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Memory care in Ocean Park, WA

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Ocean Park
Licensed capacity
8
across all 1
Adults 65+
905
Census estimate for Ocean Park
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Source: Washington DSHS, Long Term Care - Residential Care (Adult Family Homes), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Ocean Park (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Ocean Park

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Ocean Park at a glance

Ocean Park has one memory care community in our directory, drawn from Washington DSHS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Washington

In Washington, Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services licenses and inspects residential care settings such as memory care.2 Washington requires a state Alzheimer’s certification before a facility, or a unit inside one, can advertise Alzheimer’s or dementia care.2 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Ocean Park, 1 carry a state dementia specialty designation.1

Staff dementia training
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.3
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
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
Inspections
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.4
Report a problem
Call 1-800-562-6078.5

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Washington

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) long-term services and supports, administered by DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA).78 Waiver programs for care at home or in a residential setting: Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)89; Community First Choice (CFC)8; Specialized Dementia Care Program (SDCP)10. Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.11 Washington Medicaid agency12
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.13
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.14 The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (800-562-2308).15
Medicare counseling
Washington’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-562-6900.16

Local resources

Local help for families in Ocean Park

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Pacific County17

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Pacific County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington18

    360-992-4076

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Pacific County.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)16

    1-800-562-6900

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Washington Department of Veterans Affairs15

    800-562-2308

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Washington Medicaid agency12

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline19

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Washington.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Ocean Park

How many memory care communities are in Ocean Park, WA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Ocean Park, WA, from public licensing and certification records.

How many residents can memory care communities in Ocean Park serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 8 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 905 adults age 65 and older live in Ocean Park.

Do memory care communities in Ocean Park have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 carry a state dementia specialty designation.

Who licenses memory care in Washington?

Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services licenses memory care in Washington. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Ocean Park?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Pacific County, call 360-992-4076.

Are there memory care communities near Ocean Park?

Nearby cities with listings include Warrenton (1, 23.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Ocean Park

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Washington DSHS (Long Term Care - Residential Care (Adult Family Homes)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Ocean Park (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.20
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Park (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, ALTSA: Long Term Care - Residential Care (Adult Family Homes). services2.arcgis.com/WW3T8U6q5EkZ9U3n/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residential_Care_view/FeatureServer/1 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Washington DSHS ALTSA: Assisted living / AFH facility locator (inspection & enforcement reports). fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/BHAdvLookup.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. Washington Health Care Authority: HCB waivers, room and board, ETRs, and bed holds. hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/hcb-waivers-room-and-board-etrs-and-bed-holds Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. Washington DSHS ALTSA: LTC Manual Chapter 8: Residential Services (program availability by setting, rev. 5/2026). dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/Chapter%208.pdf Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  9. Northwest Justice Project (WashingtonLawHelp): COPES Program (2026 SIL $2,982, resources $2,000, PNA $108.74). washingtonlawhelp.org/en/copes-program Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  10. Washington DSHS: What is the Specialized Dementia Care Program. dshs.wa.gov/what-specialized-dementia-care-program Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  11. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  12. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  14. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  15. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  16. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  17. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  18. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  19. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  20. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.