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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in King County, WA

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Memory care in King County 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 King County is about $7,676 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 284 communities, read 5529 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Renton, Issaquah and Bellevue.

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Photo of University House Issaquah
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It really is a good place, very well run, with caring, hard-working employees and friendly residents who go out of their way to be kind and supportive. The number and diversity of activities and outings are...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Cascade Mountains, University House Issaquah offers an exceptional senior living experience where natural beauty, lifelong learning, and personalized care come together. As part of the Era Living family—a local, family-owned company serving older adults for...
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8.9
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Issaquah Memory Care is our third care facility for my wife who suffers from Parkinson’s dementia, and it is the best. The management listens, the staff really cares, and the residents are livelier than at...
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.
Ciel of Issaquah is a memory care community surrounded by wooded greenery in the suburban area of Issaquah, Washington. Residents can feel at ease knowing they not only reside in a secured community but within miles of local medical facilities.At Ciel of Issaquah, residents receive quality care...
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8.9
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The staff were friendly and attentive. The facility was clean too. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for a loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Find the vibrant home and compassionate care you have been searching for at Regency Newcastle. Our beautiful senior community in Newcastle, Washington, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care, emphasizing individualized care that enables residents to live as independently as...
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September 2024, I was desperate to find a place for my wife of 19 years suffering from dementia. As a caregiver without any time to myself, a call came offering to help me! After three tries, I settled on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Ideal Location – Peaceful Setting and Urban ConvenienceTucked among evergreens at the Redmond–Bellevue border across from Marymoor Park, the community offers a peaceful, residential setting with easy access to world-class medical care at Overlake and Evergreen medical centers, plus nearby...
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Very caring attentive staff. They make the effort to know you personally and respond readily to any questions or concerns. The facility is clean, sweet smelling and seasonally decorated. It is a pleasure to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Evergreen Court is an assisted living community located in beautiful Bellevue, Washington. It is Seattle's largest suburb, with Lake Washington separating the two. Its name is derived from the French term, 'beautiful view'. When the weather conditions are favorable, you can see the scenic vistas...
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The only negative might be the size but for my brother this was a plus. The location is perfect for my brother, right on the walking path he has walked for 25 years. The feeling of a home and family is what...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Aegis of Redmond creates 'home' amidst a bed and breakfast setting where your loved one can live, laugh, and enjoy life while watching the waters of the slough drift by. Life begins again at Aegis of Redmond. Nestled along the Sammamish River and Burk-Gilman Trail, Aegis of Redmond is a senior...
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We have been thrilled with the experience my parents are having at The Gardens. They have lived there almost a year, and it has been fantastic. The food is wonderful, the staff are all so helpful and...
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.
Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of downtown Bellevue, The Gardens at Town Square offers an exceptional senior living experience where comfort, connection, and personalized service come together. As part of Era Living—a local, family-owned company that has been serving older adults for...
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We recently found Island House Assisted Living on Mercer Island for a family member. [name removed] the representative who helped us went beyond herself proving us with professional and informative care. So...
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.
A new way of life awaits you at Island House Assisted Living. Located near I-90 in the heart of Town Center, our senior living community in Mercer Island, WA raises the bar. With easy access to Seattle and Bellevue, our upscale community offers close proximity to urban delights and serves as a...
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I cheated a little and ranked a couple even higher because they are exceptional. The friendliness is a 6+ and the meals and dining is a 10! What I like the most about the community is the friendliness, food,...
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.
Welcome to Ida Culver House Broadview, an Era Living community. Ida Culver House offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Memory Care.Located in the Seattle neighborhood of Greenwood, Ida Culver...
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My father did not attend any activities, his choice. My Father needs to be told that he needs to shower, change clothes, get up and walk around and go outside. It seems like he needs more care than an...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Fountain Court is an assisted living community located near the foothills of Mount Rainier in Maple Valley, Washington. Our community offers residents beautiful scenery with our gardens. Maple Valley also has all of the beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer, and it is only a short drive to...
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Photo of Aegis Bellevue
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My husband is a resident at the Aegis Bellevue in old downtown Bellevue. The atmosphere from the moment. You walk into the building is warm, and very welcoming. The staff is very very welcoming and I really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Enjoy a cup of coffee with friends at our Bistro, share a book next to the fireplace in our cozy library, exercise in our full service fitness center or enjoy a movie in our private theater. Activities programming is the heart our community at Aegis of Bellevue. Our philosophy is to personally...
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I would give them all a five we are very happy with everything my mother in law doesn't partake in the activities so I really can't speak for that. The apartment size is bigger than we thought lots of closet...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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Meals and dining - Memory care 2, assisted living 4 Activities - Memory care 3, assisted living 4 We have a bit of a different perspective maybe. My dad has alzheimer's and he originally went into memory...
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.
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community located on 3 acres in the heart of a quiet residential neighborhood in Federal Way, Washington. The community is close to shopping, major freeways and situated between Metro Tacoma and Seattle....
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In this situation, I would tell others that you need to be vigilant about making adjustments for their loved ones care. Family will notice before the staff will!
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.
Nestled amongst the tall evergreens of Redmond, Overlake Terrace takes advantage of its suburban surroundings. Our accessible yet scenic location makes our community a wonderful place to call home. Overlake Terrace is dedicated to the belief that mature adults deserve to live in a caring...
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Staff is very friendly and knows their clients well. Her room is clean except for the messes she has a tendency to make. The food is good too. She has activities she is able to do there and she is making...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Sunrise of Redmond, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Our lovely community is an assisted living and memory care community located just across Lake Washington from Seattle. We’re close enough to the city to...
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All staff is wonderful! Some unexpectedly money is charged. Some fees are ridiculous. Don't use house doctor! Food is great! Lots of things to do. Unfortunately will only transport residents 5 miles on...
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.
When you visit Madrona Park in the heart of Federal Way, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is bustling, people are laughing, and friends are chatting. Some are planning outings...
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The staff turn over is low (many key staff have been there since we started last summer), the food is amazing, always clean, as mom's dementia has progressed. We see them meeting her needs at each step.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Our cozy lodge-style community tucked among the trees and tranquil wetlands views, provides excellence in personalized care in assisted living and memory care.________________________________________
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I'm so happy with the care my mom receives. The care team is exceptional. She receives the assistance she needs, is actively engaged, loves the food, and has made friends. This transition has given us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Intimate boutique community offering 24/7 high-acuity and transitional care with stunning views of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline, just minutes from major medical centers. On-site physical therapy, assisted living, memory care, specialized Parkinson's support, chef-driven dining, and vibrant,...
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I've been happy with friendliness and concern the staff and caregivers have shown. The food is also very good, which is important. Their room is spacious and clean. If I raise an issue it has been taken care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Aegis Living redefines senior living with our new community in the hub of Ballard. Our warm and welcoming community will reflect the cozysmall-town feel of this unique neighborhood and seamlessly blend with a distinctly Northwest style and a nod to its Nordic heritage. Aegis Living Ballard will...
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Like most is friendliness and approachability of staff, excellent activities, great assessment by clinical staff. Front desk staff do such a great job of welcoming everyone and keeping track of many details....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located across stunning Lake Washington on the Eastside, our new community will be minutesfrom downtown Bellevue restaurants and shopping, easy access to Highway 520, a short drive tothe Microsoft campus, and only a half-mile from Overlake Medical Center and Clinics.Inspired by the lush nature...
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The staff is excellent, the activities are plentiful and the is food excellent. The apartments are Different sizes, one would have to see them. I would recommend it to others who are currently searching for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows (AZ) Auburn, WA Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows is a highly rated community in Auburn WA which offers both assisted living and memory care. Auburn is ideally situated for those wishing to enjoy the beauty of the Cascade foothills, views of Mt. Rainier...
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Excellent customer service especially communication. The staff is exceptionally nice and accommodating. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Our Aegis on Madison property includes some unique features that rival some of the nicest hotels and condominiums in Seattle. Every feature has been carefully designed with the safety and joy of our residents in mind. This is your home, but you may feel like every day you are on vacation. On Top...
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We have been extremely happy with Merrill Gardens. My parents toured several retirement communities and it became very apparent that MG was a special community. The staff is experienced and take great care...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Merrill Gardens at The University provides desirable retirement living near the University of Washington. Take advantage of the University Village outdoor shopping center and tree-lined Burke-Gilman trail; both ideal for strolling and just steps from the front door. Enjoy being close to a...
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What we like the most about Village Green is our food and the server, [name removed]. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Village Green Retirement Campus is a Northwest premier residential community for seniors, offering independent and assisted living. It is owned and operated by the Powell Family of Federal Way. Their focus is a true homelike atmosphere filled with family, friends, neighbors and people that...
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What I like the most about Aegis of Shoreline is the Food, friendliness, and cleanliness. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Assisted Living in Grand Style in North Seattle Nestled in an idyllic, woodsy neighborhood of North Seattle and adjoined to Aegis at Callahan House, our grand Aegis of Shoreline creates an assisted living campus to meet the care needs of all of our residents from light care to two person...
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Cost of memory care in King County, WA

