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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Silver Pond AFh located in Lynnwood, Washington provides assisted living services. We offer compassionate and quality care in a beautiful setting, were every resident matters. We have a very good hospital, Stevens Hospital, located nearby, which scored a 83 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Arbor Rose is a privately owned resident home that offers a family atmosphere where our residents can live in comfort and safety. Our goal is to provide the highest level of loving, healthy and personal care for our residents on a daily basis.Our newly remodeled home is nestled in a peaceful...
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I have had a very good and positive experience with Amazing Grace AFH. They are excellent! They are very thorough and I honestly cannot think of a single negative thing to say about Amazing Grace.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Amazing Grace Adult Family Home II is located in picturesque Edmonds, WA. We offer a variety of services tailored for you and your loved one, including Residential Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care, and Respite Care. We pride ourselves on having a friendly, caring staff to serve residents which...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Amazing Grace AFH IIIAmazing Grace AFH III is located in Edmonds, WA in Snohomish County. This residential care home is available to you in an area that is filled with gorgeous views and great things to see and do. Those who spend time in Edmonds find that it offers breathtaking sights including...
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Mom ended up at Happy Days AFH, (now Hebron House) not Cedar View which was the original plan. Can't say enough about the loving and professional care she has experienced @ Hebron House. Celebrated her 97th...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Brightlight care AFH LLC is a licensed,RN owned and managed adult family home in Edmonds, WA. We’re committed to provide the best quality care for our residents and treat each resident with compassion, dignity and respect. We offer specialized care to our residents in our home where the residents...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Harmony Adult CareHarmony Adult Care is a senior residential care home located in the scenic city of Edmonds, WA and in Snohomish county. Edmonds is just north of the large city of Seattle and offers views of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountain Range. The group home setting itself is situated...
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I have no complaints at all. I get over there often, and I see good things. I see the staff interacting with the residents. They are very accommodating, they will stop whatever they are doing and help me...
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.
Spring Ridge is a beautifully appointed, new retirement community completed in December 2003, conveniently located in Tacoma close to shopping, doctors and other important services. This locally owned and cozy one-story building offers stress free living by providing all the services, amenities...
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My mother was a resident with Bainbridge Senior Living for nearly 10 years, 7 at Madison Avenue and 3 years in the Memory Care unit at Madrona House. The staff are wonderful and caring individuals at both...
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.
The Madrona House is an assisted living community located in the beautiful city of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington. Our community offers many cozy comforts of home. Dubbed as one of the Best Places to Live in the United States, Bainbridge offers scenic coastal views and plenty of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We currently have one big, shared room and two wake staffs at all times, one English speaking and one Russian speaking.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Special needs require special care. Pioneer Place of Tacoma, a secured warm, comfortable environment where we focus on a residents abilities while minimizing their limitations. Exceptional Care, Respect, Understanding, Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life come first. We have three units of...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Renaissance Court Adult Family Home is a state licensed home owned and operated by Licensed Nursing Home Administrators. We believe that being an elder in the community is priceless and a valuable resource to their family, loved ones and community. Our mission is to aide each elder that we care...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in a quiet and centrally located residential neighborhood in Tacoma, The Best of Oakes Adult Family Home offers a full array of senior care, assisted living, and special needs services to our clientele. Our facility, fully licensed by the state of Washington, is staffed by highly...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The staff are kind and attentive, the food is very good. They provide excellent care and I'm satisfied with everything. Everything is going well. It's clean and the staff is friendly. We don't have any...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Willow Creek Adult Family Home is a non-smoking, loving home specializing in Residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We provide care and support to residents who require extra attention and monitoring. Willow Creek is owned and operated by Jeannie Schmid, who is also the on-site caregiver. She...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Willow Creek is a private home and we offer varying levels of care from assisted living to end of life/hospice care.  We also specialize in providing care for all levels of Dementia including Alzheimer's.  Being in a small home environment enables us to provide personalized care with...
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So far the manager is a wonderful guy. He's had to hire some new people, and i'm okay with some of them, but I have had issues with another, but that kind of goes with it. It's just a wonderful place and it...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Situated in the vibrant, peaceful and lovely town of Tacoma, Washington, the Magic Hands Adult Family Home is a caring and nurturing place dedicated to providing a safe and vibrant community for your loved one. Magic Hands Adult Family Home offers the following services and amenities. Assisted...
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My mother just transitioned to Lily's after a fall due to stroke. The care she is receiving is exceptional. The facility is clean, meals are good and the staff are attentive, friendly and professional. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to our place! Lily's Adult Family Home is a seniors' center located in the old mining town of Everett, Washington, some 25 miles north of Seattle. Here we provide some of the best and most innovative care you can get for your mother and father in the last years of their lives. Take a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The staff are wonderful, supportive and understanding of my mother in law's condition. The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. The community is clean and they take care of any issues as needed....
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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.
Cascade Park Gardens was constructed in 1995, and is located just West of the Tacoma Mall, Pierce County's dominant shopping center. From the large fireplaces that welcomes you, to our cozy entertainment and activity rooms, you will appreciate the warm and homelike atmosphere of Cascade Park...

