Page 9 of Best Senior Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 628 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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Jul 2026
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628 homes
Avg Walk Score: 51/ 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Senior Care around Washington State

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Judson Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 81
Rank #278 / 355
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed 73.1% A+6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 278
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 278
Timber Ridge
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Issaquah (Talus)
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 81
Rank #341 / 355
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
- 88.5% A+4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 278
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #154 / 278
Mt. Baker Care Center
SC
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 81
Rank #297 / 355
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #377 / 626
Private Rooms--7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 278
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #63 / 278
Covenant Living at the Shores
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mercer Island (Fortuna)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 81
Rank #283 / 355
No
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #538 / 626
1 Bed 76.0% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #151 / 278
6.8
Facility 6.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #238 / 278
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center at Federal Way
SC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Federal Way (South 338Th Street)
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 81
Rank #332 / 355
No
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 51
Rank #362 / 626
- 35.3% -14
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #251 / 282
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 31
Rank #268 / 278
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #208 / 278
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 81
Rank #291 / 355
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #431 / 626
Suite--4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 31
Rank #166 / 278
7.8
Facility 7.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #253 / 278
Life Care Center of Port Townsend
SC
NH
SNF
Port Townsend (Kearney Street)
94
Facility 94
WA AVG 81
Rank #122 / 355
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #198 / 626
Private / Semi-Private Rooms 44.3% -51316.2
Life Care Center of South Hill
SC
NH
SNF
Puyallup (7Th Street Southeast)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 81
Rank #91 / 355
No
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 51
Rank #456 / 626
- 95.2% -----
Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park
SC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Vancouver (Cascade Highlands)
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 81
Rank #137 / 355
No
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 51
Rank #281 / 626
- 93.2% -----
Regency at Northpointe
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Spokane (Shiloh Hills)
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 81
Rank #46 / 355
No
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 51
Rank #425 / 626
- 75.3% -----
Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Olympia (Cain Road)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 81
Rank #195 / 355
No
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 51
Rank #563 / 626
- 97.0% -----
Spokane Veterans Home
SC
HOS
MC
NH
Spokane (East Central)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 81
Rank #91 / 355
No
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 51
Rank #97 / 626
- 97.2% -----
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #141 / 355
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #189 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 98.8% -2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 278
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 278
The Watermark at Bellevue
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 81
Rank #19 / 355
Yes
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 51
Rank #41 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed 38.6% -4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 278
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 278
Mirabella Seattle
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Seattle (South Lake Union)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 81
Rank #227 / 355
No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed 46.0% A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 31
Rank #206 / 278
7.2
Facility 7.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #245 / 278
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Legacy Adult Family Homes

404 N Conway St, Kennewick, WA 99336
Overview of Legacy Adult Family Homes

Legacy Adult Family Homes is an idyllic haven in Kennewick, WA, offering assisted living. Residents do not have to worry about their personal needs and daily living activities with a compassionate and highly trained team providing exceptional care 24/7. This privately owned community offers all-inclusive care, ensuring residents enjoy a stress-free setting without financial constraints.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs. There’s no need to hassle with meal preparation, as three delightful and well-balanced meals are served daily. With its beautifully furnished amenities and exceptional services, residents can keep their peace of mind and enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Overview of HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor

Enjoy a relaxing retirement experience with HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, a compassionate community in Oak Harbor, WA designed for memory care. Residents here enjoy the comfort and privacy of beautifully designed accommodations with no chores to worry about. They offer an award-winning Montessori-based activity program to help residents living with the challenges of memory loss maintain their cognition and improve their quality of life.

Through 24/7 care and on-call nursing, residents can enjoy their peace of mind without worrying about their care needs. Three chef-prepared meals are provided daily to make sure residents are always properly nourished and healthy. Here, everyone feels safe and well-cared for while enjoying an abundance of fun and stimulating activities tailored to their needs.

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Overview of Delaware Plaza Assisted Living Community

Experience a refined independent lifestyle with Delaware Plaza, a homey senior living community in Longview, WA, offering assisted living. Residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in their elegantly designed accommodations with all utilities included and access to complimentary WiFi and extended cable TV. The gated community offers 24/7 camera surveillance and a dedicated on-site personnel available to provide support and assistance whenever needed.

Providing extra care and support, the community also provides registered nurses or licensed nurses on-site 24 hours/7 days a week. The community takes pride in their personal care services and always goes the extra mile in making sure residents are taking their health seriously and staying active with the help of a personal trainer. Residents eat like kings and queens with exquisite dishes and menus crafted by a renowned royal chef. With their wide array of activities and amenities, excellent services, and compassionate team, the community guarantees a living experience that improves seniors’ overall quality of life.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Burien

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Merrill Gardens at Burien, a welcoming senior living community in Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious and elegantly designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, offering a cozy residence. With weekly housekeeping, 24-hour assistance, and concierge services, residents enjoy a well-supported living with plenty of extra time to explore new things.

At Merrill Gardens at Burien, residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies with an array of activities overseen by a dedicated Active Living Director. These include day trips, strength training, scenic drives, movies, jazz concerts, and so much more. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities designed for comfort and leisure, such as restaurant-style meals, well-stocked library, a wine bar, movie theater, fitness area, salon, and a beautiful courtyard for outdoor activities.

