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Updated August 2026

Memory Care in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA has 25 licensed memory care communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $9,643/mo. That's roughly in line with the Washington state median.

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Median monthly price, Seattle

$9,643/mo

Estimated range $9,257 – $10,028

● Seattle $9,643 ○ National median $7,788

Source: Based on 2025 assisted living costs plus a memory care premium

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What senior care costs in Seattle

2025 figures

Memory Care cost comparison (2025)
Memory CareSeattleWashingtonNational
25th percentile$9,257/mo$9,120/mo$6,861/mo
Median$9,643/mo$9,500/mo$7,788/mo
75th percentile$10,028/mo$9,880/mo$8,854/mo

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Source: Based on 2025 assisted living costs plus a memory care premium (opens in a new tab)

Staying home instead

Home care in Seattle runs about $46 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,959
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,709
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$33,253

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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.

Nearby cities: Mercer Island · Kirkland · Bellevue · Shoreline · Burien

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Seattle.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Seattle runs about $5,476 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Seattle has 63 such properties. The county aging agency at (206) 684-0660 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $8,709 a month. The local assisted living median is $7,714 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Seattle assisted living median of $7,714 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $8,709 a month.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Seattle run about $13,353 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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25 memory care communities in Seattle

What memory care looks like in Seattle

The typical licensed memory care provider in Seattle has 79 beds. They range from 36 to 130.

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Free local help worth saving

Seattle, in King County, has about 754,195 residents. About 98,196 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $123,860.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is memory care in Seattle more expensive than the rest of Washington?

Seattle's median memory care cost is about 2% higher than the Washington state median.

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Reading up first? Memory Care across Washington → · Memory Care cost across Washington → · Memory Care vs Assisted Living →

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Memory Care in Seattle: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers