Overview
Overview of memory care in Washington
Memory care is long-term care built around people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, with secured spaces, structured days and staff trained in dementia care. Our directory lists 6,423 memory care providers in Washington.1 Of the 6,423, 6,130 are licensed homes (mostly adult family homes) with a state dementia specialty designation, 293 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license, and 294 are also licensed as assisted living.
Vancouver, Tacoma, Spokane, Lynnwood and Everett have the most memory care options. Every city with at least one provider is listed further down the page.1
Every listing comes from public licensing and federal records, and no community can pay for placement. We don’t publish star ratings or reviews.
Communities
Memory care communities in Washington
A sample of active, state-licensed communities, largest licensed capacity first. This isn’t a ranking or an endorsement: no community can pay for placement, and we don’t rate memory care.
Across Washington
Outside the four largest cities
The Meridian at Stone Creek
1111 S 376th St, Milton, WA 98354
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 188
- Also
- Memory care
Patriots Landing-Operations, LLC
1600 Marshall Cir, Dupont, WA 98327
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 157
- Also
- Memory care
Overlake Terrace
2956 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 150
- Also
- Memory care
Cogir of Glenwood Place
5500 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 253
- Also
- Memory care
Cogir at the Quarry
415 SE 177th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 220
- Also
- Memory care
Touchmark at Fairway Village
2911 SE Village Loop, Vancouver, WA 98683
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 125
- Also
- Memory care
Peoples Senior Living LLC
1720 E 67th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 145
- Also
- Memory care
Weatherly Inn
6016 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 130
- Also
- Memory care
Cogir at the Narrows
802 N Laurel Ln, Tacoma, WA 98406
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 115
- Also
- Memory care
Touchmark on South Hill
S 2999 Waterford Dr, Spokane, WA 99203
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 155
- Also
- Memory care
The Grand at Spokane
5401 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 153
- Also
- Memory care
Vineyard Park at South Hill
3319 E 57th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 128
- Also
- Memory care
Quail Park of Lynnwood
4015 164th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 150
- Also
- Memory care
Chateau Pacific Retirement Community
3333 148th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 138
- Also
- Memory care
Cottages of Lynnwood
18625 60th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037
- License
- Assisted living facility
- Capacity
- 72
- Also
- Memory care
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Laws and regulations
Washington laws and regulations for memory care facilities
Washington certifies memory care. A facility, or a distinct unit inside one, needs a state Alzheimer’s certification before it can advertise Alzheimer’s or dementia care.2 The regulator is Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services.2
In our directory: Of the 6,423, 6,130 are licensed homes (mostly adult family homes) with a state dementia specialty designation, 293 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license, and 294 are also licensed as assisted living.1
Admission and disclosure
Before move-in the facility must provide its memory care disclosure (beds, staff per occupied bed, services). It must assess the resident, including life history and dementia-related behaviours, and record them in the negotiated service agreement. Residents who can leave safely may not be confined without consent.2
Memory care staff education and training requirements
- Administrators and every long-term care worker who serves residents with dementia must complete dementia specialty training within 120 days of starting, and work under supervision until it is done. This is on top of 75 h of basic training and 12 h of annual CE. The rule specifies competencies rather than hours.
From the state rules.3
Staffing
Certified memory care units need awake caregiving staff 24 hours a day, with at least one awake caregiver in each building or cottage. Facilities must disclose staff per occupied bed and notify residents within 30 days of a significant staffing change.2
Secured units and exits
Restricted egress is allowed only with memory care certification. Facilities must have wandering and missing-resident policies, and give residents access to a secured outdoor area (WAC 388-78A-2381).2
ALTSA contact information
Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services
1-800-562-6078 (RCS Complaint Resolution Unit)4
How to look up the latest inspection and complaint reports
DSHS ALTSA Residential Care Services inspects licensed facilities. Unannounced full inspection at least every 18 months, with a statewide average of 15 months. After three consecutive inspections with no deficiencies it may be extended to 24 months.5
You can look up any facility’s license status and inspection history in the state’s public search.6
Open the Washington facility search
To report a problem in a licensed facility, call 1-800-562-6078.4
For help with a resident’s rights or a care problem you can’t resolve with the community, the long-term care ombudsman is free and independent: 1-800-562-6028.7
Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?
