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Memory care in Fairwood offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Fairwood is about $5,383 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 823 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Hello, I am writing as a daughter of a resident at Judson Park for the last three years. I have yet to have any concerns regarding the care that is provided at this wonderful community. What has prompted me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
It’s not just the million-dollar views of Puget Sound that have set us apart from other area senior living communities. Since the early 1960s, Judson Park has earned a reputation for quality, stability and leadership in Des Moines and the greater Seattle area. We meet the highest standards in...
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The facility was remodeled fairly recently and is lovely. If you are looking for perfection, you are not going to find it here or anywhere else. However, if your expectations are reasonable, you will find...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
El Dorado West is conveniently located close to Seahurst Park, Salmon Creek, Puget Sound, and not far from the Sea-Tac Airport. Relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the excitement of...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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.
The Parkside Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Auburn, Washington. The center is surrounded by immaculately cared for lawns with mature trees. Located twenty minutes from Seattle, and ten minutes from Tacoma, Auburn is an historical town with the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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staff and residents were very welcoming. very smooth transition with move in process. staff are very friendly and very helpful.
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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.
Park Place is a very special retirement and assisted living community located 3 miles east of Boeing Field in Seattle. The doors are scheduled to open the end of April providing 154 luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments for seniors. All the apartments come equipped with microwaves,...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Wesley Homes Lea Hill, Auburn's newest retirement community, offers the feeling of small-town living - with neighbors just like you and friendly support staff. Situated on 19 acres, just west of Green River Community College, Wesley Homes Lea Hill provides a variety of living accommodations...
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The staff is very observant and has contacted me when things seem off. The staff is kind and caring and plays games with the residence. My loved one loves the food and really enjoys it. I would recommend...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of memory care in Fairwood, WA

The average cost of senior living in Fairwood is $5,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Renton, WA with an average of $5,363 per month.

Memory care costs in Fairwood, WA, vs. nearby cities

Fairwood, WA
$5,383/mo
$5,363/mo

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

Fairwood, WA
$5,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,383/mo

Memory care costs in Fairwood, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,733/mo
Studio
$4,872/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,848/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,945/mo

Senior living costs in Fairwood 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: Fairwood, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairwood, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,383/mo$5,141/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,320/mo$5,256/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,330/mo$4,146/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Fairwood, WA:$5,383/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Fairwood, WA:$5,320/mo
Washington:$5,256/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Fairwood, WA:$4,330/mo
Washington:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Fairwood, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairwood 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.

Fairwood, WAWA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Fairwood, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fairwood 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
Fairwood, WA$7,866/mo$8,144/mo-3.4%
Washington$8,099/mo$7,415/mo+9.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Fairwood, WA
2024 average cost:$7,866/mo
2023 average cost:$8,144/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
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 Fairwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairwood

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!

Fairwood review score based on 176 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 176 reviews of 36 Fairwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairwood 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

Fairwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Fairwood, WA36 facilities
8.0
Renton, WA56 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairwood 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 176 reviews of 36 Fairwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairwood 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.
Fairwood, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Fairwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairwood, 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 Fairwood 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 Fairwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairwood, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairwood 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 Fairwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairwood, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairwood 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 Fairwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairwood, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
69.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairwood 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 Fairwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairwood, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
58.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairwood 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 Fairwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairwood, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairwood

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 Fairwood protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Kent and Farrington Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairwood, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Fairwood, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Fairwood, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Cogir of Kent. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in Fairwood, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairwood, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Fairwood, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Fairwood, Washington ranges from $55 to $17250. The average Memory Care cost in Fairwood, Washington is $5,383. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fairwood, Washington typically starts at $55. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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