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Assisted living costs in Shoreline average about $6,521 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 965 communities in Shoreline. Our detailed directory has 6911 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Port Orchard.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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.
Lighthouse Adult Family Home is a different experience in the senior living space we are a six-resident home with a live-in family. Located in the beautiful Tacoma, Washington area we pride ourselves in being able to offer care and competent amenities to all of our guests. Living in the home with...
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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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Dad is doing very well since moving here. He loves the food to the point where he is actually gaining weight. They keep him clean all the time. The staff is very kind, friendly and helpful to my dad and the...
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.
Hearing a diagnosis of Alzheimer or Dementia is a scary time for the patient and the patient's family. A lot of decisions need to be made regarding personal care, medical assistance, and living arrangements. Facing the disease and the decisions that come with a diagnosis together as a family is...
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: 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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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.
Sunny Meadows Adult Family Home LLC. is a new Adult Family Home located in Fredrickson Tacoma area. The provider/owner is a nurse with 15 years experience in Geriatric care.Our Mission at Sunny Meadows is to respect our residents traditions, values and honor their dignity and independence,...
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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.
Joyful Living AFH provides a unique combination of housing, personalized supportive services and healthcare designed to meet the needs of older adults and those with developmental disability. Our goal is to help our residents live a joyful life to its fullest, while maintaining their...
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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.
WELCOME! St. Nino Adult Family Home, is a private home offering an alternative to assisted living and professional nursing care in a residential neighborhood environment, for senior adults unable to live alone due to their physical limitations.OUR MISSION… is to provide highest level of...
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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.
St. Nino Adult Family Home is located in beautiful west central Washington State, in Spanaway, which has been ranked as one of the least stressful cities in America. Our private home has a reputation for providing excellent care at an affordable price. We are proud of our mission, which is to...
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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.
Fountain of Life AFH is a senior care home located in Spanaway, Washington in Pierce County. The city is a bedroom community, just south of Tacoma and includes plenty of exciting places for residents to enjoy the city as well as the natural environment around them. Spanaway is just minutes from...
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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: 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 happily provide the    Following services: .  24-hour compassionate care .  Professional care by experienced, certified staff .  On call RN, LPN .  Non-smoking environment .  Clean and quiet .  Personally designed levels of quality, loving care . ...
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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.
Emanuel Adult Family Homes, LLC is a residential care home for seniors that is situated in the lovely and vibrant city of Spanaway, Washington which is found in Pierce County. Spanaway has numerous outdoor recreational opportunities for residents. These include Bresemann Forest and the hiking...
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All 5s. Yes, based on the experience we have had with Ginger Creek we would recommend them to other families, they're taking good care of her. I haven't heard my mom complain about her care.
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.
Ginger Creek Adult Family Home allows those with disabilities and special limitations to grow and enjoy the comforts of life, in a safe and pleasant environment fit to their needs. We give individualized care, tailored to meet personal needs. Ginger Creek is equipped with comfortable rooms,...
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Cost of assisted living in Shoreline, WA

The average cost of senior living in Shoreline is $6,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tacoma, WA with an average of $5,856 per month.

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

Shoreline, WA
$6,521/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Shoreline, WA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,521/mo
$7,920/mo

Assisted living costs in Shoreline, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,259/mo
Studio
$4,439/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,340/mo

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

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Shoreline, WA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shoreline 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
Shoreline, WA$5,981/mo$5,837/mo+2.5%
Washington$5,949/mo$5,711/mo+4.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Shoreline, WA
2024 average cost:$5,981/mo
2023 average cost:$5,837/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
Washington
2024 average cost:$5,949/mo
2023 average cost:$5,711/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shoreline, 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 Shoreline.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shoreline

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shoreline

Aegis of Greenwood in Seattle, WA

5.0
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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1 Joyful Adult Family Home in Mountlake Terrace, WA

5.0
Hello, I would like to share my experience. I came here to give my elderly grandma a home. The owners very nice . A few weeks later my grandma told me they take good care of her. She said they give her good food at the dinner table and watched TV together. They took care of any need she had. I ...
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Rose Park Manor, RN in Kenmore, WA

5.0
The staff at this community are helpful and friendly. The food was ok, however I wish they would have asked my mom what her preferences were with regards to her diet. The price was a little high. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.

Shoreline review score based on 1,322 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1322 reviews of 965 Shoreline assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shoreline 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

Shoreline review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Shoreline, WA965 facilities
8.2
Bremerton, WA985 facilities
8.1
Everett, WA417 facilities

Review subcategories for Shoreline 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 1,322 reviews of 965 Shoreline assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shoreline 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.
Shoreline, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Shoreline assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shoreline assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shoreline, 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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shoreline, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shoreline 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 Shoreline Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shoreline, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shoreline 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 Shoreline partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shoreline, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.3%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shoreline 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 Shoreline communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shoreline, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shoreline 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 Shoreline offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shoreline, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shoreline

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 Shoreline protect seniors.
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Laurel Cove, Aegis of Shoreline and Ida Culver House Broadview are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shoreline, Washington. See full list of communities.
There are 965 assisted living facilities near Shoreline, Washington. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shoreline, Washington are Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Farrington Court and Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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