Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst is a Memory Care Home in Washington

Empress Senior Living at… is a Memory Care Home in Washington

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

4020 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105 View Map

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst is a Memory Care Home in Washington

Empress Senior Living at… is a Memory Care Home in Washington

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Overview of Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Empress Senior Living provides personalized care plans that maximize independence while offering support for daily activities. Their experienced and compassionate staff is available 24/7 to ensure residents feel their best.

Residents enjoy spacious studio or one-bedroom apartments, some with the option of sharing a suite.  Community amenities include a private dining area, room service, and a fitness center.  Empress Senior Living even boasts a program specifically designed to help residents rediscover their passions and interests.

Empress Senior Living in Seattle offers pet-friendly assisted living apartments with luxury senior living near me,  focusing on wellness and resident connection. Their signature programs go beyond the typical, incorporating a “beyond-the-body” approach to health and well-being.  This is evident in everything from their chef-prepared meals to their engaging activity calendar.

(503) 974-0008

Managed by Andy Gomes

Andy Gomes joined the team in 1990 with an extensive background in the hotel and restaurant industry. His experience has been a driving force in laying the foundation for a solid, service-focused operations department, and it resonates in all business he conducts. Andy’s primary focus is the support and development of hospitality brands. Like Andy, his team is driven to find new and better ways to do business, regardless of industry or product. Andy’s service-oriented background is evident in his personal life as well. Having served his term as the President of the Board for Bridge of Promise, currently, Andy remains as a consultant to the organization’s Executive Director.

Home Information Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
Bed community size
73-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 78 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Status
Operating
Facility Type
Boarding Home
License Expiration
May 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 2613
County: King

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Jamie Bravato

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 297 - 390 / 427 - 610 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Assisted Living Memory Care
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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.

5 visits/inspections

5 other visits

Latest inspection

Date:January 24, 2613
Type:2025-01-17
Results:The facility failed to develop a system to gather health information from residents.

Inspection history

2613 2025-01-17
The facility failed to develop a system to gather health information from residents.
2613 2025-06-25
The facility failed to develop a policy to prevent Memory Care Residents from eloping.
2613 2023-02-22
The facility failed to implement a RPP and fit testing for staff.
2613 2023-08-29
No violations found
2613 2023-08-14
Multiple deficiencies in fire safety documentation and inspections

Inspection Report Summary for Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst

Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst was inspected on January 13 and 15, 2025, where deficiencies were identified regarding the facility\'s failure to develop a system to gather health information from residents, specifically for one resident who had undergone a surgical procedure related to kidney dialysis. Additionally, the facility did not ensure that a staff member\'s background check was renewed, which placed residents at risk. A follow-up inspection on March 3, 2025, confirmed that these deficiencies had been corrected. A subsequent inspection on February 22, 2023, noted that the facility failed to implement a respiratory protection program and fit testing for staff. However, inspections on August 14, 2023, and August 29, 2023, found no violations. Overall, the facility has made efforts to address identified deficiencies and comply with licensing requirements.

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Address 6.2 miles from city center

Address 4020 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105

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Guides for Better Senior Living

From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Community First Choice (CFC)
Washington Community First Choice
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
  • General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

WA Medicaid COPES

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics:
    High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice

Community First Choice (CFC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics:
    High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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