Best Senior Living in Lacey, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 senior living communities in Lacey, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in WA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Cottages of Lacey
IL
AL
MC
E Lacey (Martin Way East)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 85
Rank #106 / 150
Yes
54
Facility 54
WA AVG 57
Rank #133 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WA AVG 72.2%
Rank #10 / 118
26
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #109 / 144
28
Facility 28
WA AVG 31
Rank #83 / 142
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #28 / 142
Carnelian Adult Family Home
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Se Lacey
-No 55 Private Rooms-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Lacey. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Cottages of Lacey

Cottages of Lacey in Lacey, WA, delivers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services within a single residential setting. Independent living offers private quarters with access to community services, while assisted living supports residents with daily personal care tasks. Secured memory care features specialized supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Housing 60 beds, the property offers studio apartments, one-bedroom floor plans, and private room options. On-site features include physical rehabilitation therapy, pet-friendly living spaces, 24/7 staff, and an attending physician. Short-term respite stays are also available to support family caregivers needing temporary relief.

Financial coverage accepts Medicaid assistance alongside private funds. Located in an area with a walk score of 54, the neighborhood is fairly walkable, allowing non-driving residents to manage select nearby errands independently.

Families interested in multi-level senior living options or short-term respite care can contact Cottages of Lacey to discuss floor plans or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Carnelian Adult Family Home

Carnelian Adult Family Home provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Lacey, Washington. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living and medication assistance, while memory care provides specialized support for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The home may be a good fit for a resident who needs dementia specific support alongside care available 24 hours a day. Residents have private rooms, so each person has a room of their own, and diabetes care management supports those managing diabetes.

The home operates in a single story building. With a Walk Score of 55, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some routine errands without a car. Justus Maina owns Carnelian Adult Family Home.

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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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Senior Living in Lacey at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 55/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lacey, WA. 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: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lacey, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Lacey, WA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 senior living communities in Lacey, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Lacey, WA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Lacey, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Lacey, WA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.