The Watermark at Bellevue
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bellevue, WA
ALM Inspection Grade A- Info ALM's inspection grade is 91 / 100, an A- — 8 points above the Washington average for state-licensed facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.

The Watermark at Bellevue

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bellevue, WA
ALM Inspection Grade A- Info ALM's inspection grade is 91 / 100, an A- — 8 points above the Washington average for state-licensed facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
The Watermark at Bellevue accepts Medicaid.
The Watermark at Bellevue accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Watermark at Bellevue

Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite stays, The Watermark at Bellevue is a senior living community in Bellevue, Washington. The community is about a mile from downtown Bellevue and just over half a mile from Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center. Residents and families have convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 89. It’s very walkable with many shops, services, and everyday destinations within walking distance.

The 140-bed community currently houses 54 residents, leaving room for future growth. Residents can choose from private or shared suites, and the community welcomes pets. Chef-prepared meals are served in a full-service dining room. There’s also a fitness center, outdoor courtyards, and a regular schedule of activities that help residents stay active and engaged.

Residents are supported by a 24-hour care team. There are also concierge and transportation services that make it easier to get to appointments and local outings. The community has a secure underground parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations for residents and visiting family members who drive. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible families another option to pay for care.

State inspections by Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services, have reviewed staff health screenings, equipment fit testing, and documentation of required medical testing. Some inspections have also found the community in full compliance with state licensing requirements. Families touring The Watermark at Bellevue should ask how these procedures are managed as part of everyday operations.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 140 Rank #16 / 298Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 16th out of 298 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #31 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 31st out of 438 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
89 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #169 / 213Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 169th out of 213 assisted living communities we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 213. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
66.4% This home usually has availability

Based on 93 residents and 140 beds. Source: state inspection report (Apr 2026)

Lower than the Washington average: 75.8%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$4,195/Month

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
CountyKing
License Number2626

Certifications & Programs

Watermark UniversityA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Leadership

ContactJervis, Shawn (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Valet Parking
Move-In Coordination
Transportation
Laundry & Linen

Contact Information

Fax(425) 504-7379

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Café
Dog Park
Fitness Center
Courtyard
Parking
Beauty Salon
Spa
Bike Storage
Outdoor Plaza and Fountain
Renew Wellness Center
Activities
Yoga Classes
Mat Pilates Classes
Outdoor Fitness Classes
Personal Training
Arts & Crafts

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Watermark at Bellevue.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Full-Size Kitchen Full-Size Washer And Dryer

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
12 deficiencies 5 inspections

ALM Inspection Grade

91 / 100 Based on data extracted from this facility's inspection reports
How it compares

8 points above the Washington average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Deficiencies Strong

0.09 deficiencies per resident bed (12 across 140 beds) · 3× fewer than the typical state-licensed WA facility (median: 0.29)

2.4 deficiencies per inspection (12 in 5 inspections) · 12% fewer than the typical state-licensed WA facility (median: 2.7)

Inspection grade: 91 out of 100, letter grade A-.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2022 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1228.0 This facility has 57% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (12 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 57% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.43.1 This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2.4 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 23% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 59.0 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (5 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Watermark at Bellevue

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bellevue's city center to The Watermark at Bellevue's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.56 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Bellevue

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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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.
Brookdale Monroe
AL
MC
Monroe
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 79
Rank #129 / 298
C-Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #134 / 438
Studio
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #110 / 213
A+20
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 28
Rank #252 / 261
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #193 / 261
Sunrise of Bellevue
AL
HOS
MC
Bellevue (Crossroads)
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 79
Rank #101 / 298
B+Yes
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 51
Rank #48 / 438
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #152 / 213
-5
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 28
Rank #100 / 261
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #155 / 261
The Watermark at Bellevue
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 79
Rank #16 / 298
A-Yes
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 51
Rank #31 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #169 / 213
-5
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 28
Rank #78 / 261
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #109 / 261
Sunrise of Redmond
AL
MC
Bellevue (Crossroads)
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 79
Rank #36 / 298
B-Yes
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #53 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #51 / 213
-13
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 28
Rank #206 / 261
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #155 / 261
The Gardens at Town Square
AL
IL
MC
Bellevue (Northwest Bellevue)
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 79
Rank #151 / 298
BYes
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 51
Rank #38 / 438
Terrace / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #59 / 213
-11
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 28
Rank #165 / 261
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #121 / 261

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Washington State

The Watermark at Bellevue is in Bellevue, Washington State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses.

