Memory Care in Washington
Washington has 295 licensed memory care communities listed on ElderCareCosts across 639 cities. The median estimated cost statewide is $9,500/mo. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.
Cost of memory care in Washington
Median monthly price, Washington
$9,500/mo
Estimated range $9,120 – $9,880
● Washington $9,500 ○ National median $7,788
Source: Based on 2025 assisted living costs plus a memory care premium
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Washington licensing & regulation
Washington Department of Social and Health Services — Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) licenses and inspects assisted living communities, including communities that offer memory care, in Washington. Before you sign anything, look up the community's license status and past complaints on the state's own site.
- Washington Department of Social and Health Services — Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) (official state licensing agency)
- Check a facility's license or complaint history
- To report a concern or file a complaint, call 1-800-562-6078.
Medicaid & local resources in Washington
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in Washington resolve concerns about care and rights.
Medicaid programs for care at home
- Community Options Program Entry System (COPES). Apple Health HCS home and community-based waiver (COPES chapter).
National helplines
- Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
- 211
Local health and human services referrals.
- NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
- DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
- VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Cities in Washington
Don't see your city? Search for it, or start from the nearest larger one.
Counties in Washington
Memory Care providers in Washington
Some of the licensed memory care communities in Washington. Open a city page for the full local list.
The Chesterley
Riverview Manor
Magnolia Assisted Living
Highgate Senior Living
Fieldstone Memory Care
Chandler House
Avamere at Englewood Heights Memory Care
Wheatland Village
Regency Pullman
Bishop Place Senior Living
The Bellingham at Orchard
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Washington have memory care listings?
Washington has memory care listings in 639 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.
Past 60 days in Washington: 2 added · 85 updated. Most recent change Nov 3. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not confirmed licensing actions.
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