Memory care in Seattle
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Seattle's memory care market is dense and expensive — ALFs here hold DSHS Specialized Dementia Care contracts as the minimum bar for appearing on StarlynnCare. Inspection and investigation report links on each profile go directly to the DSHS ALF Reports portal.
Of the 15 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Seattle, 15 (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 Seattle
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.
What memory care costs in this city.
Median monthly cost in Seattle ranges from approximately $5,500–$9,500/month based on regional benchmarks. For how we separate pricing estimates from inspection-derived facts, see how we source data.
Source: Regional estimate · Genworth 2024 + Washington DSHS rate guidance · Facility-specific quotes required before signing
About memory care in Seattle.
How much does memory care cost in Seattle?
Memory care in Seattle typically runs $5,500–$9,500/month for an ALF with a Washington DSHS Specialized Dementia Care contract. Full monthly costs often exceed the advertised base rate by $500–$2,000 depending on care level.
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 Seattle facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 15 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Seattle, 15 (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 Seattle?
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 Seattle?
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 Seattle.
Memory care options in Seattle, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(14)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 Greenwood
4 citations on fileSeattle · 91 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 of Madison
8 citations on fileSeattle · 96 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
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst
· limited history3 citations on fileSeattle · 73 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
Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
4 citations on fileSeattle · 66 beds · ALF · Memory care
Vineyard Park at Queen Anne Manor
· limited history2 citations on fileSeattle · 103 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(1)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.