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Cash support · veterans

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
WA specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home and residential long-term care support

WA Cares Fund

Washington WA Cares Fund

Eligibility

General
Washington residents age 18 or older who have earned WA Cares benefits through qualifying contributions and need help with at least three daily activities for at least 90 days as determined by the program.
WA specifics
Purpose: In-home and residential long-term care support. Statewide benefits began July 1 2026. Full benefits can be earned after three qualifying years within the preceding six years or ten qualifying years; workers born before 1968 may qualify for partial benefits. A qualifying year requires at least 500 covered work hours. Services must come from registered WA Cares providers. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.

What it provides

  • Approved beneficiaries may use earned benefits for in-home care or eligible facility care.
  • Covered supports may include home modifications and adaptive equipment or paying a qualifying family caregiver.
  • The full lifetime benefit is up to $36,500 in 2026 and partial benefits depend on qualifying years.
In-home and community residential personal-care support

Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Washington Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Eligibility

General
Washington residents eligible for noninstitutional categorically needy Apple Health or its alternative benefit plan who meet the MPC functional assessment and do not require an institutional level of care.
WA specifics
Purpose: In-home and community residential personal-care support. MPC differs from Community First Choice and COPES. Personal care can be authorized at home or in eligible adult family homes and assisted living facilities contracted for adult residential care. Financial eligibility follows the qualifying Apple Health coverage category. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal-care help with daily activities.
  • Assessment-based nursing support may also be available when not already provided through another resource.
In-home & community support

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Income limit
COPES financial eligibility is program-specific.

Eligibility

General
COPES is a Washington Medicaid home/community long-term-care program requiring qualifying functional needs and financial eligibility.
WA specifics
DSHS long-term-care manual includes current COPES guidance; assessment and authorized service plan govern individual services.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community long-term services and supports.
Caregiver support

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Eligibility

General
Washington supports unpaid family caregivers of adults; program-specific assessment and local eligibility determine services.
WA specifics
Local family caregiver support programs provide assessment and resources.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information training counseling and respite may be available based on assessment and local funding.
In-home support

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Income limit
Medicaid financial eligibility depends on the applicant coverage group.

Eligibility

General
Community First Choice is a Medicaid state-plan home/community service option for eligible people with qualifying functional needs; it is not restricted to age 65 or older.
WA specifics
CFC is a state-plan option rather than the COPES waiver; assessment and person-centered service planning apply.

What it provides

  • Approved personal assistance and related community supports based on assessment.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.

Eligibility

General
Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
WA specifics
Services are subject to local availability and funding; the OAA does not guarantee an individual entitlement.

What it provides

  • Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB countable income at or below 110% FPL; SLMB over 110% through 120%; QI-1 over 120% through 138%; Household and income-counting methods can change the determination.
Asset limit
Washington Medicare Savings Programs do not require a resource test.

Eligibility

General
Meet Washington general eligibility plus Medicare Part A entitlement or qualifying SSA Low-Income Subsidy enrollment under current state rule.
WA specifics
QDWI has separate under-65 employment disability and income rules; QI-1 is subject to federal funding and cannot be combined with Medicaid.

What it provides

  • QMB pays Medicare premiums and applicable cost sharing; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B premiums; QDWI pays Part A premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
Depends on household size under current state guidelines.

Eligibility

General
Washington household meeting LIHEAP net-income and other eligibility criteria; local providers determine eligibility.
WA specifics
Assistance depends on income household size home heating costs and local funding; eligible repair and replacement supports can be available.

What it provides

  • Eligible home-energy costs and certain unsafe heating or cooling system repair/replacement.
Homeowner tax relief

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Income limit
Combined disposable-income threshold depends on county and tax year.

Eligibility

General
Eligible Washington homeowners age 61 or older or meeting qualifying disability/veteran criteria; ownership principal-residence and income rules apply.
WA specifics
Apply through county assessor using the applicable tax-year county thresholds; Exemption and tax-deferral programs have distinct rules.

What it provides

  • Qualifying reduction of property tax based on county income tier and exempt levies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Watermark at Bellevue

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is The Watermark at Bellevue in?
The Watermark at Bellevue is in the West Bellevue neighborhood of Bellevue.
02 Is The Watermark at Bellevue in a walkable area?
The Watermark at Bellevue has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
03 What is the license number of The Watermark at Bellevue?
According to WA state health department records, The Watermark at Bellevue's license number is 2626.
04 What is the occupancy rate at The Watermark at Bellevue?
The Watermark at Bellevue's occupancy is 66.4%.
05 Are pets allowed at The Watermark at Bellevue?
Yes, The Watermark at Bellevue allows residents to bring their pets.
06 How many beds does The Watermark at Bellevue have?
The Watermark at Bellevue has 140 beds.
07 How much does The Watermark at Bellevue cost per month?
Pricing at The Watermark at Bellevue starts at $4,195 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.