A license tells you a community met the state’s minimum rules when it was checked. Inspection and complaint reports show what happened after that: which rules were broken, how serious it was, and whether the problem was fixed. Read the last two or three reports before you tour, then ask the community about anything that worries you.
Questions about a community in Washington?
A local advisor can check openings and walk you through the paperwork. It’s free for families.
Questions families ask
Frequently asked questions about memory care in Washington
Do memory care units in Washington need a special license?
Yes, as of July 1, 2026. Washington now requires memory care certification for any assisted living facility that runs a memory care unit or restricts residents' exits.
How many memory care communities are in Washington?
WeFoundCare lists 6,423 memory care providers in Washington, drawn from state licensing records. Of the 6,423, 6,130 are licensed homes (mostly adult family homes) with a state dementia specialty designation, 293 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license, and 294 are also licensed as assisted living.
Can memory care units in Washington lock their doors?
Restricted egress is allowed only with memory care certification. Facilities must have wandering and missing-resident policies, and give residents access to a secured outdoor area (WAC 388-78A-2381).
How are memory care units in Washington staffed?
Certified memory care units need awake caregiving staff 24 hours a day, with at least one awake caregiver in each building or cottage. Facilities must disclose staff per occupied bed and notify residents within 30 days of a significant staffing change.
Where can I report a concern about a facility in Washington?
Call the long-term care ombudsman at 1-800-562-6028 for help with resident rights. To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, call 1-877-734-6277.
Where can I get free help with Medicare and long-term care options in Washington?
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), Office of the Insurance Commissioner gives free, unbiased Medicare counseling (1-800-562-6900 (TTY 360-586-0241)), and Community Living Connections (Washington's ADRC network) (1-855-567-0252) can explain local services and Medicaid options.
State resources
Help and contacts for families in Washington
Free, official services. Phone numbers and links come from each agency’s own website.
Licensing and inspections
Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services2
1-800-562-6078 (RCS Complaint Resolution Unit)
WebsiteReport a problem in a facility
Complaint intake for licensed facilities4
WebsiteResident rights and advocacy
Long-Term Care Ombudsman7
WebsiteAbuse, neglect or exploitation
DSHS Adult Protective Services (End Harm line)4
Concerns about licensed facilities go to the Complaint Resolution Unit at 1-800-562-6078.
WebsiteAging services and Medicaid help
Community Living Connections (Washington's ADRC network)8
WebsiteLocal aging services
Area Agencies on Aging8
Washington has 13 Area Agencies on Aging. Community Living Connections routes callers locally.
WebsiteMedicare counseling (SHIP)
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), Office of the Insurance Commissioner9
1-800-562-6900 (TTY 360-586-0241)
WebsiteVeterans benefits
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)10
Website
Sources
Sources and references
Each number on this page links to its source below. Figures update when we rebuild the directory from state licensing records.
- WeFoundCare: analysis of state licensing and federal public records (directory build). /caregiver-resources/articles/our-data-sources Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington State Legislature: Chapter 388-78A WAC Assisted living facility licensing rules (incl. WSR 26-15-066, eff. 8/15/26). app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=388-78A&full=true Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington State Legislature: Chapter 388-112A WAC Residential long-term care services training. app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=388-112A&full=true Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington DSHS: Adult Protective Services (1-877-734-6277; Complaint Resolution Unit 1-800-562-6078). dshs.wa.gov/adult-and-aging-services/report-abuse-and-neglect/adult-protective-services Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington State Legislature: RCW 18.20.110 Inspection of assisted living facilities. app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.20.110 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington DSHS ALTSA: Assisted living / AFH facility locator (inspection & enforcement reports). fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/BHAdvLookup.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: WA LTC Ombuds Program (1-800-562-6028). waombudsman.org Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington DSHS: Who to contact to find local services (Community Living Connections 1-855-567-0252). dshs.wa.gov/who-contact-find-local-services Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- SHIP National Technical Assistance Center: Washington SHIP: SHIBA. shiphelp.org/ships/washington Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs: WDVA home (1-800-562-2308). dva.wa.gov Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
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186 cities with at least one memory care community, A to Z. The number beside each city is how many we list.
Other types of care
Other senior living options in Washington
- Assisted Living in Washington560 listings
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This page is general information, not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules and programs change, so confirm details with the agency listed before you decide. Listings come from public state licensing and federal records. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities. Data last updated Oct 17, 2026. How we get our data.