Memory care in Pierce County
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Of the 21 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Pierce County, 21 (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 Pierce 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 Pierce County.
How much does memory care cost across Pierce County?
Memory care across Pierce 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 Pierce County facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 21 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Pierce County, 21 (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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce County.
Highest-performing facilities by state inspection record.
Gencare Lifestyle Federal Way at Steel Lake
Federal Way
Brookdale Foundation House
Federal Way
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
Tacoma
Mirror Lake Village
Federal Way
The Cottages at University Place
University Place
Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
Tacoma
Brookdale Puyallup South
Puyallup
Brookdale Harbor Bay
Gig Harbor
Pierce County — every licensed facility, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(18)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Bonaventure of Puyallup
6 citations on filePuyallup · 109 beds · ALF · Memory care
Bridgeport Place
· limited history3 citations on fileUniversity Place · 81 beds · ALF · Memory care
Brookdale Foundation House
· limited history2 citations on fileFederal Way · 129 beds · ALF · Memory care
Brookdale Puyallup South
· limited history2 citations on filePuyallup · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cascade Park Gardens, L.l.c.
· limited history5 citations on fileTacoma · 63 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cogir at the Narrows
5 citations on fileTacoma · 115 beds · ALF · Memory care
Deer Ridge Memory Care Community
7 citations on filePuyallup · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fieldstone Memory Care of Puyallup
· limited history3 citations on filePuyallup · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
Gencare Lifestyle Federal Way at Steel Lake
· limited history1 citation on fileFederal Way · 85 beds · ALF · Memory care
Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
· limited history3 citations on fileTacoma · 85 beds · ALF · Memory care
Gig Harbor Memory Care
4 citations on fileGig Harbor · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
Mirror Lake Village
· limited history2 citations on fileFederal Way · 120 beds · ALF · Memory care
Peoples Senior Living Llc
4 citations on fileTacoma · 145 beds · ALF · Memory care
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
· limited history1 citation on fileTacoma · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
Spring Ridge Retirement, Llc
7 citations on fileTacoma · 75 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Cottages at University Place
· limited history2 citations on fileUniversity Place · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Lodge at Mallard's Landing
4 citations on fileGig Harbor · 136 beds · ALF · Memory care
Vineyard Park of Puyallup
5 citations on filePuyallup · 90 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(3)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
