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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Seattle area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Seattle, WA Facilities

Ballard Landmark
Ballard Landmark

5433 Leary Rd. NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Ballard Landmark
  • Independent living
  • assisted living
Ballard Landmark is a high-rise senior living facility in a lively Seattle neighborhood. Located near the Ballard…

4.5

Average of 6 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Norse Home
Norse Home

5311 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 8375

Norse Home
  • Independent living
  • assisted living
Located in a scenic neighborhood across the street from the Woodland Park Zoo, Norse Home makes it…

4

Average of 5 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Fred Lind Manor
Fred Lind Manor

1802 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 5566

Fred Lind Manor
  • Assisted living
Fred Lind Manor is a non-profit facility that has served seniors in Seattle since 1945. Located in…

2.5

Average of 5 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Daystar Retirement Village
Daystar Retirement Village

2615 SW Barton Street, Seattle, WA 5569

Daystar Retirement Village
  • Independent living
  • assisted living
  • memory care
Daystar Retirement Village is located in a peaceful, quiet part of West Seattle. Residents can enjoy a…

4.5

Average of 8 reviews

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Queen Anne Manor Senior Living
Queen Anne Manor Senior Living

100 Crockett Street, Seattle, WA 8381

Queen Anne Manor Senior Living
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Queen Anne Manor is located in a historic building in the upscale Queen Anne neighborhood. Residents who…

4.5

Average of 23 reviews

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The Stratford at Maple Leaf
The Stratford at Maple Leaf

9001 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 8387

The Stratford at Maple Leaf
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Emerald City Senior Living is a recently remodeled facility located in the established Maple Leaf neighborhood of…

4

Average of 29 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Northaven Assisted Living
Northaven Assisted Living

531 Northeast 112th Street, Seattle, WA 5568

Northaven Assisted Living
  • Independent living
  • assisted living
  • memory care
Northaven Assisted Living is a low-income facility that has provided affordable housing to seniors for 45 years.…

4

Average of 2 reviews

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Patriots Glen
Patriots Glen

1640 128th Ave., Bellevue, WA 98007

Patriots Glen
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Patriots Glen is an assisted living and memory care community that offers a broad array of comprehensive…

3.8

Average of 5 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Foundation House
Foundation House

11301 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 5568

Foundation House
  • Independent living
  • assisted living
Foundation House at Northgate is a non-profit senior living community in north Seattle. With easy access to…

0

Average of 0 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Sunrise of Mercer Island
Sunrise of Mercer Island

2959 76th St. SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Sunrise of Mercer Island
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Sunrise of Mercer Island is a senior community located within a short distance of downtown Seattle and…

4

Average of 8 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Park Place
Park Place

6900 37th St. S., Seattle, WA 98118

Park Place
  • Assisted living
Park Place is located in Seattle’s Holly Park neighborhood, just two miles from the Seattle VA Medical…

5

Average of 42 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
The Summit at First Hill
The Summit at First Hill

1200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101

The Summit at First Hill
  • Independent living
  • assisted living
  • memory care
The Summit at First Hill is located in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. It’s one of the only…

4

Average of 1 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Nikkei Manor
Nikkei Manor

700 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 8376

Nikkei Manor
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Nikkei Manor is an assisted living facility that caters to the Japanese-American population and is culturally sensitive…

0

Average of 0 reviews

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Village Concepts of Burien — El Dorado West
Village Concepts of Burien — El Dorado West

1010 SW 134th St., Burien, WA 98146

Village Concepts of Burien — El Dorado West
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Village Concepts of Burien — El Dorado West is an assisted living and memory care community that…

3.5

Average of 21 reviews

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Laurel Cove Community
Laurel Cove Community

1640 128th Ave., Bellevue, WA 98007

Laurel Cove Community
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Laurel Cove Community is a recently renovated assisted living and memory care community that offers a comfortable,…

4.5

Average of 6 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Bay Vista Commons
Bay Vista Commons

191 Russell Rd., Bremerton, WA 98312

Bay Vista Commons
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Bay Vista Commons is an assisted living and memory care community that offers a variety of amenities,…

4.25

Average of 4 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
Foss Home & Village
Foss Home & Village

13023 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 5573

Foss Home & Village
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Foss Home and Village is a comfortable community in which seniors can live. The facility allows for…

3.33

Average of 3 reviews

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Evergreen Court Retirement
Evergreen Court Retirement

