior living in Washington.

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Overview of Angels of Comfort Afh

Angels of Comfort Afh is a retirement community in Marysville, WA, offering a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, disability care, post-stroke care, respite care, and hospice care. With a home-like environment, the community is dedicated to keeping older adults comfortable and safe. Medication management, personal care, and recreational activities are among the services provided for residents’ welfare. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Residents are also encouraged to live actively with a variety of activities, such as gardening, conversations, and games. With shared spaces and cozy living areas, the community ensures residents’ relaxation and socialization. The community is also ideally situated in the quiet neighborhood of Marysville, ensuring residents have a laid-back lifestyle. Providing multiple levels of care to meet older adults’ needs, this retirement community is a good option for senior living in Washington.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens

Merrill Gardens is an assisted living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably. To enrich residents’ daily living, the community provides housekeeping, meals, and assistance with daily living activities. The community also strives to help residents maintain their independence through personalized care plans.

Memory-enhancing activities and wellness programs are available to ensure residents’ holistic well-being. Residents can also rest and interact with friends in cozy living spaces and shared areas. Located in the thriving neighborhood of Seattle, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has a variety of services and thoughtfully designed spaces, making it a good option for senior living in Washington.

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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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