The average cost of senior living in King County is $7,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierce County, WA with an average of $7,793 per month.

Memory care costs in King County, WA, vs. nearby counties

King County, WA
$7,676/mo

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

King County, WA
$7,676/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,676/mo

Memory care costs in King County, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,625/mo
Studio
$6,164/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,682/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.
Memory Care$7,676/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,736/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,245/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
King County, WA:$7,676/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
King County, WA:$6,736/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
King County, WA:$4,245/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in King County, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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

Memory care cost trends in King County, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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 average 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$7,759/mo$7,698/mo+0.8%
Washington$7,963/mo$7,716/mo+3.2%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
King County, WA
2024 average cost:$7,759/mo
2023 average cost:$7,698/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Washington
2024 average cost:$7,963/mo
2023 average cost:$7,716/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in King County

Recent reviews for memory care in King County

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!

King County review score based on 1,110 family reviews

8.1
Review score255 facilities1110 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1110 reviews of 255 King County memory care 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 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

King County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
King County, WA255 facilities
8.0
Kitsap County, WA0 facilities
8.2

Review subcategories for King County 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 1,110 reviews of 255 King County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare King County 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.
King County, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.8
Friendliness
3.6
3.9
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.4
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.2
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

King County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in King County memory care 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 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 King County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
King County, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.2%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.1%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
69.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in King County 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 King County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
King County, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.6%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in King County 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 King County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
King County, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
70.2%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75.7%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.8%
22.7%
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Availability of select dining options in King County 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 King County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
King County, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.2%
40%
Room service
Room service
68.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
49%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in King County 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 King County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
King County, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
78%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.1%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.2%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.6%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
77.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
58.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.8%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.6%
46.2%
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State regulations for memory care in King County

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 King County protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care 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 memory care facilities near King County, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 284 memory care facilities near King County, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in King County, Washington are Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park and Farrington Court. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 284 memory care facilities near you in King County, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in King County, 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 King County, 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 King County, Washington ranges from $2500 to $13133. The average Memory Care cost in King County, Washington is $7,676. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in King County, Washington typically starts at $2500. 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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