900 124th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98005

Evergreen Court Retirement
  • Assisted living
  • memory care
Evergreen Court Retirement is an assisted living and memory care community that offers a comfortable homelike setting.…

4.16

Average of 6 reviews

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Lakeview of Kirkland
Lakeview of Kirkland

6505 Lakeview Drive Northeast, Kirkland, WA 98033

Lakeview of Kirkland
  • Assisted living
Lakeview of Kirkland is an assisted living community that offers a broad array of comprehensive amenities in…

3.33

Average of 9 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
The Gardens at Juanita Bay
The Gardens at Juanita Bay

11853 97th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

The Gardens at Juanita Bay
  • Independent living
  • assisted living
The Gardens at Juanita Bay is a retirement community that supports seniors who are either fully independent…

0

Average of 0 reviews

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Seattle, WA

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in WA. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Seattle, WA

In Seattle, assisted living residents pay $6,750 per month, making it among the more expensive cities in the United States to obtain this type of care. By comparison, statewide, assisted living rates average $6,000, and nationally, seniors pay $4,500.

Assisted Living in Seattle vs. Nearby Cities 

Seattle is the costliest surveyed city in Washington for assisted living, and there are several more affordable alternatives available. In Bremerton, rates are $1,000 lower at $5,750, and in Mount Vernon, assisted living residents pay $5,500. Seniors in Yakima pay $4,975, and in Walla Walla, care costs are the lowest in the state and about half Seattle’s median at $3,211.

  • Seattle: $6,750
  • Washington: $6,000
  • United States: $4,500
  • Mount Vernon: $5,500
  • Bremerton: $5,750
  • Yakima: $4,975
  • Walla Walla: $3,211

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Seattle, WA 

Assisted living facilities in Seattle charge $6,750 per month for services. Older adults who receive these services in their own homes pay $6,769 for homemaker and home health aide services. Nursing homes, which provide a higher degree of care, charge $9,916 per month, and adult day health care, which features personal care, meals and recreational activities in a daytime community setting, costs $2,600 per month.

  • Homemaker Services: $6,769
  • Home Health Aide: $6,769
  • Adult Day Health Care: $2,600
  • Assisted Living: $6,750
  • Nursing Home: $9,916

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Seattle, WA

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Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Seattle, WA

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Seattle.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Seattle, WA

The Seattle region has programs and agencies that exclusively serve seniors, helping them make informed decisions regarding their assisted living options. Through the following resources, older adults can find counseling options, help with applying for public benefits and ombudsman services.

Resource Contact Description
King County Seniors Online Email King County Seniors Online is a free resource that helps older adults in the Seattle region find classes, health screenings and services, volunteer opportunities, financial advice and area discounts. The site also has comprehensive information on senior care types available in the Seattle region, helping older adults make informed decisions regarding their long-term care plans.
Area Agency on Aging (844) 348-5464 The local Area Agency on Aging has a wide range of services and programs for those aged 60 and over in Seattle. Through its Community Living Connections program, it provides advocacy and information regarding accessing community resources, planning for long-term care needs and accessing family support services. It also has financial and legal advisors who help older adults navigate age-related issues and apply for public benefits that may help cover assisted living services.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (206) 694-6785 The Retired Senior Volunteer Program provides exclusive volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over. Participants get personalized help with choosing the activity that fits their schedules, interests and abilities. These may include teaching English as a second language to immigrants, organizing neighborhood watch programs and tutoring and mentoring at-risk children in the community.
Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800) 562-6028 The statewide Long-term Care Ombudsman Program provides free information and advocacy for those in assisted living facilities. The ombudsman can help seniors and families identify options for paying for long-term care services and understand assisted living contracts. They can also field and investigate concerns regarding abuse, neglect or exploitation and help residents understand their rights.
Sound Generations (206) 448-5757 Sound Generations is a regional nonprofit organization that serves older adults in the Seattle region. Through this organization, older adults connect with services to supplement what they obtain through assisted living, including congregate meals, transportation, fitness programs, health management and Medicare and health insurance options counseling.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Seattle, WA

Assisted Living Communities in Seattle are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Washington

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Seattle Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Seattle area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 104 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 30 hours researching assisted living communities in Seattle
  • Read more than 832 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 20 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Seattle is $6,750, which is higher than the state average of $6,000 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,500.

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Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)
Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Seattle, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 104 communities in the Seattle area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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