Cost of assisted living in King County, WA

The average cost of senior living in King County is $5,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Holm, WA with an average of $5,092 per month.

Assisted living costs in King County, WA, vs. nearby counties

King County, WA
$5,146/mo

Assisted living costs in King County, WA, vs. state and national averages

King County, WA
$5,146/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

Assisted living costs in King County, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,146/mo
$5,209/mo

Assisted living costs in King County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,135/mo
Studio
$4,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,329/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,520/mo

Senior living costs in King County 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: King County, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKing County, WAWashingtonU.S.
Assisted Living$5,146/mo$5,205/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,209/mo$5,280/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$4,138/mo$4,215/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
King County, WA:$5,146/mo
Washington:$5,205/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
King County, WA:$5,209/mo
Washington:$5,280/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
King County, WA:$4,138/mo
Washington:$4,215/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in King County, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in King County 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.

King County, WAWA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in King County, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in King County 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
King County, WA$5,919/mo$5,690/mo+4.0%
Washington$5,862/mo$5,489/mo+6.8%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
King County, WA
2024 average cost:$5,919/mo
2023 average cost:$5,690/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,862/mo
2023 average cost:$5,489/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in King County, WA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in King County.

What families are saying about assisted living in King County

Recent reviews for assisted living in King County

Aegis at Marymoor in Redmond

4.5
I have not had a lot of experience with facilities but visited 5. Aegis at Marymoor seemed small and homey. The staff are all very friendly and interested in the residents. They try to customize activities when possible. I don’t have any concerns and my wife with dementia considers it her home ...
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Aegis of Greenwood in Seattle, WA

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The staff in the memory care unit was as caring as any staff could be,. They took my dad on trips as long as he was able. But don't think that you can leave all the care of your loved one up to any staff. Visit your loved one often. Also all memory care places are more than willing to let you ...
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Ashley Gardens of Bremerton

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Ashley Garden of Bremerton is going okay. My son has adjusted pretty well. I don't understand why he has to pay $25 a month for rubber gloves. It seems like a family plan because it's a smaller facility. Some staff are friendlier than others. I think the care is good. I took in a case of pop ...
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King County review score based on 1,277 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1277 reviews of 887 King County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The King County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

King County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
King County, WA887 facilities
8.2
North Bend, WA17 facilities
8.1
Snoqualmie, WA12 facilities

Review subcategories for King County assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,277 reviews of 887 King County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare King County resident and family assisted living 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.
King County, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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King County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in King County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in King County, 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 King County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in King County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.7%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in King County assisted living

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 King County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.9%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.8%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in King County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of King County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.9%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in King County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of King County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in King County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in King County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.4%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.5%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in King County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in King County protect seniors.
Learn about Washington assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Farrington Court, Cogir of Kent and Cogir of Northgate MC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near King County, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 1176 assisted living facilities near King County, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in King County, Washington are Farrington Court, Cogir of Kent and Cogir of Mill Creek. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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