Emerald City Senior Living
Emerald City Senior Living is an energetic community that ensures you are receiving the best quality of life in terms of assistance and independence. Offering assisted living with memory care emerges a vibrant social environment where residents can build new connections and make meaningful relationships with staff and other residents. Emerald City is a sophisticated warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes residents feel like family in their newfound home.
Emerald City ensures a comfortable and home-like environment that is built with resort-style hospitality: a clean-look private dining room, restaurant-style dining, club room, fitness center, library, and media room– few of the features that encourage social and recreational engagement. Safety is also their top priority as well; boasting their security equipment that helps with health measurements in elevating the approach to limit illness exposure. Their helpful services that promote a convenient and easy living include nurse supervision, transportation, maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services, pharmacy partner, social events, and 24-hour on-site wellness staff.
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Occupancy
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Washington state average
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
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Total deficiencies
| 42 | 31 | This facility has 35% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (42 vs. WA avg 31). Click this badge to view the full Washington ranking.↑ 35% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 21 | 15.5 | This facility has 35% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (21 vs. WA avg 15.5). Click this badge to view the full Washington ranking.↑ 35% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025, found deficiencies related to failure to implement mental health and emergency policies for a resident with suicidal behavior, resulting in a substantiated complaint and a civil fine. Earlier inspections showed recurring issues with medication administration, staff training, safe storage of supplies, infection control, and emergency preparedness, with several enforcement actions including civil fines. Main themes across reports included medication management problems, failure to follow care plans and safety protocols, and inadequate staff training. Multiple complaint investigations were substantiated, particularly concerning medication refusals, missed doses, and mental health care deficiencies, while some allegations such as abuse and verbal mistreatment were unsubstantiated. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with compliance, especially in medication and mental health services, with some periods of correction followed by recurring deficiencies.
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Memory Care in Washington
Emerald City Senior Living is located in Seattle, Washington.
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6.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to Emerald City Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.45 miles to nearest hospital (Seattle Children's Heart Center)
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Emerald City Senior Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Seattle (Maple Leaf) | 119 | No | 62 | - | 91.6% | - | 10 | 5 | 42 |
| Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Seattle (North Queen Anne) | 106 | No | 75 | - | 94.3% | C+ | 10 | 6 | 64 |
| Aegis Living Bellevue |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Bellevue (West Bellevue) | 77 | No | 91 | - | 100.0% | - | 6 | - | 61 |
| Aegis Living Kirkland |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Kirkland (Totem Lake) | 41 | No | 76 | - | 90.2% | C+ | 7 | - | 42 |
| Newcastle Adult Family home |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bellevue (Newport) | - | No | 43 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald City Senior Living
What neighborhood is Emerald City Senior Living in?
Emerald City Senior Living is in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle.
Is Emerald City Senior Living in a walkable area?
Emerald City Senior Living has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Emerald City Senior Living?
According to WA state health department records, Emerald City Senior Living's license number is 2696.
When does Emerald City Senior Living's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Emerald City Senior Living's license expires on July 31, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Emerald City Senior Living?
Emerald City Senior Living's occupancy is 92%.
How many beds does Emerald City Senior Living have?
Emerald City Senior Living has 119 beds.
What is the phone number of Emerald City Senior Living?
(206) 659-4557 will put you in contact with the team at Emerald City Senior Living.
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