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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Carnation, WA

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Memory care in Carnation offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Carnation is about $5,587 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 141 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Fairwinds - Redmond
88 Photos available
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The staff including sales, move in, prime fit, restaurant and maintenance are always very kind and address people by their names and make sure to talk with residents at their level so if they are in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located minutes outside of Bellevue and downtown Redmond, Fairwinds Redmond offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community.We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who, for over 30 years, has led the industry in the development and management of elegant...
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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September 2024, I was desperate to find a place for my wife of 19 years suffering from dementia. As a caregiver without any time to myself, a call came offering to help me! After three tries, I settled on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ideal Location – Peaceful Setting and Urban ConvenienceTucked among evergreens at the Redmond–Bellevue border across from Marymoor Park, the community offers a peaceful, residential setting with easy access to world-class medical care at Overlake and Evergreen medical centers, plus nearby...
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Photo of University House Issaquah
66 Photos available
8.9
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52 reviews
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I have found the facility to have a very nice environment - spaces to play games, puzzles, or read a book. A nice dining room, library. Caring staff. Some months the activity schedule is lacking but they do...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to University House Issaquah, an Era Living community. University House offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living and Assisted Living care. University House is nestled among the foothills of the beautiful Cascade...
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Photo of Sunrise of Issaquah
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The staff is awesome! The facility is nice, clean, new and feels like home. It does not feel sterile or hospital like. There are good variety of activities and menu.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About Sunrise of IssaquahNestled among lakes, wildlife preserves, and natural state parks, yet only a short drive from both Seattle and Bellevue, Sunrise of Issaquah provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant...
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8.5
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It's really well run and safe. The food is nutritious. Residents are kept busy with activities like arts and crafts, bingo, bus trips and lots of live music performances. It is also all on one level. Not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Aegis Living IssaquahOur scenic community sits on 10 acres of landscape forest, and is unique for its serenity and wildlife filled surroundings. We are a one level community without the hassle of different floors or use of elevators. Aegis of Issaquah has a different structure than...
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Everybody's very friendly there and very caring towards the residences. The activity director and her assistants are amazing and the interaction among all who live there is great.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ciel of Issaquah is a memory care community surrounded by wooded greenery in the suburban area of Issaquah, Washington. Residents can feel at ease knowing they not only reside in a secured community but within miles of local medical facilities.At Ciel of Issaquah, residents receive quality care...
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Their Director of Nursing has been there for several years I think, and seems committed to providing great care. Although she isn't warm and fuzzy she is efficient, professional, responsive and helpful. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Spiritwood at Pine Lake opened its doors to its first residents in June of 2006.  Since that time, residents have enjoyed a wide variety of amenities that have enhanced the quality of their lives.      As a Christian based provider, Spiritwood at Pine Lake affords...
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Cost of memory care in Carnation, WA

The average cost of senior living in Carnation is $5,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newcastle, WA with an average of $5,370 per month.

Memory care costs in Carnation, WA, vs. nearby cities

Carnation, WA
$5,587/mo

Memory care costs in Carnation, WA, vs. state and national averages

Carnation, WA
$5,587/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

Memory care costs in Carnation, WA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,587/mo

Memory care costs in Carnation, WA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,724/mo
Studio
$5,856/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,646/mo

Senior living costs in Carnation vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carnation, WA
Column state: Washington
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarnation, WAWashingtonU.S.
Memory Care$5,587/mo$5,141/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$5,482/mo$5,292/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$4,516/mo$4,148/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Carnation, WA:$5,587/mo
Washington:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Carnation, WA:$5,482/mo
Washington:$5,292/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Carnation, WA:$4,516/mo
Washington:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Carnation, WA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Carnation and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Carnation, WA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Carnation have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carnation, WA$7,146/mo$8,111/mo-11.9%
Washington$7,860/mo$7,081/mo+11.0%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Carnation, WA
2024 average cost:$7,146/mo
2023 average cost:$8,111/mo
Percent change:-11.9%
Washington
2024 average cost:$7,860/mo
2023 average cost:$7,081/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Carnation

Recent reviews for memory care in Carnation

Murano Senior Living in Seattle, WA

4.8
The reason we gave the meals and dining a 3 out of 5 is because - a) meats are overcooked and tough at least half of the time. The exception is seafood which is good; b) small vegetables portions; c) no options for seasoning preferences such as offering mild and spicy versions for specials and ...
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Aegis of Kirkland

5.0
I can confidently rate Aegis of Kirkland a 5 out of 5. My brother and I found Aegis to be very clean in all the common areas as well as private areas. The food is excellent, and the staff is compassionate. They have several activities going on throughout the day. There is something that ...
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The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA

5.0
My loved one's experience at The Gardens is going great! The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. This is a wonderful place for my loved one to live!

Carnation review score based on 27 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 7 Carnation memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carnation review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carnation review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Carnation, WA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Carnation memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 27 reviews of 7 Carnation memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carnation resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Carnation, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Carnation memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carnation memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carnation, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carnation memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Carnation that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carnation, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
69.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
27.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carnation memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carnation Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carnation, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
44.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carnation memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carnation partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carnation, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
85.7%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
85.7%
49.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carnation memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carnation communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carnation, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
85.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
85.7%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
85.7%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carnation memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Carnation offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carnation, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
85.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
85.7%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
52.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
85.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Carnation

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Washington memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Carnation protect seniors.
Learn about Washington memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Fairwinds - Redmond, Aegis at Marymoor in Redmond and University House Issaquah are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carnation, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Carnation, Washington. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Carnation, Washington are Brookdale West Seattle, Cogir of Edmonds and Cogir of Kent. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Carnation, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carnation, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Carnation, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Carnation, Washington ranges from $55 to $17250. The average Memory Care cost in Carnation, Washington is $5,587. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carnation, Washington typically starts at $55. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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