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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Star Lake, WA

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Memory care in Star Lake 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 Star Lake is about $7,920 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 1164 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Seattle, Renton and Gig Harbor.

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Burien
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I chose Merrill Gardens because I checked several other places and it was by far the best. I have a 2 bedroom and it is very large. I have seen the 1 bedrooms and studios and they seem to be a good size as...
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.
Merrill Gardens is located in downtown Burien and offers a blend of traditional architecture and modern elements. The community has a courtyard and amphitheater, open to the public, right next door to the existing town center park. Merrill Gardens at Burien offers a well-appointed library,...
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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: 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.
Our assisted living community, located in Renton, Wash., on the shores of beautiful Lake Washington, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and more. And...
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The community has a well established director, receptionist, and nursing staff, they have been there for a number of years and do a great job managing the community and care.They offer an activities calendar...
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.
We are pleased you are considering Cascade Park Vista as your new home. Whether you need care for a loved one, or for yourself, Cascade Park Vistais the perfect choice! Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Vista is...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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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.
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
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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
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.
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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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.
Photo of Mill Ridge Village Ret and AL
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.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...
Photo of The Cottages of Renton
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Star Lake, WA

The average cost of senior living in Star Lake is $7,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $7,793 per month.

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

Star Lake, WA
$7,920/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,920/mo

Memory care costs in Star Lake, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,098/mo
Studio
$6,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,856/mo

Senior living costs in Star Lake 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: Star Lake, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStar Lake, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$7,920/mo$8,229/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,521/mo$6,480/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,262/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Star Lake, WA:$7,920/mo
Washington:$8,229/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Star Lake, WA:$6,521/mo
Washington:$6,480/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Star Lake, WA:$4,262/mo
Washington:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Star Lake, WA, over time

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

Star Lake, WAWA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Star Lake, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Star Lake 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
Star Lake, WA$7,973/mo$7,858/mo+1.5%
Washington$7,963/mo$7,716/mo+3.2%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Star Lake, WA
2024 average cost:$7,973/mo
2023 average cost:$7,858/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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 Star Lake

Recent reviews for memory care in Star Lake

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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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!

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and supportive caregivers. Many reviews for Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Aegis of Kent express gratitude for the loving care provided by staff members. Families appreciate the attentiveness and dedication of caregivers, who treat residents like family.
Wide range of activities for memory care. Communities like Meridian at Stone Creek, Weatherly Inn-Kent, and Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup offer diverse activities for residents in memory care, including games, music, and social events, to promote engagement and interaction.
Communication between families and staff. Residents and their families at Arbor Village, Aegis of Kent, and Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre appreciate the open and transparent communication between caregivers and loved ones, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in care.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Weatherly Inn-Kent, and Brookdale Foundation House consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with well-maintained facilities and regularly cleaned living spaces.
Licensed nurses on-site 24/7. Families feel assured by the availability of licensed nurses at Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup, Meridian at Stone Creek, and Aegis of Kent, providing round-the-clock care and peace of mind for their loved ones.
Flexible care plans. Communities like Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre offer personalized care plans, accommodating the unique needs and preferences of residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care.
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Star Lake review score based on 252 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 252 reviews of 37 Star Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Star Lake 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

Star Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Star Lake, WA37 facilities
7.8
Bremerton, WA0 facilities
8.0
Everett, WA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Star Lake 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 252 reviews of 37 Star Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Star Lake 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.
Star Lake, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.9
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.4
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Star Lake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Star Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Star Lake, 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 Star Lake 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 Star Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Star Lake, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.7%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.9%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Star Lake 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 Star Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Star Lake, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Star Lake 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 Star Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Star Lake, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
64.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.8%
22.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Star Lake 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 Star Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Star Lake, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.3%
40%
Room service
Room service
64.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
59.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Star Lake 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 Star Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Star Lake, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
75.7%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.2%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.7%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.1%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.3%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
75.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
59.5%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.4%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.7%
46.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Star Lake

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 Star Lake protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Farrington Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Star Lake, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 41 memory care facilities near Star Lake, Washington. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Star Lake, 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 41 memory care facilities near you in Star Lake, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Star Lake, 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 Star Lake, 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 Star Lake, Washington ranges from $2500 to $13133. The average Memory Care cost in Star Lake, Washington is $7,920. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Star Lake, 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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