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Senior Care in Seattle, Washington

Every licensed senior community in the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.

47
Communities evaluated
15
Cities covered
10
5-star rated
3.1
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Seattle

Local Seattle-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Seattle prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$7,240/mo median
typical range $5,790–$9,050
Memory Care
$8,310/mo median
typical range $6,650–$10,390
Skilled Nursing
$13,790/mo median
typical range $12,540–$15,810
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,240/mo median
typical range $3,330–$9,140
Residential Care Home
$6,520/mo median
typical range $5,220–$8,150

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Seattle using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Seattle.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 47 communities in Seattle, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.

Covenant Shores Health Center in Mercer Island
1

Mercer Island, WA · 43 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Mercer Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Briarwood at Timber Ridge in Issaquah
2

Issaquah, WA · 45 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Issaquah's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Judson Park Health Center in Des Moines
3

Des Moines, WA · 96 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

One of Des Moines's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way in Federal Way
4

Federal Way, WA · 70 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Federal Way's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center in Redmond
5

Redmond, WA · 139 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

One of Redmond's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center in Auburn
6

Auburn, WA · 36 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

One of Auburn's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Fircrest Nursing Facility in Seattle
7

Seattle, WA · 110 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Seattle's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Queen Anne Healthcare in Seattle
8

Seattle, WA · 120 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Seattle's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation in Seattle
9

Seattle, WA · 114 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Seattle's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center in Des Moines
10

Des Moines, WA · 148 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

One of Des Moines's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent
11

Kent, WA · 91 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kent.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Mirabella in Seattle
12

Mirabella

Scout 81

Seattle, WA · 46 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Transitional Care of Seattle in Seattle
13

Seattle, WA · 165 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Columbia Lutheran Home in Seattle
14

Seattle, WA · 116 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Park Shore in Seattle
15

Park Shore

Scout 79

Seattle, WA · 28 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.l.c. in Federal Way
16

Federal Way, WA · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Federal Way.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Corwin Center at Emerald Heights in Redmond
17

Redmond, WA · 61 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Redmond.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Richmond Beach Rehab in Shoreline
18

Shoreline, WA · 131 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shoreline.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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North Auburn Care in Auburn
19

Auburn, WA · 125 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Auburn.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Valley View Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Renton
20

Renton, WA · 136 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Renton.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Hallmark Manor in Federal Way
21

Federal Way, WA · 147 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Federal Way.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Washington Care Center in Seattle
22

Seattle, WA · 165 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Cedar River Healthcare Center in Renton
23

Renton, WA · 60 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Renton.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle
24

Seattle, WA · 35 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Cascades of St Anne in Seattle
25

Seattle, WA · 47 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Bellevue Post Acute in Bellevue
26

Bellevue, WA · 69 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bellevue.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Caroline Kline Galland Home in Seattle
27

Seattle, WA · 205 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Kin on Health Care Center in Seattle
28

Seattle, WA · 100 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Ballard  Center in Seattle
29

Seattle, WA · 142 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Marianwood Health and Rehabilitation in Issaquah
30

Issaquah, WA · 117 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Issaquah.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West in Seattle
31

Seattle, WA · 137 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Life Care Center of Kirkland in Kirkland
32

Kirkland, WA · 190 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Kirkland.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Canterbury House in Auburn
33

Auburn, WA · 100 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Auburn.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline in Seattle
34

Seattle, WA · 115 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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The Broadview Center in Seattle
35

Seattle, WA · 211 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien in Burien
36

Burien, WA · 140 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Burien.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Renton Health & Rehabilitation in Renton
37

Renton, WA · 99 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Renton.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah in Issaquah
38

Issaquah, WA · 140 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Issaquah.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Life Care Center of Federal Way in Federal Way
39

Federal Way, WA · 157 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Federal Way.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation in Enumclaw
40

Enumclaw, WA · 92 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Enumclaw.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Bridges to Home in Shoreline
41

Shoreline, WA · 12 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Shoreline.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Puget Sound Transitional Care in Des Moines
42

Des Moines, WA · 165 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Providence Mount St Vincent in Seattle
43

Seattle, WA · 215 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
Seattle Medical Post Acute Care in Seattle
44

Seattle, WA · 103 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seattle.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
The Terraces at Skyline in Seattle
45

Seattle, WA · 34 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
North Bend Post Acute in North Bend
46

North Bend, WA · 64 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
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Auburn Post Acute in Auburn
47

Auburn, WA · 96 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $12,540$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →

Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Seattle, WA?

In the Seattle, WA area, assisted living typically runs $5,790–$9,050/month (median $7,240), memory care $6,650–$10,390/month (median $8,310), and skilled nursing $12,540–$15,810/month (median $13,790) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.

What are the best senior living communities in Seattle, WA?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Seattle, WA right now are Covenant Shores Health Center, Briarwood at Timber Ridge, Judson Park Health Center. The full ranked list of 47 communities is on this page.

How are the 47 communities on this page rated?

Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.