Memory care in Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County.
How much does memory care cost across Thurston County?
Memory care across Thurston 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 Thurston County facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 8 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County.
Highest-performing facilities by state inspection record.
Fieldstone Memory Care of Olympia
Olympia
Garden Courte Alzheimer Community
Olympia
Brookdale Olympia West
Olympia
Easthaven Villa
Yelm
Hampton Special Care - Tumwater
Tumwater
Bonaventure of Lacey
Lacey
The Cottages at Lacey
Lacey
Memory Care at the Lodges
Lacey
Thurston County — every licensed facility, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(8)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Bonaventure of Lacey
8 citations on fileLacey · 126 beds · ALF · Memory care
Brookdale Olympia West
10 citations on fileOlympia · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
Easthaven Villa
8 citations on fileYelm · 93 beds · ALF · Memory care
Fieldstone Memory Care of Olympia
· limited history2 citations on fileOlympia · 62 beds · ALF · Memory care
Garden Courte Alzheimer Community
10 citations on fileOlympia · 93 beds · ALF · Memory care
Hampton Special Care - Tumwater
8 citations on fileTumwater · 56 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory Care at the Lodges
11 citations on fileLacey · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Cottages at Lacey
10 citations on fileLacey · 60 beds · ALF · Memory care