Memory care in Kitsap County
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Of the 8 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Kitsap County, 8 (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 Kitsap 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 Kitsap County.
How much does memory care cost across Kitsap County?
Memory care across Kitsap 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 Kitsap County facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 8 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Kitsap County, 8 (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 Kitsap 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 Kitsap 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 Kitsap County.
Highest-performing facilities by state inspection record.
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community
Bremerton
Liberty Shores Senior Living
Poulsbo
The Ridge An Encore Community
Silverdale
Fieldstone Memory Care of Silverdale
Silverdale
Orchard Pointe Senior Alzheimer Community
Port Orchard
Madrona Assisted Living, Llc
Bainbridge Island
Vineyard Park of Bremerton
Bremerton
The Arbor at Bremerton
Bremerton
Kitsap County — every licensed facility, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(7)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Bay Vista Commons Assisted Living Community
· limited history3 citations on fileBremerton · 76 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fieldstone Memory Care of Silverdale
· limited history2 citations on fileSilverdale · 58 beds · ALF · Memory care
Liberty Shores Senior Living
· limited history2 citations on filePoulsbo · 112 beds · ALF · Memory care
Madrona Assisted Living, Llc
· limited history3 citations on fileBainbridge Island · 50 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Arbor at Bremerton
7 citations on fileBremerton · 55 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Ridge An Encore Community
· limited history2 citations on fileSilverdale · 54 beds · ALF · Memory care
Vineyard Park of Bremerton
4 citations on fileBremerton · 88 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(1)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