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Overview of Village Green West Seattle

Located in the South Delridge neighborhood of West Seattle, Washington, Village Green West Seattle is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community is about 6.2 miles from downtown Seattle and has 60 beds in a three-story building. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, depending on their space needs.

Residents have access to comfortable common areas, lounges, outdoor gathering spaces, wellness activities, clubs, scheduled programs, and devotional services. The community provides housekeeping and maintenance. Care staff is available around the clock to support residents as needed. Medicaid gives eligible families an additional option for covering the cost of care.

The community has an occupancy rate of 55%, which may provide greater room availability than communities with higher occupancy levels. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 81, which means everyday errands can be reached on foot.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have focused on fire and life safety systems, including storage practices and electrical wiring, along with medication administration, care coordination, and licensing documentation such as tuberculosis testing and pet certification records. Follow-up inspections confirmed that identified issues had been corrected.

Families considering Village Green West Seattle should ask about current apartment availability due to the community’s capacity.

Contact Village Green West Seattle

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

Tailor-made for active seniors, Truewood by Merrill is an engaging senior living community that offers a variety of senior living options, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring 98 apartments, including studios, one, and two bedrooms, the community ensures a comfortable residence with access to a variety of amenities and convenient services. With a dedicated team available to provide assistance and care 24/ 7, residents are guaranteed to receive the support they need, when they need it.

Designed to give residents the independence to live their lives the way they want, the community offers various programs and activities based on residents’ interests, capabilities, and requests. With restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and transportation services, residents enjoy convenience at its finest. Amenities include a library, salon, meeting spaces, living areas, a patio, and a beautiful courtyard.

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Aljoya Thornton Place

450 Ne 100Th St, Seattle, WA 98125
Overview of Aljoya Thornton Place

Aljoya Thornton Place is an assisted and independent living community located at 450 NE 100th Street in north Seattle, Washington. Operated by Seattle-based Era Living, the five-story, mid-rise building offers a residential option situated roughly six and a half miles from downtown.

The property features 143 senior apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Residents receive personal care support, medication management, and housekeeping, with 22 residents currently utilizing assisted living services. An on-site wellness center is staffed by registered nurses. Dining is available at Lilly’s, the in-house restaurant, as well as the Cafe Bistro, which serves as a central social hub.

The community accepts Medicaid and offers transportation, fitness programming, and a pet-friendly policy. With a neighborhood walk score of 85, local shops, cafes, and daily errands are accessible on foot.

Prospective residents and their families can contact the NE 100th Street administrative office directly to learn about apartment floor plans, review pricing structures, or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Brookdale Monroe

Nestled in the heart of Monroe, Washington, Brookdale Monroe offers senior living with three levels of care – independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides vacation-style amenities and elegant residences, including spacious, pet-friendly apartments and restaurant-style dining. Residents enjoy an exciting social calendar with activities for all interests, located within walking distance of several city parks. Independent living frees up time by offering support with chores like housekeeping and home maintenance, empowering residents to live their best lives with fewer worries.

Assisted living provides extra support with daily activities and household tasks, while memory care follows an industry-leading program that provides a daily path of engagement tailored to each resident’s skills. The resident-driven community calendar includes fitness classes, clubs, devotional services, and movie nights, with something for everyone. Healthy, delicious meals are served restaurant-style, with memory care residents benefiting from consistent seating and dementia-friendly menus. Brookdale Monroe combines a vibrant, engaging lifestyle with personalized care.

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Overview of Brookdale Alderwood

Brookdale Alderwood is a charming and inviting assisted living community, exuding an adorable and picturesque charm from the outside. Its intimate, home-like atmosphere creates a secure and comforting environment for residents, especially those facing challenges related to memory care. With a dedicated staff boasting 25 years of experience, the community offers state-of-the-art programs and competent care.
Complete with walking paths, emergency alert systems, beautifully landscaped courtyards, and gardens, Brookdale Alderwood ensures both safety and serenity for its residents. Additionally, the community provides essential amenities such as a beauty and barbershop, Wi-Fi access throughout, a greenhouse, a piano, and more. It stands as a premier choice among assisted living facilities, offering specialized care for dementia patients in a secure and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Located in Tacoma, WA, Weatherly Inn Tacoma has been providing luxurious senior living services since 1989. This family-owned community offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted Living, memory care, and respite care. Weatherly Inn Tacoma is dedicated to delivering personalized care that strikes the ideal balance between freedom and round-the-clock assistance from their certified nursing team, available 24/7.

Weatherly Inn Tacoma’s mission, rooted in the Bunn family heritage since 1958, is to create a vibrant and engaging environment for seniors. The community offers a variety of amenities, including customized care plans, medication administration, diabetic control, and help with daily activities, in addition to elegant and roomy floor plans and gorgeous gardens. Ensuring an active and full lifestyle, residents take pleasure in social meetings, excursions, and a range of events. Weatherly Inn Tacoma offers worry-free utilities, housekeeping, linen services, and transportation to and from appointments, making for a comfortable and worry-free stay.

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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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