Memory care in King County
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Of the 51 licensed memory care facilities indexed in King County, 51 (100%) have a Type-A or Type-B deficiency in their state record from the past 24 months.
Source: CA CDSS Community Care Licensing · Refreshed 2026-05-11 · Type-A = immediate health/safety risk; Type-B = lesser violation
Licensed memory care facilities indexed in King County
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 100% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full CDSS profile published on StarlynnCare
The public record behind every profile.
About memory care in King County.
How much does memory care cost across King County?
Memory care across King County typically runs $5,000–$10,000/month for an ALF holding a Washington DSHS Specialized Dementia Care contract. Rates vary by region, room type, and level-of-care tier.
What makes a facility "memory care" in Washington?
Washington state licenses memory care communities as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) regulated by DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration (ADSA), Residential Care Services. Facilities here hold a <strong>Specialized Dementia Care contract</strong> with DSHS — a contract tier requiring specialized staff training in dementia care techniques, behavioral support protocols, and enhanced supervision standards. Contract status appears on every StarlynnCare profile and is sourced from the DSHS public lookup.
What's the difference between an ALF and a nursing home in Washington?
Washington ALFs provide residential care — room, board, personal assistance, and medication management — in a community setting. Nursing homes (Skilled Nursing Facilities) provide licensed medical nursing care 24/7 for residents needing IV therapy, wound care, or complex medication management. Dementia care ALFs are appropriate for residents who need memory-specific programming but not continuous skilled nursing.
How many King County facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 51 licensed memory care facilities indexed in King County, 51 (100%) carry a documented inspection or investigation finding in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in King County?
What predicts safety usually isn't what admissions directors highlight. From clinician and family interviews, the most under-asked items: staff-to-resident ratio at night and on weekends, skin-check and wound-prevention protocol, medication management and error reporting, shower frequency, and how the facility handles behavioral escalation. We publish a free 37-question tour checklist you can print (https://www.starlynncare.com/library/37-questions-to-ask-on-a-memory-care-tour).
Does Apple Health (Medicaid) cover memory care in King County?
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) can cover care in contracted ALFs through the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) and other waiver programs, but not all facilities hold Medicaid contracts and waitlists exist. Eligibility depends on functional and financial criteria. Each StarlynnCare profile notes contract status where documented. Contact DSHS at 1-800-422-3263 for current contract and availability information in King County.
Highest-performing facilities by state inspection record.
Gencare Lifestyle Federal Way at Steel Lake
Federal Way
Aegis Living Laurelhurst
Seattle
Brookdale Foundation House
Federal Way
Aegis Living Lake Union
Seattle
Mirror Lake Village
Federal Way
Silverado - Bellevue
Bellevue
Aegis of Issaquah
Issaquah
Patriots Glen
Bellevue
King County — every licensed facility, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(47)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Aegis Living at Ravenna
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 79 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Ballard
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 67 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake
· limited history3 citations on fileBellevue · 115 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Greenwood
4 citations on fileSeattle · 91 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront
· limited history2 citations on fileKirkland · 103 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Lake Union
· limited history2 citations on fileSeattle · 62 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Laurelhurst
· limited history1 citation on fileSeattle · 67 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living of West Seattle
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 84 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Shoreline
· limited history3 citations on fileShoreline · 112 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Lodge of Kirkland
· limited history3 citations on fileKirkland · 73 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis of Bellevue
· limited history4 citations on fileBellevue · 77 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis of Issaquah
· limited history2 citations on fileIssaquah · 50 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis of Madison
8 citations on fileSeattle · 96 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis of Marymoor
4 citations on fileRedmond · 55 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis of Mercer Island
4 citations on fileMercer Island · 80 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis of Queen Anne at Rodgers Park
5 citations on fileSeattle · 106 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis of Queen Anne On Galer
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 50 beds · ALF · Memory care
Brookdale Foundation House
· limited history2 citations on fileFederal Way · 129 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cogir of Bothell
4 citations on fileBothell · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Eldorado West Retirement Community
· limited history3 citations on fileBurien · 110 beds · ALF · Memory care
Emerald Heights
· limited history2 citations on fileRedmond · 74 beds · ALF · Memory care
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 73 beds · ALF · Memory care
Gencare Lifestyle Federal Way at Steel Lake
· limited history1 citation on fileFederal Way · 85 beds · ALF · Memory care
Greenlake Emerald City
6 citations on fileSeattle · 119 beds · ALF · Memory care
Ida Culver House Broadview
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 104 beds · ALF · Memory care
Jefferson House Memory Care Community
4 citations on fileKirkland · 80 beds · ALF · Memory care
Kenmore Senior Living
8 citations on fileKenmore · 100 beds · ALF · Memory care
Laurel Cove Community
8 citations on fileShoreline · 98 beds · ALF · Memory care
Mirror Lake Village
· limited history2 citations on fileFederal Way · 120 beds · ALF · Memory care
Overlake Terrace
· limited history4 citations on fileRedmond · 150 beds · ALF · Memory care
Patriots Glen
· limited history2 citations on fileBellevue · 82 beds · ALF · Memory care
Peters Creek Retirement Community
· limited history2 citations on fileRedmond · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows
· limited history3 citations on fileAuburn · 110 beds · ALF · Memory care
Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
4 citations on fileSeattle · 66 beds · ALF · Memory care
Redmond Heights Senior Living
6 citations on fileRedmond · 85 beds · ALF · Memory care
Silverado - Bellevue
· limited history2 citations on fileBellevue · 56 beds · ALF · Memory care
Spiritwood at Pine Lake
· limited history2 citations on fileIssaquah · 80 beds · ALF · Memory care
Sunrise of Bellevue
· limited history2 citations on fileBellevue · 90 beds · ALF · Memory care
Sunrise of Issaquah
4 citations on fileIssaquah · 100 beds · ALF · Memory care
Sunrise of Redmond
4 citations on fileBellevue · 120 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Cottages of Covington
4 citations on fileCovington · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Cottages of Renton
5 citations on fileRenton · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Gardens at Town Square
· limited history4 citations on fileBellevue · 75 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Watermark at Bellevue
· limited history1 citation on fileBellevue · 140 beds · ALF · Memory care
Vineyard Park at Queen Anne Manor
· limited history2 citations on fileSeattle · 103 beds · ALF · Memory care
Vineyard Park of Mercer Island
· limited history1 citation on fileMercer Island · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian, the
· limited history2 citations on fileKent · 69 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(4)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
Aegis Living Callahan House
· limited history3 citations on fileShoreline · 43 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Living Kirkland
4 citations on fileKirkland · 41 beds · ALF · Memory care
Aegis Senior Inn of Kent
· limited history3 citations on fileKent · 33 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cogir of Northgate Memory Care
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 49 beds · ALF · Memory care