Memory care in Snohomish County
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Of the 15 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Snohomish County, 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish County.
How much does memory care cost across Snohomish County?
Memory care across Snohomish 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 Snohomish County facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 15 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Snohomish County, 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish County.
Highest-performing facilities by state inspection record.
Sunrise of Edmonds
Edmonds
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace
Rosewood Courte Memory Care Community
Edmonds
Cedar Creek Memory Care Community
Edmonds
Brookdale Silver Lake
Everett
Cogir of Bothell
Bothell
Fieldstone Memory Care of Marysville
Marysville
Brookdale Alderwood
Lynnwood
Snohomish County — every licensed facility, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(12)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Brookdale Alderwood
6 citations on fileLynnwood · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
Brookdale Silver Lake
4 citations on fileEverett · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cedar Creek Memory Care Community
5 citations on fileEdmonds · 80 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cogir of Bothell
4 citations on fileBothell · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cogir of Edmonds
5 citations on fileEdmonds · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
Cottages of Snohomish
6 citations on fileSnohomish · 84 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fieldstone Memory Care of Marysville
4 citations on fileMarysville · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
Mukilteo Memory Care
8 citations on fileMukilteo · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Scriber Gardens Llc
7 citations on fileLynnwood · 54 beds · ALF · Memory care
Sunrise of Edmonds
· limited history2 citations on fileEdmonds · 76 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Cottages at Marysville
5 citations on fileMarysville · 50 beds · ALF · Memory care
Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace
· limited history3 citations on fileMountlake Terrace · 123 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(3)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
