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Alzheimer’s care in Upper Fairfax incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Upper Fairfax memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Upper Fairfax, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cannon House, with 100 assisted living units and 20 senior independent apartments, is located in the heart of Seattle's Central District. This modern, spacious facility was opened in 2002 with the intent to provide first rate and affordable services that would allow all seniors to remain close...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living offers an inviting community for older adults who want to maintain a lifestyle of active choice. Free from worries about everyday tasks, our residents have the time to enjoy the friendship of a new neighbor, a visit from a grandchild, a gardening project on a sunny...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to The Park at Belle Harbour, where modern luxury meets urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of independent and assisted living in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region, delivering world-class service & care, community craftsmanship, and unprecedented...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to The Inn at Belle Harbour, where those living with the challenges of memory loss are welcomed to a world built around loving care, modern dementia practices, and urban sophistication. Belle Harbour is the pinnacle of memory care in the city of Bellevue and its surrounding region,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Comfort and care has an address – and it’s The Terraces at Skyline.It’s nice to know there’s a special place that offers exceptional care for every stage of life. Open since 2009, Skyline is a not-for-profit community nestled in the heart of the city. As Seattle’s only true Life Care community...
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Nestled in the heart of Pike Place Market is a treasure just waiting to be discovered — Heritage House at the Market. With panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, Heritage House offers private apartments in a rich urban environment. Staffed 24 hours a day, Heritage House brings...
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I am so happy we found this wonderful facility for our mother. Mom had a stroke in July of 2014, and we had just about despaired over her care, and then Debra invited us to move (early!). Mom has dementia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our goal at the Haven in Allyn is to provide the most excellent care possible. Our passion is to make you happy and comfortable in an environment that is loving, kind, compassionate, and safe. The Haven in Allyn is a new model in Assisted Living / Long Term Care. We cater to the needs and desires...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This is a wonderful place to be. The staff does an excellent job at taking care of my loved one. Since coming to this community my loved one has thrived and that makes me very happy. Some of the staff here...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
One of the most difficult times in a family's life is having to find a senior home for their beloved elderly family members. As people age, they require a type of care that isn't necessarily easy to tend to. They require a type of assistance that is there for every hour of the day. With the...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Hearthstone is an assisted living community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Green Lake in Seattle, King County, Washington. Our scenic community overlooks lush green city parks and the calm waters of Green Lake, providing a natural oasis in the heart of the city. Seattle is a modern,...
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In behalf of Lynn Cicelski and her family, We are so grateful and amazed of the care that you provided for Lynn’s 30 day recovering at Bremerton Belmont Terrace facility. Every employee provided the kindest...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Upper Fairfax, WA

The average cost of senior living in Upper Fairfax is $5,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,839 per month.

Memory care costs in Upper Fairfax, WA, vs. nearby cities

Upper Fairfax, WA
$5,210/mo
$5,130/mo
$5,167/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Fairfax, WA, vs. state and national averages

Upper Fairfax, WA
$5,210/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Fairfax, WA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,210/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Fairfax, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,432/mo
Studio
$4,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,786/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,359/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Fairfax vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Upper Fairfax, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Fairfax, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,210/mo$5,265/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,673/mo$5,199/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,572/mo$4,205/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Upper Fairfax, WA:$5,210/mo
Washington:$5,265/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Fairfax, WA:$4,673/mo
Washington:$5,199/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Upper Fairfax, WA:$3,572/mo
Washington:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Upper Fairfax, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Upper Fairfax and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Upper Fairfax, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Upper Fairfax have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Upper Fairfax, WA$7,947/mo$7,285/mo+9.1%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Upper Fairfax, WA
2024 average cost:$7,947/mo
2023 average cost:$7,285/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
Washington
2024 average cost:$8,099/mo
2023 average cost:$7,415/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Upper Fairfax

Recent reviews for memory care in Upper Fairfax

Murano Senior Living in Seattle, WA

4.8
The reason we gave the meals and dining a 3 out of 5 is because - a) meats are overcooked and tough at least half of the time. The exception is seafood which is good; b) small vegetables portions; c) no options for seasoning preferences such as offering mild and spicy versions for specials and ...
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Aegis of Kirkland

5.0
I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5. My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA

5.0
My loved one's experience at The Gardens is going great! The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. This is a wonderful place for my loved one to live!

Upper Fairfax review score based on 838 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 838 reviews of 197 Upper Fairfax memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper Fairfax review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Upper Fairfax review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Upper Fairfax, WA197 facilities
8.1
Carbonado, WA256 facilities
8.1
Wilkeson, WA266 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper Fairfax memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 838 reviews of 197 Upper Fairfax memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Fairfax resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Upper Fairfax memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Fairfax memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Fairfax, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Upper Fairfax memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Upper Fairfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Fairfax, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.7%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Fairfax memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Upper Fairfax Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Fairfax, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Fairfax memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Upper Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Fairfax, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
64.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Fairfax memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Upper Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Fairfax, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
64.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
49.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Fairfax memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Upper Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
55.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Upper Fairfax

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Upper Fairfax protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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